Is it cheaper to have a seamstress make up your wedding dress?

[nikkinoo86 10]

We are getting married next year and I have been looking for a wedding dress on the internet (just to get an idea of prices) the style i like is anywhere from £500-£1500 which is ALOT of money for one day. However I do still want it to be perfect and wouldn't like to but a second hand one. Was wondering if anyone has ever had their dress made? If it was cheaper than going to a bridal shop and an approximate price?

Thanks in advance!

[lwb-wedding 10]

It depends on who makes it. Some can be done cheaper but a 'bespoke' gown can be anywhere up to 3k (that's from a designer though)

 

If you want a number for a sheffield based seamstress I can send you a couple of numbers, just send over a pm

[medusa 16]

My bespoke corset, skirt and riding coat with train was £950 ten years ago, so the answer is probably no, even though you can be certain that you're never going to meet anyone else who had the same wedding dress as you.

[lwb-wedding 10]

Sorry to go off subject but that sounds lovely Medusa

[medusa 16]

It was- lovely wedding, shame about the marriage unfortunately

[Strix 11]

I had mine made - but it was done by a proper victorian corseter, in leather, so the price was a bit steep

 

Anything with a 'wedding' label tends to suddenly gain ££££££'s in price, but the amount of faffing and huffing brides do, changing their minds, I can't say I blame suppliers

 

If you know exactly what you want, you could try getting quotes from a seamstress instead. Another tip may be to try to find your fabric at a knock down price

[lwb-wedding 10]

If you know exactly what you want, you could try getting quotes from a seamstress instead. Another tip may be to try to find your fabric at a knock down price

 

Your dress sounds so unique, have you posted pictures before?

 

Most seamstresses can get the fabric cheap, and its still really good quality. Its the time it takes to make it that bumps up the price.

[Strix 11]

Your dress sounds so unique, have you posted pictures before?

I have - do a search for keyword 'leather' and posted by 'Strix' and you should find a link

 

It was Nappa (goatskin) so was as soft as silk (literally), not the motorbike jacket grade stuff most people imagine when you say 'leather'