Changing the color of the ties in the back to match her skirt was a really good choice. It helped lengthen the back line of the dress and not cut her off at the waist where the skirt started. Instead it flowed as if that was the way it should always have been. As usual very lovely work.
The Nigerian stylist did a beautiful job with that custom traditional dress without seeing her in person. When it comes to traditional dresses you have to go in for 2 to 3 fittings.
That’s tradition? Why is the front gorgeous but the back is horribly made and bad looking. Explain please. And yes I agree, it’s your wedding day why wouldn’t you go IN for fittings since so crucial? I get no transportation or distance too far, but it’s the most important day of your life right? I’ve worked with several Nigerian women and never heard about traditional wear. I could have asked but I didn’t think of it. They discussed husbands, and children and food lol, never other traditions, which thinking back I’m puzzled all topics weren’t discussed. Well anyway thank you and BLESSINGS OF LOVE 🙏🏻❤️
Love that wedding clip! Fabulous! Isn’t it a wonderful feeling to make such a critical contribution to a bride’s celebration? Such a rush. Be blessed! PS That lip color looks gorgeous!
As someone with very low self confidence, I can tell you her expression was probably of hopeless resignation. I understand the feeling, it's like how you're anticipating a miserable experience with no way to escape it, and you've already given up. I'm glad you helped her out of it.
Self Confidence is just that self-confidence if you don’t believe in yourself of course nobody else is going to believing you I find that a lot of people that claim low self-esteem are just attention seekers they want people to feel sorry for them if you don’t like you it must be you’re a unlikable person pick yourself up off the ground and love yourself because nobody’s gonna do it for you
Bride was right. That contrasting tie on the corset backing really ties that part of the outfit together, no pun intended. I'm glad she got help with this dress and ended up happy.
@@sherryrutledge8792 I mean, it brings the dress together, visually linking the beige top to the blue bottom, from the back of the dress. Sorry if my vocabulary is not exact (english is not my first language)
She looks stunning, my only critic would be making the corset darker to better match her skintone (not to mention the mesh top wasn't really matching her skin tone) but with only 9 days to the wedding... I'm more than pretty sure that would be a tall order! Still stunning though!😁Other than that I feel you did exceptionally well! It's genuinely amazing how much a little change in like the color of the ribbon to tie up the corset can make!
Some people don’t understand that our laughter comes from a place of dealing with excess emotions. We can be anxious, laugh, we can be stressed, we laugh, we’re happy, laughter, we had a scare, laugh it off. I even start giggling/laughing when I begin to struggle with weights at the gym! It a release of energy. Some people don’t understand it and feel mocked when we’re actually just coping with our own emotions.
oooooo i relate so much with laughing when struggling in a workout 😂 and yes, i agree. some people take things too personally, laughing is just how some of us deal with both negative and positive emotions. it's different for everyone
I have struggled with this but with crying, not laughing. Sadly, one of my daughter’s got it, too and didn’t get a well deserved raise and promotion because her boss said she was emotionally immature. She had to take information from her therapist to prove that it wasn’t something she could absolutely control and that it didn’t always indicate the typical emotion. He watched her after that, realized it didn’t impact clients or colleagues and that it was involuntary and then she got the promotion and money. She was able to relax a bit more in the new job and found some new coping skills and is great. I’m 55 and still can’t control it as well as my 30 year old daughter but I do know how to get away from people when I feel like that so I don’t inconvenience anyone or make anyone else feel uncomfortable. Sorry for the length. I’m on bed rest from surgery and I’m bored.
I’ve had brides bring their gowns to my shop ( in their limos ) on the day of their weddings and say “Please put me in this gown for my wedding!! Nobody laces it up like you!!” I do tend to really yank those laces tight so their figures stand out then tell them it will loosen during the night But it is important to do it right Bless her heart!! So glad you were able to cheer her up!!
Wow, the blue ribbon really does change the dress and ties the top on with the skirt from the back side at least. If this dress was just custom made for her and it’s new it seems like the beading shouldn’t be coming off anytime soon 🤦♀️. But so nice to see her dancing in the dress at the reception. She clearly feels very happy and confident 😄
I think the word you were looking for to describe your client's sadness is "defeated". The blue lacing was really nice and made the corset look more cohesive with the rest of the dress.
I can’t get over the impact changing the color of the ties made. I felt like the color of the back just didn’t work. I didn’t like the dress at all. Then you added the blue ties and voila, it’s beautiful. ❤
This is such a good example of the power of a good seamstress. Being an alteration's specialist is so much more than just being good at sewing. Reading a person's body language is so important. I had a client once step out onto the podium for her fitting and I knew something was off right away. The dress she bought was unflattering and ill fitting and as I gave her some options she was very hesitant and indecisive. I did some pinning to show her what changes could be made and she suddenly burst into tears. She apologized, and said she hated the dress and only bought it because it was the only dress in stock with a halter neckline. She said she felt rushed by her stylist and didn't feel like the dress flattered her body type at all. She said her only requirement was that it had a halter top because she liked how she looked in one. You should have seen the look on her face when I said, "You can pick just about any gown and I can put a halter on it." She asked for my advice and I her out to the sales floor to show her some dresses I felt would celebrate her body. When she came out in *the* dress I knew immediately. The difference in the way she carried herself in that dress was night and day. She was much more at ease and confident and even twirled in it. I told her, "I've always liked this one. It has pockets, you know?" "What?!" She shoved her hands into the pockets and lit up like the 4th of July. We easily switched dresses for her and completed her fitting that day. I'll never forget the experience. It was such a privilege to give her the confidence she needed to be the radiant goddess that she was.
You truly are an alteration specialist, because you are not just altering the dress, you're altering the bride - in the best kind of way (her confidence, her mood, her self-esteem). And it's clear that this holistic approach, incorporating how the bride feels as well as how she looks, is important to you - which, in turn, shows how good you are at this. You elevate everything for people on one of the most significant and special days of their lives. That is true artistry. Long may your amazing work continue! 💖👍
Beautiful dress! But it always amazes me how one 'simple' little change takes something to a whole new level... and that was changing the lacing! Totally lifted the dress to a new level! Bravo!!
For me, i would have chosen a different color for the corset back but i get that as a whole piece it's suppose to be skin toned so the beads just float over her bodice. I think it would have been even better if the corset matched the skirt or was a darker shade closer to her skintone. Otherwise, west African dress makers represent! They are famous for great textiles and quality. It's just hard to do perfect illusion looks when ordering abroad
It's possible she wasn't going for the illusion as well in order to not look like she had too much skin on display, its wouldn't be surprising considering some cultural views in the region, speaking as someone born and raised there, i wouldn't want the fabric looking like skin
By the way, you are gorgeous! Your skin is to die for, beautiful eyes, fantastic glasses, great hair, spot on lipstick. And those teeth, that smile! Ah yes, the dress, great story. Just the usual fairy godmother magic. The bride looked so lovely & so happy. May this union be blessed for ever & ever!
most professionals would call this appointment a waste of their time, so your take on it is so so refreshing!! you're genuinely a wonderful person and i love your videos!! thank you for being so kind
I ordered my wedding dress and when it came in I was excited to try it on so much so I didn’t wait on anyone to assist me and let me tell you the dress was a mess on me. I didn’t get the beaded sheer lace on top idk how the missed it it just didn’t fit right. My mom came home and was like let me see the dress tried it on and everything was perfect almost I didn’t want the train and I still didn’t get the beaded lace a little alterations and as far as the sleeves and lace and the dress was beautiful
My mum was tailor a sower like you and she would do the same. Now she is dead and I miss her so much, but you reminded me of her. God bless you sis. Love you ❤
Changing the color of the laces really did level up the look! Her fiance tried, bless him lol. I love what you said about the confidence making the difference, so true.
Girl you are Heaven sent! You are more than alterations specialist, you are an angel that has mastered your craft! 💖 seeing the brides confidence 📈 shows that you are the the creme of the crop! ✨
She was totally right, the blue lacing made an amazing difference. You seem to always be kind to your clients, in a way that doesn’t imply you “aren’t saying” judgy things but that says you are just a kind person. Everyone deserves kindness, so thank you for that.
My beloved passed Nan was a dress maker for years (and made Bridal & BM’s gowns) and she talk me how to buy/what fabrics etc. This takes me back to being a little girl❤️🌹👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I love to see your work, it reminds me of Nan whipping up a new dress in her sewing room. Thank you🌹😘👏🏼👏🏼
You worked magic on that dress, it was genius to change the color of the lacing. At first I 5hought the dress was terrible but seeing her in on her wedding day….it was stunning!
First of all, you are such a kind person! That poor lady went from zero to hero just by coming to you. The combination of experience and empathy is awesomely powerful!! Secondly, your work looked beautiful! I totally agree with the choice to change the corset lacing to blue; that is the kind of edit that turns pretty into va-va-Coombs❣️❣️❣️
You gave her the validation in her choices and bolstered herself confidence so she could allow herself the joy of her dress. It's so often that we women have self esteem issues and just want someone to say "we can fix this for you".
Amazing how a small change like contrast blue ties can make such a difference. Took the corset back from plain to gorgeous! Beautiful dress and bride :)
I only see a tiny bit, but love your stories and your heart and compassion that comes through the screen. My only critique is NEVER apologize for your lip color! As a full lipped girl that wears her red as only we can, do your thing!
This reminds me of my own wedding. I ordered it it at the bridal store and I'd had several fittings. My wedding was on Sunday, and I picked the dress up Thursday afternoon. Friday night. I was so excited, that I wanted to put it on and check it out. I went in the walk in closet so my husband wouldn't see me, and put it on by myself. It zipped up the back, and i was able to pull the zipper all the way up on .my own, no problem. But that was when my heart sank. The bust was enormous! Handfulls of fabric just bagged off of the front of me. I was instantly in tears. It was never like this during my fittings! How could this happen? What could I do? I did what most brides would do in this spot, and called my mom to freak out. She was great. She said to bring the dress to her house first thing Saturday and we'd see what we can figure out. Saturday morning, I get there and put the dress on first thing. I looked at my mom to say "See?" She told me to hang on just a second and walked behind me. She said "Let's see if this helps," and calmly attached the three hook and eye closures that brought the top six inches of my dress together, just above the zipper. Of course, it fit perfectly I felt so dumb. So I know EXACTLY how this bride felt, LOL. Never try to put on an unfamiliar formal gown without skilled help.
You must really work well under pressure and have some great skills! I admire you very much! I started sewing when I was in 6th grade and made my clothes and my kids clothes until they got older. I was not a great seamstress but it was wonderful to be creative and a great stress outlet as I worked in our basement…a great retreat when the parents were arguing! Ha, ha! Wonderful memories of sewing with my Mom and buying fabric! Thanks for sharing your beautiful talents! You are AMAZZING!!~
I've been watching your shorts after they popped up randomly. Seriously, you're a lifesaver! Actually it's funny that everything (clothes) can look plain on a person, but when fitted correctly, they look fantastic. It's also logic, not everyone has the same body. I'm a male and 5'11. My upper body is a medium but I have longer arms so I always went to a tailor with an L size and have them shorten the hem or tighten the sides. Looks also more well made than just a cloth if you know what I mean. Keep doing the great job!
That dress was beautiful and the bride made it gorgeous! I agree with her liking a contrast to highlight her lovely back and it is obviously the perfect length for a joyful dance! Best wishes to the happy couple! Bravo to a talented and compassionate professional who also happens to know how to make everything just right! Win/Win. Well done.
There is something beautiful about seeing someone who found their true calling ❤❤❤ thank you for posting these videos! You are a gift to the world of 😍
This dress is beautiful and she looks like a million bucks and I totally agree what was missing was the confidence and someone to help her in it. And the contrasting tie def made it pop. I'm so sad she was sad, but glad it got better.
Wow! That blue tie really elevated the dress. I thought it was beautiful before but she looked so incredible happy and confident in it during her wedding. Fantastic job.
Not gonna lie... I thought the dress and bride's body looked bad in the photo, but in the video of the bride dancing, the bride and her dress both look FABULOUS
Thank you for supporting the bride, and for encouraging her to listen to her intuition! Changing the tie to the contrasting color made the whole dress come alive. It's absolutely gorgeous!!!!
I just found your channel recently and I just have to say: You. Are. Amazing! Not only are you creative and Obviously deserve the title of Alteration Specialist, but it is so wonderful that you understand what it is to be a woman in society today. We see something on a model and think how gorgeous it looks and then when we don’t look like that model (who does!?!?!), we feel bad when we shouldn’t! From all women of all shapes and sizes, and from the bottom of my heart, thank you! Keep being amazing! 💜 P.S. She looks fabulous!
My Grandmother was a Society tailoress who made wedding and evening dresses. She always said, the main problem is that so many women see themselves as a size 4 when they are a size 14. She would say upfront to the ladies ..... Let's make something that fits you which will always make you look good. The alterations made this bride look great.
This happened when I was a maid of honor to my best friends wedding. I got the dress a day before the wedding and put it on with my mothers help and it doesn't fit! I rented a gown that would match the wedding theme, it was ugly and expensive but I have no choice. My friend didn't like the rented gown, I didn't like it too so my friend asked me to put on the original gown and we'll see if there's anything that we can do. Lo and behold the gown fits perfectly.
You did a great job. That dress was beautiful and the little alterations were on point. I'm so glad you were able to help and I agree people don't realize sometimes helping is often just boosting their confidence. That's how you know you are a great leader.