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[sumbride]

Date: 1/23/2008 5:03:39 PM
Author: Gypsy

Date: 1/23/2008 4:03:01 PM

Author: sumbride

Gypsy - What is it you don''t like about the corset back?

The look. I like buttons. LOL. What I do like about the corset back is the way I can tighten it and loosen it as I need, the lower cost of alterations as a result and the fact that the maggie with it is REALLY affordable. But if it weren''t for the cost, I wouldn''t get a corset back gown. I just don''t care for the look. Strange but true.

Well, if you want buttons, you want buttons! I think corset backs tend to be cheaper because they are less labor intensive and fitted. I didn''t like "busy corset backs" so I had mine altered to remove every other loop at the suggestion of the tailor. It made it look more elegant and less zig-zaggy. I''m wondering if you can replace the corset back with a zipper/button panel. It would be the opposite of what most people do, but if the back is plain enough (no embroidery or beading) you may be able to do it.

 

[Gypsy]

LOL Sumbride. I never thought of that. It certainly doesn''t hurt to ask a seamstress about that. Maggie apparently isn''t change friendly to her dresses, so from what I gather, asking HER to do that would be a no go. Thanks for the suggestion, its a very good one!

 

[sumbride]

Yeah, I doubt Maggie would do it since it is her "trademark" but the right seamstress may be able to do it for you and give you the best of both.

 

[Gypsy]

Date: 1/23/2008 6:26:55 PM
Author: sumbride
Yeah, I doubt Maggie would do it since it is her ''trademark'' but the right seamstress may be able to do it for you and give you the best of both.

THat''s a great point. As I recall the train on that gown is MONSTER long, so I was thinking of asking to order it shorter. But maybe I won''t (if I order that dress) and I''ll just keep the long train for the materials.