Bridal Alterations

Join my online sewing community: https://www.skool.com/catherinessewingroom/about Altering someone's wedding gown or bridesmaids dress can be very scary, but it might not be as tricky as you think! In this video, I'll show you how to work with lace, how to shorten a scallop edge gown, how to do a fine rolled hem, a bust alteration, and how to lift an entire dress into a halter neckline. It was daunting to do, but even the longest journey starts with the first step! ✂️ Don’t forget to subscribe for more sewing tutorials, thrifting tips, and creative inspiration every week! #sewingtips #upcycledfashion #sewingtutorial #howtosew #catherinesews 💖 Affiliate Links & Sewing Tools I Love 🖤 LDH Scissors – My absolute favourite Canadian scissors! Explore their collection here: https://ldhscissors.com/catherinesews 🧷 Thinking of buying a sewing machine or serger? I highly recommend Baby Lock machines. Use my affiliate link https://www.qualitysewing.com/CatherineSews 🧵 My Sewing Machines: – My sewing machine: Baby Lock Sofia 2 https://www.qualitysewing.com/?sca_ref=6711197.FFgCiIYpxi2c – My serger is an old Kenmore but my dream serger is the Baby Lock Victory https://www.qualitysewing.com?sca_ref... ✂️ My Favourite Sewing Tools (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases) Marking & Measuring Erasable Frixion Markers – US: https://amzn.to/3AzigeK Canada: https://amzn.to/4dDXER2 C-Thru Ruler – US: https://amzn.to/3tfqdSS Canada: https://amzn.to/3TwBAk8 Olfa 6x24” Ruler – US: https://amzn.to/3GEwV8f Canada: https://amzn.to/486Mm4V Hip Curve – US: https://amzn.to/41BMkQp Canada: https://amzn.to/41GVx9V Tools & Accessories – surgical seam ripper with replacement blades - US: https://amzn.to/412mvJS Canada: https://amzn.to/44Duz6i – Folding Magnifying Lamp – US: https://amzn.to/3AY10QA Canada: https://amzn.to/3MzOZDi – The Best Seam Ripper – US:https://amzn.to/3ULilUf Canada: https://amzn.to/3wkyk25 – Loop Turner – US: https://amzn.to/3RH6HIw Canada: https://amzn.to/483Z30q – Tailor’s Ham – US: https://amzn.to/3RGEXDG Canada: https://amzn.to/485SPNN – Cordless Iron (similar) – US: https://amzn.to/48kprDb Canada: https://amzn.to/4aus5rJ – Sewing Clips – US: https://amzn.to/48bEFdc Canada: https://amzn.to/4byeekv – Sharp Tracing Wheel – US: https://amzn.to/3tfPr3s Canada: https://amzn.to/41DLF0z Tape Dispenser - US: https://amzn.to/4lmh286 Canada: https://amzn.to/47nMDmx – Book: Pattern Drafting for Fashion Design – US: https://amzn.to/3VDACBT Canada: https://amzn.to/4eCdnBa DISCLAIMER: Some links above are affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I truly love and use myself.🎶 📌 Support the Channel Like this video? Please give it a thumbs up, leave a comment, SUBSCRIBE, and share with your sewing friends! It really helps my channel grow. Thank you! 💕 Special thanks to Matthew Inwood for editing support! 💛 Minwood@torontomu.ca 🎬 Video Timeline: 0:00 Intro 0:53 The bridesmaids 1:19 The bride 2:53 Shortening a bridesmaid dress - fine rolled hem 7:17 Bust Alteration 10:43 The plan for the bridal gown 12:31 Raising the neckline on a Halter-style gown 18:38 Moving the hanger loops 20:22 Shortening a scallop edged gown 23:26 Second Fitting w bridesmaids 24:08 Readjusting the bust point 26:22 Second Fitting w bride 27:54 Reattaching the scallop edge 33:31 Hemming the Lining 37:41 Making the halter front narrower 41:24 Hand appliquéing the lace 45:08 Attaching loops for the bustle 47:46 Third Fitting w bride 48:28 Finalizing the neckline 49:18 Making a thread chain 51:12 Done! 📧 Email: contactcatherinesews@gmail.com For sponsorship offers, please note that I am only interested in sustainable and socially-conscious products that are sewing and/or fashion related! 📸 Instagram: @cathbhay 🏡 Membership: https://www.skool.com/catherinessewingroom/about