Altering Wedding Gown with Lace Appliqué: Take-in sides but keep the look 100% the same!

[@kayd.3838]

this was my wedding dress!!! it fit absolutely perfect. thank you so much aida! you are so talented and a pleasure to work with.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Hi Kay! Thanks so much for watching and commenting 💕 ☺ 💓

[@melterpstra8999]

In my heyday I altered lots of wedding dresses. It was very rewarding to see the finished dress on the bride. A lot of pride in a job well done! You do an awesome job.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Ohh yes it’s the best feeling! Thank you so much Mel! 😁😁

[@chilipeprsandi]

What a beautiful dress! It’s Awesome to know how many of your clients have confidence in your excellent alterations! Also, like the tip with pen marking the seams. 💕💃🏻

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks 🥰

[@sampleworks9432]

Beautifully and meticulously done as always!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much Jacqui! 🥰

[@alinalebron]

Love your videos! You're so good at explaining. Keep em coming please!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Awww thank you Alina! I’d love to continue!

[@rosejacks8662]

I enjoy watching your alterations on formal dresses, thank you!

[@francinesylvestre6038]

You are not afraid of any sewing job. You are very talented. Thank you for all the tricks you teach us. I love your video. 👰‍♀

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks 🥰 Although I'm always afraid 😨 😅 😬 I just happen to like high risk occupation! 😁😁

[@jayneterry8701]

@@DowntownTailoring 🙂😮💖 I know what you mean.

[@izabeau1953]

Excelent work. I have to do exactly this to a brides maid dress 👗 and i was freeking out , thank you so much for your videos . I have solved so many problems , you explain well and show and then i have the confidence to tackle the altering issues ❤❤❤❤❤

[@DowntownTailoring]

You’re welcome 😊 I'm so glad my videos are helpful!

[@willizaback9800]

I just finished altering a wedding dress like this one… shoulders & side seams. Turned out beautifully, just like yours did. So satisfying.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Yes! Satisfying 🥰🥰🥰

[@deborahmartyn97]

watching you has helped my confidence grow/ even though I have sewn professionally for years, I was never school trained so all your descriptions teach me nuances and new ways to do things. Thanks!!!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you! Your comment means a lot ❤

[@manuellebron3404]

This was a big hem. Can't beleive you didn't wrinkle it. Thanks for sharing!

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you so much! It was such a relieve!

[@evelynferrer1322]

Another great job 👏🏼 thanks

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks 🥰 😊 🙏

[@Tina_42]

Nice dress and nice work! Love your videos :)

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you very much!! 😊😊

[@marydiamond3322]

Wow, what a talent you have

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks 🥰

[@BelindaTOV]

Whoa…. Beautiful dress!

[@DowntownTailoring]

🥰🥰🥰

[@terryjanisch905]

Great tutorial. Keep them going. I have in the past removed shoulder lace. And do a French seam at shoulder and reapply the lace.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Quite a job but very satisfying! 😊

[@louparsons]

As always, always something to learn. Thanks, your videos are great. YVR

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you so much 💓

[@verenaschweizer3759]

Excellent work 🌹

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thank you Verena! 🥰

[@wandaparker6183]

I'm still wondering why you're not at a quarter of a million yer. I declare you will be soon😍🙏

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks so much! You're so sweet 💗

[@rebeccahempe5144]

I watched your video on pricing for your work. Very helpful and informative. Do you charge the same for regular wear as you do for bridal/special occasion dresses? If not, do you have an example price list? Becky

[@DowntownTailoring]

Hi Becky. It's probably the same formula, but the rate for wedding and formal gowns and as well men suits is about 20% higher. The reason is that you can't easily find an experienced tailor to do these jobs so it's more difficult to have them done on time. I hope this helps ❤

[@lupitachavez9811]

Gracias Maestra me encanta como enseña

[@DowntownTailoring]

Con mucho gusto! 💞

[@vickipatridge5094]

Fantastic job!!!!!

[@DowntownTailoring]

🥰🥰🥰

[@lyndadwyer352]

amazing as usual, can i ask what is the name of the pen you use that dissapears and where can i buy it, cheers from ireland, lynda.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Hi Lynda! I use for this particular video a Dritz air and water soluble ink pen. This is my favorite for lace gowns. Cheers 🙂

[@fatimaskills7478]

Very very nice brilliant nd amaizing👏 💖💖💖

[@terryjanisch905]

Your not gonna believe this. I just got this gown today for alterations. Is it an Allure gown? Same issues shorten straps remove lace etc.

[@DowntownTailoring]

Nice coincidence! 🥰🥰🥰

[@ToodleDLoo]

I need to shorten a circle skirt. Should I measure down from the waist or up from the floor when it's on the dress form?

[@melterpstra8999]

I would go up from the floor

[@indoora]

I had to do this on a beaded gown and that is when I realized that I do not like doing alterations.

[@DowntownTailoring]

😂😂😂😂

[@jayneterry8701]

I seem to be behind in your videos! Beautiful work once again 👏. The wedding dress is very pretty 😍! I thought we might get a little 🙏 or it as for all those layers. I wish to offer you some help. Use the word ' next' instead of gonna ( this is slang for going to)

[@DowntownTailoring]

Thanks 😊

[@AngeVPV]

I bought some pajama pants for my husband, they are XXL, but my husband is XL. Is it possible to downsize it in a fast and simple way?

[@DowntownTailoring]

Yes. Just take in at the sides without opening waistband. It might be done fast. Cheers 🙂

[@krismandley1024]

I’m working on one now with the blush lining and lace overlay. However it has stays in the side seam where i need to take it in. It’s been rough trying to get inside the dress. HELP!

[@DowntownTailoring]

In that case, you might want to lift the overlay only and take in the other layers together. Good luck! 😊

[@mariaandress7083]

Help please! .. cutting hemming on big gowns from front to train how soon do I start fading out to train (big gowns or Slender dress) thank you in advance ❤️🧵🪡🧵

[@DowntownTailoring]

Hi! It depends on the length of the train. A safe way to make it is starting from the sides seam if the dress isn't too wide. If the dress is wide, then I make sure that the sides are already around 1" longer than the front and go from there. I hope this helps ❤

[@mariaandress7083]

@@DowntownTailoring hopefully one of this day you have a video with a big gown (I have one with eight skirts I’ll Will sure survive 😅😂 but I’m working hard for this one 😓😓😅 thank you for all you do !!!!

[@joyfuljoy5711]

:)

[@DowntownTailoring]

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