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Bridesmaids Dresses

Alterations Gallery

Explore a selection of my alteration projects below

Lace Pattern

Before

Prom Dress

4 Layer Dress (Chiffon, Heavy Satin, Crinolin, Lining) with train

Prom dress - Before Alterations

Before

Prom Dress

2 Layer Dress (Heavy Satin, Lining) with a beaded bodice

Prom dress before alterations

Before

Prom Dress

Deep V Neckline dipped too low

Prom dress - Before Alterations

Before

Prom Dress

3 Layer Dress (Chiffon, 2 Lining) with beaded bodice

Prom dress before alterations

Before

Prom Dress

2 Layer Dress (Spandex, Lining) with beaded corset bodice

Before pic of a prom dress alteration

Wedding

Dress

Add crochet loops for beaded belt

Wedding dress front view

Before

Formal Dress

2 Layer Dress (Polyester Satin, Lining) with corset bodice

Before pic of a formal dress alteration

Before

Formal Dress

Very tight A-line satin dress that would not allow long steps to be taken

Before pic of a formal dress alteration

Before

Bridesmaids Dress

A-line Cowl Floor-Length Satin Bridesmaid Dress with wrap skirt and slit

Before photo of a dress alteration

Before

Prom Dress

Floor-Length Prom Dress with slit

Prom Dress Before Alterations

Before

Prom Dress

Floor-length Prom Dress with slit and corset back

Prom Dress Before Alterations

During

Prom Dress

Mermaid Sequin Tulle Prom Dress with train and corset bodice.

Prom Dress With Altered Center Front

Final Fitting

Prom Dress

Stunning Prom Dress originally strapless with  corset back and train.

Final Fitting - Back View

During

Prom Dress

One-of-a-kind — a pleated satin beauty with a sculpted heart-shaped bodice and a dramatic overskirt that flowed into a train

Prom Dress Hemming In Stages

After

Prom Dress

Remove train and take up 4 hems

Prom dress - After Alterations

After

Prom Dress

Take up 2 hems

Shorten beaded straps

Repair loose beads

Fix hook & eye closure

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Prom dress after alterations

After

Prom Dress

Closed in V neckline to a higher level for modesty

Prom dress - After Alterations

After

Prom Dress

Take in Sides with Beading

Shorten hems

Shorten straps

Prom dress after alterations

After

Prom Dress

Take up 2 hems 6"

Before prom dress alteration

Wedding

Dress

Shorten lining and chiffon hems to floor length

Wedding dress back view

After

Formal Dress

Take in back bodice princess seams with boning, and shorten 2 hems

Before pic of a formal dress alteration

After

Formal Dress

Added slit to right side of dress in the side seam

Before pic of a formal dress alteration

After

Bridesmaids Dress

Shortened hem and took in center back with zipper and hook/ eye closure

After photo of a dress alteration

After

Prom Dress

Shortened hem and straps for a more secure fit

Prom Dress After Alterations

After

Prom Dress

Shortened hem to compliment the sleek fit

Prom Dress After Alterations

After

Prom Dress

Alterations included narrowing the center front insert, taking in the side seams and beaded straps, and shortening 2 hems.

Prom Dress After Alterations

After

Prom Dress

The train was repurposed to create custom straps for added comfort and support.

Graduate in Prom Dress

After

Prom Dress

Alterations Included hemming 12", removing horsehair, detaching the crinoline so it could float separately, taking in the sides, securing the waist with an added hook and bar 

Graduate in Prom Dress
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