Embroider a skirt or trousers
Traditionally, the length of trousers, jeans and skirts is embroidered along the outer seam. Rip it open, insert a strip of fabric of the required width and sew it together. With trousers, the same operation can be done from the inside. In this case, contrasting fabric will look original.
There are more options with a skirt. For example, you can insert half of a fabric of a different color onto the front. This method is good for a classic cut, for leather or denim skirts. You can make several different colors. This is already a complex procedure, which is more reminiscent of altering a product.
You can change the front part, then the side seams will go back. If done carefully, it will not be noticeable.
If you need to embroider the product only at the waist, it is enough to make inserts on the sides or back seam. This is how they expand things in the studio, but you can do it at home, without even using a machine.
This is how you can change things inexpensively. At the same time, your favorite outfits will be transformed, become even more interesting, and the money will remain in the piggy bank.