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    How can I put a no-sew zipper on my dress?
    Kpoene Kofi-Bruce
    Couture Bridal Designer
    Kpoene Kofi-Bruce is a tailor, couture wedding gown designer, and the Creative Director of Mignonette Bridal and Ette the Wedding Tailor in Chicago, Illinois. With nearly two decades of experience as a wedding gown designer, small business owner, and vintage sewing enthusiast, Kpoene specializes in wedding gown design and the social history of wedding dresses. She received a BA in Creative Writing from Middlebury College and studied the business of fashion at the Fashion Institute of Technology. She is also a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10KSB program and the Chicago Fashion Incubator and has written about wedding fashion for Jezebel, Catalyst, the Sun Times, and XO Jane.
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    To add a zipper to a dress without sewing, gather your materials and prepare your fabric by pressing the seam allowances open. Position the zipper where you want it, then use fabric adhesive or a no-sew zipper kit to secure it in place. Follow the instructions provided with the adhesive or kit carefully. Test the zipper to ensure smooth operation. For additional guidance, consider watching video tutorials online.
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    How can I easily alter a no-sew dress?
    Jae Mee Kim
    Alterations Expert & Seamstress
    Jae Mee Kim an Alterations Expert & Seamstress based in Baltimore, Maryland. Jae Mee Nuth Kim took over her mother's business and has been running Kim's Custom Tailor since 2015. She specializes in major and minor alterations, bridal and formal wear alterations, customization of garments, and leather repairs.
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    First, identify the areas that you need to adjust and mark them with a fabric chalk or a pin. Then, use a double-sided fabric tape for quick fixes like adjusting hems or taking in the sides. For a more permanent solution, apply fabric glue to the necessary areas, press the fabric together then let it dry. For temporary alterations, use a safety pin or decorative brooches to cinch the waist, shorten the hem, or create new shapes. Additionally, adding a belt or sash can transform the dress’s silhouette and add shape without any sewing. 
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    How can you make a dress out of a tablecloth?
    wikiHow Staff Editor
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    This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
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    You can wrap the tablecloth around your waist or right underneath your armpits. Then, tie the ends together to create a simple sarong. Safety pin the material on the understand of the dress if you're worried it might come untied.
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    How do I know where to mark the measurement?
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    You can use measuring tape and mark it with a sewing pencil. There are lots of sewing kits with these available.
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    I can sew, but I'm really bad at it. I really like halter tops and sometimes cap sleeves. What should I do?
    Lilly Dagey
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    You could try your luck at hot glue. Just a little dab is fine. Although, this method only works for pieces of clothing that you may not want to wash often. It could be good as more of a 'fancy' wear. The hot glue may not stand up in the washer. Or, you could always try the button-up hack in the article.
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