Adding sleeves to strapless dress

I realize I just did a tutorial on adding sleeves to something, but this one was already on my other blog, so I thought it'd be easy enough to paste it over here. I did this project a while ago and didn't take near enough pictures for a proper tutorial, but it's a very simple project, so hopefully this will be enough. Normally I like to wait to show the final product in a big reveal at the end, but I think the instructions will be a lot more clear if I show you what we're making first. We…

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Before After When I added my first post regarding adding sleeves to a strapless dress, I had not taken enough pictures to be able to take you on a step-by-step process of adding shoulders and sleeves. I recently went to Los Angeles and visited FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design Merchandising), an amazing place, and bought this used silk taffeta and lace dress at their scholarship store. I bought it so that I could teach my bridal couture students how to make a strapless bridal gown into a…

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Adding Sleeves Idea - Tulle one cap sleeve shoulder Modest Bridesmaid Dress

Last weekend my little sister was married. I was one of her bridesmaids, and she chose to get the dresses from David’s Bridal. None of the gowns were available with sleeves, or really even …

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A step by step tutorial on how to make and add sleeves to a strapless dress, wedding dress, prom dress or bridesmaid dress. Only simple sewing skills needed.

step by step tutorial: how to add sleeves to a strapless dress

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