Although most wedding gowns do not have a direct support to the dress, it is important to make your own after the wedding ceremony. The wedding gown supports will pull the back of the gown off the ground so that the gown is not damaged or dirty, makes it easier for the bride to move freely after the wedding ceremony, and also reduces the fear of tripping over the wedding gown's tail which is too long. There are several types of gown supports, each of which looks different but is basically equally helpful for the wearer of the dress. Here are some options for crutches that can be tucked into your wedding dress.
Step
Method 1 of 3: Making Regular (or Traditional) Supports
Step 1. Decide if you like the shape of this regular strut
With this support, the long tail end of the wedding dress is folded into the back of the dress and will create an effect that looks round and full at the back of the bridal skirt. This ordinary buttress is not even easily visible to others, because the tail of the dress will not be visible.
Regular struts are usually easier to use on wedding dresses that look like they're puffy by default, but don't have as many layers of fabric underneath as these layers will prevent the dress from falling off naturally if it's supported
Step 2. Attach the straps to the inside of the skirt
The straps should be positioned in such a way that when the support is complete, your bridal skirt will appear to fall naturally. You, or your tailor, can sew it inside the seams of the wedding frock so it's not visible from the outside.
Step 3. Sew the crochet on the back hem of your wedding dress
This hook must also be closed in such a way. There are many hooks that are shaped like lace or ornate beads, so don't attach a hook that's too obvious if it's a hook.
Keep in mind, the hook must be strong and can hold the tail of your wedding dress, so if the tail of your wedding dress looks heavy, make sure you attach a strong hook to hold it in place
Step 4. Fold the back of the skirt up to the inside of your bridal skirt
You may need someone to help you do this. Hook the pre-installed hook on the strap attached on the inside. This will make the hem of your skirt rounder and your bridal skirt will look more voluminous. Trim your skirt and make sure the back is attached properly.
You may need to attach more than one hook to give your hem supports a natural look. When in doubt, ask a skilled tailor to make these supports
Method 2 of 3: Making the French Support (or Bottom Support)
Step 1. You have to decide if you like this French style crutch
With this French-style strut, the laces and buttons are located under the skirt. When connected, the final view will show your skirt expanding down the center of the back of your skirt with the bottom half falling straight down. This stylish buttress is very easy to see, creating one, or several layers, on the back of the dress that look full and fluffy.
Step 2. Attach the straps from the inside of your skirt to the waist
The position of this strap depends on where you want the skirt to look puffy. Keep in mind that the top of the expanding part is where you attach the string.
If you plan to make several points for the hooks, for example if the back of your wedding dress is very long, or you really like the look of the skirt that looks flared in several places, then you should attach some straps on the top inside of your wedding skirt
Step 3. Place the string on another part of the inside of your wedding frock, this time slightly below the first
This rope should be high enough to keep your bridal gown from dragging to the ground but also further away from the first so that when joined the string will create a nice flared section. You may need more than one strap, depending on how long the tail of your wedding dress is.
If using multiple ropes, use different colors of rope or ribbon so that it is easy to tell which section of the rope is connected to which part when it is connected. This will make the job easier and also make it easier for the laces to show under all the layers and seams of your bridal skirt. If you're worried that the different colors of the string will show up, just number the ends of the string to make it easier to connect
Step 4. Tighten the two ropes
And make sure that the straps are tight enough and stretch the back of your skirt the way you want. If you are attaching multiple ropes, make sure they are connected properly.
It is important to ask someone for help with this style crutch. Ask someone to help you put on the crutches on your wedding day. Usually you will install this crutch in between the time between the wedding ceremony and the reception. Ask the person you're asking for help to come over when you're fitting your wedding dress so they can learn how to attach the strut. Generally, the person who is asked for this assistance is the bride's companion or other family members who are at the party
Method 3 of 3: Making the Top Support
Step 1. You have to decide if you like the look of this stylish crutch
The top strut is probably the simplest strut style. Made by simply attaching the midpoint of the back of your long wedding dress to the buttons that are at the top of the back of your wedding dress, and all of them are on the outside of your wedding dress. This can be done with only one connecting point, especially on a light wedding dress and does not have a long tail, or with several connecting points, for a wedding dress made of a rather heavy material or has a long tail.
This style bolster is the best strut if the tail of your wedding dress has a lot of detail or embroidery, as it will be very easy to spot
Step 2. Attach a hook or button to the outside of your wedding dress
The hook or button should be attached to the top of the tail closest to your feet. A good support will be hidden in a nicely crafted pleat.
Step 3. Attach the string at the bottom about half the length of your bridal skirt
Ribbon is usually not used in the supports of this style, as it will be very obvious. People generally prefer to use hooks.
Step 4. Hook the hook
If the hook is attached, the bottom of the wedding skirt will actually lift off the floor. Straighten the tail that has been linked, making sure it is neat.
Step 5. Attach some hooks if desired
The wedding frock may have some struts to lift the back of the dress to reveal the dress decoration at the tail of the dress. If so, you'll need to fold some parts to make the dress look layered.
Tips
- There are many styles of support. Talk to your tailor about options for a particular dress, as they know better which strut looks best on the dress.
- Wedding dress manufacturers do not attach crutches to the wedding gown, so it must be added by the tailor.
