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Michelle
Expert April 2019 Alberta

Dress Alterations

Michelle, on October 10, 2018 at 18:38 Posted in Wedding fashion 0 4
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Hey guys,

So I have my wedding dress already as I bought it off the rack. I have some alterations I need to do, just a bit of a hem and possibly let out a little in the hips/upper thigh area as it is a little tight. Also have to had a bustle. I also do want to get it cleaned before my wedding as I did buy it off the rack people have tried it on. It is a bit dirty around the bottom. Wedding is April 13. When should I bring it in for alterations and then cleaning afterwards? Not sure how much time I should leave in between. I still have 6 months so I also do not want to go too soon then have my body composition change after altering.

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Latest activity by Michelle, on October 14, 2018 at 20:52
  • Michelle
    Expert April 2019 Alberta
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    Thanks for the reply! I am actively trying to lose weight/tone. So hopefully in a few months it will change a bit!

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  • Monica
    Devoted June 2019 Ontario
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    Hey Michelle, has your body composition and weight fluctuated drastically in the past few months? Or do you notice your weight fluctuating a lot? I feel like 6 months is a good time to get your first fitting done - since most places require 2-3 fittings to ensure your dress is perfect on your day of. After the first fitting, you can return at the 3 month mark to have a second fitting and see what else needs to be done - and if your body has changed since then?

    Hope this helps a bit!
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  • Michelle
    Expert April 2019 Alberta
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    Clean before you think? I was thinking clean it after so it is fresh on the day. Hmmm

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  • Jennifer
    Super July 2019 Ontario
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    My seamstress recommends coming in 3 months before. even for minor alterations (shes a busy shop so she likes to give herself some extra time). a lot of shops recommend 8 weeks. call who you are going with and find out

    also. I would clean the dress first. unless the seamstress shop does that.

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