before/after
One way to lengthen a dress is to buy two of the same dresses and using the fabric of one of the dress to add it to the other dress. This might be the only option for you if you can’t find any similar fabric to buy to add to the length, or you want it exactly the same fabric, but can’t find it. I know no one really wants to buy two of the same dress since you’re paying twice the money for it, but use the cut up dress for something! I plan on making a tiny version of the same dress for my girls, or you can also make the top into a peplum top like I did here.
BEFORE:
I got the gold sequin dress here.
1. Buy two of the same dresses.
2. cut out the bottom hem of the dress, as much as you desire to add to the other dress.
3. Turn the dress inside out and sew the extra fabric to the hem of the dress the right sides together.
AFTER:
gold dress | shoes: Seychelles | bracelet: Anthropologie
What you’ll need:
-two identical dresses
-matching thread
-needle or sewing machine
-scissors
Directions:
1. Buy two identical dresses.
2. cut out the bottom hem of the dress, as much as you desire to add to the other dress.
3. Turn the dress inside out and sew the extra fabric to the hem of the dress the right sides together.
Estimated time: 15 mins,
Budget: depends on your dress(mine was $95 for both)
Skill level: beginner
