How can I hem a bubble skirt?

Question

I need to hem a dress I have at home with a bubble skirt bottom. I don't have enough time to bring it to a tailor. Should I use tape and just tape it up underneath or should I try to put a few stitches in the dress? Please help!

Answer 1

A strong tape will hold just fine for a night out.  Use duct tape or electrical tape.  My freshman year of High Shool, a friend of mine made an "emergency" hem repair on her school uniform with a stapler.  The staples stuck through senior year, so a stapler might be worth a try, also.

If you have time to hit a fabric or craft store, you might be able to find iron-on hemming tape.  

Good luck!