How do you fix a gaping neckline on a dress?
If you find it's gaping once you've already sewn it, try steam pressing it first as often this can fix the problem. But if it's still too loose, unpick it, shorten the neckband by 1-2.5cm (3/8-1in) by sewing the ends together a bit further in, and attach it to the neckline again.
Just use Hollywood Fashion Tape (or other pre-cut double-sided tape) to lock down the gap. And it was easy! I just worried over the tape peeling away throughout the day. While I never had any major mishaps I did have to subtly press down on the gap to re-stick my shirt together several times throughout the day.
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Fortunately, it's easy to fix this in a pinch with a safety pin. Hold the gap together where you want to secure it, then use your free hand to insert the safety pin on the inside of your top. Thread the pin back through the front of your top and secure it on the inside of your neckline.
What is this? Wear a black, plain slip — no lace — beneath it — like this one. Safety pins — you can pin the top of the dress closed; we've also placed a safety pin around the mid-thigh mark of the wrap. Finally, we've never tried this, but it just might work for some wrap dresses: wear them backwards.
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Rely on Double Stick Tape: For a speedy solution, use double-stick tape to close the gap with just a few strips. Layer on a Cami: If you're looking for another quick fix, try layering a pretty camisole underneath your button-up and leave the first few buttons unbuttoned.
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Armhole gaping can occur for a few reasons: the bust dart is the incorrect size or missing, the armhole design cuts into the bodice without the proper contouring, or the starting pattern is designed for a sleeve and is being converted to a sleeveless design.
What is this? Wear a black, plain slip — no lace — beneath it — like this one. Safety pins — you can pin the top of the dress closed; we've also placed a safety pin around the mid-thigh mark of the wrap. Finally, we've never tried this, but it just might work for some wrap dresses: wear them backwards.
Without Safety Pins
If you really, really need to make a dress tighter in a hurry, you can use double-sided tape or even hem tape and an iron to make it look smaller.
Fortunately, it's easy to fix this in a pinch with a safety pin. Hold the gap together where you want to secure it, then use your free hand to insert the safety pin on the inside of your top. Thread the pin back through the front of your top and secure it on the inside of your neckline.
