corsetry & foundations
Wedding Dress Alterations
We have recently increased our capacity for alterations, re-modelling and re-structuring of wedding and other dresses, see HERE for further details.
Underneath It All – Foundations for vintage styled wedding dresses
Our latest silk bodice with boned inner foundation - nothing else needed!
Not all of us are size 8 or a perfect shape. For those who are not media model shaped or standard sizes, the made to measure route and choice of style is still the best way to compliment your figure on your special day. Boned bodices and built in foundations should give you the shape you desire,
Corset Styled Wedding Dress – Another re-structuring job
About to crease with a little more tension
We have been brought yet another “designer” wedding dress with problems that need to be solved. After tackling several similar jobs, we know what to expect and how to fix a dress that feels unsubstantial, rolls over in various places on the bodice and does not offer enough control to keep a smooth line in the bodice.
From Closed Back Wedding Dress to “Corset Dress”
The use of rear lacing in “Corset Styled” wedding dresses has been re- born in recent years. In addition to the fashion statement, there is an added bonus for “ready to wear” or “altered to fit” sellers, not to mention those brides whose weight “fluctuates” as many brides diet before the wedding and some put on weight.
Another benefit of lacing, is that old dresses can be converted to fit the new bride, within reason of course. So, is this the answer for all the above problems?
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.
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
Your new dress – modern or vintage?
The trend for vintage bridal wear and indeed vintage themed weddings is on the increase throughout the country. Most brides are still doing things “traditionally” but many are looking for something different and individual, some wanting to fit their theme into the character of the venues, which are now becoming more diverse, from actual Tudor mansions, castles and interiors in Art Deco form.
Corsets for Weddings?
Even this less severe Dior dress needs foundations of some sort..........
Under or Over?
For the last few years there has been in increase in the use of rear corset style lacing for mainstream wedding dress design, in addition to the lesser number of enthusiasts that choose a “proper” corset for the top of their wedding ensemble.
Works in progress – corsets
We have not had much time for separate corsets lately; dresses being a priority at the moment. Simlar techniques have been used on some of our dresses – see our “Works in progress – dresses and ensembles” posts. In the meantime, here’s one that I made earlier!