Happy Monday, Friends! Have you ever tried on a dress or top and really loved the fit...except for that neckline that was just a little too low for comfort? It may be a short-girl issue, but surely I can't be the only one! Today's 15 minute fix provides a modest solution while elevating the style of a plain camisole
All you need is a needle and thread and enough lace for the top width of your camisole.
Start by cutting enough lace to allow for hemmed finished ends as displayed in the second photo. Then, sew the lace to the cami with a running stitch, folding and tucking the ends to the back side. You'll notice that I opted to hand stitch the lace rather than machine sewing the short length of trim to avoid the possibility of stretching the neckline. TIP: I used cotton lace and 2-strands of embroidery floss.
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That's all there is to it! Like my dress? Find it here! (It's super comfy and looks great with boots for fall!)
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I've had this happen many times. My daughters as well. Nice solution! xo Kathleen
ReplyDeleteWhat a quick and pretty solution to a common fashion issue. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteNow I cannot sew a lick, except to sew back on a button. But this project looks like something I can do! Thanks for the tutorial and for sharing at the Home Imagined Link Party :)
ReplyDeletei had to smile; I, too, am not fond of "bending over and being able to see your shoes!" I love your solution; I have been known to pin a shoulder seam to a bra strap so the neckline can't work down or gap open! Once I thrifted a pair of black stone washed jeans--back in the day. They were "highwaters." I stitched a 2" wide length of black elastic (lingerie?) lace to lengthen them, then hand stitched more over the back pockets to make it look like it was supposed to be that way! I thought I was styling!
ReplyDeleteThis simple trick, solves a lot of problems doesn’t it?
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this at this Sunday Sunshine Blog Hop
Laurie