Resizing dress too big

Things won't always fit perfectly off the rack, but you can often still make them work with simple DIY alterations. Like this one for slimming sleeves and raising the neckline: two small changes that can make a big difference. Find three ways to do this — two of which are beginner-friendly — here.

I’ve been on the hunt for a good chambray dress for ages. I’d seen some great inspiration on pinterest and had sort of decided I’d just make one, but then I couldn’t find a reasonably priced denim that was lightweight, soft, and a good color. Then last week I stopped by Old Navy to pick […]

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I got this dress but it was a little too big and I didn’t like the sleeves. before/after: since it had a side zipper, I thought it’d be easier to take in the back instead of the sides. Picture Instructions: and you’re done! and me and my girl wore our polka dot outfits to church. …

Learn the how-to's for transforming an oversized dress (in this case XXXL) into a perfect fit for YOU! I'll cover the process for resizing -- including the 5 biggest areas for fit issues.

Hello Refashion Co-op. I decided to do a series of only dress refashions for the month of December. This is the first dress of the month. ...

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 »

Quick fixes for a perfect-fitting dress with these DIY tailoring tips.

Do you have a dress that you really like but it’s slightly too big for you? Here I’m going to show you a no-sew solution to your problem.

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...