Young Kim

Tailor

Young Kim is a Tailor based in Livonia, Michigan. She has been working in the sewing and clothing alteration industry since 1989. After opening her own dry cleaning business, Young discovered her passion for sewing, turning her prowess at tailoring and alterations into a new career. Her high attention to detail, creative visualization skills, and quick ability to pick up technical processes have earned her countless happy clients over the past 35 years. In particular, she specializes in working with special occasion formalwear (wedding dresses, suits, etc.), repairing and mending garments, resizing and redesigning looks, and completing custom fittings. She opened her latest business, Tailoring by Young in 2022.

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How to

Punch a Hole in a Belt

A moment of frustration with a poorly-fitting belt sometimes tempts a person to attack it with scissors or knives, but there are much better ways to do the job. A leather hole punch is ideal, but with patience, you can a...

How to

Make a Pirate Shirt

Need a pirate shirt for a costume? All you need is a trip to the thrift store, a pair of scissors, and spare shoelaces. Once you have your shirt and vest ready, toss on a scarf and an eyepatch and you're ready to sail th...

How to

Make a Halter Top

Halter tops are fun, flirty shirts with open backs that tie behind your neck. Instead of purchasing a halter top from a department store, devote an afternoon to creating your own. Recycle your clothes and repurpose your ...

How to

Make a Trash Bag Poncho

Sometimes you need protection from rain, but don't have a raincoat. But in a pinch, if you have a standard kitchen-sized garbage bag, you can create protection from the elements.

How to

Make an 80s Off the Shoulder Sweatshirt

In the 80's٫ DIY was all the rage٫ and many people cut their sweatshirts for a more unique look. If you have an 80's party coming up, or are simply feeling nostalgic, you might want to add a sweatshirt to your attire. ...

How to

Make a Knife Sheath

When you keep a knife on your person, the blade should remain in a sheath when not in use. Instead of purchasing a sheath from a distributor, design and create a personalized leather knife sheath to wear on your belt. Ha...

How to

Turn a Sweater Into a Sweater Vest

Instead of throwing away or donating an old sweater, why not turn it into something new? If the body of the sweater still looks good, but the sleeves are worn, why not turn it into a nice sweater vest? All you need is a ...

How to

Sew a Welt Pocket

A welt pocket is a common feature of suits. The welt pocket consists of a rectangular opening that may have one or two flaps. It may seem like a complicated sewing task, but creating a welt pocket is much easier than you...

How to

Cut Bias Binding

Fabric that is cut on the bias is cut from one corner to the other of the fabric. Making diagonal folds allows you to create bias binding strips without having to measure and draw lines all the way across your fabric. Th...

How to

Braid Leather

Leather braiding is an ancient art form that looks amazing and is easier than it may seem. There are several techniques for braiding leather, including the traditional 3 strand braid, the trick braid, and the 4 strand br...

How to Make a Cute, Upcycled Jean Jacket Out of Old Jeans

You're digging through your closet when you come across an old pair of jeans. They don't match your current vibe, but they're in good condition...How about you repurpose them into a stylish jean jacket? In this article, ...

How to

Make a Boot

This is a brief tutorial on how to make a simple, moccasin-style boot out of suede with rawhide laces. This footwear is appropriate for costumes representing the Middle Ages, and useful for walking silently. The nice thi...

How to

Cover Buttons in Fabric

If you're hoping to cover buttons with fabric, there are several different ways you can do so. Start by measuring and cutting the piece of fabric to go around your button, creating a circle. Purchase a button kit that co...

How to

Patch a Tent

Whether you are an avid backpacker or a car camper, you will probably experience wear and tear on your outdoor equipment at some point. Between rocks, trees, fire, and wildlife you are bound to get a hole in your tent bu...

How to

Make an Ugly Christmas Sweater

Ugly Christmas sweater parties are a really popular holiday-time event. Luckily, it isn’t hard or expensive to make an eye-catching sweater that just might win you the title of “ugliest sweater around.” Visit your ...