Last minute dress alterations

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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 …

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…

This DIY tutorial from an expert sewing teacher is an easy step-by-step guide to take in and make a dress smaller.

Need an alteration to help make a dress fit? This may be for you!

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 …

When I first blogged about this adorable dress, I mentioned the waist ran wide and suggested a few easy DIY "fixes." Per your requests, here's a step-by-step tutorial for one of my favorite quick tricks to make a garment fit better: by adding a partial elasticized waist. This is a total shortcut method, but it takes 10 minutes, it's comfortable, and it's easy to undo if you gain some weight later!

Easy, modern sewing patterns that take making dresses to a whole new and effortless level! Learn how to sew with sewing patterns for beginners and up, with plus sizing included, as well as sewing tutorials and an instructional e-book to guide you in the entire sewing process!

Can't zip up your dress all the way? Here's how to add a corset back to a dress that's too small. A friend of mine asked me to help alter her daughter's dress for elementary