How to Bustle a Lace Dress
A lace wedding gown is very similar to any other wedding gown concerning a bustle. Typically, gowns with very long trains are bustled after the wedding ceremony to make it easier for the bride to mingle and dance at the dinner and reception. If you are interested in bustling the train of your wedding gown, have a professional seamstress set up the bustle during alterations. You cannot buy a gown with a bustle because everyone is a different height and size and the bustle needs to be properly fitted to your body. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Creating the bustle
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Find a knowledgeable seamstress you trust. Since you cannot purchase a wedding gown with a bustle, and you can't do it yourself because you need to be wearing the gown to set up the bustle, you need to find someone you trust to create your bustle for you. Ask to see samples of their previous work or ask for a guarantee if you are getting it done at the alterations department where you purchased your gown.
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Choose the style of bustle you like. Once you have decided on the bustle style, consult with your seamstress to make sure your gown's style and fabric can handle the type of bustle you have chosen. A lace dress usually has a more narrow or A-line silhouette and lace is usually very delicate, requiring a simple, classic bustle. A popular option is a classic french bustle.
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Bustle your dress while still with your seamstress. Ask the person who will be bustling your dress on your wedding day to be at your final fitting so she can practice bustling your train in the presence of your seamstress. A good seamstress will show you exactly how to button or tie up the train properly, so it is good to practice and ask questions before your big day.
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Have the person who will be bustling your dress on your wedding day practice bustling your dress a few times, so she can do it quickly and confidently on your wedding day.
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References
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