How to alter a dress

Don't throw out the baggy dress that's been hiding in the back of your closet! Take in the waist to improve the fit and you'll feel like you've got a brand new dress. You can pin excess fabric along the side seams down to the waist. This...

It seems like every woman reaches a certain age when everything in the closet has shrunk--including the dress you need to wear to an upcoming special occasion! What do you do when you realize you

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.

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 »

Pattern adjusting is the new trend, and tomorrow will be no different! If you’re tired of seeing the shoulders on your garment fit too tight or too loose,

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.

Step by step tutorial with a refashion dress example, showing how to alter a dress that is too big. This is a great refashion tutorial for beginners!

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

Time to give a new look to your sleeveless dress. On our site, learn how to add sleeves to a dress and give it a fresh new look. Watch our easy tutorials!