Sometimes a dress that is perfect in all respects on the figure looks ridiculous or inappropriate due to the fact that its length is only a few centimeters short. In this case, you should not put it off to unnecessary things, but you should try to increase the hem to the optimal size.
It is necessary
- - suitable fabric;
- - matching sewing threads;
- - sewing machine;
- - scissors;
- - lace ribbon;
- - needle;
- - knitting needles with fishing line;
- - crochet hook;
- - Knitting.
Instructions
Step 1
Consider how the hem of the dress is hemmed. Sometimes its width is 3-4 centimeters, and often they are quite enough for the outfit to sit perfectly. In this case, it is necessary to carefully open the machine seam or remove the thread if the edge was processed by hand. Straighten the fabric, iron it thoroughly. If wrinkles are not smoothed out, dampen the fabric and try again. Choose a thin fabric to match the main material of the dress, cut out a strip from it, the length of which corresponds to the width of the skirt of the dress. Place it right side to the hem and sew on a sewing machine. Turn so that the fabric cuts remain between the hem and auxiliary strip. Iron with an iron, make sure that no other fabric is visible from the front side. Fold up the auxiliary strip, stitch, or overcast it by hand. Iron the hem of the dress again.
Step 2
Use a material that matches the texture and color of the dress. If the product has a straight cut, its hem can be lengthened by sewing a rectangular piece of fabric to it. The dress will only benefit from this, especially if it is possible to successfully combine different types of fabric. The width of the insert can be any, so that the mini model can easily be converted into a midi. To make the image harmonious, you can decorate the sleeves in a similar way. In addition to a simple straight insert, the dress can be lengthened with a flounce. The detail can be cut out according to the principle of "sun" or be a strip of fabric gathered along one edge. If you wish, you can decorate the dress with several flounces.
Step 3
Use lace and guipure tape with an openwork edge if you need to lengthen the hem of a vintage or romantic dress. The top edge of the decorative tape must be placed under the edge of the skirt and stitching. Due to the transparent light texture of lace, such an insert will not weigh down the image. The dress looks very impressive, in which the braid is used in a contrasting color.
Step 4
Use knitting needles or crochet to lengthen the chunky knit dress. For this, it is advisable to use threads of the same density and thickness that were used to create the product. Gently cast on the needles with a fishing line from the edge of the hem, knit a strip of the desired length. Hide the thread. The number of loops in the additional piece of the dress should correspond to the number in the main piece. If the style and knitting of the product allow, you can create an openwork pattern along the edge of the hem using a crochet hook.
