Sprucing up my Standard gown - sewing questions!

[wooh]

I think a short cowly float would be lovely.

 

[nikkitta]

waiting for Joe to say: "just wear it backwards..."

 

[raindance]

The ballet undergarment leos sometimes have low neckline, lowish cut in the back, and spagetti straps, which may work under that mesh top. You also might be able to trim the leo (e.g. drop the front neckline) so the parts in the way no longer show. It may take trying a few on to figure out if it would work.

The float option may be simplest, and give a cleaner look.

 

[Sania]

Ok...borrowing a dress from a friend for upcoming comp with new boy. I test-wore it at the same sex comp recently and I've got a serious case of back fat going on!! I'd really like the focus to be on my dancing rather than the unique ways that my body folds when I shape...can anyone suggest some temporary alterations I could do to this style of dress to either close in the back or to disguise it?

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Sheer black bodysuit underneath? One with a higher back so there's no keyhole opening at all…

 

[Sania]

By the way, the dress otherwise looks great on you!

 

[Joe]

waiting for Joe to say: "just wear it backwards..."

Well, that would solve one problem!

 

[mindputtee]

I would just sew a piece of nude mesh(or maybe even lycra) across the back like a control panel. It would only be two seams to unpick before returning it.

 

[FancyFeet]

This?
http://www.bodywrappers.com/details.php?id=307

OR a DIY one in black or nude mesh?

 

[Lioness]

I would just sew a piece of nude mesh(or maybe even lycra) across the back like a control panel. It would only be two seams to unpick before returning it.

Across the whole back, or just the bottom bit?

 

[nikkitta]

I think I would put it across the whole back, to fill the big oval space. Not sure a smaller piece would do the job.

 

[raindance]

I think I would put it across the whole back, to fill the big oval space. Not sure a smaller piece would do the job.

Then how will she get in and out of the dress?

 

[nikkitta]

I assumed it was stretchy enough to step into through the wide neckline. Perhaps not?

 

[raindance]

I was guessing the upper back part (below the neck int he back) unhooked. But just guessing.

 

[SwingingAlong]

I assumed it was stretchy enough to step into through the wide neckline. Perhaps not?

yes it would be, if it is a two way stretch mesh. But the bodysuit may have press studs at the crotch anyway.

 

[Sania]

You could also stone the bodysuit or back panel with a simple Sunburst design to make it look like it was supposed to be there