Post # 1
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Newbee
Hi all,
I’m having a custom dress made by Jasmine’s based off the Claire Pettibone “Beauty” dress. I’m not a huge fan of the original skirt, so I am having it replaced with this one:
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The production team suggested satin-chiffon or high-wire chiffon for the skirt, but I got the swatches today and neither seem quite right. I don’t know much about fabric, but the skirt seems to be made of silk crepe or georgette. Something matte with a bit of texture, anyway.
Unfortunately I didn’t order georgette or crepe swatches and now I am hesitant to order new swatches since the import fees and customs taxes added an additional $50 to the order!!
So does anyone have some photos of Jasmine’s georgette and crepe they could share with me?
Post # 2
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Blushing bee
I don’t have a sample, but it looks like a silk georgette with a bias cut ‘frill’ at the bottom of the dress. If you look very closely at the front bottom hem of the dress, you can see the beginning of the seam. The hem of the skirt also looks hand rolled and I don’t think wired chiffon will move in the same way.
It’s a gorgeous skirt and dress, but given that the look of the skirt is really dependent on the fabric, it might just be worth being doubly sure about the fabric.
Post # 3
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Newbee
Thanks! That helps a lot. I think I will go to the fabric store here and take a look at the georgette to make sure it has the drape I want, as it’s hard to justify spending another $100 on fabric swatches (thanks to custom fees!).
I did find this picture of a georgette swatch, for anyone else who may be looking for it: https://www-static.weddingbee.com/pics/324429/IMG_20140708_184952.jpg 🙂
Post # 4
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Busy bee
It looks like tencel fabric to me… i can pretty much guarantee that jbs has never worked with anything similar bedore, so be careful with your expectations. if it were me i would try to find a skirt from a dress theyve made before if you’re not happy with the original, just so you have a better idea of how it will turn out.
best of luck!
Post # 5
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Blushing bee
ophio: It’s hard to tell from the picture with the lighting the way it is, but it looks unlined. The moment you line it, the dress will move very differently. The other option would be something like a a silk charmeuse which would be more opaque, a little shiny under a bright flash but quite beautiful in person. The biggest likely problem with going the replica route is that the skirt looks like it’ll require a lot of fabric and is made of quite large complex pieces.
Post # 6
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Newbee
Yes, I think you’re both right that is is pretty risky for a China-based replica. I’m living abroad in a rural area, but if I was back at home I would definitely try someone local instead.
Do you think this skirt would be easier to replicate? I think it gives the same overall impression but it seems a bit simpler to me… or at least there’s more pictures of it online showing the construction. It’s a Nicole Miller dress and the website states it’s crepe de chine.
Post # 7
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Blushing bee
ophio: This dress is gorgeous and the skirt is lovely! I’ve never used a replicating service, but from what I’ve seen on the Bee I think you’ll need to do a lot of research and be pretty on the ball with keeping in contact with them. The skirt does look easier if only because there are much clearer pictures and it’s easier to see where the seam lines are. That being said, part of the consequence of replicating is the fact that they’ll use less material and they don’t really have the original pattern so it won’t ever look exactly 100%. A lot of the reason why designers charge so much is because there’s quite a lot of skill, training and years of experience that go into designing and pattern-making dresses. So long as you’re aware of that, I think you’ll be much happier with the product. I really hope you end up with a lovely dress that you fall in love with 🙂
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