Here's a before and after that turned out waay better than expected. I sure was happy those straps didn't need taken up! |
Mom's Deb/Wedding Dress, made into fabulousness for Rebecca! |
We had to take 3.5 inches out of the hem, but SAVE the scallop edge and don't lose any feathers! Super Cute! |
All pinned up, from a size 12 to maaaybe a 6. We had to raise the "V" back to narrow the shoulders, take them up then shorten the lace hem. Then she sews sequins All Over the dress, I couldn't be prouder, it was so perfect! We were ready for an elegant cowgirl wedding and pictures with her horse! |
This dress just didn't fit anymore. We let it out, made it lace up and hemmed it. It was perfect! |
When your Internet Purchase is different than the picture! They change necklines and backs all the time, so we cut this one Out! |
She needed something shiny- like a completely Rhinestoned belt! And the little trim at the top completed it. Or was it the fur topped cape? |
This super elegant- all lace dress needed taking in down the sides, remove lace over shoulders to not interrupt the scallop pattern (because the shoulders were too tall) and take off a few inches in the front hem. |
This little bride wasn't thrilled with off the shoulder neckline so we usde what was there to make a halter that fastened smooth behind her neck. |
Wedding Gowns and Formalwear Alterations Some Services I offer: Alterations and Customizations Placing bustles, both french and traditional. Aisle-ready steaming for photos and wedding day Iron crenolyns (the stiff tulle under your dress and what your slip is made of) Spot cleaning and repairs |
French Bustles. Each one is different and can vary in difficulty by the height of the Bride and length and width of the train. before: 6 hooks later: |
This dress we took the sleeves off, took it up in the shoulders and took it up in the bodice and waist by about 8 sizes! Taking off the sleeves updated the dress, made a huge difference and kept her from buying a new dress. It had a huge train and just turned out beautiful. |
If the crenolyn under your dress looks like this, you need to call me. This needs to be smooth, not bumpy! You won't know how poufy your dress should look - and it can't be hemmed until this is pressed! |
I do LOTS of lace edge hems. |
I do a lot of taking up under the arms or darts to pull the bodice in at the top. Like this one, the gorgeous, silver embroidered lace with tiny beads all over had to be peeled back, altered then the lace put back and rebeaded. But lace is wonderful to cover much needed darts so the dress really hugs you. |
This silhouette top dress was a size 22, brought to me by the size 6 you see on the far right. I pinned several inches all the way around, took the sleeves off. Then proceeded to Reconstruct. I was super happy when those shoulders fit that way- they hung 4 inches off her shoulders before! Noone would ever believe her if she told them without these before pictures. |
R E D E S I G N S |
The top of your dress CAN NOT do this! |
Sometimes just inches of lace up instead of zipper will make All the difference you need! |
This Mom's Wedding dress got a whole new look for Deb Ball, love the tulle! |
This wedding dress went from portrait neckline to Way up on her neck, and key hole back to Whole filled back with buttons. I added sleeves and appliqued them to the wrist, also with buttons. Luckily, they brought me Lots of lace to work with |
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What your multi layer train does on its own vs what it does after I sew several floating tacks to keep it and the lining where we want them. Your mother and bridesmaid will thank you for this. |
1 tack in the middle of the train |
All layers pressed and tacked together |
1 tack in the middle of the train |
All layers pressed and tacked together |