A ruffled band is a great way to add length to a mini dress because you can make your ruffle up to 12-15 inches long. Treating a dress this way will enhance the casual vibe of either a peasant dress or relaxed mini dress. The secret is keeping the amount of ruffling in check so the gathers don't make your ruffle balloon out in an alarming way. No one wants wants that.
My dress was 44 inches around at the bottom. I cut my fabric so when I sewed the bands together, they'd equal 110 inches which gave me plenty of fullness for gathers.
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So cute!!! I love this method and think I actually might even be able to pull it off! Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I really really really need to learn how to sew! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the detail at the top of this dress and the ruffle makes the dress even more adorable!! LOVE IT!
ReplyDeletebeautiful...it looks like that is how the dress came originally in the store!
ReplyDeleteBetter than the original!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Kaylee- better than the original! :)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! Love white dresses, anytime, any length! But this is extra cute!
ReplyDeleteI usually shy away from ruffles... but I'm completely enamored with this. It turned out gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteVery classy with the ruffle!!
ReplyDeleteYou're my sewing hero! You make the prettiest things prettier!! : )
ReplyDeleteYou completely changed the whole look of that dress. I love your version!
ReplyDeleteI love reading your blog. This dress transformation is amazing. As always, you look very beautiful in your creations.
ReplyDeleteyou are much, much too sweet!
DeleteThis is so cute! I love your version much better, of course! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the dress and the alterations. Can I ask where the dress is from?
ReplyDeletegot it from the Gap just a couple weeks ago!
DeleteLooks so much better!!! How classy!
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What a perfect idea! Your blogsite is full of amazing inspirations. I wish you lot of creativity to the next days, natália.
ReplyDeleteYou have totally helped!! There are so many cute dresses out there..but way to short!! Thanks for the help! :)
ReplyDeleteOMG I have the same dress. Mibe i'll make rufflr too.
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