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DIY: altering a larger dress

October 23, 2012~ DIY DREAM HOUSE

I bought this dress during our trip in St. George a few weeks ago.  A dress with stripes & sleeves?  I just couldn’t pass it.  I often buy dresses that are larger because the larger the size = the longer the length.  It’s a lot easier to alter the sides of the dress than to lengthen the dress.  
before/after:
directions:
after:
dress: gap | necklace: diy | bracelets: f21 & c/o romwe | color block sandals: oasap | 
brown satchel: brahmin
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Skill level: beginner
Budget: $0
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  1. Jola says

    October 23, 2012 at 6:00 am

    The colour really suits you!
    Have a nice day!

  2. Sasha says

    October 23, 2012 at 8:53 am

    The dress is really beautiful!

  3. ANTİGONE says

    October 23, 2012 at 10:34 am

    great alteration! love the color :))

  4. southernscraps says

    October 23, 2012 at 10:53 am

    Awesome find! I envy your alteration skills.

  5. Brandi says

    October 23, 2012 at 7:32 pm

    I need to do this with a couple dresses and it really didn't seem like it was too hard! I think I always think too much and think its going to be harder than it is..haha..
    just found your blog via bloghop. you have such a cute little fam!

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    October 24, 2012 at 5:58 am

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  7. Julie says

    October 26, 2012 at 8:08 am

    This dress is a keeper! You look great in bright blue, and coincidentally it's Pantone's rumoured color of 2013!

    Julie @ OBSESSED

  8. Sarah says

    October 28, 2012 at 5:20 am

    Thank you! But there is no need to envy, it's really easy, you can do it too! 🙂

  9. Sarah says

    October 28, 2012 at 5:21 am

    Thank you! And yes, just do it! once you start it, you'll learn and get the hang of it. 🙂

  10. Sarah says

    October 28, 2012 at 5:22 am

    Thank you! And Ooh, is it really? Look at you, so on top of fashion! 😉

  11. Claiming Our Space says

    October 28, 2012 at 3:16 pm

    I had to idea it could be so easy to alter a dress. Thanks for sharing on Tout it Tuesday! Hope to see you this week.

  12. Alexis @ we like to learn as we go says

    October 31, 2012 at 3:13 am

    This is so cute! What a good idea to alter dresses and get them bigger. I often have the length problem too. I'm pinning this so I remember how to do it! Thanks for the tip!

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