Ball Gown Alterations

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A ball dress is very dramatic. The oversized skirts and stiff bodices and numerous details might be difficult to wear. This is what our alteration service is devoted to. We transform a gorgeous dress into yours, so we shape it to fit you that you feel supported, elegant, and luminous throughout the first dance even to the final moment.

We start with a detailed talk. We see the pattern of the gown when you are wearing the undergarments and the heels you will wear. Our tailors learn how the shape of the bodice fits into the wide skirt, and identifying critical places to correct. We strive to achieve a safe, comfortable fit on the bodice, the bottom of the dress, and retain the dramatic shape of the dress on the skirt. We sew holes in the neck, loose waistlines and support the weight of the dress on you.

We are skilled in the special alterations which these gowns require:

– **Bodice Reshaping**: Squeeze the sides and tweak interior boning and seams in order to have the torso properly fitted throughout the night.

– Hemming Multi-Layer Skirts: Seeing as how you carefully trim down complicated constructions using top fabric, multiple layers of tulle or organza, a lining, and in many cases, a braid hem so that the final length comes out correct.

– **Strap & Sleeve Engineering: reinstate or re-fit off-the-shoulder sleeves to stay in place, or provide sleeves to be fashionable or to cover.

– **Complex Detail work: Soothingly sew or apply bead, lace or other decoration to align along new lines of a seam without leaving a footprint.

– **Bustle Installation**: Construct a personal, stable bustle which when lifted a heavy train that you are dancing, holds it fast, and appears smooth.

The process of fitting is done in phases, which we organize to complete. Special methods are applied to heavy fabrics and delicate sections, and every seam made by our tailors is comfortable and durable. The final product is a dress that is sure to look good and feel good, one that makes you very confident and therefore you can own the room knowing that the dress will move with you and your big night will be a comfortable and memorable one.

Here are some of the most common questions we receive about clothing alterations:

FAQ

Average time: Most custom dresses require 1-2 weeks; the time of a bridal gown can vary based on the level of difficulty and alterations. We will provide a definite schedule during your consultation.

Yes - we are bridal dress specialists, and those kinds of elaborate alterations, such as installing bustles and structural modifications.

Absolutely. We will be able to use your cloth or assist in finding the high-quality ones with reliable suppliers.

The prices will be different depending on complexity and materials. After a first session of consultation and measurement, we present itemised quotes.

Tailoring is an entirely custom practise. An exclusive paper is hand-written, depending on your actual measurements and posture, and can be personalised in any manner with respect to style, cloth, and fit. Made-to-measure is a tailoring of a standard base pattern to your measurements, which does not give as much flexibility in silhouette as ready-to-wear, but provides a more customised fit.

In case of a new custom clothing, we tend to plan 2-4 fittings to make a gradual improvement of the fitting. With normal changes, a single fitting may be enough to hold the changes, then a last attempt of trying on to be certain of the changes being perfect.

It is easy to take clothes in, but it is only possible to take a garment out when there is enough excess cloth in the seams. In your consultation, we will consider the seam allowances and give you a fair judgment.

Absolutely. Our master tailors and seamstresses spend all their life working with a great variety of materials, both delicate silk chiffon and lace, and heavyweight leather and fur. We employ special methods and equipment that are used to produce the perfect outcome without destroying the fabric.

Depending on the complexity and time taken in performing a particular job, prices are set. A basic hemming service begins at a cheaper rate and more sophisticated restructurings such as acquiring a suit jacket are more complex. Our prices are clear and straightforward, and we do not give any surprises since we do not want to be caught unawares.

Please bring the shoes and under garment you will be wearing with the garment. This is essential in coming out with the right hem level, posture, and general silhouette. In case of suit fittings, take a shirt that you are going to wear.

We provide express services upon request in case of urgent changes. We will never lie on what is possible to do within a tight timeframe and will discuss possible ramification to the cost. Please call us as soon as you can get a slot.

Yes and we offer a complete list of repair services, such as zip-per repair, seam repair, patchwork repair and coat or jacket re-lining that returns the functionality and wearability to the pieces you hold dear.

Yes, we can. Most of our clients include inspiring photos or sketches of their own. These serve as a starting point to a consultation where we talk about how the design can be modified to suit your figure and be made reality with the help of the right fabrics and construction.

Any custom commission or large alteration order will need 50% deposit to start work on the project. The balance balance is payable on finishing fitting and collection. In case of smaller modification work, it is paid at once on completion.

We offer both options. Our selection of high-quality fabric swatches varies widely and we have a range of fabric swatches of famous mills. Alternatively, we welcome you to find your own fabric, and we are glad to advise on its appropriateness to your intended garment.

Every garment is given individual aftercare guidelines when collected. We usually suggest professional dry clean only in cases of need and steamer instead of ironing the clothes to preserve their integrity and shape, especially tailored suits and delicate objects.

We know that schedules are altered. We just require a minimum of 24 hours notice in order to rearrange or cancel a fitting appointment. This will enable us to give the slot to a different client. Bespoke project deposits are not refundable after pattern drafting or cutting of fabric has started.

K&K Couture

Highly qualified specialists in the field of sewing from scratch and alterations of clothes, a certified designer with 20 years of experience works with you, an individual approach to each client. I am a designer who creates unique clothes of any complexity, emphasizing the individuality of each client. I am inspired by modern trends and classic styles, I work with a variety of fabrics and sewing techniques. From elegant evening dresses to casual wear – I turn your ideas into stylish and comfortable images and also high-quality alterations of clothes of any complexity.

K&K COUTURE is a place where every client can feel special. We understand how important not only external beauty is, but also comfort, and therefore we focus on the perfect fit, soft fabrics and modern sewing technologies. Each product created by us undergoes careful quality control at all stages – from the selection of fabric to the final fitting.

Ball Gown Alterations