Is there any way of increasing the size of the top half of my dress? I bought it last year, and have lost weight to fit into it. It fits me waist downwards, but won't go round my back. It is already a corset back. Can extra panels be added to make it bigger?
CommentAuthoralmost a year wife!!
Extra panels can be done if there's matching material... Call a seamstress x
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CommentAuthorHayley Elizabeth
I had the same issue and went to a seamstress as Missweedles has recomended. xxx
CommentAuthorBecky1608
I've got the same issue but apparently part of the back has been sewn too far over so should be able to get it moved over hopefully! Xxx
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Phew! All is not lost.....yet then. Thank you so much for the replies. It's my dream dress, and will be so upset if I have to buy another (when i haven't set my heart on any other). Does anyone recommend a good seamstress in the north west?
Thank you everyone. If I can sort this, I will look forward to my wedding.
CommentAuthorLinzi-jo
A good seamstress will be able to sort it for you Hun so don't worry! Most dresses are made with another inch available from the seams anyway and larger back panels can be added if it still needs a bit extra. You will be fine :) xx
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CommentAuthoralmost a year wife!!
Whereabouts in the NW are you Hun x
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CommentAuthorclairenina
I live in Wigan, but can go pretty much anywhere in the region x
CommentAuthoralmost a year wife!!
Ok, I'm near southport/Formby...
I can give you the number of the lady I'm using but she is in Formby xxx
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CommentAuthorclairenina
Yes please, that would be really helpful. Thank you
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CommentAuthorclairenina
Done x
CommentAuthorLauraK7
Hope you get it sorted x
CommentAuthorclairenina
Thanks Laura, I'll be beyond gutted if I can't. It'll be china dress off the bay if not
CommentAuthorclairenina
My fiance has booked me an appointment at a place in Chorley for tomorrow. Dreading going.
CommentAuthorRachelE118
Good luck Claire, let us know? xx
CommentAuthorclairenina
Thanks Rachel, will do xx
CommentAuthorclairenina
I didn't end up going to the place in Chorley. I found another place in Wilmslow. I took my dress today, and they did some measuring of the top etc, and I have left it with them. The main thing is, it can be made bigger, and I can finally start to look forward to my wedding. Phewwwwwww
CommentAuthorRachelE118
Yeah good news :) at least you have your dress...7 weeks to go and mine still isn't in!!
CommentAuthorclairenina
Oh my word, how come Rachel? I'd be going nuts.
CommentAuthorclairenina
I had a text message yesterday from the alterations shop in Wilmslow, to say my dress was ready for the 2nd fitting. So happy. I'm going on Wednesday. I'm looking forward to actually seeing what the dress is like on now it should fit on top.
CommentAuthorRachelE118
Claire it's here! First fitting wasn't great as I've lost that much weight the dress didn't really flatter me but hoping when it's all altered it'll be better!
CommentAuthorclairenina
It will be perfect Rachel, don't worry. It's all about the fine tuning lol. When they get the fitting spot on, it will be 100% x
CommentAuthorclairenina
2nd fitting tomorrow eeek
CommentAuthorRachelE118
I have mine a week Friday- good luck with yours!
CommentAuthorclairenina
Booo they phoned and cancelled my appointment today saying the seamstress wasn't in, and have re-scheduled for next Tuesday.
Oh well.
Let me know how you get on next week Rachel x
CommentAuthorclairenina
Hopefully off for 2nd fitting later (if they don't cancel on me again). Fingers crossed it fits now
CommentAuthorclairenina
I thought my dress would be ready, but it was just another fitting. More work to be done and have a 3rd fitting next Tuesday
CommentAuthorclairenina
Finally got my dress home!! It fits perfectly. Although they have done a good job, I would not recommend them based on the messing about they have done. Anyway....phew!
CommentAuthorMillieT
But its good that you finally have it are happy with it! How very exciting!! Count down now!!!!! xxx
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