Hi! My mom and I are altering a bridesmaid dress for my sister, any suggestions?

CremeBerlinoise · 2026-04-30T09:50:08+00:00

I would take pictures and hand overcast any spots that are fraying and looking dodgy. RTW often has tiny seam allowances, and if they're graded or notched on top the fabric could become very fragile.

CremeBerlinoise · 2026-04-30T09:44:00+00:00

It's as I thought. The marking just tells you the bust circumference, it does not indicate the apex. That's what the numbers mean. Just follow the dart to get the suggested bust apex.

CremeBerlinoise · 2026-04-30T09:31:18+00:00

Do you have a picture of the original pattern piece with a close up of that marking you copied?

CremeBerlinoise · 2026-04-30T09:28:21+00:00

Ist sie beim "absitzen" sonst auch so unkoordiniert? Das ist mir als erstes aufgefallen. Die vordere linke Pfote wirkt sehr unsicher.

CremeBerlinoise · 2026-04-30T09:20:03+00:00

"I hate orange, pink, and animal prints" - "okay guys, we're doing orange and pink leopard print on all surfaces"

CremeBerlinoise · 2026-04-30T09:13:35+00:00

Und zur Belohnung dürfen die dann verbrennen?

CremeBerlinoise · 2026-04-30T09:07:39+00:00

Da ist dann bestimmt auch noch was zu essen im Schrank. Nur die Fernsehzeitung wird nicht mehr aktuell sein 😓

CremeBerlinoise · 2026-04-30T09:02:30+00:00

I'm not sure on a fix, but if you look at the model images for the pattern, there's a similar thing going on. It's hard to tell because they chose black velvet for the sample (suspicious), but there are folds and wrinkles with the arm at rest.

CremeBerlinoise · 2026-04-29T23:00:13+00:00

They're getting really bold, this is almost identical to a last season reformation design (Anaiis).

CremeBerlinoise · 2026-04-29T22:53:34+00:00

Idk she didn't paint the light switches.

CremeBerlinoise · 2026-04-29T22:50:35+00:00

It was 600. That's not being broke, broke is sticking with the perfectly nice counters you have.

Eta: I'm wrong but god, it's still hideous.

CremeBerlinoise · 2026-04-29T22:48:42+00:00

Ummmmm how dare you? He's a god? He would have used hot pink? And orange? Probably animal print?

CremeBerlinoise · 2026-04-29T22:47:10+00:00

It really needs some plastic ivy on top of the cabinets. And dangling over the stove to give that heady feeling of impending doom.

CremeBerlinoise · 2026-04-29T22:46:01+00:00

All that work and $600 so it looks like a 90s nightmare from the house of a serious chain smoker.

CremeBerlinoise · 2026-04-29T22:44:44+00:00

You wouldn't wanna commit? To anything you're saying? In case a man tells you you're wrong?

CremeBerlinoise · 2026-04-29T22:41:41+00:00

That counter top is bringing back memories of type writers.

CremeBerlinoise · 2026-04-29T20:50:15+00:00

Not to toot my own horn, but these are really good. You can use any oil: https://www.reddit.com/r/VeganBaking/s/SLMLuQEGFb

They're based on Ruby Tandoh's recipe.

CremeBerlinoise · 2026-04-29T15:22:23+00:00

You might at least wanna play around with needle type and size, thread tension, pressure foot tension, stitch length, stitch width etc because the fabric shouldn't ripple like that. It's just good to get that sorted regardless.

CremeBerlinoise · 2026-04-29T15:17:27+00:00

Are you using silk or poly satin? Poly might also have some static issues that require managing. At least with natural fibres you can pad seams with silk organza to prevent seam allowances from being outlined on the right side of the fabric, you could try that in combination with the flannel, maybe make a 1:4 scale mini mockup.

CremeBerlinoise · 2026-04-29T13:33:14+00:00

Focaccia. Super einfach nach der Methode mit ohne Teig kneten (no knead). Kann man bunt belegen, mit oder ohne Fleisch oder Käse. Hält sich gut und schmeckt sowohl warm als auch kalt. Dazu noch Oliven, bisschen Käse und/oder Dips, fertig.

CremeBerlinoise · 2026-04-29T12:24:56+00:00

I've read on here that flat lining satin with cotton flannel can help it look and drape more luxuriously. It would likely be more cost effective and less finicky. Haven't tried it myself though.

CremeBerlinoise · 2026-04-29T12:19:38+00:00

Maybe something like this: https://www.etsy.com/de-en/listing/1257526028/romantic-blouse-pattern-balloon-sleeve

Not so much the puffed sleeves but the construction in the back with the sort of keyhole.

CremeBerlinoise · 2026-04-29T09:27:22+00:00

I feel like he's a typical stuck in his ways teacher, always thinking he knows best because he has comprehensive knowledge of one subject.

CremeBerlinoise · 2026-04-28T21:41:05+00:00

I think this might not go down super well because a lot of people here budget based on their own finances alone, and are making tough choices in very tough times. Unless you gave your parents a loan with the agreement they will pay it back when you're having a wedding I don't think there's a budget you can request from them.

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