We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More »
PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING
Hello Forumites! However well-intentioned, for the safety of other users we ask that you refrain from seeking or offering medical advice. This includes recommendations for medicines, procedures or over-the-counter remedies. Posts or threads found to be in breach of this rule will be removed.📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
salvaging a dress
Options
calleyw
Posts: 9,896 Forumite
Right I have summer dress something like this I have two problems
1) it is rather low and shows rather a lot of boob and even shows off part of bra in the middle.
2) when I sit down the cross pieces are really loose. When I stand up it looks fine apart from showing off a rather lot of my boobs.
I am novice when it comes to dress making but I do have a sewing machine. I have been watching the Great British sewing bee and there are no darts in the top parts.
So not sure what to do. Try and sort the top part out or just turn it in to a skirt. The only thing is just under the top part is smocking.
Any ideas. I know it was cheap about £7 but I don't feel happy wearing it to work or out due to the top part. Don't want to give my delivery drivers at work a heart attack with the cleavage on show :rotfl:
Thanks in advance.
Yours
Calley
[FONT="][threadbanner]box[/threadbanner][/FONT]
1) it is rather low and shows rather a lot of boob and even shows off part of bra in the middle.
2) when I sit down the cross pieces are really loose. When I stand up it looks fine apart from showing off a rather lot of my boobs.
I am novice when it comes to dress making but I do have a sewing machine. I have been watching the Great British sewing bee and there are no darts in the top parts.
So not sure what to do. Try and sort the top part out or just turn it in to a skirt. The only thing is just under the top part is smocking.
Any ideas. I know it was cheap about £7 but I don't feel happy wearing it to work or out due to the top part. Don't want to give my delivery drivers at work a heart attack with the cleavage on show :rotfl:
Thanks in advance.
Yours
Calley
[FONT="][threadbanner]box[/threadbanner][/FONT]
Hope for everything and expect nothing!!!
Good enough is almost always good enough -Prof Barry Schwartz
If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try -Seth Godin
Good enough is almost always good enough -Prof Barry Schwartz
If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try -Seth Godin
0
Comments
-
Can you shorten the straps a bit or are they the right length when you stand up?
Would sewing a little triangle of fabric over your cleavage save your blushes?
P.S. That dress looks lovely!Decluttering 2015: 2162/20150 -
could you wear a little white vest underneath, to preserve your modesty?
katie
ps pretty dress0 -
It's lovely! My dd has one similar and she wares a little strappy vest top under it in one of the colours. Or you could sew a wide piece of coordinating lace across the gap, underneath of course.
I enjoyed the sewing bee too!Norn Iron Club member 4730 -
I would shorten the straps and sew the cross over bit so it doesn't gape when you sit down.Accept your past without regret, handle your present with confidence and face your future without fear0
-
Sorry forgot to mention that the straps are the shortest they can be and are digging in a bit.
Sadly that is not the dress I have.
I never thought of the material cross the front. I don't mind showing off a bit of cleavage.
But it still leaves the baggyness when sat down!!!!
Yours
CalleyHope for everything and expect nothing!!!
Good enough is almost always good enough -Prof Barry Schwartz
If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try -Seth Godin0 -
I have the same problem with M@talan dresses, I find lifting the shoulder straps usually fixes it.
I also managed to pick up what I call "bibs" from @von - they are basically U shaped bits of material with a lacy edge that attach to your bra straps - gives the effect that you have a camisole on underneath.Jan - June Grocery spends = £531.61
July - Grocery spends = £119.54
Aug - Grocery spends = £42.190 -
Will a pin, or broach on middle of the crossover not fix it?"On behalf of teachers, I'd like to dedicate this award to Michael Gove and I mean dedicate in the Anglo Saxon sense which means insert roughly into the anus of." My hero, Mr Steer.0
-
I have a few dresses that do similar. I go for the vest option usually, or a very pretty camisole. I know its not ladylike, but its better than the option of just flashing.0
-
Could you stitch in a lace panel into the front to preserve your modesty? You can get some lovely lace panels, both stretchy and non- stretchy, in all sorts of depths and colours.0
-
When you've got the dress on pin it where it naturally falls and you're happy with it sufficiently covering your modesty then take it off and simple tack it securely in place. That should prevent any mishaps xGrocery challenge June 2016
£500/£516.04
Grocery challenge July 2016
£500/£503.730
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 351.2K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.2K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 453.7K Spending & Discounts
- 244.2K Work, Benefits & Business
- 599.2K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 177K Life & Family
- 257.6K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.2K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards