need some wedding dress guros to help me.

[woohoo2me]

i have a zipper back and want to make it a big ribbon, how do i do that. i also want to make it poofier, how do i do that??


thanks :D

[shawnsgirl]

I don't know what to tell you but I think you should go to a local seamstress befor trying anything. You may be able to get a larger slip skirt that will make your dress puff out a little more but you have to be careful with that too because not all dresses are made to be puffy!

I'm assuming you are looking for a corset back right?? That shouldn't be too difficult for a seamstress to do but I would warn that it's probably not a feat you should take on yourself unless you are excelled at sewing.

[dearlyloved]

My mom is a seamstress and I can tell you that they would probably just rip out the zipper and add hooks for the ribbon. To make it poofier they would probably just add more crinoline. I would definetly ask a local seamstress

[Camel]

There's a really great seamstress on Upper James called Zlata's she'll pull out out the zipper and add loops to the back to make it a corset back.

To make it pouffier you'll need to add a crinoline- you can usually find them on ebay for fairly cheap (I think Zlata will have them in her change room so if you take your dress in to her you'll be able to try your dree on with a crinoline and see what it'll look like)

[woohoo2me]

thank you. would you like to go with me?

[Camel]

Sure, just let me know when you're available.

[woohoo2me]

are they open on weekends?

[Camel]

I'm not sure- I've never been or used her before. My guess if that you'll probably need an appointment

[VenusElaine]

Changing a zipper to a corset back has become a popular redesign in the last few years. A competant alteration specialist can accomplish it, providing a matching fabric, cording, or ribbon can be obtained for the loops and lacing. Another consideration is whether you desire a modesty panel, which generally depends on if you want skin (and possibly undergarments) to show.
Fullness, providing there is room in the gown skirt, can be accomplished with a crinoline. I currently have a client who will wear TWO crinolines under her gown. The skirt will allow it, and it achieves the look she desires.

VenusElaine

[WebLady]

Another consideration is whether you desire a modesty panel, which generally depends on if you want skin (and possibly undergarments) to show.
Good tip! I have seen a couple of weddings where the bride's bra showed through the laces :ooh:

[woohoo2me]

im wearing dark blue busiere thingy underneath. so im okay with it showing, they will match