Before:
I got this cute dress from the Flor De Luz Shop and I think it’s cute without any alterations. But being petite, the length wasn’t the most flattering on my body shape or height. So I altered it to make it more flattering.
After:
Instructions:
1. Cut off the extra fabric on the sleeves and the bottom of the dress. Hem the bottom.
2. Sew the area right below the arm hole(lined in blue) closed. Hem the sleeves.
3. Using the extra fabric that you cut off from the bottom of the dress, cut two 1 1/2″ wide strips.
4. Sew the right sides of the strips together to make one long strip.
5. Fold the strip in half width-wise and sew the edge together.
6. Safety pin one edge of the strip and put it inside the strip.
Push the safety pin all the way across to the other side to flip the strip inside out.
Now you have your belt!
What you’ll need:
-A dress
-matching thread
-needle or sewing machine
-scissors
-safety pin
Directions:
1. Cut off the extra fabric on the sleeves and the bottom of the dress. Hem the bottom.
2. Sew the area right below the arm hole(lined in blue) closed. Hem the sleeves.
3. Using the extra fabric that you cut off from the bottom of the dress, cut two 1 1/2″ wide strips.
4. Sew the right sides of the strips together to make one long strip.
5. Fold the strip in half width-wise and sew the edge together.
6. Safety pin one edge of the strip and put it inside the strip. Push the safety pin all the way across to the other side to flip the strip inside out. Now you have your belt!
Estimated time: 35 minutes
Budget: just the cost of the dress
Skill level: beginner
