How to lengthen a dress?

Fashion is a capricious lady. What was trendy last spring does not always look stylish next season.

In pursuit of global trends, you shouldn’t frantically run for a new midi or maxi dress. After all, you can lengthen a skirt or dress at home yourself using existing ones. Today we’ll look at how to do this so that the product not only doesn’t lose its appearance, but also looks stylish.

Tips from stylists on how to lengthen a dress

The fair sex is picky and selective. We can spend hours selecting a wardrobe, going through hundreds of stores, and once choosing, remain dissatisfied.

There is another case when a favorite dress or skirt, as a result of improper care or washing, shrinks, “jumps” and now looks more like a tunic. What to do in this case? World stylists have a lot of ideas!

According to world-famous stylist Kate Young, there are no bad things, there are people who do not know how to use them correctly. The same goes for outfits.

Any dress can easily be transformed and become longer in an instant with just a few tricks, even if it is a straight silhouette:

• Adding lace at the bottom or waist area.
• Decorate the bottom with a different fabric. Moreover, it is not necessary to select identical material. You can, on the contrary, take a contrasting color or a different texture. The main thing is to first attach it and try it on, and only after that, sew it on.
• Layer with tulle, organza or other sheer fabrics. Yes, this is a great solution, such outfits are now at the peak of popularity!
• Sew on ruffles, make frills or flounces. But, keep in mind, if you are the owner of curvy hips, then it is better to refrain from this lengthening method. After all, the additional splendor of the outfit can visually make the lower part more voluminous.
• Decorate with fringe. But this option is ideal for everyone. Falling threads lengthen the silhouette, making it more sophisticated and feminine.
• Add a train or insert to the inside of the skirt.
• Creating a cape over the bottom.

Important! Before you start creating your unique outfit, think carefully about which option will suit you best. Ruffles, flounces, various folds and trains look great on thin girls. Owners of piquant shapes should pay attention to lace, internal inserts or fringe.

Ways to add length

Sometimes it seems that stylists have no limits to their imagination. Every season, new and most unexpected variations of dresses and skirts appear on world catwalks.

Tulle skirts worn over dresses, creating a delicate image, warm knitted sundresses, complemented by light and weightless lace, the list can be endless. But how to make such beauty at home? This is what we will talk about.

Extend with lace

Lace is a universal and quick option to transform an old outfit:

• simply sew over the skirt in one or several layers;
• divide the skirt into several sections in which lace will alternate with the main fabric;
• letting the lace into the waistline.

The first two options will help create a sweet, sensual and extremely feminine image. The third is more suitable for fatal beauties who are not used to remaining in the shadows.

To lengthen the skirt by alternating lace with the main fabric, you need to cut off a certain amount and then re-stitch along with the lace. The technology is quite simple, and the effect is simply amazing.

We follow approximately the same principle with the third image. Clearly measure your waistline and which area you would like to replace. Carefully cut out and reconnect the parts of the dress with the insert.

Important! There is no point in “cutting from the shoulder.” It’s better to think and check several times before cutting. Remember, after that, nothing can be returned.

Using contrasts

Contrasts are in fashion now and you can easily follow this trend too. To do this, you should compare materials or textures that, at first glance, seem to contradict each other.

If you have a dull, monochromatic dress, feel free to add a frill of ribbon decorated with ornaments or a pattern in an ethnic style. Folds, flounces or ruffles will not look out of place.

Thin ribbons of lace will add restraint and romance to an overly colorful and bright outfit.

Important! When combining incompatible things, it is important to stick to one concept. Materials must have differences, but also similarities at the same time, be it color, texture, decorative elements, etc.

Highlighting the waist

What gives a woman’s image a delicate and sensual outline? That's right, waist! So if you want to make a midi or maxi dress, definitely consider this option.

Want a more revealing look? Then give preference to light fabrics and translucent lace. If there is no need for excessive frankness, and a couple of extra candies are treacherously reflected on the sides, then make inserts from dense fabrics or rough lace that holds its shape.

Important! A harmonious image in which a woman feels comfortable is much more beautiful and sexier than the most revealing outfits. Don't chase fashion, be yourself!

Add flounces and frills

Perhaps there is nothing more romantic than frills and flounces. They give the female image lightness, innocence and romance.

Select fabrics that match the color and texture and cut the desired length. Learn, you need to take a couple of centimeters with a margin so that when hemming, the dress does not “jump” again.

It is better to make frills and flounces separately, especially if you are an amateur seamstress. Initially, assemble and secure the masonry of the required width using sewing pins. Attach them to the dress to check how harmonious they look and only then sew them on.

Thanks to this trick, you can create real masterpieces quickly and efficiently.

Important! Frills and ruffles visually make the silhouette larger. If you are already curvy, then it is better to give preference to fringe or contrasting inserts.

Create a translucent case

Dresses and skirts with a transparent sheath are now at the peak of popularity. Sort of like a city Cinderella bride. And no matter how difficult it may seem to repeat such a masterpiece, in fact everything is simple:

• To start, choose a translucent fabric.It is best to give preference to organza or tulle. Measure the required length, not forgetting the allowances.
• Finish the edges of the sheer fabric. This is very important so that in the future the finished product has a neat appearance. You can do this by pre-stitching the edges, or use a quick method - adhesive thermal tape with a spider web.
• Connect the edges of the future skirt. There are two connection options. The first is that you take a piece of fabric across the full width and you just have to join one side to get a case. Secondly, you divide the required width into floors and, after cutting the fabric, sew it together.

It is worth noting that the second option is more correct and aesthetically pleasing. The first one is convenient when you need to lengthen the dress here and now:

• Now we sew the top of the skirt at the waist. Before using the sewing machine, we advise you to quickly baste it so that at the time of sewing, the top of the skirt does not become a wave.
• You can decorate the joint area with ribbon, lace or a small amount of sequins. But, remember, the image of a sparkling New Year tree is not in fashion now.

How to lengthen a knitted dress?

Knitted outfits are quite capricious. I just didn’t notice how the product immediately rubbed its shape and stopped fitting.

You can lengthen a knitted skirt or dress using openwork or lace ribbons, ribbons or satin fabrics and knitted elements. Such options look the most impressive and help the dress sparkle in a new way.

Important! Since knitwear constantly changes its shape after washing and tends to stretch, all attached elements should be light, almost weightless.

Making a train

Trains are considered a good option when the dress is lengthened for a special occasion.In everyday wear, such options are not very comfortable and practical.

In order to make a train, you need to choose a light, translucent fabric. We measure the required length, trim the edges and sew it to the main dress.

Important! stick to these steps rather than sewing in a new way. Otherwise, your hand will tremble and the outfit will be ruined.

Lengthening a denim dress

Jeans is a universal material, so it’s very easy to lengthen items made from it. You can use another denim of a different color, or resort to other methods. For example, add flounces, lace, inserts with various patterns or ornaments.

Denim items with light, almost transparent lace look very impressive. This gives the image a gentle and romantic look.

You can lengthen the skirt with inserts that break up the main area of ​​the dress. Moreover, it looks impressive not just one, but several accents at once. For example, in the waist area, and two thin stripes along the length of the skirt.

Advice! To prevent a denim dress or sundress from looking boring, add lace, ruffles or flounces, not only to the skirt area, but also to the collar and shoulder area. This simple trick will help bring the idea of ​​a dress together and give it a complete look.

How to add length to a short wedding dress?

Wedding dresses are a separate topic. As statistics show, a good half of brides, on the eve of their wedding, look at their dress with eyes full of disappointment. A wedding dress that is too short can be improved in a matter of minutes on your own.

To do this, add a translucent case, add a train, or make a delicate frill of light lace. We are sure that the groom will definitely like such a gentle and sensual image.

Everyone thinks that creating real masterpieces is difficult and expensive, both in time and money. But, everything is exactly the opposite. It is not only easy and simple, but also very interesting. After all, no one else will have a dress like yours!