How to Let Out a Dress

Measure Your New Seam

Measure and mark your new seams.

You will be calculating a quarter of the amount you need to let out. For example, if you need to let out two inches, then you would mark ½” from the stitching on each side. Using a small piece of chalk, mark your seam where you will be sewing it.

Once you have marked both sides, you can remove the stitching.

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• Let Out a Dress: What You'll Need
• Inspect the dress
• Measure Your New Seam
• Remove the Stitching
• Stitch up the Seams