Where Can I Design My Own Prom Dress
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If you're wondering, "Where can I design my own prom dress?" the answer may be as simple as a click of the mouse. Several ways are available to get the dress you want in time for prom this year, including designing the dress yourself down to the last detail.
Where Can I Design My Own Prom Dress?
Several websites on the Internet put you in the driver's seat when it comes to designing a custom made gown. These sites allow you to choose the fabric, design and specify measurements. The result is a unique dress unlike anything you'll find retail.
Coco Myles
Coco Myles, a dress design website, allows you to choose how your prom gown is made, from start to finish. You can even select matching fabric so custom-made shawl matches your dress. Since there are dozens of designs, you can mix and match the tops of the gown with bottom for many combinations. In addition, they also offer a line of designer inspired styles. Then all you'll need to do is select the color of the fabric and your dress is sent to you within five weeks. Express delivery options are also available. Many of the design styles on this website fall below $150.
Prom Girl
A perennial favorite, Prom Girl is one of the most visited design-your-own prom dress sites on the web. Just provide a sketch or photo of the dress you want (you may include up to four sketches or photos), your dress size and your price range. Most dresses on the site cost $230 to $500. The dress is made to your size specifications and delivered within three to four weeks.
Dress By Design
Dress By Design is an online design store that has been featured in People Style Watch. On this site, you'll need to select the dress design you want from eight basic styles. Next, you will get to choose the exact length of dress and decide on the fabric, which includes hundreds of different kinds. Finally, select the correct size and any additional options, such as pockets, trim and belts. The cost of a prom dress made on this site ranges from $230 to $500. Your dress normally ships to you within three to four weeks.
Hire a Local Seamstress
If you're still unable to find exactly what you want online, another option exists: hire a local seamstress to make your creation. You'll need to supply the ideas, such as photographs of a celebrity in a similar dress or a sketch and your ideas on trim, strap or sleeve styles. Work closely with the seamstress at the beginning of the project so they understand exactly what you expect. You may be required to pay a deposit upfront for the materials needed to make your dress. The balance, which will include labor costs and any additional materials, will be due when you pick up the dress. Make sure the seamstress knows when you need the dress so it can be completed on time.
Make the Dress Yourself
Finally, for those that have the skill and the time, making their own dress design may be the ideal solution for a one-of-a-kind prom dress. In this scenario, you won't have to wonder, "Where can I design my own prom dress?" If you have the basic skills, a simple dress pattern, custom fit and a desirable look is within grasp.
For those that have dress sewing skills, but perhaps don't know how to make patterns, you can buy fashion design software online from the following websites:
- eTelestia - sells the CAD software and books to help you learn how to create your own patterns.
- Digital Fashion Pro - includes the software to assist you in designing your own clothing and accessories. Also includes tutorial software to help you if you're a new to fashion design.
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