How to lengthen a dress beautifully - the most original and simple ideas

And the most wonderful dress sometimes needs reconstruction: did it shrink after washing, turned out to be uncomfortable to wear, the hem was damaged (torn, stretched out, a stain appeared), this is one that has retained its appearance, but did not have time to “grow” after the teenager, or you need to redo the style to .

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There is a more time-consuming, but interesting option, when the lower part of the skirt is cut off as evenly as possible at a level of 5-10 cm from the edge. The insert is used to reunite the cut with the main part.

On lace knitting, a scattering of rhinestones, sequins or beads is sometimes additionally launched. A dress with such a decor may well suit both.

Sometimes ultramini length is unacceptable - use light lace

A translucent canvas adds solemnity and gloss to the image

Playing on contrasts: an additional stripe

If you need to add about 10-20 cm to the length, use a similar fabric in a contrasting color: Sew a white or bright yellow stripe to black, black to red. You can dream up by typing a canvas from stripes of different colors and widths. The simplest, if the texture of the product allows, is to connect dense satin ribbons.

The original way to lengthen the outfit is to put on a strip of artificial elastic leather (matte or patent) or translucent fabric.

As an option - make the bottom colorful, but for harmony, you should add an element from the same fabric. Such an outfit can be perfect when choosing.

Inserts on the sleeves and along the hem look organic and interesting

The first way is at chest level:

• make a brooch in the form of a decorative bow or flower;
• tie an elegant scarf around your neck, like Maya Kristalinskaya;
• attach patch pocket;
• sew on buttons covered with fabric for insertion.

The second way is to transform the sleeves by changing:

• length with an insert similar in color or style to that which will be put on the hem;
• cuffs, completely replacing them or creating new ones;
• style by adding patch pockets;
• button wrap.

The black insert made the knitted outfit more stylish.

Working at waist level

Changing the length of an outfit for one reason or another is possible not only along the hem line. More time-consuming, but no less interesting work is possible along the waist line.

When transforming a sheath dress, there will be difficulties with altering the tucks. They need to be dissolved and a coquette made of matter similar to that from which the product is sewn.

If the skirt is wide, then it can be easily pulled down. The simplest is to take a knitted thick fabric and sew it between the upper and lower parts of the clothing, which can be separated by a belt. It's important to know how.

The ideal insert is obtained from a piece of fabric identical to the main product

The top of the insert should fit around your waist. The bottom one needs to be taken a little wider. The insert is best made from two trapezoidal pieces. Then the thing will sit well on the figure.

Coquette is not necessarily a rectangle. The central part of both the upper and lower cuts is sharpened, and at the same time, appropriate changes are made to the cut of the product.

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Shuttlecocks

Puffy flounces are ideal for a straight skirt or a tight knit outfit.

Shuttlecocks and a train are an excellent tandem

Shuttlecock mounting options:

• directly on the front side of the skirt, when the cut lines of the frills are decoratively processed and remain outside, the hem line is under the insert;
• the upper section of the flounces is attached to the skirt from the inside. The hem will be on the front side;
• the edge of the hem and frills are combined on the front side. The connecting seam will be inside.

Flounces are obtained by freely picking up the edge of a rectangular fabric on a thread, followed by attaching it to the main fabric. You can do one layer or several.

Translucent case

A translucent case is sewn from the appropriate material - organza, chiffon. A rectangular cut can be sewn along the edges and sewn to a dense elastic band, which is easy to hide under a decorative belt. But it will take more time and effort than the case.

Translucent case will transform even the most modest outfit

You can make a translucent wrap skirt with a wide belt that wraps around the waist. This will add lightness to your outfit. Fits especially well.

The element creates the illusion of length and looks very original.

How to beautifully lengthen a knitted dress

Knitwear tends to stretch. Therefore, an outfit made of this material must be lengthened either through a cut at the waist with an appropriate insert, or through a neat lengthening of the hem.

The "insert" method is also suitable for knitwear

It is important to pay attention to the weight of the piece to be sewn: knitwear will not withstand too heavy fabric and will sag.

The work is done with special needles for knitwear. Otherwise, holes will appear first, which will eventually turn into arrows.

For natural knitwear, for example, the insert fabric must also be non-artificial. In the case when only a few centimeters are required, elastic lace is added.

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If you are good at crochet, the outfit can be turned into a masterpiece: using the threads of the hem as a base, tie the lace to the required length. If you have the skills and match the design of the model, pay attention to Irish lace, where individually connected elements come together to form a unique pattern. Using the same materials, you can.

Short knitwear will decorate expressive lace

Looks great knitted dress, sewn exactly to the figure, with a light puffy skirt made of chiffon, tulle, organza.

You can also make a case from a translucent fabric by shortening it in front. If the lush is the petticoat, then the “tail” is sewn on with flounces, and its base is fixed on the petticoat.

How to lengthen a wedding dress

The most difficult option is with puffy skirts.

How you can change your wedding dress without spending extra money

But it can also be extended:

• sewing an additional layer of suitable lace along the bottom row;
• having slightly embroidered the junction of the corset and skirt, if necessary, a strip of fabric is delivered there;
• an additional layer of tulle sewn directly onto the petticoat will make the dress both fuller and longer.

Read more about how to choose a wedding dress according to your body type.

Chiffon extension

Video

This video will show you how easy it is to lengthen a dress with your own hands.

Even without special skills, it is quite possible to manually completely sew or transform a thing with a small piece of fabric and scissors. Show a little imagination and get an original new dress!