How to Make an Anchor Tab for a Wedding Dress

I have designed and sewn over 200 wedding dresses over the last 20 years as a relaxing hobby. This is such a simple fix, anyone can do it.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Piece of silk ribbon 2 inches long, matching the skirt of the dress.
• Button matching the skirt.
• Needle and Matching thread.

1. Sew the ribbon into a loop at the hip on the inside of the skirt. Make sure you sew on a hem and on the last layer of the dress.

2. Pinch the skirt at about calf length and place it at the loop. Adjust the length accordingly so that you are not stepping on your gown.

3. Sew the button onto the inside of the hem where you want the skirt to anchor.

Tips & Warnings

• Twisting the loop around the button if you really plan to shag it heavy on the floor, will keep it from coming unbuttoned.