Alter dress too big

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.

I had this skirt in my refashion pile for the longest time. I just couldn't decide what to make with it. The print was my favorite and I love that it can be worn any season. Right now it is at the end of fall, beginning of winter and I can pair it with my sweaters and boots. The elastic waist makes it extra comfortable, and I am all about comfort all year round! This refashion was super quick and easy. It took longer to take photos, edit them, and write this post! While I do like to…

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,...

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

I’ve been loving this DIY 2-piece “dress,” and the idea crept into my head to refashion this Kate Spade fan print dress into something similar.

Those satin slip dresses are so beautiful and trending right now. I have seen so many women pull off this look and I love it! But I have seen some dresses that…

I am starting a series called “5-minute alterations” that are super quick and simple! I alter about 60% of my clothes to make it more flattering to my body shape and it’s usually done 30 minutes before I am about to wear that certain piece of clothing, so these are probably not what a seamstress …

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 »

Do you have a dress that fits too loose? This is the easiest solution ever!The best part? No sewing needed. Duh!All you need for this is a dress, piece of strin…

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.