First attempt at tailoring my own clothes. Looking for feed back. I know the darts in the back arnt correct and was looking for advice on how to clean those up. Moving them up or down. Or not taking as much material when making them...
And feed back is welcome
I’m very interested in tailoring and have been interested in fashion since i could remember. Before i start applying for entry level alteration positions & or possibly an apprenticeship what skills should i have a good understanding of before hand.
I found my dream wedding dress but I am not 100% sold on the corset back. While I was trying it on I actually had no idea the back was a corset because the sample was clipped back so much that it closed the gap completely. After I said yes to the dress my stylist mentioned it was a corset but I loved it so much I figured I could work with that! Any advice for adding a modesty panel to this textured dress? I'm 5'4", so I'm assuming there will be some extra fabric to work with after shortening it.
Also - the dress is pretty sheer. I will either need to wear a slip or get some nude or white shapewear to wear under. Or possibly need to have the dress lined. I don't want to mess too much with the ethereal quality of the dress, but I do want to feel covered. Would love any thoughts or suggestions on which route to take!
All advice is welcome :) Thanks everyone!
Hello! I am strongly considering purchasing this wedding dress and seeking advice about what size to order. My waist measures one size smaller than my bust and hips (size 14 bust, 12 waist, and 14 hips). The designer offers split-sizing for an additional $300, so instead of a regular size 14 I could have a dress with the 14-12-14 measurements. In either case, I would still need alterations for a perfect fit in the torso, and to shorten the dress and add a bustle.
Would split-sizing be better for ensuring the shape/structure of the dress is retained during the alterations process, and/or lower the cost of final alterations? I’m worried about the additional alterations affecting the look of the dress if I don’t do split-sizing. At the same time, I’m not sure if split-sizing is necessary for a one size difference, and I’d rather not pay an extra $300 if I don’t have to (unless it would yield similar savings in alterations costs).
The dress has a fully boned structured bodice. It has a zipper back, the buttons are just for show. The material is described as “Anka floral embroidery + Piedmont Chantilly lace.”
Thank you!
I bought this beautiful dress online. It was a size smaller than me (10 instead of 12) but I can't even get the dress on! Is there enough seam allowance to make it 2 sizes bigger?
I can’t seem to buy a simple tshirt where my bra strap doesn’t peek out. Most pronounced on V necks but happens on crew necks too. I can do simple machine sewing. I usually have to shorten my tshirts so I would like to fix this too
Does it seem feasible to remove the sleeves from this wedding dress? The first model is wearing the sleeves off the shoulder without the spaghetti straps. The second model is utilizing the spaghetti straps for comparison. It has a corset back, so theoretically could I wear this strapless AND sleeveless if the corset was tight enough? I have a smaller chest (32B) and usually don’t have issues with strapless tops staying up.
Would this be a realistic project for someone with experience altering wedding dresses? I appreciate any advice!
-Sincerely, a bride with zero sewing knowledge
This is more a question about law in general as an industry than asking for advice on laws specifically. I hope that’s okay. I have been sewing for about 5 years. I have done alterations, tons of pattern drafting, corsets, jeans, shirts, quilts, you name it. I am going to make a tailored jacket and a Western shirt for myself in the next couple of weeks. The Western shirt will be drafted by hand and the jacket will be altered by me. I think I graduated from being a novice sewist years ago.
I have looked into costume design and such and know just how much a well-made, well fitting garment can make a world of difference in professional settings. Hand-sewn buttonholes. Natural fabrics. Making sure patterns line up, darts aren’t puckering at the chest, and that a suit, pants, and shirt fits well.
Because I am coming up on advanced patterning, and my sister is about to start law school, I told my parents that if she wanted me to, I would love to make her a very, very, nice suit when she graduates in 3ish years. Hand sewn lining. Made specifically for her with nice fabric. Maybe even pants and a skirt so she can choose what she wants. Custom. No plastic nonsense. 1/1 suit. For HER.
My parents were kind of guffawed at the idea to say the least. They blew it off almost as soon as the words came out of my mouth. They said that if she doesn’t have designer suit wear, she could be ridiculed and be seen as unprofessional. I’m autistic so maybe I’m thinking too broadly as I’m not in law and I’m an artist who understands that if something is Gucci for example but it’s poorly made, it’s just portly made Gucci. If you have an Armani suit, and it doesn’t fit you right, that says more about you not getting it tailored and putting in the time to make it look good more than the fact that it’s Armani, if that makes sense. If you wear a super nice shirt and don’t press it, it just looks like shit no matter how you put it.
I do not have the notoriety of a huge brand. I get that. But if I put in the time and the effort to get this right, and make something of quality that will last her 10+ years that is well made and custom, I don’t know why it’s worth less than getting designer. The quality of a garment speaks for itself. I know that with designers the quality is built into the brand as well, but if you have a suit that fits you well and is clearly tailored to you and is very well made, it takes the breath out of a room. It’s intimidating. No matter what designer or tailor made it. I’m just confused why my parents were so insistent that the suit wouldn’t hold its weight in court and I’m no better than whoever makes the suits for slave wages in H+M. They looked at me like I was crazy for even offering. Idk. Help.
I tried this dress on at a bridal shop and fell in love, but it’s so expensive to do make to order. Found one online on a resale platform at a substantial discount, trying to figure out whether it’ll be feasible to take it in as much as I need.
https://alyssakristin.com/products/aria-lace
The resale dress is a bridal 12. 38.5/31/41.5 measurements.
My measurements at 34.5/28/39.5. Which would put me at a 6 top and 8/10 bottom on this designer’s size chart.
Is this too much to take in?
I got my dress but the white cups where showing a lot also the middle lines. I took it to alterations and they added a white liner under but then I noticed it looks wrinkled and a little strange. They added later some cups (push up) so it looked more filled but I still see the wrinkles and the shape is just not the same. What went wrong and how can it be fixed? Is not terrible but of course you expect your wedding dress to be perfect. It also has a corset on the back behind the buttons so may be to tighten ? Or could the liner mess up the shape?
I picked up my dress from the shop and it somehow fit perfectly. All I needed to do was hem and bustle it at the tailor.
When I picked it up from the tailor, it didn’t lay flat on my stomach anymore. The lining has fabric bunched up now. Seamstress is dismissive of my before and after photos and says it’s the manufacturers fault and has always been like this… attached are before and after pictures. Seamstress says it’s always been this way and can’t be fixed.
It’s the Lee dress by Jenny Yoo.
Does anyone have any advice? Or theories of what it could be?
I am wanting all my bridesmaids to wear this dress, but I am worried about how low the back will be on my shorter girls. Can it be altered to raise the back by either shortening the straps or taking in the “V” if it’s too big?
Hello!
I’m looking for a Tailor or Seamstress that has access to Cordura fabric, that is also able and willing to craft a 3 piece suit. One that I can wear to work, as well as ride my motorcycle in.
I don’t feel like this is a tall order, yet I’ve no inclination as to the cost of material, nor the workable nature of the fabric. I would, however costly, be willing to pay for the time and materials. If made to satisfactory quality, I would gladly help endorse and advertise your work!
Thank you, for taking the time to read this!
Folks -
get a tux from a designer brand - usually those french brands' sleeves are a bit lengthy for asian people like me. I am london based, and went to a couple places to do see if they can shorten the sleeve.
the buttonhole are not functional - i was expecting tailors would do the shortening from the cuff but both tailors suggest to do it from the shoulder, as the buttonholes' relocation will leave marks on the sleeve.
Both of the tailors are fairly confident that they can handle it which i expect it's a big surgery to do. I am wondering if they messed it up, is there still ways to make it up? And how difficult this work is actually?
Many Thanks
Something feels off with the fit of my gown but I cannot place it. My wedding is in 8 days and I am supposed to pick up my gown tomorrow. I had two fittings already and made no changes other than to hem the bottom to the height of my wedding shoes and to add the bustle. I love the bustle but something feels off. Is it too small in the bodice and cups? I want to feel beautiful on my wedding day but cannot help feel disheartened. Please help me - tell me your honest thoughts and if there’s any solutions!
I usually wear a XS or an S, so how many meters of fabric is required for this?
I’m wondering if it is possible to construct bigger cap sleeves on this dress before I buy it? I want to cut its hem from full length to tea length, so there’d be lots of fabric available for the sleeve reconstruction. However, as it comes, it doesn’t have a seam for the sleeves so one would have be created. Any advice appreciated!
I know I can just use scissors to cut off my pants legs (and I do for pants I don't really care about) but how much do people normally pay a tailor to properly put a hem on the pants you get cut short? I've been paying 20$ per...