This is my most used sewing technique when I do my refashions! so I thought I’d share a detailed tutorial with you! Watch this tutorial for a detailed, step-by-step how-to of how to gather the skirt and sew it back on to the bodice for a flattering fit.
What you’ll need:
Dress
Scissors
Thread
Seam ripper
Estimated time: 30 mins.
Skill level: Confident beginner
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Csilla says
This tutorial is so helpful! You have inspired me and I want to learn to see to repurpose clothing and save money 🙂 you were so clear in your descriptions. I like how you repeated important information more than once. 🙂
Rebecca says
sO MANY PEOPLE ARE OVERWHELMED AND AFRAID TO SEW. YOUR VIDEOS TAKE THE SCARY OUT OF SEWING AND SHOW STEP BY STEP HOW EASY AND FUN IT CAN BE!
Rebecca says
SORRY FOR “SCREAMING,” CAP LOCK BUTTON IS STUCK
Iwills says
Your tutorial was great! I understood well the way you explained it . I would love to see more.
avalen says
Love your tutorials and your refashions! I’d love to see you show more detail as to how you size down the bodice/armholes/arms.
Thanks!!!
Anna says
Yes please! I’d like to know how to gather a sleeve to saw it back to the blouse but without gathering too much. Thank you for this tutorial it has helped me a lot, and let me tell you I enjoy watching you with your children
Anna says
Yes please! I’d like to know how to gather a sleeve to saw it back to the blouse but without gathering too much. Thank you for this tutorial it has helped me a lot, and let me tell you I enjoy watching you with your children
Jen@FrugalSteppingStones says
That looks easy enough for even me to try!
Elisa says
Thank you Sarah. Great tutorial.