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You may have found an amazing dress but it doesn't fit perfectly. Or, you may have lost or gained some weight but don't want to purchase a new dress. Either way, it's easy to alter a dress to achieve the fit… More »
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Your alterations will have a professional appearance that will impress you. Each step is accompanied by a diagram showing where and how to pin, measure, cut and stitch.
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Hi Ladies, Found the perfect dress...but it seems to be too large as a size 14. I normally wear a size 6 dress + busty. I understand that wedding gowns normally run 2 sizes smaller.
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You'll need to add a fabric panel to the dress; find a spot near the bust where the seam is and add more fabric! If you want to do it at home, I'm assuming you know exactly what I'm talking about. If you have no idea what I mean or don't have a pattern to help you understand, find a tailor, please!
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Where the garment is cut to fit closely, tightness is difficult to correct, because there's no extra fabric. If a sleeve is too tight around the shoulder and upper arm, it usually isn't possible to loosen it. The best solution for a shirt or dress may be to remove the sleeve altogether and finish the armhole with a facing.
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The idea is not to panic when you try your wedding dress for the first time and in the mirror you look a little overweight for example. If you do not know how to alter a wedding dress, there are plenty of specialized salons with professionals ready to help you.
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