THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT
- Sizes 34 to 38: Add 40 cm to the recommended measurement.
- Sizes 40 to 52: Add 80 cm to the recommended measurement
Iron-on interfacing: the required length remains the same
Buttons: 11 buttons measuring 9 to 12 mm for an extended 40cm version; adjust accordingly if your modifications are different.
THE TUTORIAL
To make these alterations you will need the pattern for the front , back and button placket of your Pimpante shirt.
1 – Start by cutting your patterns at the “lengthen / shorten” line.
2 – Determine how many centimeters you want to add to the length of your garment. Our models are designed for a height of 1.65m (5'5") and we've decided on a mid-thigh length, so we've added 40cm (16"). You can adjust the length according to your height and preferences.
Be sure to add a few extra centimeters if you want to wear the dress belted to make it blouse over the bust.
3 – Spread your pieces apart and redraw your side seam lines , taking care to always keep the straight grain alignment as shown in the diagram.
4 – Cut out all your pieces and follow your tutorial for assembling the dress.
5 – Embroider 11 buttonholes spaced 7cm apart on the button placket and 1 buttonhole on the collar stand.
Congratulations! Your brand new Pimpante dress is finished!
