Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Herve Leger dress salvaged!


One loose thread can mean disaster, especially if it's a crocheted segment of a designer dress. If you think this Herve Leger dress can't be salvaged, think again.


Before
 

After


Our specialty seamstress used the original thread in this dress to re-crochet the broken segment. This laborious effort took nearly a day to complete.


After
Before

Sometimes people hang on to expensive garments that need repair because the garments are too valuable to throw away, but they're unsure of how to fix the problem. Find an expert seamstress or tailor who has experience working with couture garments; these experts employ high-end techniques to mimic the original looks and design.

Tell us: Do you have a garment that needs fixing? How long have you held onto it? Is it torn? Snagged? Ripped? Discolored?

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