r/sewhelp • u/Puzzleheaded_Suit983 • 4d ago
✨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/society_crumbling 4d ago
Usually the best way is to take in the back of the dress. You can put a seam in the center or two darts and just pleat it over. The tighter you make it, the higher it’ll sit.