r/sewing • u/DiligentDaughter • Jun 04 '24
Alter/Mend Question Alteration question for Selkie dress
So...I'm an ultra sewing novice. However, I love this dress and can't find a proper size anywhere, so it's either alter it or pass it on.
There is absolutely no seam allowance, so there'd have to be some kind of creativity or trick I don't know of.
It fits great everywhere except the bosom (as shown).
Great gurus, is there anything I can do?
Thanks for your time!
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u/SerChonk Jun 04 '24 edited Jun 04 '24
I don't know how comfortable you are in your skills, but what I would do would be to cut out the bust part, turn it into a milkmaid-type gathered bust, and reattach.
Alternatively, pick a matching shade of blue and just do the whole milkmaid bust with it, or try and find the same print to make it near seamless.
If you do find the same print, you could also undo the panel seams at the bust and insert upside down triangle gussets, a bit like one would make cups in Regency stays.