An alteration is a minor modification or change where an adjustment is made to an article of clothing. Tailoring is to adapt an article of clothing on a minor to major scale to be able to meet fashion needs or tastes. Although these two processes are similar, to tailor something is more encompassing than to simply alter something. An alteration would fall under the act of tailoring but a tailored piece also includes more complicated tasks that only a skilled person is capable of doing. An alteration would include more simple tasks such as hemming or shortening of pants, adjusting the waistline of a garment, or tapering - just to name a few. These duties are simple sewing tasks that do not require a high level of experience. For more details visit http://www.elim-boutique.com/