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From: stitch2much
Date: 10-06-2005, 11:23 PM (1 of 9)
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Hello all, I am having a bit of trouble bustling a friends gown. I want it to look nice but want to know that I am on the right tracks. Any input would be greatly appreciated. The gown is aline princess seams and has a lot of detail running down the back along the seam but plain aside from that. She would like to keep the detail visible, but since there is no waistline seam, how is this done, no place to hide hooks or buttons. I was thinking 3 points (3 buttons) in a row at the high hip with no fullness between and corresponding loops on the train but it does not hang well since the train keeps flipping over the detailed centre back seam. I am starting to babble now. Help if you can, I am going to try to include a picture so you can see what I mean. I need to get it finished this weekend. [IMG] |
User: stitch2much
Member since: 10-06-2005 Total posts: 22 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 10-07-2005, 05:06 AM (2 of 9)
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Can you repost your picture, it didn't work.
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: stitch2much
Date: 10-07-2005, 10:13 AM (3 of 9)
| Thanks for reading my post, I tried posting the picture last night, but to no avail. Apparently it is too large, there is a size limit I even reduced the quality to reallllly bad and it was still too large, is there some sort of secret I need in on, to get this picture posted? |
User: stitch2much
Member since: 10-06-2005 Total posts: 22 |
From: Carol in ME
Date: 10-07-2005, 02:01 PM (4 of 9)
| We use fabric covered buttons for the bustle, when they can't be hidden. We also use clear snaps or hooks and thread loops to hold the spread-out bustle in place and display the center back detailing. The tiny clear snaps aren't very strong, use the big ones. |
User: Carol in ME
Member since: 01-27-2003 Total posts: 105 |
From: stitch2much
Date: 10-07-2005, 03:05 PM (5 of 9)
| The detail is very antiquey, so I have chosen some pearlized type buttons. I pinned them in place last night and I think I may only need 2 especially since one would fall on the zipper to look centered. What are your thoughts on this, would it be better to cover buttons? The ones I have are pretty shiny. Your suggestion to use snaps to hold the bustle back, is another great option. I hadn't thought of that, thanks that's a great idea, I assume they shoud be clear and stategically placed on the train and skirt while it is bustled? And will the snaps detract from the gown when the bustle is down? I am able to hide the bustle loops in the details of the gown, I don't think they will even be noticed. Sorry so many questions, just want to get it right. |
User: stitch2much
Member since: 10-06-2005 Total posts: 22 |
From: AndreaSews
Date: 10-07-2005, 10:45 PM (6 of 9)
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I've seen some gowns that use a thread loop (crochet some thread) which you lift up to hook onto a hook. The hook is small, like those on a bra, and it is hidden by a small motif of lace. As I recall, my mother and I went out shopping for some fine lace. We picked one out that would blend in/not detract from the details of the gown. They were applied at strategic points, considering the weight and drape of the fabric. When it was time to bustle up, it was as simple as hook-hook-hook. Does Susan Khaljie talk about bustles in her Bridal Couture book? I have it upstairs, but I never did end up reading it when the time came!!
Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007 
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From: stitch2much
Date: 10-08-2005, 12:21 PM (7 of 9)
Thanks. I do not have that book, maybe I should check the library. I sure wish I could get that picture to upload to this site. I do not have any real hiding places for hooks or buttons, even though there is detail, but the details run down the centre back seam. Just a fine layer of netting and some small appliques and a lot of beading. Thanks though... keep it coming, I am sure it will come together before the end of the weekend.
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User: stitch2much
Member since: 10-06-2005 Total posts: 22 |
From: mommgsews
Date: 10-10-2005, 05:31 PM (8 of 9)
| You may want to consider doing what I think is called a french bustle. It is done on the inside of the skirt. You place a ribbon at the upper point of the bustling area and another at the lower area and then tie the two together forming a folded drape of fabric on the outside of the skirt. There are usually several ties placed across the back of the skirt to support the weight of the fabric. The benefit is that there are no buttons or loops showing on the outside of the skirt. I've seen this technique used on many dresses lately. It may be worth a trip to the bridal store to see it up close and personal. |
User: mommgsews
Member since: 03-15-2004 Total posts: 73 
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From: stitch2much
Date: 10-11-2005, 06:09 PM (9 of 9)
| Thank you ladies for all your great help bustling this gown. It left my home today in the hands of a VERY excited bride-to-be. We eventually went with a 2 button bustle and she loved how the buttons looked like part of the original design. Thank you for the clear snap idea to help display the details of the back of the gown when bustled but she decided that by the time it is time to bustle-up, it would be to just get it off the floor so she could dance the night away. You ladies are full of knowledge I look forward to picking your brains the next time I am stumped and will share when I can. Look forward to meeting with you all from time to time. Thanks again. Till then sew away. |
User: stitch2much
Member since: 10-06-2005 Total posts: 22 |
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