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From: Writer
Date: 02-05-2004, 03:56 PM (1 of 4)
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Does anyone know how to attach or make a 3 point bustle? The dress is bought and has beautiful beading down the back of the train and my soon to be daughter-in-law wants me to do the bustle as well as hem the dress. Any suggestions would be great. Diana |
User: Writer
Member since: 01-16-2001 Total posts: 184 
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From: bridesmom
Date: 02-20-2004, 11:02 PM (2 of 4)
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My suggestion would be to scout out the bridal shops and check out how they have done it on their dresses. I know one dress we looked at had it done with a loop and a button, though you almost have to get up under the dress to do it. Is there a seamstress that you can talk to that works for the bridal shop? Or one of those little places that sells second hand dresses and does alterations may be more helpful than the big stores. Laura
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: Writer
Date: 02-23-2004, 08:26 PM (3 of 4)
Thanks for the tip. I've been blessed though. Someone on this board actually lives close by and is taking care of us.  Diana |
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From: goochgirl
Date: 03-25-2004, 10:37 AM (4 of 4)
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Hi Kids. Just found this forum. I can answer your question for others who may view this forum later. First of all, a 5 point bustle is more secure and has more loops and fullness at the top, and may be needed to offset the weight of a full and heavily beaded train. To make a 3 point train, you start at the center and pick the point that will make the end of the train even with the hem when it is attached to the bottom of the bodice. Mark that point with a pin through all layers and pin it to the bodice where you will attach the button or hook. Then, go to the seam on the train (usually on each side) and do the same, selecting a point on the bodice equal distance from the waist on each side. To make a 5 point, you will continue on, selecting a point on the train between the side and center on each side and bodice. Once everything is pinned check to see that it all hangs nicely. OK, now you add either hooks (we had large white hooks) underneath the lace on the bodice, or satin buttons if there was no lace. These things are obvious to you, but no one else will see them. On the train, you want to use white or ivory embroidery floss and crochet a small loop that is large enough to hook on the hook or button. be sure it goes through all layers and is very secure. If there is lace on the train, go ahead and add an applique where you put the loop to hide it. If not, the loops wont be obvious. Only the bride notices these things anyway. No one else pays attention
Goochgirl
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User: goochgirl
Member since: 03-25-2004 Total posts: 5 
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