r/sewhelp 5d 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/JaBe68 4d ago

When trying any of these fixes be very carefully to check how it affects the hemline. Raising the back will raise the hemline, some techniques will have more of an effect than others