Resize dress too big

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 »

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 …

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.

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…

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 […]

Breathe new life into an ill-fitting garment by taking in the waist with an elastic casing.

A few weeks ago I posted about resizing an oversized side-zippered dress, and promised a tutorial on a back-zippered dress. So today is the day, friends. I found this dress at Kohl’s a few months ago, and with the holidays approaching, I just had to have it. The only problem was that it was about […]

How do you reuse clothes that are too small? Check out this list of refashion clothes tutorials to inspire you and teach you new sewing skills!

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