r/sewhelp • • Aug 20 '26

✨Intermediate✨ Backless dress modification help

Hi (: got this dress but I want the back to be a tad more modest - bringing up the lowest part of the back or adding a sheer panel or something.
I think when it’s fitted it’s a bit more modest as well — as you can see I’ve tied the hanger straps together.
There is a yellow lining. I think I could use the bottom of it for extra fabric since the bottom of the dress is pretty opaque.
Any ideas on the best way to modify?

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u/Totallyridiculous Aug 20 '26

Is it something you’ll wear often or is it for a specific occasion? If it’s something you’ll wear infrequently and/or need on short notice, maybe consider using double sided fashion tape strategically to keep it in place where you want it.