Alterations and Repairs

1970's Dress Alteration

This original 1970’s dress was remodelled into a stylish and functional wedding dress for the modern woman. The original design features a reverse pleated collar, high neckline, a darted waistline, a single row of large daisies down the centre-front and a floor length hemline.
 

Back Placket Alteration

This stunning wedding gown has been altered to fit the wearer by creating a new placket at the back and re-lacing it. A new boned back placket was created to make this American-made dress, fit across the back (dress was 8 inches too small acress the back width). Loops were inserted down the centre-back and the dress then laced with satin strapping.
 

Boned Halter Neck Wedding Dress

The halter-neck length was shortend to fit the wearer (dress purchased in Australia). The dress was also taken in at the side seams and front hem.
 

Funky Dress with Diamante Belt

This dress has been remodelled into a modern and chic wedding dress, having a jewelled belt at the waistline as the central feature.
 

Handmade 1950's Wedding Dress

This beautiful 1950's/1960's wedding dress was altered to fit the wearer. A one-off piece, it displays at the back, handmade feature flowers right down the length of the dress.
 

Tulle Overlay Wedding Dress Alter

The wedding dress was not fitting well and could not be zipped up. We corrected this by adding in a placket and lacing at the back, adjusting seams ...
 

Wedding Gown Hem Alteration

The hem of the wedding dress was shortened and a series loops and buttons installed to enable the train to be lifted completely from the ground.