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Sewing & Alterations
2012-04-20 08:37:08
Wedding dress alterations
Q: My fiancé and I are planning a wedding on a tight budget and buying a lot of things used. I found an awesome dress for myself, and even tuxedos for my fiancé and his groomsmen at some insane prices. The problem is that none of them fit exactly, and I would like to add some additional touches. Do you have any ideas?
A: Congratulations on your future marriage! You are among many people finding value in the latest trend in wedding fashions— repurposing used or vintage dresses and tuxes and giving them a fresh new look. For some, it is an issue of being earth friendly, or a matter of economy, and for still others it is a preference for vintage design. No matter what brought you to your wedding finds, there are tons of things you can do to make it all your own.
For sizing, there are many things to do to get a perfect fit. It may be possible to take up the sides of the dress if it is too small, or add to the dress by lacing up the back. It can be changed by adding or removing items like beading and lace, or changing the length or style of the hem.
For the men, the tuxedos can be tailored to fit properly fairly simply. For new touches to them, consider adding gabardine, or the lapel flap on the chest of the jacket, or fashion threading. If removing material from the dress, the pieces can be used to make a cummerbund, vest, or tie for a coordinated look.
The options are nearly endless and only limited by personal tastes. You might want to talk to a tailor or seamstress to gain even more ideas and find out what options would work with your items. There may be more choices than you realize to make your day even more special.
