Donkey Kong Dress Mod Version 1 & 2

Step 7 Fixing the large, baggy sleeve

To fix the baggy sleeve I used painter's tape to mark off new seam line, sewed it, tried it on,
and discarded the excess.

I like using painter's tape or any cheap, bright tape to hold stuff down temporarily or mark items down, it's also reusable. Since I don't have a tailor or seamstress to help me pin and make chalk marks, the tape makes it easier.

Used the discarded excess raglan sleeve as a pattern to cut off and sew the other sleeve.

I dislike raw edges so I used black foldover elastic to make a nice seam in the mesh knit fabric.
My serger is out of commission so I started using this notion and it's wonderful because all you do is encase the raw edges with it, fold it, and sew. Like bias tape, but stretchy. This elastic has a center that makes it easy to fold so it's not like regular elastic. It's also very hard to find in retail stores. Some clothes use this notion, like tank tops and underwear.

Hence it was frustrating when I was short by 2 inches to finishing the 2nd sleeve raw edge.
Found another substitute that's softer and bulkier but not the same exact thing but it will have to do for now.