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gown alterations
gown alterations
Unlike the clothes we normally wear, much more time and detailed tailoring goes into a gown. The number of fittings depend on the alterations required. Your dress may just need hemming, or extensive alterations involving side and bust seams, zipper and more. Plan your first fitting at least two months before your wedding. Allow 2-3 weeks between 2-4 fittings:
a fitting for pinning
a fitting after transitionary adjustments were applied, more adjustments may be needed
a fitting after the alteration to the body of the dress is done, pinning for hemming is always the last step
- a final fitting when when the bustle is created
It's essential to bring your shoes and best fitting undergarments to each of your fittings, the same ones you plan to wear for your special day. Foundation garments can make a difference of up to 2 inches in the hemline or waist and also show if dress will be too revealing in any area.
why should you choose Malgo to alterate your gown?
I am a professional dressmaker with many years of custom sewing experience. I create wedding dresses from scratch which inqiure much more skill and knowledge than just altering them. I guarantee the best quality service. I never take shortcuts when working on a garment; the beads and lace on your dress will always be sewn on and never glued. The seams will be finished in an artistic way and pressed neatly. Old seams will be removed and excess seam allowance will be cut. I do all the pinning and sewing personaly without any third parties involved. I don't commit to projects which exceed my abilities and guarantee that your garment won't leave my studio until it's completed to your satisfaction.
how much does it cost?
I am unable to estimate the price of your dress alterations until I examine its inner construction in person. The design of the dress may be very simple or more complex, therefore the costs will vary. It's determined by multiplying the time needed for making alterations by my hourly rate. The average price for bridal gown alterations is $200. I offer professional high quality service for a very affordable prices. During your first fitting (consultation) you will receive a Work Agreement. It will list all the alterations in detail and the total balance, which will not change unless you request addtional sevices which were not specified in the document. You will be reqiured to pay a 50% deposit before any work on your gown begins.
is it possible to size up a dress?
Altering a dress to a larger size may be possible. If the garment has large seam allowances they can be let out, adding up to two inches to its circumference. If the dress has to be sized up more than one size, restyling such as adding panels or lacings may be needed. It may not always give satisfactory aesthetic results and it may be difficult to match fabric. The cost of restyling may be very high, because it usually requires plenty of work/time.
is it possible to alter a dress two or more sizes down?
This is usually a very complicated, time consuming and costly alteration. It involves taking apart almost every seam and reconstructing the entire dress. For some designs this may not be possible. Restyling by changing the garment's original design may be required on order to attain a more pleasing result. I would advise to consult the store alterationist before making such a purchase or not buying a dress two or more sizes larger.
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