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How To Alter A Bridal Gown [Paperback]

Susan Ormond (Author)
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)


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Book Description

April 12, 1998
"How To Alter A Bridal Gown", provides step-by-step instructions, organized in easy-to-reference sections, to create the perfect fitting gown. Complete with illustrations and innovative techniques. This book is a must for either the professional seamstress who wants to make money at a business or the amateur seamstress who simply wants to alter a gown for herself a family member, or friend.

-- From simple hems and side seams, to extensive alterations involving shoulders, sleeves and bust seams, this book details the exact procedures necessary to alter all styles of bridal gowns. Other professional tips and techniques detailed in "How To Alter A Bridal Gown" include: bustling techniques for outside and inside bustles, time saving tips and tools of the trade, professional spot cleaning and pressing, comprehensive list of supply resources, hand beading techniques, fitting the gown, altering special problem areas, a sample price list and much, much, more.


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Dorothy Eckes, professional Sewing teacher, renown guest speaker, and owner of Making It Sewing School, raves that "How To Alter A Bridal Gown" is the only book available on the subject of altering Bridal gowns. Not only has it been a valuable guide for many of her students but also an excellent reference on bridal alterations of all kinds. -- Publisher Comments

About the Author

Susan Ormond is a professional seamstress with over 15 years of experience in the alteration and custom design of bridal and formalwear. Susan received an undergraduate degree in Clothing, Textiles, and Merchandising and a masters degree in Business Administration from the University of Kentucky. She has owned and operated a retail bridal store and a home based custom design and alteration business specializing in formalwear. Through her education and experience, she has developed a reputation for being a clever and talented designer, and one of the area's best professional seamstresses.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 135 pages
  • Publisher: Emrick Enterprises (April 12, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0964315203
  • ISBN-13: 978-0964315204
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #799,628 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST alteration book specifically for wedding gowns, July 27, 1999
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Susan has put together a comprehensive, easy-to-follow book that gives confidence to even the inexperienced sewer. Her step-by-step instructions provide successful alterations-the first time! Even with 40+ years of sewing experience, I've learned invaluable tips. This book has become my Bible in making that dream dress fit like a dream. Thanks, Susan!!
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Book!, December 3, 2000
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I am in love with this book. Never before have I found such comprehensive information in one little book. She covers how to do beading, preserving, all sorts of alterations, and even a pricing guide if you want to become professional! I highly reccomend this book to anyone who wants to sew wedding dresses for fun or profit.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars gave me confidence, May 5, 2000
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Michele (Gresham, Oregon) - See all my reviews
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I've been sewing for 27 years, 15 of which I have sewn for the public. A position for an alterationist at a bridal shop became available, so I bought this book to sharpen my skills. I now alter wedding gowns full time as my own business in my own home. What a wonderful book!
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