Do you own a sleeveless dress but want to transform it? You can immediately refer to 3 very simple ways to change a sleeveless dress into a sleeveless dress below. Surely you will have an extremely unique dress!

Use another shirt as the sleeve

Using another shirt as a sleeve is a way to get a “new” dress without the extra cost. Here are detailed instructions:

Tools need to be prepared

  • Another shirt with sleeves (material and color match the skirt)
  • Drag
  • Needle or sewing machine
  • Fixed pin
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Use another shirt as the sleeve

Doing

Step 1: Prepare the shirt and skirt

Choose a shirt with sleeves: Choose a shirt with sleeves that matches the color and material of the dress.

Try on the skirt and shirt: Try on both to see if the sleeves of the other shirt match the position on the dress.

Step 2: Cut the sleeves

Sleeve cutting:

  • Use scissors to cut the sleeves of another shirt, keeping the distance from the shoulder to the armpit so there is enough fabric to sew to the skirt.
  • Make sure to cut neatly and evenly.
  • Step 3: Attach the sleeves to the dress

Determine sewing position:

  • Place the sleeve in the armpit of the dress and pin it in place so it doesn’t move while sewing.
  • Make sure the shoulder of the sleeve matches the shoulder line of the dress.

Sew sleeves to dress:

Use a needle or sewing machine to sew the shoulder of the sleeve to the shoulder of the dress.
Sew the bottom of the sleeve to the armpit of the dress. Make sure the seams are secure and not exposed.
Step 4: Check and complete

Check:

Try on the dress after attaching the sleeves to check for fit and comfort.
If necessary, adjust and resew the seams to ensure the sleeve fits snugly and securely.

Complete:

Cut off excess fabric and adjust seams to create a finished product.

Use Lace or Thin Fabric

Using Lace or Thin Fabric is also one of the great ways to transform your dress. Below are detailed instructions. Please refer and apply:
  • Tools need to be prepared
  • Lace or thin fabric (color and material suitable for the dress)
  • Drag
  • Needle or sewing machine
  • Fixed pin
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Use Lace or Thin Fabric

Doing

Step 1: Prepare lace fabric or thin fabric
Choose lace or thin fabric: Choose a fabric that matches the color and style of the dress.
Cut the fabric: Cut the fabric into two long rectangular pieces. The size of the piece of fabric will depend on the length and style of sleeve you want to create.
Step 2: Attach the fabric to the skirt
Determine sewing position:
Try on the dress and place the piece of fabric under the armpit to determine where the sleeves start and end.
Pin the piece of fabric securely to the shoulder and armpit of the dress.
Sew fabric to dress:
Sew the shoulder: Use a needle or sewing machine to sew the top edge of the fabric to the shoulder of the dress. Make sure the seam is firm and even.
Sew the armpit: Sew the bottom of the fabric to the armpit of the dress. Make sure the seams are even and not visible.
Step 3: Complete and check
Check:
Try on the dress after attaching the sleeves to check for fit and comfort.
If necessary, adjust and resew the seams to ensure the sleeve fits snugly and securely.
Complete:
Cut off excess fabric and adjust seams to create a finished product.
If you want the sleeves to be more voluminous, you can cut the fabric wider and create more folds before sewing it onto the skirt.

Use Chiffon Scarf to create Artificial Hands

You can easily turn a sleeveless dress into a sleeveless dress by using a veil. First, choose a veil with a color and pattern that matches the dress. Cut the veil into two long rectangular pieces to make the sleeves. Try on the dress and place the veil piece in the armpit to determine the start and end of the sleeve, then pin it securely to the shoulder and armpit of the dress. Use a needle or sewing machine to sew the top edge of the veil to the shoulder and the bottom edge to the armpit of the dress, ensuring the seams are sturdy and even.
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Use towels
Once completed, try on the dress to check fit and comfort, adjusting if necessary. Trim off excess fabric and adjust seams to create a finished product. With this method, you will have a sleeveless dress transformed into a sleeveless dress in a creative and sophisticated way. Choose a chiffon scarf with light, airy material to create comfort when wearing, and use needle and thread in the same color as the veil and skirt so that the seams are not obvious.
This article tells you 3 ways to change a sleeveless dress to have sleeves. Let’s take a look to create a beautiful and unique “new” dress for yourself!