Post # 1
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Busy bee
- Wedding: July 2013 - Four Rivers Environmental Center
I am going to order my dress early next month, and I have always wanted straps, but fell in love with a strapless dress. I don’t really want to have alterations done by the people at the salon I am going to to purchase it, but I am worried the straps will be too hard to make for a smaller seamstress.
Here is my dress:
I will also have the humps of the sweetheart lowered, I think they look funky.
and here are the type of straps I like a lot:
And a photoshopped hybrid of the sleeves, the top lowered, and a pretty belt:
Alright, my main concern is finding a fabric that matches my dresses ruffles well enough to buy and give to a seamstress. I also thought of buying extra at the salon when I order the dress, but I really want to save money.
What do you guys think? Is it possible? Has anyone done this? Suggestions?
Thanks in advanced!
Post # 3
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Buzzing Beekeeper
I don’t think it will be too hard to add straps. I really love the straps that you like, it’s so pretty!
Post # 4
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Busy bee
- Wedding: July 2013 - Four Rivers Environmental Center
@Lyndzo: Thanks! I’m wondering where I can look for fabrics, because I don’t think Joanns has much that will be useful…
Post # 5
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Bumble Beekeeper
- Wedding: March 2012 - Pelican Grand Beach Resort
The salon can probably order from the designer the same fabric the skirt is made from and applique like on the bottom of your dress.
Post # 6
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Busy bee
- Wedding: July 2013 - Four Rivers Environmental Center
@mrsSonthebeach: That’s what my last resort is, but I was hoping for a cheaper option!
Post # 7
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Helper bee
I ordered lace from the designer when I ordered my dress. It was actually relatively inexpensive (definitely less than $100 but I don’t remember the exact price). I’m so glad I added cap sleeves on my dress, it ended up being my favorite part!
Post # 8
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Newbee
I can’t believe how stunning that dress is. I am so jealous. Adding straps makes it even more amazing. Good luck!!
Post # 9
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Bumble bee
Gorgeous dress, and I love the straps you’re thinking about putting with it! I’d say first check to see what the price is on the matching fabric, because that would be best.
Post # 10
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Helper bee
@risingsun: agree. At least ask for the price because that will be the best option. I love your dress and the straps that match bring the detail of the skirt up and tie it all together beautifully!
Post # 11
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Helper bee
perfect! I love the added straps and belt! It completes the look!
Post # 12
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Busy bee
that looks pretty with straps!
Post # 13
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Busy bee
- Wedding: July 2013 - Four Rivers Environmental Center
Thanks guys! 🙂 I can’t wait to order it! You all made me even more excited!
Post # 14
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Bumble bee
You’re gonna be a BEAUTIFUL bride…the straps make your dress perfect..I am so happy for you..@jymdrw:
Post # 15
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Blushing bee
That looks gorgeous, the photoshopping one is great. It should not be hard for a proper seamstress to do this at all, and not expensive either. Good luck
Post # 16
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Buzzing bee
@jymdrw: Great Photoshop! I’d say go for it!
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