How To Raise a Neckline With Ruffles

Sunday, April 15, 2012





I bought this dress because I absolutely loved the vintage print on this netting fabric, but knew I'd have to adjust the low neckline to be comfortable in it.  Since we're all about modesty over here, I wanted to feature a tutorial that explains how you can raise a round neckline using ruffles.


The dress was tea-length with plenty of extra fabric at the bottom that I used for the ruffles, but if the fabric of your dress will unravel, you will need to finish off the edges. You could also use a coordinating color of fabric to make your ruffles if the length of your dress doesn't allow it.


Cut out the fabric in a half moon, slightly wider than the width from shoulder strap to shoulder strap. Try the dress on to double check where you want this piece to be placed.



Netting won't unravel, so I left the top edges raw to match the unfinished hem.


This isn't really an exact science...just use your eye to pin the remaining ruffles, then sew to your dress.  The end result will be a dreamy, fluttery effect that matches the cut of the dress.


Would you ever raise a neckline this way?


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36 comments:

  1. This is SO CUTE!!! Do you have a tutorial of adding sleeves/ruffle sleeves to dresses? Cause I would definitely make some use of that! :)

    You are awesome.

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    1. Check out my tutorial page. there's one on how to make layered ruffle sleeves.

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  2. I am in love with this idea... now, if only I could actually do it!! :)

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  3. Love it! Thanks for your wonderful tutorials. I need to get brave enough to try one!

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  4. Awesome!! This is a great tip for you to use for Metamorphosis!! Now, do you happen to have an option for someone who couldn't sew to save their life....? ;)

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  5. Totally cute transformation Kristina! Love how it turned out...thanks for sharing your tricks!

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  6. This has recently become a weekly stop for me! You are proof positive that modesty can be stylish and flattering! Thanks for another great idea/tutorial!

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  7. This is a great idea! I love that it's totally in keeping with the rest of the dress and really adds something special to it. If you're looking for more places to share your awesome tutorial, please stop by Etcetorize. The party is on now~ (http://etcetorize.blogspot.com)

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  8. I love it. If I could do more than sew on a button, I would definitely use this trick!

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  9. Very cute and a great idea! Wish I knew how to sew. :)

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  10. I love your style Kristina. I think the ruffle makes it prettier. :) Well done!

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  11. Love this!! So soo cute! What a pretty dress :)
    The ruffles did wonders to spice it up!!

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  12. Looks great on you! and I love the print. :) Not sure my voluptuous clevage could handle it. My MIL who has the same problem fixes v-necked things by creating more V's in a "log cabin" kind of way.

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  13. You have transformed this dress into a gorgeous item!! I like this dress so much better with the ruffles on top!! Beautiful job!!

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  14. The dress is lovely, and it looks amazing on you :)

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  15. What a cute idea Kristina! The dress is so pretty, and looks great on you, and the ruffles are so lovely :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  16. Wow, what a great altering! I'm sewing for a few months now, so I'm pretty new at this but I have done a lot of dresses and skirts already. These kind of ideas are great for inspiration! Thanks a lot :)

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  17. That's brilliant! The dress is gorgeous on you!

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  18. You're such a genius, Kristina! You see tons of potential in a dress! I would just say, "Those dumb manufacturers, don't they know we don't all want to look like sluts?!" and moved on. But you however are smarter than that. Great job!

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  19. That is such a good idea to fill in a low neck. I think it's a much better solution than just tacking in a modesty panel or wearing a tank top. Love it.!

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  20. What a great idea!! I can definitely use this. I love the print on that dress too. Very pretty. (^_^)

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  21. What an amazing idea!!! Not only does it help with the too-low-neckline situation but it even makes the dress more interesting and fun! Gotta love a good ruffle :)

    -Ally
    http://www.confessionsoftheglitterati.com/

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  22. I would never have known the dress didn't come that way! Great job. Very cute too.
    Melissa
    www.lovebugliving.com

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  23. what a great idea, thanks for the tut. Pinning this for when I have a dress I need to do this on as I love to thrift shop and this would be a perfect solution to something I'm bound to find one day!!!
    Emily
    domesticdeadline.blogspot.com

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  24. or not... how did you pin protect your pictures? I didn't even know that was possible! The problem is, if I remember to do this, I won't remember who to credit!

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    1. I actually didn't pin protect my pics, but they've somehow been protected which I never tried to do...been trying to figure that out actually.

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  25. Thank you for taking the time to show us this great turtorial. I love the dress...can I ask where it's from? Thanks again :)

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  26. how amazing is this?! i love ruffles. :)

    <3, Mimi
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  27. Kristina that dress isso beautiful and you did such a nice job of raising the neckline. Where did you find this dress? I didn't know if it was vintage one-of-kind or if you were referring to the print. I have to find that dress:)

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  29. I love this, When something it too low for me a usually just wear a top under it but this look amazing! So much better than the original!! Well done :)

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  30. Love it! I don't have any 'too-low-neck-tops' but maybe I'm going to make those ruffles on a normal top, because it looks so cute!
    xo Vief
    www.theinspirinator.blogspot.com

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  31. I think that it is just soooo wonderful that you appreciate modest clothing and put in all this work to make these CUTE dresses that are actually modest! Keep up the great work!

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