How to alter dresses and gowns such as taking up, taking in with boning, taking up straps and more
This is a remodel video. I have a few clients who love to wear a dress that no one else will have. So what they do is purchase two of the same dress and I use one to cut up and remodel the main dress. I love doing these type of remodels. Such fun Happy altering Judith
Have you ever wondered what is an easy way to shorten the lining on a gown when the outer fashion fabric is not straight? When the other fabric is not straight, the amount of fabric being cut off at the front, sides and back will be different. And in almost all gowns the hem will not be straight. It might be that the manufacturer did not cut it properly or it could [...]
This customer had the dress altered without trying it on. The front ended up longer than the back. And not by a little amount. So to help save the length a little bit here is what I did. Solution. Always try a dress on when having the length altered. Never just say take it up "x" amount. Because the back may be shorter than the front. Happy altering Judith
One of my clients daughters is in a musical. The dress was tight at the waist, and being a vintage there was not fabric to add that would not be noticeable. But luckily it was too long. Rather than cut from the hem, I thought it best to cut from the top of the skirt. The reason - I was going to add to the bodice which meant the skirt would [...]
Not everyone likes a top to be low at the front. But you might fall in love with the top. Try this simple technique to give some modesty to the top. The whole thing can be hand stitched on, so no machine required. Happy altering Judith