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 »

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.

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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...

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 …

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Do you have a dress that you really like but it’s slightly too big for you? Here I’m going to show you a no-sew solution to your problem.

Things won't always fit perfectly off the rack, but you can often still make them work with simple DIY alterations. Like this one for slimming sleeves and raising the neckline: two small changes that can make a big difference. Find three ways to do this — two of which are beginner-friendly — here.