How to Lengthen a Dress with a Ruffle

If you have a dress that's just a little too short then you can lengthen a dress with a ruffle! It's an easy and quick fix, and you can use pretty fabric.
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I found this simple gray t-shirt dress at the thrift store and holding it up to myself, I thought it would be the length I wanted. Once I got home I realized it was way too short. Using some of my beautiful scrap fabric I added a simple ruffle that gives the dress a bit of a pop.
The best way to add fabric and have it look right is to add the fabric in at least two places. I added the ruffle to the hem where I needed it, and then I added ruffles to the sleeves to make it look like it was on purpose.
I love that this dress has a little bit of a modern 20's vibe because it looks like it has a dropped waist and fringe at the hem.
I have lengthened lots of dresses longer like making a dress longer with lace or with a simple straight piece of fabric. It works for both formal dress and casual dresses as long as you do the right technique.
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