5 Ways to *Cheat* Your Way Through BRIDAL SEASON | Alter Prom and Wedding Gowns FASTER!!! (& safely)

[@sarabruce7386]

I use my cellphone to take pictures all the time. It’s really helped.

[@tizianabadariotti7820]

Yes, pictures, lots of pictures! And videos, too! I especially use them when I pin floor length hems, I put my cell phone at floor level and film the client as she walks from across the room towards me and back, so the video can catch any longer or shorter parts that I may have missed while pinning... It has helped me many times!!!

[@NurseBearEnterprises]

Tabbing! Yes!! Look in almost any theatrical costume and you will see tabbing all over It’s saves us all the time. It’s reversible usually as you stated. Well..velvet or leather not so much, but those are definitely not your most common bridal fabrics…

[@katietomasello490]

I totally agree!! All of my gowns this year have trains & lots of foo foo. I love them but we know that equals a lot of time. Sometimes less invasive works well & our clients do appreciate kindness to their wallet. They want to look great without having a seizure when they pay the bill. I had a prom gown w/ the widest, 12 layer train ever. Of course I had to paint the hooks & a 12 pt bustle. The only saving grace was the mermaid top. I would have only had 2 layers to hem, but 10 (tulle) to cut & they varied in fullness. I removed the skirt, cut the body & reattached the skirt(s). Always smart to clear ideas like this w/ your client 1st. This is another great video… no surprise there!! Thank you ❤

[@nataliechim5227]

Five great tips. Love them.

[@mariacabral8271]

Agree with ur advice! Specially when we are pretty busy. U are awesome. ❤

[@donaeseger8622]

I just discovered the full beauty of heat erasable pens! I’ve been using them instead of pinning hems before cutting them in the sewing room. It saves SO much time!!!! And I always press my hems so no one will ever know 😅 plus with some fabrics the pins damage so this has been really nice.

[@mariannediekewicz3552]

Thank you! I am completely exhausted already. Some prom gowns are requiring as much time as a bridal gown because they are so elaborate and what is it with the sweep trains on prom gowns? I am bustling them too!

[@dindog22]

I just finished this monstrous prom gown. it was black with about 50,000 ruffles all over the skirt. the problem was that the ruffles were sewn on in all these crazy directions, not in straight lines. and of course it had a train. I wanted to kill myself

[@cynthiavines8426]

I am just reading this post from a year ago and I agree with the quick changes. Some I have been doing all along as a money saving option. I am still concerned about the pens. Despite the layers of tulle. Net, and just layers galore, sequins are becoming a problem. They are everywhere from just having the dress come in the door. I was a little surprised about adding a bustle to a prom dress. I have not had any requests for one, but many zipper to corset backs or the like.

[@terrimartin3034]

#1- bustling. Reducing options available is step one, followed by reducing number of pick up points. A fabulous alterations specialist used to blog about the purpose of the bustle was to keep the drunk guy from stepping on the train. Always good to remember this.😂

[@robinclayborne7576]

THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU 😊!!!!

[@SusanSayers-pf3tx]

Back in my theatrical repertory days we would call tabbing "wacking". A repair between matinee and evening whack it.

[@BridalSewing]

Haha

[@angiegregory570]

I had a gown that the original hem was done by webbing. I did as the manufacturer did although I thought it was tacky 😢. No pun 😂

[@Ohio_Memory_Bears]

❤ you have great tips that I use in my sewing business, even though I don’t sew garments ❤

[@BridalSewing]

Yes, it applies to so many types of sewing!

[@irenehall7682]

Thank you! These are the tips I needed today!

[@MegaEpicZero]

I've never heard it called "tabbing" 😅 It makes sense though. I thought almost all (aside from "tabbing" lol) of these things were already industry standards. I make custom suits and gowns and couldn't see myself NOT using these "cheats" lol. I mean- as businesses and artisans doesn't it make sense to work more effective & efficiently? You aren't cheating- you are innovating!! lol Happy sewing!! ✨💖✨

[@BridalSewing]

You'd be surprised how many seamsters quietly reveal to me that they do these things and then ask if it's okay. They feel guilty! I'm happy to put their mind at ease that's it's just fine to use these tricks of the trade. ❤️

[@barblobato1005]

Great helps, thank you!!!!

[@teresahopewell8207]

How do you decide on pricing?

[@dindog22]

I use "tabbing" when I take in lined swimsuits because I DO NOT want to be taking that stretch stuff apart. I call it the quick and dirty method. also taking in certain yoga pants and stuff like that

[@judieloveday1643]

What does tabbing a seam mean/involve? I had not heard the term before.

[@BridalSewing]

Hey! :D The video mentions that I would put a video explaining how to do that in the video description, and I actually remembered to do it! 😂 Check out that link.