Diy dress alterations too big

It seems like every woman reaches a certain age when everything in the closet has shrunk--including the dress you need to wear to an upcoming special occasion! What do you do when you realize you

Don't throw out the baggy dress that's been hiding in the back of your closet! Take in the waist to improve the fit and you'll feel like you've got a brand new dress. You can pin excess fabric along the side seams down to the waist. This...

Ever run across a dress in a thrift store that is just too big but is otherwise just your style? Use this fantastic tutorial from Merrick’s Art and resize that zipper back dress! Supplies: oversized dress seam ripper matching thread Skill level: Advanced Beginner See the full Resize an Oversized Dress tutorial here! Enjoy the tutorial? We...Read More »

diy dress alterations tutorial for petite women

Learn how to do a lace up back dress (corset back). Remove the zipper on the back of a dress and add a lace up back instead for a dress that will fit well.

Learn how to add back darts to dress for a better fit! This alteration is great to make your dresses fit better and add shaping in the back.

There are many scenarios or reasons for wanting to expand the back of a dress. Perhaps you found a great dress that was a little too small but you had to have it or you have a dress in your closet that needs a little spark. What ever the reason, it is possible to expand the back of a dress and you can do it yourself. I will start with a beautiful white strapless evening dress. I would like to dress up the back of this dress and expand the back of it. All the while keeping the dress elegant…

I have a lot of shirts and dresses where the armhole is just too big or wide. Here's a tutorial to fix those large armholes.

Anyone who has ever gotten married can testify that weddings are incredibly expensive. Most couples look for ways to cut corners and save money, and one way you can do that is by bustling your gown yourself. Wedding dresses do not come...

Figuring out the exact science of bustling a wedding dress isn't always an easy task. Learn all about the five most common wedding dress bustle types, including the mistakes to avoid when tackling this bridal gown alteration.