And the most wonderful dress sometimes needs reconstruction: has it shrunk after washing, has it turned out to be uncomfortable to wear, has the hem been damaged (torn, stretched out, has a stain), is it something that has retained its appearance but has not had time to “grow” with the teenager, or does the style need to be remade for .
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There is a more labor-intensive, but interesting option, when the lower part of the skirt is cut off as evenly as possible at a level of 5-10 cm from the hem. The insert is used to reconnect the cut to the main part.
Sometimes an additional scattering of rhinestones, sequins or beads is used in lace knitting. A dress with such decor may well be suitable as a dress.
Sometimes ultramini length is unacceptable - use light lace
Translucent canvas adds solemnity and gloss to the image
Playing with contrasts: an additional stripe
If you need to add about 10-20 cm to the length, use a similar fabric in a contrasting color: sew a white or bright yellow stripe to black, and black to red. You can get creative by making a canvas of stripes different colors and width. The simplest thing, if the texture of the product allows, is to connect thick satin ribbons.
An original way to lengthen an outfit is to wear a strip of artificial elastic leather (matte or patent leather) or translucent fabric.
As an option, make the bottom variegated, but for harmony you should add an element from the same fabric. This outfit can be ideal if you choose.
Inserts on the sleeves and along the hem look organic and interesting
The first method is at chest level:
- make a brooch in the form of a decorative bow or flower;
- tie an elegant scarf around your neck, like Maya Kristalinskaya’s;
- attach a patch pocket;
- sew buttons covered with fabric for insertion.
The second way is to transform the sleeves by changing:
- the length of the insert, similar in color or style to the one that will be placed along the hem;
- cuffs, completely replacing them or creating new ones;
- style, adding patch pockets;
- button tightness.
The black insert made the knitted outfit more stylish
We work at waist level
Changing the length of an outfit for one reason or another is possible not only along the hemline. More labor-intensive, but no less interesting work is also possible along the waistline.
When transforming a sheath dress, difficulties will arise with altering the darts. They need to be unraveled and a yoke made of fabric similar to that from which the product is sewn.
If the skirt is wide, then it can be easily pulled down. The simplest thing is to take a thick knitted fabric and sew it between the upper and lower parts of the clothing, which can be separated by a belt. It is extremely important to know how.
The ideal insert can be obtained from a piece of fabric identical to the main product
The upper part of the insert should correspond to the waist circumference. The bottom one needs to be taken a little wider. It is better to make the insert from two trapezoidal pieces. Then the item will fit well.
A yoke is not necessarily a rectangle. The central part of both the upper and lower sections is sharpened, and at the same time appropriate changes are made to the cut of the product.
Look for incredibly stylish formal dresses that suit all body types.
Shuttlecocks
Fluffy ruffles are ideal for a straight skirt or a tight knitted outfit.
The flounces and train are an excellent tandem
Shuttlecock mounting options:
- directly along the front side of the skirt, when the cut lines of the flounces are decoratively processed and remain outside, the hem line appears under the insert;
- the upper cut of the flounces is attached to the skirt with inside. The hem will be on the front side;
- the edge of the hem and flounces are aligned on the front side. The connecting seam will be on the inside.
Flounces are obtained by loosely casting the edge of a rectangular fabric onto a thread and then attaching it to the main fabric. You can make one layer or several.
Translucent case
The translucent case is sewn from the appropriate material - organza, chiffon. A rectangular cut can be stitched along the edges and sewn to a thick elastic band, which can be easily hidden under a decorative belt. But it will take more time and effort than a case.
A translucent case will transform even the most modest outfit
You can make a translucent wrap skirt with a wide belt that wraps around the waist. This will add lightness to your outfit. Particularly well suited.
The element creates the illusion of length and looks very original.
How to beautifully lengthen a knitted dress
Knitwear tends to stretch. Therefore, an outfit made of this material must be lengthened either through a cut at the waist with a corresponding insert, or through a neat extension of the hem.
The insertion method is also suitable for knitwear
It is important to pay attention to the weight of the piece being sewn: the knitwear will not support the fabric if it is too heavy and will sag.
The work is performed with special needles for knitwear. Otherwise, holes will appear first, which will eventually turn into arrows.
For natural knitwear, for example, the insert fabric should also be non-artificial. In cases where only a few centimeters need to be added, elastic lace is added.
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If you are good at crocheting, you can turn the outfit into a masterpiece: using the hem threads as a base, tie the lace to the required length. If you have the skills and the design matches the model, pay attention to Irish lace, where separately knitted elements come together to form a unique pattern. Using the same materials, you can...
Short knitwear will be decorated with expressive lace
A knitted dress looks great, tailored exactly to your figure, with a light fluffy skirt made of chiffon, tulle, or organza.
Non-standard solutions will help you make your mini longer:
- sew a piece of fabric, gathering it at the seams;
- sew the “belt”, leaving part for the decorative knot;
- calculate an eight-piece skirt, where instead of the waist size, take the width of the hem. Such an insert is also made into the floor. If the toilet is an evening one, add a train, making the back wedges longer.
How to lengthen the back of a dress
If there is a harness at the back, it can be played around through the wedge insert. This element can be transformed into a lush train if you sew voluminous flounces on it.
Lace is a textile product that has an ornamental (lace) design and is used in sewing clothes, creating accessories and home textiles. And if 10–20 years ago they were used to decorate feminine outfits made of fine textiles, today you can find denim and tweed skirts with a delicate openwork edge. Moreover, every woman with minimal knowledge of sewing can become the owner of such an interesting wardrobe item.
Before you start sewing a new skirt or finishing an old product with lace, you should carefully prepare. First you need to purchase necessary materials– lace fabric, threads and other decorative details (if the idea involves their use).
Materials and tools that will be needed for work
To create a fashionable, stylish and well-fitting skirt with a lace hem, you will need:
You will also need a sewing machine, but if you don’t have one, you can limit yourself to hand sewing.
How to prepare a skirt for alterations
Before you start working, the product must be washed and ironed. If you plan to sew the lace edge on the front side, then you need to embroider the hem.
How to choose lace to lengthen a skirt
Modern fashion erases all the canons of style, so how to choose lace for a skirt does not matter. If you need to make an elegant product, then the openwork braid needs to be matched to the color of the fabric. To create extravagant models, you can choose contrasting combinations - for example, a floral pattern and black thin guipure, a denim mini with delicate white lace.
You can modify an item that has long been lying on the back shelf of the closet using lace in several ways - simply sew guipure openwork braid to the bottom edge of the skirt or make a beautiful insert to lengthen the product.
Important! It is worth understanding that a thing decorated with guipure automatically becomes elegant. The exception is denim products, which are most often chosen for their wardrobes by young fashionistas in their teens.
How to sew lace to the bottom of a skirt
This method of decoration will suit any style. Sequence of actions:
- Prepare the product, a lace strip 1 m long and sewing accessories.
- Open the hem at the bottom, smooth the seams (preferably steam) with an iron.
- Place a guipure strip on top of the front side of the item and attach with pins. In this case, 20-30% of the lace should touch the hem, the rest should hang down.
- Sew on the lace trim using sewing machine or manually.
You can sew the openwork fabric asymmetrically if its width allows.
How to lengthen a skirt using a lace insert at the bottom of the product
You can also lengthen the item using a guipure insert, but this will take twice as long. Sequence of work:
- Prepare lace of the required length.
- On the wrong side of the item, use a ruler and chalk (you can take a piece of soap) to draw a cut line.
- Cut off the hem of the product.
- Finish the edges of the cut pieces.
- Place a guipure braid in the middle of the two pieces and attach it to the fabric with pins. You can sew lace on the back and front sides.
Sewing lace to the bottom of a skirt is a low-cost and quick method. But you can do it differently: sew a long hem made of tulle or other translucent material (voile, veil, gauze or organza) to the belt of the product. To make such a thing more elegant, you can sew a guipure braid to the transparent bottom. If desired, you can create lace frills and use several types of decorative material.
As a result of improper washing or accidental damage, products lose their original appearance. And sometimes a favorite thing simply becomes small over time. To update your wardrobe, you don't have to throw away your old clothes. Skirts and dresses can be lengthened. This can be done by lengthening the hem or adding decorative elements to the bodice and waist. With a little imagination, you can create new model based on the old one and emphasize the dignity of the figure.
- hem of the product;
- adding lace to the bottom;
- trim the hem with another fabric;
- layering of transparent fabrics such as tulle, organza, light lace;
- decoration with frills, flounces, folds, fringe;
- sewing on a train;
- adding a cape to the skirt area;
- insert in the middle of the skirt;
- sewing fabric at the waist;
- inserts under the bust.
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Ways to lengthen a skirt or dress
To lengthen a dress or skirt, you can use inserts made of fabric that either matches the color or texture, or looks contrasting. One of the following methods is suitable for this:
Hem design
The easiest way to lengthen a skirt or dress is to unravel the folded edge of the hem. This can only be done if there is enough fabric folded underneath. If the product has a straight cut or tapers at the bottom (for example, a pencil skirt), you can carefully rip the folded edge and steam it with an iron. A braid should be placed along the resulting cut or additional tape should be attached to it, which can be hemmed.
A fashion trend is lace or fringe sewn onto the bottom of the skirt. Lace can be bought in a store or woven with your own hands. A shirt dress made from natural fabrics should be decorated using lace made from thin cotton threads or hemstitching.
A short dress can be lengthened using another fabric with variegated colors. Material with polka dots, stripes, floral prints and other patterns is suitable. In order for the lower part of the product to harmoniously combine with the upper, you need to design not only the bottom, but also the details of the sleeves, neck or collar in a similar way, or make an insert from decorative fabric. If you change radically appearance There is no need for a product; you can limit yourself to a pocket or a bow.
You can lengthen the outfit using flounces, frills or folds. To do this, you need to cut a strip of fabric of the required width. The length of the frill should be 2 times longer than the hem of the skirt. This will make it possible to make the frills or folds more magnificent. To make a flounce, you need to stitch the edge of the cut, then gather it evenly on a thread and sew it to the bottom of the product. Seam cuts need to be processed using an overlocker or manually and ironed.
Making inserts on the skirt
You can lengthen the product by making original inserts from a different fabric. To do this, you need to cut off the hem of the skirt or dress, and from another fabric, cut out a strip of the required length and width and stitch it between the two parts of the skirt. An option in which the insert will be slightly narrower than the lower part will look more impressive. If the model has a flared skirt, then it is recommended to cut the additional fabric in the form of a trapezoid with an extension downwards.
As decoration, you can make several inserts of the same or different widths. Additional details of different colors will look unusual - a pocket, a flower or a bow made of the same fabrics at the top of the product.
Lengthening the product at the waist
For this method of lengthening, it is necessary to rip the dress at the junction of the bodice and skirt. Darts should be opened and carefully ironed. Next, you can begin making a decorative belt. From a piece of fabric you need to cut a strip of the required length and width, and then sew it between the upper and lower parts of the clothing, thus lengthening the bodice. If the dress is one-piece, you need to accurately measure the distance on both sides of the product (along the side seams at the top and bottom), set control points and make an insert.
The original option would be to insert it in the form of a belt. To do this, in addition to inserting the main piece of fabric, add an additional element in the form of a bow or fastener at the front or back.
It is recommended to make inserts in the waist area from opaque fabrics, since the emphasis on this detail of the dress can visually add volume. To emphasize the waist, you can use materials that are more dark colors or fabrics with vertical patterns.
High waist
By making an original insert, you can not only increase the length, but also change the style. A regular flared dress can be easily transformed into a product Greek style, if you add an element under the bust. To do this, open up all the darts, if any, and steam them thoroughly. Next you need to cut out the insert the right size and carefully sew it on.
If the width of the skirt itself is not enough for free volume, additional vertical inserts are a good idea. To do this, it is recommended to cut them in the form of trapezoids, flared downwards. Perhaps one such element at the front will be enough. This way you can expand your maternity dress. Your rounded belly will hide under your coattails, and you won’t have to spend money on a new wardrobe.
Bodice extension
The product can be lengthened in the bodice area by sewing a piece of fabric to the upper part. When designing, it is necessary to provide sufficient volume for the décolleté area. It can be ensured by a bow gathered in the center of the chest or a horizontal flounce with an elastic band or straps. If the dress has a straight silhouette with bare shoulders, you can sew a horizontal stripe at the armpit level.
How to lengthen a knitted dress
If a knitted dress has become short, it can be lengthened using lace, wide braid or suitable fabric. Satin inserts will look original. Jerseys have stretch properties, so the inserts should be much lighter than the main fabric. This must be taken into account if the hem is lengthened with knitted elements. In this case, you should choose thinner threads and an openwork type of weaving.
Oh, how I want to change my wardrobe for summer! Today we’ll talk about how to change your skirt at minimal cost and without spending long hours in the fitting room. The topic of the article is how to lengthen a skirt.
How to lengthen a skirt photo
Today there are several ways to lengthen a skirt. Namely:
- unravel the bottom hem;
- add material;
- sew a layer on top;
- placing the skirt on the yoke;
- sew on a belt.
Please note that fabric that is denser and heavier than the skirt material will ruin the shape of the product.
Also, when choosing a lengthening method, it is worth remembering that a wide yoke visually shortens the figure.
How to lengthen a short skirt
Today it is in fashion, so now you will learn how to lengthen short skirt, sewing a layer on top.
- mini-skirt;
- tulle 1.5 × 1.5 meters;
- sewing supplies;
- machine.
If your original mini is black, then it is recommended to take tulle in a bright shade. Light green or pink. On the threshold of summer, allow yourself to be bright!
- Cut out a piece of tulle of the desired length.
- We connect the fabric into a circle and sew the ends.
- We attach it to our mini from the top, right to the border with the belt. In this case, the tulle needs to be gathered, forming folds. You can do without folds. All that remains is to hem the edge of the tulle and the skirt is ready. The braid looks impressive suitable color along the edge of the tulle.
How to lengthen a leather skirt
Leather is a delicate material; after ripping out the seams, holes will remain. Therefore for leather skirt The method with adding fabric from below is suitable. Leather goes well with rigid tulle or mesh.
Required:
- skirt;
- a strip of mesh, 1 meter long and 7 cm wide;
- strip of leather;
- sewing supplies;
- machine.
- Unravel the fabric flap from the bottom of the finished skirt. We do this very carefully, without damaging the skin.
- Attach the mesh. When working with leather, it is better not to make unnecessary punctures, so a basting stitch is not done.
- Sew a piece of leather to the mesh. You can do without this. In this case, choose a mesh with embroidery. It will be more effective this way.
How to lengthen a straight skirt
Lengthening a straight skirt through the construction of a yoke looks good.
Required:
- ready-made skirt;
- 1 meter of fabric;
- sewing supplies.
- We open the darts. We also open the side seams up to the middle of the thigh.
- We cut out the yoke. Easiest to use ready-made pattern, downloading it from the Internet and transferring it to fabric.
- What to do if there is no pattern. Let's make a yoke using a rectangle with an elastic band at the waist. You can make a yoke based on the upper part of a straight skirt (15 - 20 cm). It is possible to flare the yoke by making darts on it.
- You need to know the length of the lower part of the yoke L. For a rectangle, L is equal to the circumference of the hips plus an increase for seams and a loose fit (L = About + Pb). For an option based on a simple straight skirt: add the length of the back to the length of the front and multiply by 2: L = 2*(L1 + L2).
- Sew the yoke to the skirt.
How to lengthen a skirt with lace
Here we come to the simplest but most effective way to lengthen a skirt. Extend the skirt with lace. This method is suitable for almost any model and fabric.
Required:
- strip of lace 1 meter long;
- ready-made skirt;
- sewing supplies.
- Unravel the hem at the bottom of the skirt. Steam the seams thoroughly.
- Sew a lace strip along the hem of the skirt. Place the lace on top of the front side of the skirt. We position the lace so that part of the width of the strip is on the skirt, and part hangs down. Instead of lace, you can use braid, fringe, and pompoms. Here your imagination is limited by yourself.
