Dress alterations

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.

Learn how to add back darts to dress for a better fit! This alteration is great to make your dresses fit better and add shaping in the back.

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.

Have a dress (or skirt) you love but wish it had pockets? Learn how to add pockets to a dress with our easy-to-follow, step-by-step tutorial.

Need to make your dress bigger without using extra fabric? Follow this step by step guide and learn how to let out a dress!

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 …

This week I am sharing how to shorten a midi dress and I am also sharing how you can make a fold over bag from the scraps.

Many Alterations for a Dress: My friend bought this great old dress on the side of the road for $1. It was handmade, probably from a pattern, and altered a few times.The zipper was so corroded that we couldn't unzip it, and after some trying the zipper pull just crumbled off! Tu…

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…

If you’ve ever had to alter a dress before you know it can be very tedious! But adding sleeves to a sleeveless dress doesn’t have to be complicated. I’ve got a simple little tutorial to share with you today on how to add a 4 inch wide sleeve to a strapless dress. Now you can add a little modesty to a dress without stress or spending a bunch of money! Here’s the before and after… Let’s get started. Here is the dress before. It has no sleeves or straps at all… First you’re gonna need fabric to…

There is something to be said for being a little handy with a needle and thread (or sewing machine). It’s just nice to know that when you try on those pants that are too long or that dress th…

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 string, and two pins (you can use any color of safety pins) Here is the reel I made for my Instagram. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @kristinakacheeva for more fashion hacks and style tips! Step one: Turn your dress inside out and then put it on reverse Step two: Place two pins into the back Step three: Pull the strin…

Use this hack to expand your favourite party dress that doesn't fit anymore.

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.

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...

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

Grab a too tight frock (or top) with an elastic waist and find out how to make a dress bigger without sewing – also includes my quick armhole upsizing technique too!

Are you afraid of zippers? Once you get the hang of this, it's easy! Here is an simple, but detailed tutorial on how to sew a zipper on a dress back.