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
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..
So cute! I need to use this tutorial on that dress that's been in my closet for months needing alterations 🙂
super cute! I love the style and what you did was perfect 🙂
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. 🙂
I LOVE polka dots. What a cute dress!
What a pretty polka dress,who wouldn't love it!
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Ah she looks too cute!
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wowwwwwwww. Beautiful creation.. I like what you wrote.. 'confident beginner' 😀
Thank you for such a lovely comment on my previous post 🙂
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Akanksha
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.
Right! I got it now. 🙂 Thanks!
Beautiful job tailoring! I love the sleeves!
really cute!
Great idea!
Love this! I had to pin this tutorial for when my confidence it is up with sewing machine x
Great fix! I definitely like the shorter sleeves better. Thanks so much for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
Rachel
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Great! Don't be intimidated to start, I'm sure you'll do fine.:)
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. 🙂
Oh so cute. I love when people can update older clothing and make it look fantastic.
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
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
You are so amazingly talented! I love reading your posts – I feel so inspired and I don't even sew 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!
You are so sweet, thank you! Thanks for hosting a great party!
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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So, you just took in the back and it changed the neckline??