How to shorten a dress?

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Nessy C.

Jul 25, 2013

Nessy C.

I recently got a dress that has a similar style to this one, with the zipper. It's a bit long on me but fits perfectly everywhere else. The bottom of the dress is scalloped so I definitely don't want to cut it from the bottom and there is a seam at the waist but it runs into the zipper. Could I rip the seam at the waist, cut from the top, and sew around the zipper?

Nessy C.

Jul 25, 2013

Nessy C.

Here is a slightly better picture.

Jareka B.

Jul 25, 2013

Jareka B.

Hem it up

Aim K.

Jul 25, 2013

Aim K.

I'd personally take it to a tailor. you don't want to mess that up! its a pretty dress.

Tiffany P.

Jul 25, 2013

Tiffany P.

It would be difficult to do at the waist because generally those type of dresses get wider as they go down. So you'd end up with a bunch if extra fabric unless you took in the sides too.

Caitlyn B.

Jul 25, 2013

Caitlyn B.

Take it to a seamstress.. and Specifically Ask them to reattach the original hem!!

Angharad N.

Jul 25, 2013

Angharad N.

Maybe turn up the hem or go to a seamstress??

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