Susan Ormond’s “How To Alter a Bridal Gown” is a book providing step-by-step instructions, organized in easy-to-reference sections, on how to create the perfect fitting gown. Complete with illustrations and innovative techniques, this book is a must for any professional in need of altering a Wedding Gown.
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Susan Ormond is a professional seamstress with over 15 years of experience in the alteration and custom design of bridal and formalwear. Now, through her new book "How to Alter a Bridal Gown," you can learn her secret tips for professional bridal gown alterations. Susan received an undergraduate degree in Clothing, Textiles, and Merchandising and a masters degree in Business Adminstration from the University of Kentucky. She has owned and operated a retail bridal store and a home based custom design and alteration business specializing in formalwear. Through her education and experience, she has developed a reputation for being one of the bridal industry's most respected alteration specialist.This book provides step-by-step instructions, organized in easy-to-reference sections, to create the perfect fitting gown. Complete with illustrations and innovative techniques this book is a must for any sewing professional who wants to make money altering wedding gowns, or seamstress who wants to alter a gown for yourself, a family member or friend. From simple hems and side seams, to extensive alterations involving shoulders, sleeves and bust seams, this book details the exact procedures necessary to alter all styles of Bridal gowns.Every bride dreams of a wedding gown that will be a perfect fit. To make this dream a reality, the fabulous book will show how to professionally fit and alter all types of bridal gowns.The fact that bridal alterations directly effects every bride makes this book a valuable tool for either the professional seamstress who wants to make money at a business or the amateur seamstress who simply wants to alter a gown for herself, a family members, or a friend.