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Human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives.
~William James~
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The task ahead of us is never as great as the Power behind us.
~ Give God the Power ~
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"For judgement is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgement."
~ James 2:13 ~
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Clients have requested seeing more photo's of bridal work. Many times I forget to take photo's, due to the excitement the brides, bridesmaids, and other girls/ladies share. I now hope to take more photo's before the final fitting on my dress form, in the event I forget to ask the bride for photo's or if she prefers not to have
her photo's with her in the dress included on my site. Depending on my schedule, I won't be able to get every dress I alter photographed, but I will try to show a nice variety for you to get a good idea of my seamstress skills.
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2010 - Libby - January 2010 - preparing for her August 2010 Wedding
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Libby brought her mother's dress in to be refashioned for her own personal preference.
After removing all the neckline lace and netting, all the lace was re-used on the refashioned dress. The only thing not used was the netting.
(Left) Before - high neckline and full zippered closure in back
(Below) After - A more modern and elegant transformation to meet the style preference of the bride.
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Sept 2009 - Johanna G
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Johanna desired to have a train that allowed a loose look, which her chiffon overlay created for you. 5 bustle points, using loops, were needed in order to create the look Johanna was looking for.
To be conservative, Johanna only requested that I create her bustle, and she did the other minor adjustments needed on her sleeves. In addition, she was able to find shoes, with the right height, to avoid needing her dress hemmed.
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Bustle
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Johanna had a red/white theme wedding
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Sarah W - August 2009
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Sarah needed her dress to have all layers hemmed, taken in at zipper while removing/replacing lace for the adjustment & create the bustle to her liking. In addition, mending on the bodice along with steaming/pressing.
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Liz - July 2009
Liz needed a few things altered on her dress.
The neckline was too long, so in order to make it fit appropriately, I removed the buttons and extended tab off, shortened the strap, then replacing the tab and buttons. A perfect fit!
Next we needed to hem the two layers of her dress as well as the tulle.
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After sharing a few different bustle views during the 1st fitting, as well as through email suggestions, the bustle that Liz decided on was to have one bustle point connection.
Since she only wanted the one bustle point, the hook and loop were given extra stability to provide a stronger hold for dancing. My hooks and loops are generally very difficult to remove to begin with, but I provided extra hold since the dress was heavy. My desire is to provide what the bride wants and is
happy with at the time of the fitting, but also for her wedding celebration. See below pics from the wedding at the reception. Thank you to Liz's dad, Earl for providing them.
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June 2009
Wedding Alterations
July 3rd '09 Wedding
Work that was done: pull bodice together, alter neckline, hem all four layers, and add a bustle.
Left : Close-up of bustle
Bottom left: Full view of bustle
Bottom right: Side view of bustle
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June 2009 - Yayoi - Wedding Alterations - July 1st, 2009 Wedding
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Yayoi brought her dress to me to have the hem brought up 1 1/2". In doing so, she also requested that I give her a under-bustle. The purpose of the bustle is to allow her to walk on the beach, w/o the drag of the train behind her. She plans to undo the bustle for posed wedding photo's.
Hemmed lining layer, one tulle layer, as well as dress. No other alterations were needed. The dress fits Yayoi beautifully.
Davis and Yayoi - May your day be as special as you are to each other, and have a safe and delightful honeymoon.
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Above: Train before bustle
Above right: Bustle - Train pulled under making her dress fuller in the back as requested.
Right: Front Hem
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May 2008 - Crystal C. from NH preparing for a July '08 Wedding
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Crystal needed to have her dress taken in, due to her 50 pound weight loss. Due to the style of her dress, I was able to accomplish this by adjusting the back of the dress at the zipper line. In addition, she needed to have it shortened. In order to save on labor costs, she decided to leave
the overlay/train, as she decided it wouldn't affect the final look of the gown.
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May 2008
Holly T. from Weare NH preparing for a Sept '08 Wedding
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Her dress was altered in the back 5" at the zipper for a better fit, added a missing hook, and dress taken up. In addition, a French bustle was added. The front overlay, was brought up at the bottom, as much as possible yet keeping the beaded embroidery in tack. The skirt, double layer
tulle, and underskirt were all taken up with no cut to the hems. The bodice alteration was taken in with no cutting of the fabric as well. This will allow Holly the option to sell it later if she chooses, allowing the next bride to lengthen as well as let out in the back for her particular frame. The dress did not have a bustle, and Holly desired that it have one so that she could enjoy dancing.
Holly was thrilled with the new bustle added to her dress!
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April 30, 2005
Mother & Daughter
A beautiful picture of the bride
and her daughter in dresses that were
altered for a special wedding day
Katie
(the bride) had her dress altered around the neckline, bodice and hemline
Savanah
(the flower girl) had her dress altered around the neckline.
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Davina Dawn Sewing Specialties
