Easy dress alterations

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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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

how to alter a dress - take it down a size or two

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…

Need an alteration to help make a dress fit? This may be for you!

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Make a whole new dress out of an old, too-small dress with a simple sewing refashion.

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These weeks are flying by — somehow it’s time for another round of DIY Friday! Lulu*s sent me this dress a few months ago, and although I totally loved it, I don’t wear sleeveless tops, so it was super annoying to have to wear a jacket or a sweater over it all the time. We’ve […]

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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This is a guide to making a DIY fall dress. Learn how to turn a summer dress into a fall dress with this easy step-by-step sewing tutorial. #summerdressrefashion #diyfalldress #dressrefashion

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The Willow Dress is a waste free sewing pattern, made exactly for your body measurements. A simple midi/maxi length (dependant on your height), with gathered elastic features to create shape and support. Waist ties bring it all together and add a nice feature to this simple dress.