Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago

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Today I am tackling some things on my mending pile and making some of my old sewing projects bigger. In this video I will make a dress larger using a gusset, make a gown larger using lacing and boning, and then take a vintage dress and make it 6 inches larger using scraps and fabric.

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00:00 Intro
01:33 Using a gusset to make larger
06:27Using lacing to make bigger
11:48 Deconstructing the garment
21:37 Project Stats and thoughts

Lacing I used: etsy.com/shop/GalasBridal?ref=shop_profile&listing_id=1257309335§ion_id=37073302
Wyldwood Creative: wyldwoodcreative.com


Other videos you might like:
Sewing the periwinkle gown: youtu.be/ihCHBqiJfbM
Sewing the peasant dress: youtu.be/pl5INqX5zsM

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