I got this dress but it was a little too big and I didn’t like the sleeves.
before/after:
since it had a side zipper, I thought it’d be easier to take in the back instead of the sides.
Picture Instructions:
and you’re done!
and me and my girl wore our polka dot outfits to church.
dress & neon shoes c/o Romwe.
Hmm, I wonder where she got the “bend one foot” pose from…?
Directions:
1. Turn the dress inside out and sew a diagonal line along the back middle seam.
2. Cut the extra length of the sleeves on both sides.
3. Fold 1/2″ of fabric two times on the sleeves and sew.
4. Turn it right side out and fold the sleeve once more.
5. Sew along the orange line as pictured above.
Estimated time: 30 mins.
Project cost: FREE
Skill level: a confident beginner
K says
Do I understand correctly that step 1 implies loosing the zipper? So you manage to put on the dress without it? I really admire your refashioning skills! Personally I am still waiting for the day when I feel capable of tackling projects like this..
Jodi Ann says
So cute! I need to use this tutorial on that dress that's been in my closet for months needing alterations π
Tasha Brogan says
super cute! I love the style and what you did was perfect π
Sarah says
no, I kept the side dipper and lost the buttons. I wouldn't have been able to put it on if it was just the buttons. π
Shiloh says
I LOVE polka dots. What a cute dress!
blissfulsewing says
What a pretty polka dress,who wouldn't love it!
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Jan says
Ah she looks too cute!
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Fictitious Fashion says
wowwwwwwww. Beautiful creation.. I like what you wrote.. 'confident beginner' π
Thank you for such a lovely comment on my previous post π
Maybe you have time to read my New Post- Similar Difference
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Akanksha
CHRISTMAS PIE CRAFTS says
It looks really lovely and amazing how something like that can completely change the look of the dress – well done. I love your green shoes.
K says
Right! I got it now. π Thanks!
Just Jaime says
Beautiful job tailoring! I love the sleeves!
kendascrafts says
really cute!
Lori says
Great idea!
KayleighAnn says
Love this! I had to pin this tutorial for when my confidence it is up with sewing machine x
Rachel says
Great fix! I definitely like the shorter sleeves better. Thanks so much for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
Rachel
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Sarah says
Great! Don't be intimidated to start, I'm sure you'll do fine.:)
Sarah says
Just do it! It's the start that's the hardest for me, the motivation to start, but once I start, I'm so glad I did. π
Niki says
Oh so cute. I love when people can update older clothing and make it look fantastic.
Ashley J @ MommyByDayCrafterByNight says
Thanks so much for linking this up on my blog!! I LOVE your blog so I was so excited to see a project linked up from you! It turned out so great11 Good job! xoxo, Ashley
Doni says
Oh how cute! You totally did a wonderful job on that dress…and the pair of you! So adorable!
Great job…if I was your size…ahem..I'm NOT even close…but I'd be wearing something like that too! LOVE IT!
Blessings,
Doni
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You are so amazingly talented! I love reading your posts – I feel so inspired and I don't even sew π Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!
Sarah says
You are so sweet, thank you! Thanks for hosting a great party!
Thorough Lad says
Everyone has found it stunning, I think it will be the most beautiful thing my future husband will ever see. Thanks a million the designer!
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Anonymous says
So, you just took in the back and it changed the neckline??