One of the main and mandatory elements of a woman's wardrobe is a dress. The correct selection of an outfit and accessories can create an outfit based on it for any occasion and situation. But over time, any dress, even the most beloved, ceases to be used. In this case, you can sew a new product from an old outfit.
We will tell you and show in the photo how to quickly remake a dress with your own hands.
Upgrade ideas
An old and unused wardrobe item does not have to be thrown away. An unnecessary product is subject to rework, and there may be several of them. By adding or changing a few elements, you can create a new stylish outfit.
For example, long style can be cut, adjusting the length. You can, on the contrary, create an elongated version. For this, lace or material of a different shade will be useful.
In order to radically change the style, you can use several options.
- Often practiced complete refurbishment.
- Many girls use only the top part, creating an original blouse, or lower, thanks to which you can get a bright skirt.
- Accessories lovers should pay special attention to such options. Some people use unnecessary clothes when making their own jewelry, clutches, and home decor items.
- Also suitable for updating additional decoration. Rhinestones, lacing, belts, stickers or stripes will help transform even a formal outfit, making it more casual or romantic.
Note. Any dress is suitable for work, even a wedding dress. You can make a classic or evening model out of it.
Making a new dress
Having ready-made samples greatly simplifies the work process. First of all, you need to decide what exactly needs to be changed.. This determines which seams will need to be ripped out during the process.
Advice. If only the length and style of the sleeve changes, the side seams and hem line can be left unchanged.
An important step is the preparation of the product itself. The material must be clean and well ironed.
Tools for work
To make a new dress based on an existing one, you will need the following.
- Dress;
- patterns;
- pencil;
- scissors;
- sewing machine.
Completing of the work
After preparation, we begin the technological process. Necessary seams need to be ripped out, carefully remove the remaining threads. The pattern is transferred to the fabric. A small piece of chalk is suitable for marking the outline. When working, it is important to leave seam allowances of about a centimeter. After preparation, each element is carefully cut out.
Advice. When working on a sewing machine, it is first recommended to process the shoulder seams and sleeves.
Many craftswomen treat the neck area with bright trim.Afterwards you can start working on the side seams and finishing the bottom.
Advice. Before you start sewing on a machine, you can overcast the parts and try on the product. This will help to correct any errors in a timely manner.
Alteration without a pattern
Altering a product without ready-made patterns is somewhat more difficult. In this case a T-shirt, shirt or top of the required style may come in handy.
Tools
Prepare the following in advance:
- dress;
- t-shirt;
- scissors;
- pencil or piece of chalk;
- sewing meter;
- threads;
- needle;
- sewing machine.
Description of work
Outline of a new product
- The dress is ripping at the seams. The sleeves also need to be cut off. Carefully remove all threads.
- Fold the front half in half.
- The T-shirt (or other item) is also folded in half, the sleeve is neatly tucked in. The T-shirt is placed on the dress. The future dress is outlined, the neckline and armhole area are formed.
- The back area is done in a similar way.
Attention! When marking, it is necessary to leave seam allowances.
- The next step is to form the required length. The required length is measured using a sewing meter. A vertical line is laid from the waist area until the desired parameter is obtained..
- If you need to add sleeves to the dress, you should measure your arm circumference and decide on the length.
- Once finished, the finished parts are carefully cut out.
Assembly and sewing
According to the location of the proposed seams, the parts are basted together. The dress must be tried on to take into account all the nuances. Such fitting will help correct and eliminate errors.
Finally, work on the sewing machine.
- First of all, it is formed neck and armhole area.
- Sleeves (if any) are carefully inserted into the armhole and sewn.
- After being processed side seams and hemline. When sewing, it is recommended to use a zigzag stitch. This seam will prevent possible spillage of the material.
- The finished product can be decorated with rhinestones or lace inserts, and the waist area can be complemented with a thin strap.
Advice. If the dress is being remade in a large size, you can use it to create a light, flowing version for a slender model.
The option of altering a dress without a pattern is suitable for creating a casual, summer or evening outfit. Despite the higher complexity, the process takes less time and allows you to complete the job in literally half an hour.
A girl's wardrobe consists of a large number of different dresses. Some are used regularly, some on special occasions. Over time, any product, even the most stylish, loses its relevance and ceases to be used. Simple recommendations and detailed tips will help every fashionista in independently altering an old dress.
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