How much is reasonable to shorten the hem and sew a bustle?
You were all so helpful in my most recent post about which neckline to get, and I felt excited to see my seamstress for the first time yesterday evening, but I left feeling quite dejected.
She was very discouraging of any major alterations (including changing the neckline and adding sleeves) and told me to buy a lace bridal jacket instead. I was a bit put off by this, but brushed it off.
I need the the hem shortened and I need a bustle attached. The dress is 7 layers, including a lace trim that would require it to be unstitched and reattached. She's quoted me over £500 which is almost half of the dress!
My mum is a reasonable home sewer and she's offered to do it for me for free but I think this is too risky to DIY.
Is this a reasonable quote? I'm in the southeast for reference. Thanks everyone