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Restyling or redesigning your wedding dress is a great option for getting the perfect gown you'll love. Many brides want to incorporate their mother's or grandmother's wedding dress into the big day. Wearing the exact same dress, however, can look dated and ill-fitting. By taking the dress to a talented seamstress, you can give that vintage dress a modern feel that's just your style.
Do your research to find the perfect seamstress. It's best to find a professional with vast experience in wedding gowns. The tailor at your local dry cleaner might be perfect for fixing hems and zippers, but when it comes to your wedding gown you'll need someone with a bit more knowledge. Ask around at bridal shops and gown stores; many offer the services of a seamstress themselves. At the very least, the staff should be able to point you in the right direction.
You will likely have to go through several sets of measurements.
Give enough time for the redesign to be properly completed. Unlike simple alterations, redesigns can take several months to get right. You and your seamstress will need several fittings just to make sure the cut is right, and that's not even counting all the details. This process can take anywhere from two to eight months, so find your seamstress early and let her decide how soon you should bring the dress in. If the dress is completed too early, you run the risk of having to start the process again if you lose or gain weight.
Identify what you love about the dress and highlight those elements in the redesign. If you're crazy about the bodice of your grandmother's dress but the full-length sleeves and high neck are too constricting, tell your seamstress exactly that. The more information you give her, the happier you'll both be in the end.
Work with the dress. If you like the overall cut and fit of it, just play around with the details. You can get your dress lengthened or shortened, or add beading or a lace overlay. Talented seamstresses can undertake even more drastic changes. An updated neckline, train and even a new color are possible.
Salvage discarded pieces. If you're updating the lace on your dress, for example, you can use the old stuff in your veil, purse, or bouquet.
Do your research to find the perfect seamstress. It's best to find a professional with vast experience in wedding gowns. The tailor at your local dry cleaner might be perfect for fixing hems and zippers, but when it comes to your wedding gown you'll need someone with a bit more knowledge. Ask around at bridal shops and gown stores; many offer the services of a seamstress themselves. At the very least, the staff should be able to point you in the right direction.
You will likely have to go through several sets of measurements.
Give enough time for the redesign to be properly completed. Unlike simple alterations, redesigns can take several months to get right. You and your seamstress will need several fittings just to make sure the cut is right, and that's not even counting all the details. This process can take anywhere from two to eight months, so find your seamstress early and let her decide how soon you should bring the dress in. If the dress is completed too early, you run the risk of having to start the process again if you lose or gain weight.
Identify what you love about the dress and highlight those elements in the redesign. If you're crazy about the bodice of your grandmother's dress but the full-length sleeves and high neck are too constricting, tell your seamstress exactly that. The more information you give her, the happier you'll both be in the end.
Work with the dress. If you like the overall cut and fit of it, just play around with the details. You can get your dress lengthened or shortened, or add beading or a lace overlay. Talented seamstresses can undertake even more drastic changes. An updated neckline, train and even a new color are possible.
Salvage discarded pieces. If you're updating the lace on your dress, for example, you can use the old stuff in your veil, purse, or bouquet.
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