Can't Zip Up? Here's How to Upsize a Dress in 4 Simple Steps
In this tutorial, I'll show you how to upsize a dress quickly and easily.
Often, I find a dress at the thrift shop that I simply can’t ignore. The unfortunate reality is, it’s much too small for me.
However, the good news is there is a simple way to upsize a dress that won’t close, and I am going to show you how to do that today!
Follow along as I show you my thrift-flip technique for how to upsize a dress.
Tools and materials:
- Dress
- Matching fabric
- Scissors
- Pins
- Sewing machine
1. Cut the side seams of the dress
To begin, I cut the side seams, making sure I cut an equal amount on both sides of the dress.
2. Cut fabric from a t-shirt
Next, I cut a triangle of fabric from an old t-shirt. I used the sleeves of the t-shirt since the edge is already finished, which saved me a step.
The length of the triangle is equal to the length of the cut in the dress. The width should be 10-15 centimeters (4-6 inches), depending on how much extra fabric is needed to make the dress fit properly.
3. Pin and sew
I turned my dress inside out. Then, I pinned the triangles into the slits I had cut on the sides of the dress, making sure the top edges were even with the armholes.
Next, I sewed them in place.
4. Zigzag stitch
To prevent fraying, I finished all the raw edges with a zigzag stitch. If you have a serger, you can serge the edges instead.
The dress fits now perfectly!
How to upsize a dress
This technique can be used for all different types of clothing, not just dresses. The stretch in the t-shirt fabric is what makes this DIY the best solution!
Let me know what you think of this tutorial on how to upsize a dress in the comments below!
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Fab idea. Well done. Thanks for the tip