Diy Fashion Tweak : Bcbg Maxi Dress
From Frumpy & Dumpy to FABULOUS!
Posted by Flannery G.
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When I bought this dress it was way too long and the top had no structure, so it wouldn't stay up. I "tweaked" it by cutting three inches off the bottom and using that fabric to make straps to hold up the top! Brilliant!
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You Will Need (5 things)
- Thread
- Straight Pins
- Iron
- Sewing Machine
- Fabric Scissors
Steps (8 steps, 60 minutes)
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Step #1: Since the dress was too long for me, I cut 3 inches off of the bottom from the front and back, leaving me with 2 strips of fabric for my new straps!!!
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Step #2: I folded those strips of fabric in half length wise (wrong sides facing out) and pinned them to hold the fabric in place.
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Step #3: Then I sewed the side edge closed on each one (keeping the top and bottom open so I could turn the whole thing inside out).
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Step #4: I turned them inside out and ironed them flat.
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Step #5: Next I tried the dress on and pinned the straps where I wanted them.
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Step #6: I stitched the straps down.
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Step #7: I tried the dress on with my new straps to determine the length I wanted. Then I folded the fabric over and ironed the hem down.
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Step #8: I stitched the hem down and...voilà! It's a whole new dress!!!