Easy Prom Dress Repairs You Can Do in Minutes

A wardrobe failure just before you get out the door is the most stressful thing.

With an unstitched thread on a wholesale prom dress or a broken zipper on a marvelous gown, the majority of issues can be resolved using simple domestic materials.

These last-minute gown repair hacks will rescue your evening and make you feel secure.

How do I fix a stuck zipper in a hurry?

Never force a zipper! You may end up breaking the teeth or tearing the fabric of your Prom Dresses when pulling them too hard. Rather, one has to lubricate the zipper using some grease.

Tools Needed: Graphite pencil, bar soap, or clear lip balm.

1. Identify the Snag: Look closely to see if the fabric lining is caught in the zipper teeth. If it is, gently pull the fabric out while wiggling the zipper down.
2. The Pencil Trick: Rub the tip of a pencil which is a graphite pencil over the teeth of the zipper at the spot where the slider is attached. The graphite is used as a dry lube.
3. The Soap Slide: In case the pencil is not working, use a dry piece of soap or a small amount of clear lip balm rubbed over the part that is stuck.
4. The Gentle Pull: Slide the zipper up and down steadily until it increases the lubricant and slides to the sticking spot.

Tools Needed: Double-sided fashion tape or a stapler (for emergencies).

1. Clean the Area: Wipe away any dirt or lint from the inside of the fabric so the tape sticks better.
2. Apply Tape: Place long strips of double-sided fashion tape along the inside of the hemline.
3. Press and Hold: Fold the fabric back up to the correct length and press firmly for 30 seconds to set the bond.
4. The Staple Hack: If you are wearing a dress with many layers of tulle, staple the torn layer to the layer underneath it. Because tulle is so "fluffy," the staple will disappear into the fabric.

How do I handle stains or snags on Print Prom Dresses?

Print Prom Dresses are literally the most repairable since the hectic patterns conceal errors!

1. Do Not Cut: If you see a snag, never cut the thread! This will cause the fabric to unravel.
2. Pull it Through: Use a sewing needle to catch the loose loop and push it through to the inside of the dress.
3. Blot the Stain: If you get a small stain, use a stain remover pen. Blot gently from the outside in; never rub, or you might smear the ink of the print.
4. Camouflage: If a stain won't come out, a pattern in Print Prom Dresses often allows you to pin a small decorative brooch or flower over the spot.