Sewing advice needed urgently

skintchick

I bought a dress for my work's do on eBay. It is Warehouse, size 10, and I can get it up but my boobs then spill out

So, I have silver ribbon, and I have hooks and eyes - I am thinking of making the back a corset back, so I can tie it up just enough rather than be squashing my boobage.

I only have enough eyes to have them 6cms apart, as I need eyes on both sides to thread the ribbon through,

The zip would do up to above my waist, to the top of a beaded band, and then I'd have the ribbon corset back.

Is this going to work? Do you think it will look rubbish?

I have a green dress I can wear which I need to take IN round the bodice (I am not a standard size!) but I love this one as it is purple chiffon with silver beading round the waistband.

I have to do it tonight, so if it's not a goer I'd rather not waste my time.

Any sew-ers out there got any thoughts? Don;t really want to sew both dresses!

novagirl

Just consulted my mum who made my ball dress from scratch :eek: and she advised that it may be best to put the eyelets further apart and not take the zip past the waist so then it wouldn't look strange. I personally would just safety pin and stick on a bolero

Olliebeak

The true test is: would you feel really comfortable in it when you've had something to eat and a few drinks, followed by some dancing or christmas smooching? Would you be able to sit down confidantly? If not, then I would go for the safer option. Sorry to be a party pooper - but personally I would rather play safe than sorry. (Then again what do I know - I've not seen the inside of a size 10 since I was 11 years old!)

Enjoy your party anyway :dance: :xmastree:

Penelope_Penguin

Only just seen this. What did you do? Any pics? Enjoy the party!

Penny. x

sethsgran

I agree with wearing something like a shrug over it. You really need to know what you are doing to make it secure if lacing it up so that it closes together well and doesn't look like a zip not going up problem. You could possible wear a really sparkley shrug/bolero. Have fun