Custom Made Dress?

[MrsRomance]

Hi everyone!

Just wondered if anyone out there designed their own/had a custom dress made?

I'm looking for inspiration and I'm finding that I like bits of different dresses but still haven't seen one complete dress that I think I'd like. I'm contemplating going with someone that will make what I want for me.

Has anyone done this? Were you happy with the results? Did it end up costing you more/less than buying something off the rack?

Thanks!

 

[Evi]

I'm not having a custom dress made but I did purchase a dress that I want to have altered. I originally loved the design but have decided to either have then neckline altered now or sell it. I have a year to go for my wedding so I still have a little time to decide.

 

[JuneB]

I'm not sure; but I've been wanting to do that, too. I saw a lovely dress on WeddingDressFantasy.com; but I'm a little nervous about buying online sight unseen.

 

[transfergirl]

My uncle designed mine. I showed him elements of dresses that I liked, and he came up with drawings of what worked well together. Haven't seen anything on the rack or in magazines like the final product. I highly recommend going custom, so that you will have a dress you love.

Can't speak in regard to cost, as I got the family discount for design and labor and purchased the silk wholesale.

 

[hrhamanda]

I bought a dress that is great as it is though I am having it altered to my liking.

I am curious. What are you looking for exactly? Perhaps we can help!

 

[henrylarry6]

I would definitely prefer custom. Custom dresses are unique and special.

 

[PinkLemonade7503]

My very talented mother in law made mine. We combined about three patterns, and then there were still some elements we changed or added.

For me, it ended up costing about $250 for materials! I had a bit of leftover fabric, but it wasn't a huge money saver. And, I didn't have to pay for labor.

I loved my dress, and I don't regret going this route, but one of the off the rack dresses I wanted was only $500, so it wasn't a huge savings for us.

 

[MrsRomance]

My very talented mother in law made mine. We combined about three patterns, and then there were still some elements we changed or added.

For me, it ended up costing about $250 for materials! I had a bit of leftover fabric, but it wasn't a huge money saver. And, I didn't have to pay for labor.

I loved my dress, and I don't regret going this route, but one of the off the rack dresses I wanted was only $500, so it wasn't a huge savings for us.

Do you have a pic you wouldn't mind posting? I'd love to see how it turned out!

 

[FizzingWhizzbee]

Hi everyone!

Just wondered if anyone out there designed their own/had a custom dress made?

I'm looking for inspiration and I'm finding that I like bits of different dresses but still haven't seen one complete dress that I think I'd like. I'm contemplating going with someone that will make what I want for me.

Has anyone done this? Were you happy with the results? Did it end up costing you more/less than buying something off the rack?

Thanks!

This really seems like a "you get what you pay for situation". I would make sure to look at their portfolios and make sure that they have worked with he fabric you will be using.