How Do You Alter A Princess Style Dress?
A princess-style dress typically has a fitted bodice and a full or very full skirt, reminiscent of a fairy tale princess. A good fit can be critical to make this dress style flattering, but a few simple alterations can help. Alter a princess-style dress for a better fit by making the bodice smaller or larger where needed. Classic dressmaking alterations can be used on your princess-style dress, but you may also find some more unusual modifications work well to achieve a more versatile fit. Try on your dress. Put it on inside out if you can, which makes pinning easier. Locate the seams in the bodice of your dress. If the dress needs to be made smaller, pinch the excess fabric in equal amounts at each seam and pin to fit your body. Pinch only at the side seams if the bodice and back seams are boned. Use a disappearing fabric marker to mark the pinned stitching lines. Sew along each line by hand or machine. Turn your princess dress right side out and try it on again to check the fit. Trim
