Perhaps everyone needs a makeover, especially when it comes to the dress. The village after washing, uncomfortable to wear, the hem is torn, I want to give the old dress a second life - there can be many reasons. How to lengthen a dress effectively and stylishly? The question, the solution of which requires only your desire to create a new thing for yourself.
Stylists advise
Who, if not stylists, will tell us girls how to transform an old dress. It turns out that it is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. You just need to decide: how many centimeters the skirt will fall down. Available styles:
- open the hem, steam it through gauze and tuck it back to the desired length;
- add lace;
- start a strip of other material;
- make a coquette;
- add shuttlecocks in different directions: vertical, horizontal, diagonal;
- form pleats;
- make a translucent case.
Let's take a closer look at each possible option.
How to lengthen a dresslace
Lace has been the main trend for several seasons in a row. Moreover, light colors are popular: beige, cream, white - and no flashy bold colors. A dress elongated with lace always looks spectacular, stylish and feminine.
Be sure to choose lace to match the dress or in contrast. A lace insert can be added along the bottom: carefully sew to the hem.
Stylists do not recommend using lace at the waist, because visually this part of the body will appear larger.
The lace part can be decorated: loose pearls or sequins. With the fashionable lace trend, the field for experiments is always open.
Game of contrasts
It is possible and even necessary to lengthen the dress with additional stripes. If you need to add 10-20 centimeters to the length of the dress, then this option is definitely for you. Take the same fabric in a different color. For example, pick up a white or scarlet stripe for a black dress, and a black one for a red one. You can fantasize as much as you want. Tip: use the color wheel and you will immediately understand which color harmonizes well with which.
Method 1 - at chest level:
- brooch in the shape of a creative stylish bow or flower;
- patch pocket;
- sew on buttons, pre-cover them with fabric from the insert.
Method 2 - transforming the sleeves:
- add an insert similar in color to the one that was put on the hem;
- replace or add cuffs;
- add buttons to sleeves.
Turn on your imagination and creativity!
Highlight the waist
If you decide to lengthen the dress in the waist area, then it is quite difficult. However, the interest to complete the work interrupts any upcoming difficulties. One of the simple options is to cut the dress at the waist level and place an insert of contrasting fabric there. Then connect the upper and lower parts.
The lower part should be larger than the upper part, as there is a transition to the hips.
Let's be in trend: add waves
With the help of flounces, you can not only lengthen the dress, but also completely modify it. So, let's start creating a new style of dress. The fabric for frills must be selected according to this principle: a plain dress is a colorful material that matches the color scheme, and vice versa.
Options:
- Sew on a flounce from the bottom, make a belt or a facing for the sleeves from the same fabric.
- Cut the product along the waistline and completely modify the bottom of the dress.
- The frill for the bottom of the product can be made from several fabrics. For example, contrasting in color and the same as on the dress.
The second option involves sewing a simple skirt (the shape of a Tatyanka or the sun). Then attach to the bodice. In this way, you yourself will adjust the required length of a spectacular new dress.
The third option will require some sewing skills. The length of the tiered skirt will depend onHow much will you take the main fabric. The result is a midi-length dress with a fluffy skirt or a floor-length evening dress.
Semi-transparent case
For a translucent case, it is best to purchase chiffon or organza. A rectangular piece of fabric must be stitched around the edges and sewn to a tight elastic band. Unaesthetic gum can be covered with a decorative belt.
Wrap skirts are now relevant. Why not make a translucent wrap skirt with a wide belt that would emphasize your wasp waist? Looks very original and gentle.
Lengthening a knitted dress
Knitwear wears out quickly, stretches. Therefore, you need to lengthen the knitted dress through the cut at the waist and make an insert from the fabric or gently lengthen the hem.
Immediately pay attention to the fabric that will be the insert. It should not be heavy, because the knitwear will not stand up and will sag. It is necessary to sew with a special needle for knitwear. Otherwise, holes are formed, from which arrows will go.
If the knitwear is natural, such as linen or sarafan fabric, then the insert fabric should not be non-artificial. If you need to add only a few centimeters, then lace will look spectacular and practical. Both stylish and fast!
Russian-style staple dresses are now in high demand.
If you yourself are a needlewoman and know how to crochet, then the outfit can turn out to be designer in your hands. Use the threads of the hem as a basis andtie the desired length of lace. Pay attention to the technology of Irish lace. Separate knitted elements are assembled according to the layout, creating a unique pattern.
Inviting train
How can I lengthen a dress only at the back? Quite a common question that girls ask. If there is a harness at the back, then a wedge can be inserted from it. After that, this element is modified into a magnificent train. If desired, you can add it with flounces. However, this option is more suitable for evening wear.
The easiest option is to make a case out of translucent fabric (chiffon) and simply shorten it in front.
If the dress is a fish style and the petticoat is lying around at home, then the “tail” is built up with frills, and fixed on the petticoat.
Effective train can be removed from the belt of the dress. It is necessary to gradually increase the tiers of fabric. For example, we place narrow tiers at the top, and attach wide ones to the hem. Below the edge of the skirt, they must be narrowed. You will get a kind of lush diamond.
The ideal version of the train is presented in the form of a removable skirt. It can be with a slit in front, with an asymmetrical bottom, with flounces. Any. This skirt is relevant for several seasons in a row. Mostly such an element can be found on an evening dress.
Among the materials for a removable train, you need to choose guipure, chiffon, pleated fabric, lace fabric.
As for the color, the detachable skirt should perfectly match the tone of the dress. A satin ribbon belt or a decorated belt can act as an accent.
Sewing a train is quite simple. The base is a rectangle. It will take two widths of the canvas. Gather evenly around the waist, sew on a belt with hooks or a ribbon. If an asymmetric version of the dress is supposed, then it is necessary to fold the fabric in half and smoothly round the bottom line.
Choose the shape of the sun as the basis for the layout. In this case, you need to leave the seam open and round to the main length. In the waist area, make folds, slightly opening the legs. Voila, the spectacular outfit is ready!
Denim dress
Jeans is a unique material of all times and peoples. It will probably never go out of fashion. And there are so many options for denim clothing that your eyes run wide. Skirts, sundresses, dresses, shorts, trousers, etc. amaze with a variety of styles in women's fashion
Elongated denim dresses with lace look very impressive. This is one of the possible options for transforming the style. You can safely highlight other style changes:
- sheath dress (lace at the top);
- A-line dresses, and add colored lace to the hem;
- if the skirt is asymmetrical, then lace inserts can be inserted on the sleeves and along the waist line;
- decorate a semi-fitted sleeveless product with lace elements along the bottom of the product;
- add lace to the hem of a V-neck dress.
A touch of adventurism is brought by a dress elongated at the back. Lace can be inserted along the square neckline of the dress.
Lacy elements can be of different shapes and sizes.
Lace anywayadds charm to the image. It all depends on your imagination.
Lengthening the wedding dress
If the wedding dress is rather short, then lengthening the bottom of the dress will not be difficult. You need to focus on the model. If the dress is magnificent, then you can sew the lower part from tulle. So she will elegantly look out from under the skirt and look harmonious in style.
If the dress is openwork, then pick up a wide lace of the same pattern and sew from below.
Straight figure-hugging dress can be easily transformed into a "fish" style. This option is good because it is a great solution to the problem of how to lengthen the dress.
Another way to lengthen a wedding dress is a coquette. This part should be on top.
If the wedding dress is lace and short, then you can easily create a two-layer outfit. This method is perfect for models made of taffeta, mikado or other dense fabrics. The bottom dress looks spectacular with a decollete, and the top one should be simple cut.
There are a lot of interesting ideas for lengthening the dress. The easiest is to change the style. However, immediately evaluate your strength sensibly so as not to spoil the dress. Only if you have a great desire, patience and taste, you will get an updated beautiful version.
