After washing, your favorite dress has shrunk and become tight. Don't get upset!
If desired, you can give the dress a new life. Don't know how to do it? We will advise you!
So, the dress is small. What to do? Lose weight?
Nutritionists will simply advise you to lose a couple of pounds and fit into your favorite outfit. But what if for some reason you can't do it? Let's try to change the dress.
How to arrange (alter) a dress if it is small
First, you need to decide what you want to get in the end. And, of course, it all depends on the design of the dress, which is subject to alteration. If it is with numerous seams, reliefs, coquettes, this even simplifies the situation. You can simply insert any material between the seams. But in any case, the dress will have to be torn open.
After that, iron the seams well. Carefully remove all the threads from the previous seams. Next, decide on the material that you will insert. You can use similar to the main one in texture or color, or you can use a contrasting one. For example, take guipure or some kind of mesh.
This will help not only solve the problem of size, but also add femininity and sexuality to your outfit. If you are afraid of exposed areas on the body, try using a double material. Now it is very fashionable to put mesh fabric on top of satin or silk. The flesh-colored fabric goes well with black guipure. You can take the fabric red and black. The effect will be just amazing!
What to do if a new dress is not enough
If the dress is still new, or barely worn, you can simply rip open the undercuts and slightly reduce the seam allowances. Believe that due to such simple manipulations, you can significantly increase the dress in size.
To increase the length of the dress, you can sew an original frill to the bottom or cut it along the waist line and insert a strip of fabric into this place. Moreover, it can be completely from a different fabric. The same material can be used to trim the sleeves or the bodice of the product.
Remember that before sewing on a new fabric, it must be washed or ironed, be sure to steam it.
This is done so that after finishing work, your notion does not shrink and does not spoil the whole look of the dress.
Before starting work, be sure to carefully calculate all the patterns, taking into account allowances for seams and freedom of movement.
If the dress has become small in a certain place, try to work it out. For example, for the chest, it can be advised to simply deepen the neckline or insert ribbons into the seam, intertwining them beautifully. If tight in the hips, you can try to insert wedges (triangular pieces of fabric). But with the waist there may already be problems. You will have to carry out the correction of the entire dress.
But it is better, of course, if you see that all your efforts do not bear any fruit, do not suffer and buy a new dress, no matter how much you love the old one. Another option is to take your dress to the atelier to a skilled craftsman, for sure, you will be satisfied with the result!
A fairly common problem of Russian female figures in combination with European clothing is tightness in the chest with an ideal size and style. Regretfully putting a shirt or blouse back on the store shelf just because the garment "leaves no room for the imagination" when the thing just appeals to you?
The second problem, but now habitually lush female Russian figures are tight cuffs. Let's see how to easily solve both problems with the most basic sewing skills. In addition, to deal with these issues elegantly and trendy.
The first thing you can do is cut the buttons off the cuffs. Do this carefully so as not to damage the fabric. It is most convenient to use a universal ripper (pictured).
Then sew the same buttons much closer to the edge of the cuff, which will provide your arms with much more freedom.
Then cut the back of the blouse exactly in the middle, vertically in a straight line from the bottom and up to the transverse seam at the top.
Bend both raw edges formed inward about 1.3 cm each. Iron them in this position, but don't sew them on yet.
Find pretty lace to match the fabric of your blouse. If you do not plan to wear this blouse only to clubs, you should choose dense lace with a minimum of translucent areas. A good choice would be an ordinary fabric, but it goes well with a blouse in color.
If lace is taken from an old blouse or shirt, it is worth using an already existing processed edge and applying it from the inside of the alternating blouse to any of the edges of the cut.
So, put the lace face up, on it (also face up) the cut back of the blouse. If the lace already has one finished edge, align it with one of the smoothed edges of the cut and pin it off. Depending on how many centimeters you want to increase the width of the blouse in the chest area, open the slit (you will get a high triangle) to the required width on top, and then chip off the second edge of the slit and the lace underneath. At this stage, it is worth trying on a blouse and see if you have chosen the correct width.
Using a sewing machine, sew the lace to the fabric on both sides with a straight seam. Sew close to the edge of the fabric.
Turn the blouse with the lace sewn upside down, cut off the excess lace on the second side of the cut, leaving an allowance of 1.3 cm. got a double seam on one side of the cut).
Now you have not only a blouse that fits your bust, but also a fashionable original item with a beautiful back. In the chest before and after:
If you want to make the blouse fit, simply mark the back of the waist with a pin, and then find a decorative short jumper or buckle and sew the edges of the slit just behind the lace to it on the right and left at waist level. So the cut will again converge at the back at the waist and thus tighten the blouse. By the length of the jumper, you can control the degree of fit of the blouse.
Remember that if you used lace, you can now wear this blouse only with a bra of the same color as lace.
Despite the fact that it is still cold outside, it is time to prepare for warm days. Surely you have things of a quite presentable appearance lying around in your closet, but for various reasons they have not been worn for a long time. We offer to remake them into stylish and fashionable, thereby giving them a new bright life. Looking for something fresh and fun, we've rounded up some original ideas for you to update and remake t-shirts, blouses, shirts and sweaters. Share! Happy viewing!
Alteration of clothes from old to stylish with your own hands
Simply charming! Sew a lace strip into the top of the blouse. The idea is also suitable for a good quality knitted T-shirt.
An interesting model is to expand the back if the blouse has become cramped
Also a good idea: to expand the blouse with stripes of contrasting fabric in front and behind
Fashion trend - blouse with polka dots. If the blouse was made of one fabric, it would be boring, otherwise it’s even nothing, it turned out pretty
Refreshing the look of an old denim jacket or shirt never hurts. Especially if the denim jacket is several years old. Denim + plaid is a great combo. Always fresh and original!
We remake old jeans that have become small into a luxurious skirt. In the first option, we need only the upper part of the trousers, in the second - we rip the legs and sew in ruffles from bright fabric.
A sweatshirt with lace sleeves is wonderful, I have not seen such beauty in the store yet. Therefore, I will definitely take it and do it!
Sweatshirt sleeves can be connected to a shirt
Alteration of clothes from old to stylish with your own hands
Reworking jersey T-shirts is a favorite topic. Here is a simple and good idea to remake an ordinary T-shirt into a sexy piece. We cut off the elastic (neck), rip the seam on the sleeve and carefully hem everything. Sew on a satin stripe. Simple and tasteful!
We turn an ordinary t-shirt that fit into a chic spacious thing that will look great on a large figure. Just add silk or thin cotton to the tummy area and sleeves.
From two T-shirts we make something original. For alteration, a large (male) and small (female) were used. It turned out a nice country or home dress.
How to convert a T-shirt into a dress
And this dress from a T-shirt, not only for home - you can show it to the public
There are a lot of options to remake a knitted T-shirt or sweater in a dress. For example, an unnecessary checkered shirt + gray tunic. The main thing here is to choose the perfect color combination so that the skirt and top echo.
White sweater and old skirt, for example, for children
So, as a home wear it's ok
From a knitted T-shirt with light movements we make a fashionable top
We make interesting backs on knitted T-shirts
A lace insert on a T-shirt will ennoble and decorate a boring thing.
With such a simple method, you can expand a knitted sweater. From experience, it is better to insert knitted lace stripes or knitted fabric into a knitted T-shirt.
A knitted sweater, of course, can be arranged with an ordinary fabric, but then, keep in mind that an insert from such a fabric will not fit normally. What is visible in the photo below. For the house is a normal option, but not so much for the street.
We make a beach tunic from a T-shirt. As you can see, everything is very simple.
A beautiful idea is to decorate a T-shirt with bright fabric flowers. Just right for kids, especially if there is a non-erasable stain on T-shirts
An ordinary knitted T-shirt can be decorated with velvet ribbons or unusual braid
An old but relevant idea: A T-shirt + a scarf is an attractive thing. Moreover, all the details can be sewn by hand, without a sewing machine and troubles.
An idea for those who want to feel like a fashion designer - a thing suitable for the podium! T-shirt or blouse with chic sleeves.
If the neck of the T-shirt is stretched out, and you don’t want to throw it away at all, then you can do this: fold and sew
How to widen a tight neck on a T-shirt
T-shirt with fabric inserts on the sides - we get a completely feminine and not at all tight-fitting version of the stomach
Another stylish makeover for your favorite T-shirt
Alteration of clothes from old to stylish with your own hands: Original alterations of blouses and shirts
The situation when a beautiful and comfortable piece of clothing becomes too tight is familiar to everyone. This may be due to weight gain, pregnancy, as well as the wrong choice of washing or drying clothes. However, your favorite thing can be redone so that it will not only fit well, but also acquire a new original look.
Stylish DIY clothes
We have prepared some interesting ideas for you. change clothing options and at the same time turn things into something beautiful ...
HOW TO EXPAND CLOTHES
1. The thing is wide, but the sleeves have become narrow? use homemade inserts. They can be anything: lace, embroidered or made of contrasting fabric.
2. If your favorite thing has become cramped in width - lice side inserts. The material for them can be chosen in one color or the color of the main product.
3. Contrasting inserts that differ in texture and color will not only help expand the blouse, but will also become an interesting element of decor.
4. This is how you can increase the size of your favorite blouse or tunic. To do this, add inserts on the back or shelf of the product.
5. With trousers, proceed in the same way: use side inserts along the entire length. Moreover, both from the side of the outer and from the side of the inner seam.
6. Recently comfortable jeans began to put pressure on the stomach? Make inserts in the waist area along the side or back seam.
7. And here is a wonderful idea to increase the dress in all respects. I already want one for myself!
Nowadays, repairing and lengthening old things is not so important: in the era of the heyday of the mass market, it is easier to buy new clothes than redo the old. But sometimes it’s a pity to throw away your favorite thing, you want to update or refresh it. Shortening clothes is most often not difficult, but lengthening it beautifully is a little more difficult.
HOW TO EXTEND CLOTHES
1. This is probably one of the most common ways. He looks just great! Add a strip of fabric or lace along the bottom of the product. Color and material depends on your imagination.
2. Fashion trend of this season - sheer fabric insert. Place it at the hem of a skirt or light summer dress.
3. And this is even more radical transformation of trousers. Openwork inserts are placed not on the bottom, but in the middle of the product. To enhance the effect, you can decorate the pockets and belt with lace. Personally, I really like this option.
For girls who love a sporty style of clothing, knitted cuffs will be an excellent option for changing the shape of trousers.
4. If we talk about blouses and jumpers, then there are a huge number of options. The most popular of these is the addition of lace inserts along the bottom of the product.
5. Looking at this photo, I immediately wanted the same summer T-shirt. For alteration, it is necessary to make a contrasting fabric insert in the middle of the product.
As you can see, it is not always necessary to throw away a tight blouse or a too short skirt, especially when it comes to your favorite clothes. Use these simple but resourceful tricks and stay on trend!
Do you have a favorite dress, blouse or trousers that are too small for you and you decide to throw them away? So, our advice to you - in any case, do not do this. Favorite thing can be easily embroidered or lengthened and worn further in an even more attractive way. Today we will tell you not only about how to increase a blouse or jacket with your own hands, but also about increasing other clothes, including outerwear. Let's give new life to our old things that you can safely wear, and if you wish, remake again. You will learn about many interesting ways to enlarge your favorite clothes from this article.
How to enlarge a blouse with your own hands?
Have you taken a forgotten blouse out of the closet and found that it has become small? What now to do with it - say goodbye and buy a new one? Of course not! Do not miss your chance to make a blouse much more original than the previous version. How to embroider it by adding several sizes? Don't worry, we will help you answer this question in a detailed master class.
Step-by-step algorithm of actions:
- Since our cuffs, like the blouse, have become small, let's deal with them first. Remove the buttons from the bottom of the sleeves with a ripper.
Important! This work can be done with scissors, but you need to be very careful and careful not to damage the fabric with a sharp blade.
- We sew the cut off cuffs to the sleeves, adhering to their lowest connecting edge.
Important! In this case, you can safely use an overlock machine to further reduce fabric consumption. Such manipulations will allow your hands to move freely in order to feel as comfortable as possible.
- Now we take our blouse in our hands and cut it along the central seam on the back to the level of the bar on top.
- We smooth the edges of the two cut canvases on the back to the wrong side by 1 cm.
- We cut out the parts we need from lace or guipure to close the back of our blouse. Do not forget to make small allowances on all sides for sewing in the insert into the clothes.
- We put additional material (lace) on the back of the blouse and pin it with tailor's pins with the edges of the back of the product. Our insert looks like an openwork wedge on the back of our blouse.
- We make a line on the sewing machine along the front side of the blouse, adhering to the outermost line of the cut piece of fabric.
- We cut off the excess material from the inside of the blouse and leave about 1 cm for the allowance.
That's all the work! Now you know how to arrange a blouse to make it a real creative masterpiece!
How to enlarge a coat?
Are you upset that your favorite cashmere coat has become narrow or small on you, and the buttons do not want to be fastened in any way? How to convert small clothes into large ones? Believe me, this task is quite solvable. Now we will tell you about a few simple ways that will help you quickly and easily embroider not only a coat, but also any outerwear.
Option 1:
- We put the coat on a flat surface (floor or table).
- We apply, sweep, and then attach a detachable zipper along the very edge of the side of our product. So we added another 6 cm to the width.
Work is ready! We got an incredible transformation and a completely new image. Wear your stylish coat for great fun!
Option 2:
- We remove all buttons and loops from outerwear (they can be sewn up).
- We cover the loops from the wrong side with a wide satin ribbon, wrapping the edge on the front side of the product.
- We apply the zipper so that its edges are well hidden under the satin ribbon.
- We make a line along the two edges of the zipper, capturing satin ribbons as well.
- Sew the zipper to the level of the bottom and top buttons.
- We put on a coat on ourselves to understand whether we are comfortable or not. Your movements should be as free as possible.
- We take lace in our hands and attach it to satin strips on the front side of the jacket. Our coat has increased in width by about 5-7 cm.
Now you can safely wear clothes wherever your heart desires!
How to increase the size of clothes with your own hands? Modification methods:
- Pants can be embroidered, inserted into the side armholes textile, satin or lace inserts. On the knees and on the sides of the jeans, openwork inserts will look great, with which you can sheathe the belt, pockets and bottom of the product.
- For girls who love sports style, you can safely use knitted cuffs or a wide elastic band to lengthen your pants.
- To increase the size of blouses, T-shirts, shirts, jumpers, there are a large number of different options for alterations. The most popular of them are textile, guipure, satin, lace and denim inserts. They can be sewn both into the central part of the garment, and into the sleeves or into the lower part of the product, thereby slightly extending it.
- Spread the skirt along the side seam to forever forget that it was once tight.
- If your favorite blouse is squeezing your shoulders, then rip them apart and sew shoulder straps on top with a lot of rhinestones or spikes. In such clothes you will look very stylish and original. In this case, a V-shaped insert on the back will also help - it can be either a solid transparent fabric or various weaves, the edges of which will be sewn to the main product.
- Now it is very fashionable to use transparent fabric as an insert in clothes. By sewing it on the hem of a skirt or dress, you will effectively emphasize your image.
- If your trousers or shorts do not converge at the waist, then there is a way out - open the side top seams a little and sew a textile, lace or leather insert into that very place.
- The dress can be increased by several sizes in all respects: in the center, sleeves, shoulders and bottom. For example, a black dress with transparent white inserts will look very nice.
- As an extension for clothes, you can use a zipper, which is perfect for absolutely any details of clothing.
