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Question:   How much does it cost to add a bustle to a wedding dress or wedding gown?

Answer:  Many local bridal shops and wedding dress stores charge as much as $25 per bustle point to alter a wedding dress.

Adding a French bustle is usually the most utilized option by brides that want to secure their wedding dress train for the wedding reception.

A French bustle is a “under bustle” where the train of the dress is secured and fastened underneath the wedding dress using many different ribbon ties.

The ribbons used should be strong and there should be enough ribbons or “points” across the wedding dress train to properly hold the gown from different directions.

In order to create a strong, French under bustle, an expert seamstress or wedding dress designer should be sought for a professional bridal fitting. Many wedding dresses look much better with at least 5 bustle points to create a professional and elegant pickup pattern on the wedding dress train.

An “over bustle” design requires buttons that lift the wedding dress train and secure it to to the back of the wedding gown with clear buttons or with metal hooks and eyes.

Many brides accept the recommendation of the wedding dress store or tailor that is handling their bridal alterations, only to discover that they do not like the final look of an “over bustle”. This is almost always due to buttons being sewn outside and all over the train of their wedding dress.

Many brides are told to try using hooks and eyes instead of the buttons that are so visible on the outside of their wedding dress train. But again, metal hooks and eyes can actually rip a wedding dress and Touch Of Class Bridal & Alterations recommends not using them.

They can also damage a wedding dress if it is being stored as an heirloom dress, over time, since metal can rust and degrade with oxidation leaving marks on the fabric surrounding the hooks.

Modern brides usually opt for adding a French “under bustle” to their wedding wedding dress, once they actually visit a seamstress that gives them ALL their options.

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A talented seamstress will always show a bride exactly “how” an under bustle looks compared to an over bustle.

One reason many tailors and bridal shops still recommend using metal hooks, is due to it’s less complex nature…

It certainly is easier to attach hooks than turn a wedding dress inside out… and then sew multiple bustle points inside with ribbons, which requires an industrial sewing machine for tight bustle points.

When it comes to adding a bustle to wedding dress, each wedding dress requires a different type of bustle.

Most phoenix bridal shops and phoenix wedding dress stores charge ‘by the point’ for adding a ‘under’ or ‘over bustle’ to a wedding dress.

In fact, many busy phoenix bridal stores and boutiques / bridal salons charge a fitting fee of $20 just for a bride to come in to assess her wedding dress at a bridal fitting in phoenix.

When adding a bustle to determine which bustle style (under or over bustle) should be incorporated into the wedding gown, and how many points are necessary to properly hold the gown, it is best to consult with an extremely experienced phoenix seamstress.

Many fuller silhouette wedding dresses require anywhere from 6-12 bustle points depending on the amount of pickups, applications and lace on the wedding dress.

Some wedding dress stores in phoenix charge a flat fee (around $100 – $200) for a French bustle, but only if a bride purchases the wedding dress in store, and also has additional bridal alterations done there.

Brides that are looking for a high quality wedding dress bustle and alterations should consider the experience level and communication skills of the seamstress they interview.

A talented seamstress will be patient and take the time to show a bride the different bustle styles and how they will look on her wedding dress.

Ultimately, it is the brides decision to choose whether to have a over bustle where buttons can been seen visible on the back side of the wedding dress train, or to have the stronger more hidden French under bustle style.

When it comes to altering a wedding dress and adding a french bustle to the dress, Touch Of Class Bridal & Alterations never recommends using any metal hooks.

Metal hooks are typically used by many tailors and bridal shops but they can easily rip a wedding dress, especially if the material is chiffon, lace or organza.

It is always a good idea to get at least 3 quotes before doing any bridal alterations, regardless of where a bride purchases her wedding gown.

A simple visit to an independent seamstress and wedding dress designer can often offer more perspective and much lower prices compared to a national bridal retail store like david’s bridal, for example.

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Touch of Class Bridal & alterations offers custom wedding dress alterations and can add a French bustle from just $10 per point with no fitting fees.

Touch Of Class Bridal & Alterations also offers further discounts on altering a wedding dress hem, sweetheart necklines, taking in the bodice (waistline) installing cups, resizing a wedding dress and adding custom beads, lace and applications.

Whether a bride needs to alter the wedding dress hem, change the bust line, shorten a hem, or add a bustle , its always a good idea to make sure you’re totally comfortable with the seamstress you will be working with..

And most importantly, it is important a bride is comfortable with the price of wedding dress alterations including adding a wedding dress French bustle , adding sleeves, adding a wedding dress corset or changing the hem length of a dress.

The price of these wedding dress alterations depend on the wedding dress, and where the alterations are performed. Again, many brides are quoted up to $200 to simply add a French bustle to their expensive wedding gown at a popular wedding dress store, bridal shop or boutique.

The fact is, an independent designer and seamstress can usually create a professionally designed French bustle for as little as $50-$90

It pays to do a little comparison shopping when considering wedding dress alterations before your upcoming phoenix wedding.

We would like to think that most brides already know to comparison shop when it comes to getting the final wedding dress alterations done before their phoenix wedding.

But the reality is most brides are so busy that they overlook the costs of adding a bustle to a wedding dress.

In fact, many brides are caught off guard by the high cost of adding a corset to a wedding dress, adding a sweetheart neckline or even just taking in the size (resizing ) a wedding dress.

Again, the simple answer is to get more than one quote for bridal alterations and always make sure you actually like the seamstress you are working with.

A bride should also like the prices for her bridal alterations.  For more information on how a professional independent wedding dress designer and seamstress can help you with adding a French bustle to a wedding dress, please visit the Touch Of Class Bridal & Alterations website.

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