Altering workout clothes

[billysgirl07]

Has anyone ever had this done?  I have several tanks from Athleta that could stand to have the straps shortened.  Could a regular seamstress be able to do this? 

[pixy0stix]

It's an easy fix. They should be able to do it no problem.

[billysgirl07]

Thanks pixy0stix!

[clseale]

Take them to Athleta. They do free alterations .

[gt7301b]

May 20, 2014 21:36:05 GMT -5 clseale said:

Take them to Athleta. They do free alterations .

Yes, they are awesome about the alterations.

[sadlebred]

I've had many workout clothes altered easily by my seamstress.

[billysgirl07]

Does anyone know if they will do alterations on older items? I purchased everything late winter/early spring when it was on sale. I don't live near a store but if it's a free service they offer, it might be worth dropping them off next time I am near one!

[sadlebred]

Be aware that "free alterations" may really be "free hemming on pants/skirts/shorts." Free does not mean they will deconstruct and reconstruct the garment to fit you exactly. That is the way my local Athleta store explained it to me. If you need straps altered, tops shortened, etc, you may be better off going to a local seamstress.

[clseale]

That's true, but I've had that stuff done at LLL. Athleta is supposed to be similar. It's worth a call to ask. If not, sure, take it in to a seamstress.