I agree with Messyone on this bodice too tight solution. For those of us with tiny rounded shoulders, this adjustment would fall off our shoulders completely. It would give the added dimension to the bustline that we sometimes need, but messyone's method makes sense to me. I will try it but probably not Louise's method. Thanks messyone!

I have lost weight lately but can not afford to buy new clothes. Does anybody have suggestions on taking in large shirts & blouses? I would also like suggestions for adding side pockets to pants & blouses that have no pockets. I no longer carry a purse & only want clothing with pockets similar to men's clothing.

Is the same stitch as the old fashioned buttonhole stitch? I have not had time to sew much for a few years now; I am so eager to get back to "stitching" and keep up with the "blogs" and comments. I have not done buttonholes in ages, but this blanket stitch seems familiar to me.