An Introduction to Wedding Dress Alterations: A Dressmaker's Guide to Working with & Sewing Bridal Wear

With many bridal shop owners readily admitting that they ‘…can’t sew a button on.’ It is little wonder that a bridal seamstress is a much sought after member of staff. Many talented dressmakers will balk at the prospect of altering a bridal gown quite simply because it is venturing into the unknown. Bridal alterations can be time consuming but they are not complicated – if you know what you are dealing with. An Introduction to Wedding Dress Alterations offers a glimpse into the wonderful world of bridal wear. In this book we will delve into the secrets of bridal construction, fitting techniques and the all-important conversing with the bride, yes, really, fitting bridal gowns is not all about thimbles and thread. If you are a dressmaker and are eager to learn more about bridal wear or even if you have your own bridal boutique, then this book will be your essential starting point into the wonderful world of Wedding Dress Alterations.

• Simple Tailoring & Alterations: Hems - Waistbands - Seams - Sleeves - Pockets - Cuffs - Darts - Tucks - Fastenings - Necklines - Linings
• The Sewing Bible for Clothes Alterations: A Step-by-step practical guide on how to alter clothes
• Couture Sewing Techniques
• How To Alter a Bridal Gown
• How To Run A Successful Sewing & Alterations Business From Home: The $100 Startup for Super Hero Sewists
• The Palmer Pletsch Complete Guide to Fitting: Sew Great Clothes for Every Body. Fit Any Fashion Pattern (Sewing for Real People series)
• The Wedding Dress: How to Make the Perfect One for You
• Bridal Couture: Fine Sewing Techniques for Wedding Gowns and Evening Wear
• Altering Women's Ready-to-Wear
• Kenneth D. King's Smart Fitting Solutions: Foolproof Techniques to Fit Any Figure