I’m a man that does a lot of alterations for weddings, prom and homecoming. It’s always interesting to see other techniques and styles. Unfortunately dresses are harder to alter these days
Thank you for your calm, sensible voice sharing your knowledge of opening and restitching a dress of this type. The instruction is so clear and concise, I am certain to be able to do the same with the wedding dress I am altering. The only exception is that it has long sleeves that needed taking in also. Thank you again. KH.
Looking forward to e courses! I’ve learned so much from you already ☺️ I think I would cry if I was trying to alter a dress and it was sewn through all the layers 😂 Would love to see a video on the actual marking process to determine what is being altered. Your appliqué stitch looks like free motion quilting…
Yay! Thanks for watching. Yes, the measuring/marking stuff is def e-course territory!! I've cut back my sewing schedule for Dec & Jan to 50% so that I can get some course up. Yay!! You guys have been super patient.
Thank you for another amazing tutorial! I, too, am amazed with the stitches on the seams nowadays. It’s tricky not to cut the delicate tulle/lace when trying to open up the seams. Thank you Brenda!
I am so glad you said you were leaving the boning at the bodice side seam as is, because this is the way I do it, and now I won't have to feel like I'm "slacking". LOL!
Hello. Just wanted to add my appreciation of your calm voice explaining how to alter these precious dresses. The lace on netting dress I am currently altering has lace sewn on so tightly with invisible thread, I am getting very frustrated loosening the few areas necessary. Every 3-4 stitches is locked in place. What can be done, please?
I thought I was the only one who gets these types of gowns that are so much work to get to that seam😅 looking forward to you making more videos, I learn so much ty. BTW, after watching your video on tools, you mentioned about your scissors if dropped they would no longer be useful. This happened to me and brought my scissors to my local Sharpening guy. He was able to fix the bend and the nick in the blade. They are working perfectly and cut the finest of fabrics like it had never been damaged. Try it sometime 👍
I watched this video again as I have similar alterations to make. However the gown has lever lace which is not appliqued on, rather it is embroidered right on the tulle layer. Do you a see way to make taking in the bodice for this type of dress? Thanks again, you are a wealth of knowledge, and a godsend for sharing your talents.
Another Awesome Confidence boosting tutorial!! Thank you so much!!! I have gained incredible sewing knowledge from you !💖 I do have a question, you mentioned that a size 18 needle was crucial... why would that be so? TIA
Such a long work... It reminded me of the time when this was my full time job, always trying to find the quickest and neatest way to "hide" the alterations... By the way, do you always leave the extra fabric inside? I'm just curious, I usually cut it off and leave as much seam allowance as the original! Thanks for your videos, they're always a pleasure to watch ❤️
Hi Brenda, long time no see. Beautiful studio (is that a new space?) and work. Do you ever sew bespoke wedding gowns or you specialize only on alterations of ready-to-wear pieces? Where i live brides mostly order bespoke gowns. I'm just curious what's more "normal" in The United States?
Hello! Nice to have you on my channel. :) Yes! I've been chronicling the set up of this new area on my instagram account. @bridalsewing I've moved my sewing area out of its former room and added a new window. I specialize in alterations of bridal gowns- definitely not ready to wear. Those are a nightmare and are not designed for alterations. I sometimes do bespoke, but most people cannot afford that.
@@BridalSewing Yeah, i know that you're only altering bridal gowns, i've been following your channel for quite a bit :) I've just used the terminology of everyday fashion where they oppose ready-to-wear/manufactured to bespoke/couture. Yes, bespoke is very expensive but it absolutely SHOULD be! It takes so much time and expertise. One of my fellow bespoke bridal designers once released a course on sewing a bridal gown here on youtube. It was a very thorough course that used to be paid previously (200 euros). Long story short, it took me 4 days to finish a bustier only. I know, i was doing it for the first time, but still. And then i saw the next part on how to cut a skirt and the process of joining it to a bustier. The video itself lasts 5 hours (!!!). Looking forward to your new videos!
HMM, I just saw you steam press the lace/seam. I recently put steam to a tulle-embroidered lace neckline and it melted. I was sick, luckily I was making the dress, so I had enough fabric to re-do the bodice. With that said, what iron/steam can be used on tulle, if you please?
Do you have a direct email address as your link does not work on my system? I cannot locate the video you mentioned in the products link on your website to get your take on the Juki 550N, which I'm interested in. Or, what is the RUclips link to the video? Thank you.
I don't, sadly. It was a gift from a friend & she found it running on an instagram ad. It's pretty untraceable. I need to find another like it on Amazon & order it to test, so I can put up a link.
@@lorigroeneveld8374 nice! You can't leave links in my comments, but you can email or DM the link if you want to share it with the community. ❤ Let me know if they work well.
I am working on a casablanca. Beloved Unconditionally Yours. This has a sheer bodice. All the way around. Your video did not show how the armpit area looked after sewing up the side. I have pictures. I am going to message you. ☺
I've never been a fan of the illusion bodice look. Working in a bridal store I see time and time again that brides are just not liking the lack of support and also the "naked " look it gives. The fabric sends to rip pretty easily too.
Personally I think when a big style trend takes place there is a learning curve that the manufacturers go through to make it work. Unfortunately they don't call you or I to check if their methodology is sane which is their first mistake. 😉
I’m a man that does a lot of alterations for weddings, prom and homecoming. It’s always interesting to see other techniques and styles.
Unfortunately dresses are harder to alter these days
Thank you for your calm, sensible voice sharing your knowledge of opening and restitching a dress of this type. The instruction is so clear and concise, I am certain to be able to do the same with the wedding dress I am altering. The only exception is that it has long sleeves that needed taking in also. Thank you again. KH.
Always the best Brenda. Thank you
I love this channel. I have learned so much from you. Thank you for sharing your amazing knowledge and experience for newbies like me 💕
Welcome to the community!!!
Thank you so much for your show, I learn a lot from you thx again. New viewer😁.
Looking forward to e courses! I’ve learned so much from you already ☺️
I think I would cry if I was trying to alter a dress and it was sewn through all the layers 😂
Would love to see a video on the actual marking process to determine what is being altered.
Your appliqué stitch looks like free motion quilting…
Yay! Thanks for watching. Yes, the measuring/marking stuff is def e-course territory!! I've cut back my sewing schedule for Dec & Jan to 50% so that I can get some course up. Yay!! You guys have been super patient.
Thank you for another amazing tutorial! I, too, am amazed with the stitches on the seams nowadays. It’s tricky not to cut the delicate tulle/lace when trying to open up the seams. Thank you Brenda!
Yes, it can be so harmful to the tulle, etc.
Hi I’m learning from your alter and giving me more confidence since I’m beginner thanks 🙏
Waiting for next video
Thank you for sharing all your thoughts and expertise thank you! Thank you!❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing this tutorial! You are so helpful. I appreciate all the techniques you are sharing. I am looking forward to your next one. 💗
I am so glad you said you were leaving the boning at the bodice side seam as is, because this is the way I do it, and now I won't have to feel like I'm "slacking". LOL!
You are saving the bride money! 🤗
I have a similar dress, I’m making the same noises as I alter it, thanks for making me giggle!!!
Very good information since I am just beginning this journey. Thank you again for all you do.
Love 💗 this so much. You are so talented Brenda
So are you!
Hello. Just wanted to add my appreciation of your calm voice explaining how to alter these precious dresses. The lace on netting dress I am currently altering has lace sewn on so tightly with invisible thread, I am getting very frustrated loosening the few areas necessary. Every 3-4 stitches is locked in place. What can be done, please?
Search my video on how to use a razor. ❤️
Wow this looks like a doozie!!
I thought I was the only one who gets these types of gowns that are so much work to get to that seam😅 looking forward to you making more videos, I learn so much ty. BTW, after watching your video on tools, you mentioned about your scissors if dropped they would no longer be useful. This happened to me and brought my scissors to my local Sharpening guy. He was able to fix the bend and the nick in the blade. They are working perfectly and cut the finest of fabrics like it had never been damaged. Try it sometime 👍
We need to distribute your scissor guy all over the world! 😂
I watched this video again as I have similar alterations to make. However the gown has lever lace which is not appliqued on, rather it is embroidered right on the tulle layer. Do you a see way to make taking in the bodice for this type of dress? Thanks again, you are a wealth of knowledge, and a godsend for sharing your talents.
When it is like that and can't be separated, I just cut through it in a very organic way, around the outline/shapes of the designs in the lace.
@@BridalSewing Thank you, I thought that too from you other work and videos.
I have done this alterations but I choose to go through the lining...maybe I didn't have to take in the waist? Nice to see it done in a full vid!
Oh yes... if a waist alt isn't needed, I'm def going in through the bodice ss & hand stitching the lining back up!
Very helpful, thanks.
Another Awesome Confidence boosting tutorial!! Thank you so much!!! I have gained incredible sewing knowledge from you !💖
I do have a question, you mentioned that a size 18 needle was crucial... why would that be so? TIA
The smaller needles cause thread breakage for me
@@BridalSewing Ah, good to know Thanks!
Such a long work... It reminded me of the time when this was my full time job, always trying to find the quickest and neatest way to "hide" the alterations...
By the way, do you always leave the extra fabric inside? I'm just curious, I usually cut it off and leave as much seam allowance as the original!
Thanks for your videos, they're always a pleasure to watch ❤️
If it doesn't cause bulk, I leave it.
I should learn to do the same, it actually saves some time 😊 thank you for answering!
What pattern is a sheath wedding dress? Is it the same with trumpet minus the petticoat?? 🤔🤔
Hi Brenda, long time no see. Beautiful studio (is that a new space?) and work. Do you ever sew bespoke wedding gowns or you specialize only on alterations of ready-to-wear pieces? Where i live brides mostly order bespoke gowns. I'm just curious what's more "normal" in The United States?
Hello! Nice to have you on my channel. :) Yes! I've been chronicling the set up of this new area on my instagram account. @bridalsewing
I've moved my sewing area out of its former room and added a new window.
I specialize in alterations of bridal gowns- definitely not ready to wear. Those are a nightmare and are not designed for alterations. I sometimes do bespoke, but most people cannot afford that.
@@BridalSewing Yeah, i know that you're only altering bridal gowns, i've been following your channel for quite a bit :) I've just used the terminology of everyday fashion where they oppose ready-to-wear/manufactured to bespoke/couture.
Yes, bespoke is very expensive but it absolutely SHOULD be! It takes so much time and expertise. One of my fellow bespoke bridal designers once released a course on sewing a bridal gown here on youtube. It was a very thorough course that used to be paid previously (200 euros). Long story short, it took me 4 days to finish a bustier only. I know, i was doing it for the first time, but still. And then i saw the next part on how to cut a skirt and the process of joining it to a bustier. The video itself lasts 5 hours (!!!).
Looking forward to your new videos!
HMM, I just saw you steam press the lace/seam. I recently put steam to a tulle-embroidered lace neckline and it melted. I was sick, luckily I was making the dress, so I had enough fabric to re-do the bodice. With that said, what iron/steam can be used on tulle, if you please?
Check my video out about my iron. If you have a professional grade boiler steam iron that has the head of the iron set to nylon, you'll be fine.
Do you have a direct email address as your link does not work on my system? I cannot locate the video you mentioned in the products link on your website to get your take on the Juki 550N, which I'm interested in. Or, what is the RUclips link to the video? Thank you.
ruclips.net/video/45bv_vmOx1U/видео.html
Would it be possible to take in a dress like this by 2 sizes?
Yes. It would likely need a small bust adjustment as well.
Do you have a link to the quick connect for your pressure feet? I don't see it on your products page...
I don't, sadly. It was a gift from a friend & she found it running on an instagram ad. It's pretty untraceable. I need to find another like it on Amazon & order it to test, so I can put up a link.
@@BridalSewing I think I found it on Amazon.
@@lorigroeneveld8374 nice! You can't leave links in my comments, but you can email or DM the link if you want to share it with the community. ❤ Let me know if they work well.
I am working on a casablanca. Beloved Unconditionally Yours. This has a sheer bodice. All the way around. Your video did not show how the armpit area looked after sewing up the side. I have pictures. I am going to message you. ☺
Thanks! See you in our instagram DMs :)
I've never been a fan of the illusion bodice look. Working in a bridal store I see time and time again that brides are just not liking the lack of support and also the "naked " look it gives. The fabric sends to rip pretty easily too.
Personally I think when a big style trend takes place there is a learning curve that the manufacturers go through to make it work. Unfortunately they don't call you or I to check if their methodology is sane which is their first mistake. 😉
Hear, Hear!!!!