Hey guys, I need to post up some pictures of these items so you can see what I am talking about... Anyways, I have a trench that is a mid-calf length, not the most flattering spot to hit. I am considering hemming it up to about knee length or just under the knee. Next is a dress that I got when I was pregnant. It is an a line shape, and I just cannot seem to figure out how to wear it. So I am thinking of sewing in pleats on the bodice, then just letting the skirt fall from the waist.

I just posted up 2 pics of the dress. At the very top there are 4 pleats on each side, and I was thinking of extending them down. So the dress would be a better shape on me.

I commented on them!

Thank you!! You rock! :) And thank you to everyone else.

It is amazing that you can sew so well. I think added pleats are a great idea to make these clothes look different with a new style.

Thank you stef! I really can't sew super well, I know the basics and then I just carefully mosey through it. ;)

I wish I could alter! I can barely sew on buttons lol I say bring back the old school teachings and we should be dress making again in school!

Also a jacket would do the trick for the dress if you want to update the look

Thanks for the tips. I will have to mine me someone to do mine for me