Wedding Dress Alterations
According to professional seamstresses, adding a bustle to and taking in the sides of a dress are the most common alteration requests made by soon-to-be brides. On the other hand, there are seamstresses who have also been requested to lengthen a gown or customize a bottom that can come off so that there will be a shorter version of the dress intended for the wedding reception. Many have also been asked to add a capelet. Most of the time, used, heirloom or vintage dresses need special alteration requirements. The sleeves of these dresses usually need to be taken off. Other requirements include removing a long train, minimizing the fullness of a skirt, and customizing the neck-lace to go with the latest trend.
There are other methods of customizing your dress. You may add straps to it and choose from a variety of styles such as two-versus-one, halter, or spaghetti. Adding sleeves to your dress is another way of personalizing it. You may choose from various types of sleeves, including long, short or cap. On the other hand, you may also try trading out a zipper for a stunning corset back.
If you got a dress with a very small size, you may ask a seamstress to install a corset back or side panels to it. Keep in mind that there are gowns that come with a minimal seam allowance in order to allow certain changes to their length. However, these major gown alterations cannot be done with ease. Impossible alterations may even affect the integrity or silhouette of the gown. Experts say that it is best to purchase a dress that suits you perfectly, even if you have your own weight loss goals. In case there is a need to have multiple fittings, it is ideal to purchase a dress 10 to 12 weeks before the wedding date. You need to make sure you will be able to have your dress two weeks before the wedding.
When fitting your gown, never forget to bring personal items you plan to wear on your special day, such as shape-wear, bra, slip and shoes. When it comes to the price range, wedding dress alterations usually cost about $150 to $450 dollars.
