Geometric Print Dress: Part 5

The Final Look:

A while back I finished this lovely dress but it when it was finished it was way too big for me. I had managed to drop a few sizes while I had been making the dress. Ever since it's completion it has sat in a pile of almost finished personal projects. I finally decided to make the necessary alterations so I could add this fun dress to my closet.

I needed to basically take the dress apart and redo it. I took the skirt off, removed the zipper, and undid the side seams. I then added a front seam and took in the side seams. I redid the hem on the skirt and moved the waistline up a few inches to a more flattering place for my waist. When I sewed the top and skirt together I chose to do a couple of pleats instead of gathering stitches. With the geometric print of the fabric I thought it would add a little more visual interest. After this I redid the zipper, choosing a shorter than the original.

Now it not only fits, but it is flattering on me and I am excited to wear it this spring! I may add a few white buttons down the front as decoration, but I haven't decided. I may wear it a few times and see how it feels and if it needs a little extra something or not.

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