A Bridal Hem, Reworked
A Bridal Hem, Reworked Preserving the Original Lace Appliqué Wedding dress lace alterations can involve much more than simply shortening the hem, especially when the dress is finished with delicate lace appliqué. For this gown, the original lace needed to be carefully removed before I could shorten the skirt. The aim was to keep the […]
Pre-loved Wedding Dresses: A Beautiful Second Beginning
A personal note on pre-loved wedding dress alterations, and how careful fitting, support, shortening, bustling and steaming can help a second-hand bridal gown feel right for a new bride.
Converting a Wedding Dress from Zip Back to Corset Back
A wedding dress does not always need a full redesign. Sometimes one considered change can transform the whole feeling of the gown. For this dress, I restyled the original zip back into a corset-style lace-up back, giving it more flexibility and a polished, couture-inspired bridal finish.
Why Wedding Dress Alterations Are Different
A short studio note on why bridal alterations are different from everyday alterations, and why wedding dresses need careful fitting, structure and proportion to feel right on the body.