Bustle Theory 103: Separating Layers

This video talks about the advantages of layer separation on a train for bustling purposes. I also show my favorite method for installing train snaps.

[@cookecutter51]

Your video just popped up after I had nearly given up searching for ideas. The latest wedding dress I've been asked to alter has three tiers of organza with horsehair hems. My challenge comes with the tiers being assymetrical--shorter on the right side, then sweeping down across the front and the back to be nearly stacked on top of one another at the left side. I told the bride I would do her initial alterations (shorten straps and front of hem) before tackling the bustle design. Hopefully, some of your tips on handling the layers separately will work for this project. By the way, I really appreciate how down-to-earth your presentation is. You don't just assume everyone knows "the simple stuff". I'm still learning after almost 50 years of sewing.

[@albanadervishi]

After doing bridal alterations all day, I decided to watch you, doing bridal alterations 😅 good job 👏

[@adriennegonzales2636]

Lol I love it! I listen while I'm working ...and after too!

[@tubagal]

This is just what I needed. Thank you!

[@kristiparker4139]

Thank you! This has been very helpful!

[@brendafarris7350]

Great video!

[@karenboots5420]

Thanks for all of the details. Most videos just show very basic things like "tie these ribbons together and there you go." This really shows the process.

[@adriennegonzales2636]

Thank you so much! I was hoping the details would be interesting 🥰 There's reasons behind every decision when installing a bustle and I think that's what makes it so fun and challenging!

[@nancydumas2906]

That was fantastic. Wish I knew this 30 yrs ago.

[@joanneholland2862]

Many thanks for your thorough explanations as well as your creativity 😊

[@myhouse108]

So glad you made this video!! Thank you for sharing thus!

[@katietomasello490]

Good job!! Some of the videos I’ve watched on bustles don’t mention a lot of things. Like just how much the layers can vary on size/ width. On one … the layers were kind of grabbed & pulled up. Assuming for the video that it was pre-marked to perfection, but ea. pin, appeared to be randomly placed & it hung very nice. Very misleading for someone learning. I’ve been doing this a long time & know for sure that if the layers aren’t arranged or delt w/ especially with ball gowns (multilayer) it may not look to bad when it’s up, that is, if you don’t go completely crazy just trying sew through the “messy layers” when you sew your bustle points… hooks/ eyes, buttons etc. But guaranteed when you drop it down you will have a nightmare to deal with. Anyway your mention of so many points to consider is important & well done ❤

[@adriennegonzales2636]

Yep! I just grabbed these as I went along... the process is awkward and messy looking but I think it's important to show. I don't mind fitting a bride just in this exact way because it really helps show what they are paying for... it's a lot of effort and artistry to evaluate and design in real time

[@lorigroeneveld8374]

Good job!! I love watching your instructional videos.

[@adriennegonzales2636]

I'm so glad! Makes the effort worth it!

[@sallycole8880]

Good video on current styles.

[@desireegreen653]

Thank you so much. I'm flying out tomorrow to my daughter and we had a really bad interaction with the seamstress, so I have to go sew this dress omg. I appreciate you taking the time to do this

[@adriennegonzales2636]

Oh dear! Sorry for the stress and time crunch! I hope you're able to look at it with good, fresh eyes and find something beautiful!

[@Farmy75]

Thank you for this video!!!

[@oneofhis100]

Thank you 😍

[@rosejacks8662]

Thank you for your great ideas!❤

[@adriennegonzales2636]

Thank you for watching! What things do you love/not love about doing bustles?

[@veronikatyan6598]

@@adriennegonzales2636 Can I answer this question? Where you have a great chance to make just one bustle under the butt but it pulls a little. Do you never do them?

[@lilyrosales6569]

❤ gracias mil gracias 😊

[@bobdiehl6778]

Hi. Did you ever create the video for the dress in the middle? I'm dealing with a similar style dress. Thanks for all the tips in your videos.

[@annelieseschulten4228]

Very helpfull

[@adriennegonzales2636]

I'm so glad! Feel free to message if you ever have specific bustle issues 🥰

[@veronikatyan6598]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Do you have a number videos regarding pricing for bustles and other bridal alterations? Thank you! 😊

[@adriennegonzales2636]

I do have a pricing video, yes! There's an itemized spreadsheet to use for all your alterations as well 🥰

[@terryjanisch905]

Thank you darling

[@adriennegonzales2636]

Of course! Please let me know what you're looking forward to next!

[@bettyochoa4099]

I really wish you would have work d on the bustle on the middle dress more like you did to the last dress

[@adriennegonzales2636]

Yes! That style in the middle is super challenging and honestly needs it's own video someday.

[@lindakerkau8595]

How long are the gaps between layers for the snaps? Does the snap side on the Ling get attached against the lining.

[@adriennegonzales2636]

I make the thread chain a few inches between the layers for the center snap.

[@sharonfuller5549]

Ok you shoed this style but how did you make the thread loops?

[@adriennegonzales2636]

At 18:47 I'm showing how to make the thread loops. The thread is crocheted already. It comes on a roll from Wawak.

[@catherinetestaverde1907]

What about scalloped or unusually shaped lace trains? Can it be bustled so that it all looks floor length? Can you still do both American and French bustle styles?

[@adriennegonzales2636]

Yes! Scallops can present their own special need for handling. There's two different ways to add snaps to control and shape a scalloped hem for a bustle. I will add that to my list of videos to make. I think I have a scalloped train coming up soon on my work line.

[@catherinetestaverde1907]

@@adriennegonzales2636 That would be awesome! My alterations will be starting in late September and my dress has a dramatically scalloped/uniquely shaped lace train. I'm in love with the way you did the double French on the third dress in this video, so I'm hoping it's an option for my dress!! 🥰

[@adriennegonzales2636]

@catherinetestaverde1907 a double French is so dreamy isn't it!? They are a little more expensive due to the artistry but I think it's worth it for that result 🥰

[@trinapenno6554]

Spent 4 hours last night trying to figure out the mermaid bustle.,put the tacks back and gave up

[@karolinabrzozowska2739]

I don't know what I am watching 😳why you snip those chains and why doing bustles on separetes layers? I honestly don't know what has happened in this video and I work on bridal gowns 😢You scared me becouse I see how little knowlage I have I need to learn much more but where? 😭😭😭

[@adriennegonzales2636]

I'm just outlining some finer detail on how to really get some control on bustles. You might not need this method if dresses in your area aren't these styles but these help keep a bustle from getting too fluffy. I'll be doing more on these dresses and bustling if you have more questions.

[@edsartistry]

your video is very hard to watch. It is very out of focus so it's hard to see detail.

[@adriennegonzales2636]

@@edsartistry thanks for the feedback! I currently don't edit and just film on my phone. Appreciate you bearing through anyway!