Wedding dress altered too small. HELP!!!?

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I just returned from my first fitting and am sick to my stomach!  I started with a size 4 dress that needed to be taken down to about a size 2-3 in different areas.  My dress is fit and flare and all lace.  When I tried to put the dress on today, I literally couldn't get it over my hips and there was at least a good 1.5" gap in the zipper - no way it was going to zip!  I am completely blown away at how wrong the alterations are.  The dress went from almost two sizes too big to two sizes too small.  I am 5' 7" and 117 lbs - the dress wouldn't fit someone that weighs 100 lbs.  It is SO off it's like it was altered to someone else's measurements or something.  All the seamstress had to say was "Hmm... did I take it in too much?"  UMMM...  YA THINK?  I am absolutely LIVID.  She said she can fix it, but I of course do not trust her now.  So, my question is, has this happened to anyone else?  Can it REALLY be fixed (she said she hasn't cut it at all yet)?  Should I take it to someone else, or am I better off letting her fix her own mess?  And lastly, is the lace going to be damaged now when she takes it back out?  Any advice, suggestions or reassurance is appreciated!  I am completely freaking out and have only 6 weeks until my wedding - no time to order and tailor another dress!

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Lihana · Answer

I saw something like this on Say Yes to the Dress. A seamstress ruined a girls dress by taking in to much and then blamed it on the bride to be. I would try and work with the seamstress since she is willing to fix her mistake, but at the same time look at other stores to see if they have your dress on the rack. This way if a store does you have a plan b.

Jane_S · Answer

The problem I see with you taking this to another seamstress is that they are going to charge you to fix the other one's mistake.  If you stay with the original one, then she should not charge you anymore to fix her mistake.  Make sure you read and double check your contract with her.  You do have a contract right (that should include things like these, dresses not getting done on time, not fitting right, stained, torn, not to your specifications, etc... and what your rights/recourse is as a client and her responsibilities).  I hope everything comes out the way it's supposed to.

gram · Answer

It relies on how a lot material is in the seams. I quite don't know something about how marriage ceremony clothes are built, but with suit pants, extra fabric is delivered in the seam, as a way to make the waist and legs up to about an inch and a half of larger.

Wedding dress altered too small. HELP!!!?

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