Altering a dress that is too big

This is a guide to downsizing a dress. Learn how to take in a dress quickly and easily with this simple step-by-step tutorial. #howtotakeindress #easydressalteration

Fixed my too tight dress 🙌🏼 Here’s how. Post with more details is on mellysews.com if you search “bigger dress” in the menu. #sewingtutorial #sewingalterations. mellysews · Original audio

A simple guide to altering dress seams So you've found a great dress at the thrift store or lurking in the back of your closet but it's too big. Instead of setting it aside, take in the seams of the dress so it fits you. Measure the...

I am a bargain hunter and probably some what of a cheap scape so when I look on the far back sales racks I not only look at my own size s,...

In this tsewing utorial, Top US Sewing blogger, Kara Metta, shows you How to Take In a Dress in a few simple steps. Click here now for all the info!!

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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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 »

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