alterations - tulle removal from gown

It really depends on the structure of the dress. If the tulle is on the inside and attached to the lining but not the waist seam I would think it'd be an easier alteration.

I had all the tulle in my trumpet style dress removed. I actually preferred it that way.

Ask your seamstress. Every seamstress will have different rules about what they charge for certain things. When I bought my own gown, alterations were included in the sales price. Some places charge almost as much for alterations as they did for the gown! lol.

Most of the time it's easy to remove the tulle. As long as the dress has a lining all the way to the bottom. It will make your dress longer since it won't have the added puffyness at the bottom though.

Removing tulle usually isn't a problem. Try shopping around for a cheap seamstress. Often times the sample dresses in bridal stores seem less big because the tulle has relaxed through wear. You may have to get it re-hemmed though.

I just got back from David's Bridal, the consultant actually suggested cutting out the layer of tool I didn't want myself. I mean I've done it on a skirt before, I don't see why not. I would literally just cut the bottom half off to get rid of some poof. No one would see it. I don't know if I can recommend it but...think about it. Haha

Hi there! I'm considering removing the tulle from my dress. Do any of you that have done this have pics you would share? Thanks!!

I removed two of three layers of crinoline and was really pleased. Instead of being stiff and bell shaped, my skirt was flowier and A line. It did make it longer but I needed a hem anyway.

Couldn't find a pre-removal pic, but here is post!