If you’ve ever fallen in love with a dress that’s a size too big, don’t fret! There’s an easy and fashionable way to alter a dress without having to cut it.
In this YouTube tutorial, you’ll learn how to reduce the size of your dress using just a few simple steps (make sure you are using a knit dress).
Alter a Dress: Reduce Size WITHOUT Cutting
First, gather your materials.
The supplies you’ll need:
- Sewing machine
- Pins
- Basting thread
- Hand sewing needle
- Measuring tape or sewing gauge
- Thread that matches the color of your dress
Next, put on the dress and use the measuring tape/tool to determine how much you need to take in on the sides.
Mark the amount where you need to sew using the pins.
Once you’ve marked the areas, it’s time to start basting, the new sew line to the required amount from the old side seams.
After you’ve have bastes the new stitch line, try on the dress to make sure the fit is right.
If you need to make any additional adjustments, simply repeat the process until you achieve the perfect fit.
Using your sewing machine, working on the right side of the dress sew a straight line down from the underarm to your new hemline.
Make sure to use a ballpoint needle and or a walking foot if you are struggling to sew your knit.
And you are done! A quick and easy project a beginner can do.
One of the best parts of this alteration method is that it won’t damage the dress in any way.
Meaning you can easily undo the alterations if you ever want to wear the dress in its original size again.
Plus, with a little bit of creativity and accessorising, you can create a whole new look with your altered dress.
Key Takeaway
Reducing the size of a dress without cutting it is an easy and fashionable way to give new life to an old dress.
By following the steps outlined in this YouTube tutorial, you’ll be able to achieve a perfect fit in no time.
So go ahead and try it out – you may be surprised by how much you can transform your wardrobe with just a little bit of sewing!
Happy Refashioning
