Especially if you have a passion for the fashion industry and you want to make your own dress, or you want to tweak and alter some of the dresses that you've always wanted to alter. Of course, with some sewing skills, you can also mend those dresses that have been waiting for repair.
Just as you should be picky about the cleaner that you take your wedding dress to, any repairs that need to be done should be from a seamstress who is familiar with the delicate construction of wedding dresses. Some bridal salons will offer repair services for the dresses they sell. But if not, be sure to shop around to find a seamstress or sewing shop that has significant experience in repairing wedding dresses. Choosing someone who knows just how delicate these dresses can be will ensure that the repairs are done with the utmost care and skill.
The fast fashion approach over the last few years has seen a disappearance of care and repair of clothing. Instead people opt to through the clothes away and start again. A quality piece of clothing is an investment and should be treated as one. It can provide you with years or wear and will have a superior cut and quality of fabric than a cheaper piece of clothing. It can also act as currency when looking to update your wardrobe and can be swapped at a swishing (clothes swapping) party or on a clothes swapping website.
Either way you can be assured yours will be like very few out there. If you want an original vintage dress you might have some difficultly finding it in a plus size. Your search should be more intensive. When you are buying it you want to watch for problems like stains, needed repairs and also make sure the size is right. Plus size vintage wedding dresses are harder to repair due to the fact that materials cannot be the same. Really consider this before you buy a dress that needs repairs.
Nothing beats your local vintage store for the antique wedding gown of your dreams, keep in mind that you need to be on the look out for any sign of wear. Avoid buying dresses that have stains or are in need of repair, vintage fabrics are difficult to match with modern fabrics, so if you plan on repairing the dress, it is very unlikely that you'll be able to fix perfectly.
Once you have purchased your prom dress and you find that you need to make changes, it is best for you to find a competent tailor in your area. There are all sorts of alterations that can be made to your gown, and some of these are more complicated than others. Always remember to take photographs before leaving your dress with your tailor in case something happens to it.
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