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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2015 10:24:58 GMT -5
4 months ago DD ordered her bridesmaid dress, 2 months ago it arrived. She tried it on and everything was fine. The wedding is this weekend so she tried on the dress last night. Uh-Oh she seems to have lost a few pounds. Of course it is strapless. And now we have the dress performing its own peep show. It does not stay up at all!!! the dress style is here. It is a light mint green color. Help!!!!!!!! I told her not to do anything to it yet; she will be staying at my house the night before so I thought I could hand stitch to take it in on the sides, but with all the ruched material I'm not sure if that will work. Maybe I should put elastic in on the sides so it will pull/bunch a little under her arms so it is hidden. Do you have any tips/tricks to help fix this dress dilemma?This is not great. She was aggravated with them picking the short dresses (it is supposed to be woodland elf themed thing) because they don't look good on her & aren't elvish. She was aggravated with the selected color. Totally aggravated over delay in decision on shoe color making it impossible to find a decent shoe. She will never agree to be a bridesmaid again.
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Post by milee on May 13, 2015 10:44:18 GMT -5
Duct tape, of course.
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Post by The Captain on May 13, 2015 10:46:57 GMT -5
It really shouldn't be too hard for a decent tailor to take in the sides a bit. Get thee to a tailor now and let them know you need the dress back by Friday.
(I'm assuming there are side seams under the arms)
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Post by lynnerself on May 13, 2015 10:47:34 GMT -5
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Post by lexxy703 on May 13, 2015 10:48:15 GMT -5
They make glue that supposedly holds garments in place. I don't know if it will keep a dress up though. I'd probably have it taken in or at the minimum pin it in.
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Post by bean29 on May 13, 2015 10:48:21 GMT -5
Take the dress and the shoes to a store where they just sell bra's like Victoria's Secret or a more high end store,...I know just where there is one at a local mall, but I don't know the name. Get a Strapless Bra that boasts it's extreme push up abilities. Probably in a contrast color so if it peeks out accidentally - it won't look to bad.
It is possible a seamstress can take a few tucks or darts in the sides at the arms/waist of the dress - it looks like it might be difficult, but IDK. I sew a little and I am petite, but just a little over my target weight range, so I end up altering my clothes all the time. I am not sure how you might find a seamstress, yellow pages are not like they used to be - maybe ask at a fabric store? Definitely ask friends and possibly call out on facebook.
I altered a sun dress last year...and I did several things to the dress before I was satisfied so I ripped out what I did a few times - that fabric may not stand for that though.
Good luck.
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Post by zibazinski on May 13, 2015 10:48:51 GMT -5
Double stick tape?
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Post by thyme4change on May 13, 2015 10:52:31 GMT -5
Can you find a tailor that can do it on a rush?
If not, I would just pull in both side seams.
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2015 10:55:10 GMT -5
It really shouldn't be too hard for a decent tailor to take in the sides a bit. Get thee to a tailor now and let them know you need the dress back by Friday. (I'm assuming there are side seams under the arms) Right. If she'd known this 2-3 weeks ago we'd be able to do that. The shop can't turn it that quick & I can't find a tailor locally now. We used to have tailors associated with dry-cleaners so you could get fast turn like this, but they don't seem to be doing that anymore Its up to my limited sewing skill, which heretofore has been limited to costumes
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Post by bean29 on May 13, 2015 10:55:13 GMT -5
Kohls dept store has some kind of tape that you use to hold strapless bra's in place that might work for what lyneerself is suggesting.
The Bra and the alterations will work the best. The tape might release at the wrong time. If she can't get it to fit decently then I would wear it for the ceremony, during pictures, and then take it off and put something else on.
She wants it to look good in the pictures. If someone takes in the sides, but catches the fabric a little, tell her not to obsess about it. She doesn't want to have them take pics and have her dress gapping. This will not be a really time consuming alteration - so you may be able to get someone to turn it around quick. It doesn't hurt to try. You don't really need a tailor...someone who sews a lot for themselves can do this. I would tackle it for you but I am in Wisconsin. Someone's Mother or Aunt or friend can probably do this for your DD - try asking for help on facebook.
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Post by thyme4change on May 13, 2015 10:56:00 GMT -5
I found my seamstress through my husband's suit shop.
Have you googled "seamstress" and your zip code?
Is there a dress shop near you that might make a recommendation?
Where is the closest David's Bridal?
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2015 10:58:30 GMT -5
I know, since it is woodland elf theme, I'll just sew a bunch of leafs across the front
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Post by bean29 on May 13, 2015 11:01:54 GMT -5
I don't know about the first suggestion (how to make it work) but I think the second one almost anyone could do. I am picturing it connecting the side seam of the dress to the bra. We're in Prom season...so conventional seamstresses are probably really busy.
Good Luck.
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Post by Lizard Queen on May 13, 2015 11:07:49 GMT -5
I got a strapless bra that came with detachable straps. One set of the straps were clear--kind of a stretchy plastic. It probably wouldn't look the best, but if she's really worried about accidents and the other stuff doesn't work, you could probably find some of those and just sew in some loops that they can attach to. Oh, and tell her to start eating like a pig!
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Post by The Captain on May 13, 2015 11:07:53 GMT -5
It really shouldn't be too hard for a decent tailor to take in the sides a bit. Get thee to a tailor now and let them know you need the dress back by Friday. (I'm assuming there are side seams under the arms) Right. If she'd known this 2-3 weeks ago we'd be able to do that. The shop can't turn it that quick & I can't find a tailor locally now. We used to have tailors associated with dry-cleaners so you could get fast turn like this, but they don't seem to be doing that anymore Its up to my limited sewing skill, which heretofore has been limited to costumes I live in a pretty densely populated area and take some things for granted. I can get 48 hours turnaround (at a premium) on alterations. I wouldn't sweat taking in a few darts if I were you. Not much of a seamstress myself (entirely self taught) but I've altered many dresses for friends and the side seams hide many a sin very well. Just make sure you pin it well before you start sewing. Bit of a long shot but do you have a Joann fabrics or Minnesota fabrics near you? Go in and beg for mercy and ask if anyone on staff could help out. My friends' mom used to work at Joann and would tell us stories of last minute stuff like that. Don't know if they do that anymore but it's worth a shot if you are really uncomfortable. If nothing else they may be able to give you a referral.
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Post by CarolinaKat on May 13, 2015 11:12:30 GMT -5
It really shouldn't be too hard for a decent tailor to take in the sides a bit. Get thee to a tailor now and let them know you need the dress back by Friday. (I'm assuming there are side seams under the arms) Right. If she'd known this 2-3 weeks ago we'd be able to do that. The shop can't turn it that quick & I can't find a tailor locally now. We used to have tailors associated with dry-cleaners so you could get fast turn like this, but they don't seem to be doing that anymore Its up to my limited sewing skill, which heretofore has been limited to costumes Can you stitch the dress to the bra she will be wearing? We did this day of for my friend's bridesmaid. She ordered the dress 2 sizes too big and did try it on until the day of. It kept it on. There was a sash around the middle so we carefully tied it to conceal the extra fold that was quick tacked in on either side Double sided tape is great, but it won't work if the dress is too loose or moves too much. If it's just a little big, great! ETA: Ok, juut looked at the pic (it finally loaded), i think hiding any stitching would be very easy depending on what kind of undergarment she is wearing. Also The Captain My mom and I were probably the best tailors in the town I got married in, so it does happen that 'going to the tailor' isn't an option.
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2015 11:24:15 GMT -5
I think I will try for dress loops with the bra. I hope she got a good strapless bra!! I will pick up some wide double sided tape too, just in case all else fails!! I think the duct tape would show, so I'll skip that one . . . but I think she would have preferred a dress made of duct tape to the one she was required to buy I looked up a few tailors in the area. The Yelp reviews are so erratic - seems you either love or hate your tailors work here. Vastly differing opinions in each case & they are single seamstress shops, so it isn't like the reviewers had different people doing the work. Sigh. I would love to try one that is in-between DD & my house; but DD has a school commitment tonight so she can't bring her body & dress to tailor. Now, to figure out where the fabric store is. The one close to me closed, so I have to figure out where they are & get thread and stuff. Watch, I'll come back with a new sewing machine and all sorts of cr*p. My kids absconded with my sewing machine & all my threads etc years ago & I need to hem some curtains . . . I will have to be strong!!
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Post by engineerdoe on May 13, 2015 11:28:19 GMT -5
Strapless bra with chicken cutlets to help fill out the dress.
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Post by bean29 on May 13, 2015 11:34:51 GMT -5
Rockit,
Print the pictures of front and back of dress. If you have the dress, take the dress with you. Talk to the clerks in the store, explain what you have planned and ask if they think that will work. Also ask for a referral on a seamstress and see if they have someone that may work.
I am asking you to ask for help b/c I think you should make sure you buy a fine tipped seam ripper, but they may suggest you buy something else too. If you sew on the dress, select a wide stitch at least initially so it is easy to rip the stitches out if it is not good the first time. I normally try more than one thing, and have to rip out my stitches at least once.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on May 13, 2015 11:35:01 GMT -5
How old is your daughter? Why is she not doing some of this leg work?
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Post by chiver78 on May 13, 2015 11:40:08 GMT -5
ha, I will be wearing the same dress next weekend. mine's floor length, though.
definitely echo the strapless bra suggestions. that's my plan, too. I ordered a size down from where I was when I had to put the order in, it fit perfectly when it came in w/o a bra at all, and I'll need to wear a strapless next weekend as I've lost a little more again.
if you can't find a tailor to do a rush job, use tiny safety pins and pin the bra to the inside of the dress while she is wearing it.
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Post by thyme4change on May 13, 2015 11:42:06 GMT -5
BTW - this is what sucks about strapless dresses and I hope the wedding industry gives is more options soon.
If this dress had straps, it might not fit, but it won't slide off and have your bridesmaid doing a nip slip during pictures.
Plus, with dancing you have the constant "wiggle wiggle clutch pull." Unless strapless dresses are perfectly tailored they jus don't work.
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2015 11:48:39 GMT -5
How old is your daughter? Why is she not doing some of this leg work? She is totally capable of doing legwork, but she is working + has interviews for next year's job going on. She's also has a school club she runs, which I think is why she's not available to deal with the dress today. I'm not working, so I can helicopter parent this one
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2015 11:57:34 GMT -5
ha, I will be wearing the same dress next weekend. mine's floor length, though. definitely echo the strapless bra suggestions. that's my plan, too. I ordered a size down from where I was when I had to put the order in, it fit perfectly when it came in w/o a bra at all, and I'll need to wear a strapless next weekend as I've lost a little more again. if you can't find a tailor to do a rush job, use tiny safety pins and pin the bra to the inside of the dress while she is wearing it. She would have been much happier with the long one. I told her she should just get the long one anyhow since it looked better on her, but she was trying to follow the bride's rules. At least the long one she could have used for fairy-con in the future! She will lovingly decline any future invites to be a bridesmaid after this fiasco!! She's kind of stressed because the bride has been a bit of a pill. The flats she bought were a lace pattern and looked very nice, but the bride nixed them because they were too gray and not silver enough. Ugh. I found a pair of silver hooker high heels and got them as an emergency pair in case she found nothing else. She is tall & has long feet, so it is hard to find shoes on the fly for her. Hooker shoes it will be since she found nothing else affordable or nice. Silver must be out as a color because I remember seeing silver ballerina flats in the past, but couldn't find anything like that in the last couple months (or we are too early for the summer shoes). It's raining, the wedding is outdoors, I think I will tell her to bring the lace flats. Heels might be a bigger problem. If bride wants her to put on the hooker heels for photos, she can; but I think not for walking if the ground is still damp.
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Post by thyme4change on May 13, 2015 12:12:40 GMT -5
Definitely take the flats. I doubt the bride will kick her out of the wedding. And if she does, then you just found out that some people are best left in the past.
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2015 12:20:41 GMT -5
Strapless bra with chicken cutlets to help fill out the dress. ewwwwwwwwwww!!!
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Post by kittensaver on May 13, 2015 12:40:17 GMT -5
Try your local fabric store or Joanne's and look in the notions department. I don't know what they're called, but they have short elastic straps with a metal clip on each end. They are adjustable. They look kind of like the straps that are used on the under side of an ironing board cover to hold the cover on, if that makes sense. Once she puts on the dress, someone can help her by clipping the strap under each arm and across her back. Then tighten/adjust to help hold the dress on.
I know this is only an emergency fix, but this sounds like an emergency situation (you don't have time to get to the tailor).
If need be, you can also supplement with dress tape/body tape.
Good luck!
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Post by chiver78 on May 13, 2015 13:14:13 GMT -5
only when wedged into a dress like that.... right now, I'm a 42C. when I get back to the size I should be, I'll be a 36D. believe me, the opportunities to go w/o a bra are very few and far between.
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