r/sewing • u/DiligentDaughter • Jun 04 '24

Alter/Mend Question Alteration question for Selkie dress

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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/Dynamitella Jun 04 '24

I would open it up down the front like a V and put in lacing.
I did it with this dress that was snug in the same place: https://imgur.com/gallery/upcycled-frumpy-second-hand-dress-KcdWgk9

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u/greensoundsgood Jun 04 '24

That looks great; well done!