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For anyone who used an independent seamstress....

I plan on having my dress altered by a family friend (it's her business) rather than the salon where I bought my dress.  My question is -- when your dress came in, did you try it on in the salon to make sure it fit, wasn't damaged, etc. or did you just take it directly to the seamstress?  My dress is due to come in at the end of July/beginning of August and I'm not planning on starting alterations until September (wedding is November 2) so I'm afraid if I wait until then to try it on, it will be too late to do anything if there is something wrong. 
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Re: For anyone who used an independent seamstress....

  • Before taking the dress out of the salon definitely look over the dress to make sure there is not any flaws and TRY IT ON!!!  Obviously it won't be the perfect fit but you will be able to tell right away if there is something wrong with it.
  • My dress was prhased online but ordering from any bridal salon you should try on your dress and make sure everything is the way it should be.  I know that DB, once you've taken your dress out of the store then find something wrong with it later, they won't assume any responsibility.  Look over every seam, button, and bead before you leave the salon with your dress.  If you find something wrong then make sure you speak up and take pictures of it yourself so you have documentation.
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  • I tried it on before I left the salon.
     
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  • Most definitely try your dress on before you take it from the salon.  Look over every single inch of it to make sure there are no stains, spots, rips, etc.  With most salons, once you take your dress out those doors it is now yours and if you find anything wrong with it later the salon is not responsible.

  • Thanks everyone!
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