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Just Said Yes September 2018

Altering a mermaid/trumpet grown

Amy, on January 22, 2018 at 5:15 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 7
I am wondering if anyone has experience turning a mermaid/trumpet style gown into a more relaxed, flower gown. This is the dress I am getting and I am wondering if it is possible to make it more of a sheath. Any recommendations?

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Latest activity by Mo, on June 13, 2018 at 8:32 PM
  • BlueHenBride
    Master March 2017
    BlueHenBride ·
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    I think you'd have to talk to a seamstress to get an idea of what would be possible. What did the bridal consultant at the shop say about this possiblity?
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  • COWS
    Devoted January 2016
    COWS ·
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    I think because of the construction of the "mermaid" part of the dress it's going to be difficult to make it look like a true sheath. They may be able to add some material to relax the hip area to flow more instead of come in but I'm struggling to see how it would actually look natural. I think it's easier to make a sheath dress a mermaid than the other way around.

    Once you have the dress bring it to a seamstress, they will know for sure.

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  • ThePeoplesBride
    VIP October 2020
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    I agree 100%.
    It would be easier to turn this dress into one with a pencil skirt rather than a sheath.
    I'm not saying it can't be done but I'm not sure that you would be happy with the altered result. I would find a sheath dress with similar details and return/sell the dress you decided on.
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  • Chip
    Master March 2018
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    I'd be removing the tulle under the skirt, and seeing if she can let it out where it comes in at your hips.. thats the best I've got Smiley amazing

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  • plangalCG
    VIP May 2018
    plangalCG ·
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    What’s the reason for getting this one? Can you keep hunting for the silhouette you want?
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  • Red Queen
    VIP May 2018
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    It's probably cheaper to buy a sheath than to try and alter the silhouette.

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  • M
    Just Said Yes May 2019
    Mo ·
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    Were you able to get this altered? interested in the same thing!

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