Monthly Archives: April 2016

Tiers Not Tears

Posted on April 23, 2016 by mrsmole

Can you picture this Allure dress worn with a 12 foot long veil edged in lace? Can you picture it bustled? Now can you picture it being worn on a short girl and not a 6 foot tall model? Here … Continue reading →

Posted in challenges | Tagged Allure wedding gown, bustling layers, comparing zipper tabs, fabric glue, lace layered wedding gown, shortening a beaded belt, shortening boning strips | 62 Comments

Crying Thighs

Posted on April 16, 2016 by mrsmole

This gorgeous beaded dress is stunning…if only it fit! It has the most unusual train…uneven layers of tulle and organza. My first thought was – what would the bustle look like? But let’s not go there just yet… What bridal … Continue reading →

Posted in challenges | Tagged adding panels to lining, adding panels to organza, adding panels to satin, leaving a lining open, Wtoo 11316 | 30 Comments

Ten to Zero

Posted on April 9, 2016 by mrsmole

Weddings involve lots of forward planning so most brides think about the dress first…but not all of them. Six weeks before the event this bride decided it was time to start the search for her “dream dress”. She went to … Continue reading →

Posted in challenges | Tagged box of boobs, Grainline Gear Noren, Removing 8 inches, Wtoo Sisi | 46 Comments

A Very Long Tail

Posted on April 2, 2016 by mrsmole

I knew I was in trouble when the new bride sent me these photos from the website: Here is the list of what had to be done to make this dress fit BEFORE we even tackle that bustle: Add bust … Continue reading →

Posted in non-challenges | Tagged long lace bustle, long wedding veil, martina liana wedding gown | 30 Comments