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Just Said Yes September 2022

Adding Buttons to My Wedding Dress

Jessica, on June 22, 2021 at 2:20 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 1 6

I want to add decorative buttons to the back of my wedding dress. The back of my dress has buttons at the top but then goes into a zipper. I want the buttons to continue down to the bottom of my dress. Does anyone know how many buttons I may need? (ballpark). I do have a train but it is not long at all.

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Latest activity by Kari, on June 23, 2021 at 9:16 AM
  • Rebelle Fleur
    Master July 2021
    Rebelle Fleur ·
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    We would need pictures to make accurate estimate. But a seamstress would probably be better help.
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  • J
    Super March 2022
    JA ·
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    It depends on the size of the buttons and how far apart they are. I would measure the length of 10 buttons from the part of the dress that has them, and use that to estimate how much you need for the rest of the dress (for example if 10 buttons takes up 7 inches, and you have 49 inches of dress that needs buttons, you would need about 70 more buttons)
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  • Rosie
    Master February 2022
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    I agree with Dawn.

    Look at the distance between the buttons and use that to determine how many you'll need.

    Are you putting them over the top of the zip? Or actually taking the zip out altogether? Just be aware that the zip is likely providing a certain about of stability/shaping, so taking it out might make it less secure. There might also be some gaping when you move/bend.

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    Just Said Yes September 2022
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    Thank you both! Those points make perfect sense! I just want them for decoration so I would sew them on top of the zipper and leave the zipper in. I’ll measure my dress when it comes in! So exciting!! I was able to order it a month ago so now I’m just waiting for it to come in! Smiley smile
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  • Rosie
    Master February 2022
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    I know that feeling! The time will rush past and be here in no time!

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  • Kari
    Master May 2020
    Kari ·
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    Agreed with Dawn's method for guessing the correct amount!

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