DIY Advent 24: Last-Minute New Year’s Eve outfit ;-)

Spice Up a Dress With Chains

Behind the last door of my Fashion DIY Advent calendar hide very easy instructions, which solved my New Year’s Eve outfit dilemma. The dress that I want to put on, looks somehow to be boring (apart from the deep V-neckline) and has to spiced up. The dress has a broad waistband, which gives a nice opportunity to emphasize the center. And because I still had left chains, the shoulder has been “gilded” as well

For this DIY project you need:

1.) Dress
2.) Pins (not absolute necessary)
3.) Silk or Nylon thread and needle
4.) Plier
5.) Thin chain (available at craft stores)
6.) Wide chain (from the hardware store)

As the chains from the hardware store are too heavy for the delicate fabrics, I recommend chains from the craft store. These are made mostly of lightweight aluminum or plastic, and therefore suitable to spice up lightweight clothing.
Should you not find a matching color range, you can paint the chains with decorative color spray.

THE TUTORIAL:

Check the dress in the mirror and measure the required chain length. Then open the fitting part of the chain with the pliers. I have taken 2 broad chains outside and 3 fine chains between them.

Now sew the chains on the dress. Among the big chains, I have sewn the first and last links of the chain on three sides, the other thin chains need only to be sewn on the upside. On the shoulders I have sewn the chains on the sides and in the middle. DONE!

THE FINAL RESULT

More pictures of the “pimped” dress you can find here in my fashion blog.