choosing a dress
No Strap Bodice? Corsetry techniques to the rescue!
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plastic bones sewn in like this don't do the job and unfinished ends can be uncomfortable.......
We were recently brought a traditional wedding dress to alter, that was made to measure for the client in China and it has to be said that it represented remarkable value for money. The bride to be, wanted it taking in however, as she considered it to be too loose at the bust, with a tendency to slip down. The design of the dress, having a long train and being constructed of heavy satin, did not help things, but the way it was constructed was contributing towards the problems.
Two New 50′s Dresses
50′s tea dresses can become a little predictable, unless you look for different styles, trim and ways of making, that can make the dress more individual.
Fit and Foundations
Is she or isn't she? I think she is.........
We Are All Different
The fit of a dress is the most important factor in looking good and those made to basic bust, waist and hip measurements won’t necessarily look right. The deviations in measurements from one person to another
Trends for Vintage Wedding Dresses
Talking to lots of people at the recent London Vintage Fair, it seems that the up and coming era is the 30′s trailing behind the ever popular 50′s. Third place goes to the 40′s, at least on our reckoning, but these estimations are not based on statistical evidence! Luckily, we are ahead of the game and already have our own customisable base design and lots of original 30′s patterns just begging to be made.
How It’s Done – Sassoon Chiffon Evening Dress
bodice showing faced foundation and lining
Evening Dress in Chiffon and Satin
This Bellville Sassoon designed evening dress, in chiffon on satin was recently completed for a prom. The original featured flower details on the curving front seam that the client did not want. The bodice features a satin faced foundation, lining and two layers of chiffon, whereas the skirt has a satin lining a narrow skirt topped with a a voluminous overskirt / train combination.
A cert for Prom Queen!
50′s Customised Dress
Our short silk 50′s dress is proving the most popular design at the moment. It does not have to be made in silk, however, and like this example had additions requested by the bride, together with some changes suggested by us. Here shown on the model, (that never does justice to our dresses!) Additions included spot tulle / organza sleeves and decolletage, with a matching hem detail. Josie provided the vintage buckle for the belt and promises some proper photos of the event soon.
Wedding Dresses Made To Measure – Mail Order a good idea?
Short 50's dress, a good choice for mail order
It is a fact that the best way of ensuring a perfect fit is to have proper fittings, particularly with complex fitted dresses. Some clients will not entertain anything else. Where distance is a problem and perhaps budget, a mail order dress can fulfill your requirements if chosen carefully and a mock up used to ensure that the final result is satisfactory.Things you should consider when ordering a dress on the internet are:
More Sample Dresses Soon
Perfection takes time.......
50′s wiggle dress in silk dupioni
50′s high V neckline with circle skirt in Duchess Satin
30′s long art deco dress in crepe
In the meantime, we will be featuring some of these in our “construction” posts, please watch this space!
As we continue to stress, our designs can be altered to suit individual requirements, as can any design or pattern of the customer’s choice. Just ask!
Contact us to discuss your perfect dress.
Your Wedding Dress – Transaction or Relationship?
Aren't We All?
Transactions
When you buy just anything, or something special, you have a choice who you deal with. This could be a large shop in town or an internet source, depending on how you like to shop.
Most people like to think that they are getting the best deal, but also many would like to deal with a real person who is interested in what they do