How to Let Out a Dress

Let Out a Dress: What You'll Need

Make your dress fit like a glove.

‘Letting out’ a dress means that you are going to make it bigger by using fabric from the seam. It is called ‘letting out’ because you are ‘letting’ the fabric ‘out’ of the seam. Seams are the leftover fabric on the other side of the stitching that holds a garment together. Follow these simple instructions to adjust a dress that fits too tightly.

You Will Need:

• A dress that is too tight.
• Scissors
• Seam Ripper
• Chalk
• Measuring tape
• Sewing Kit or Sewing Machine
• Iron and Ironing Board

Once you materials are all together, let’s get started.

Index: How to Let Out a Dress

1. Let Out a Dress: What You'll Need
2. Inspect the dress
3. Measure Your New Seam
4. Remove the Stitching
5. Stitch up the Seams