By Lorain Blanken, About.com
You will be calculating a quarter of the amount you need to let out. For example, if you need to let out two inches, then you would mark ½” from the stitching on each side. Using a small piece of chalk, mark your seam where you will be sewing it.
Once you have marked both sides, you can remove the stitching.
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