Different Types of Bustles for Wedding Dress
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- This week we are going over 3 main types of bustles for your wedding dress!
Every seamstress & alteration business has their way of teaching. When it comes to bustles, we like to keep it simple by teaching the 3 core bustle types in our market:
1. American Over Bustle
2. French Under Bustle
3. Invisible Hidden Bustle
On the internet, you will see waterfall bustles and empire bustles... and and and.
Yes, there are way more than 3 bustles out there. We could chase a rabbit with combinations of these three and come up with endless possibilities!
Whether you are looking for simple teaching or more in depth, let's dive into this together.
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I have my first appointment coming up and I am so excited to meet you sue! You carry so much joy and I can’t wait for the new adventure with you.
Didn't know there were so many different types of bustles. Thanks for showing what they look like on different styles and materials!
Thank you for your great feedback Tiffani! 💙
I’m bustling my daughter’s wedding gown down in Australia! Thank you so much for all of the tips you have given me! The invisible bustle is the one for us!!
That's awesome!
Love meeting fellow seamstresses & thank you for the kind words ❤
Have fun with the tulle bustle,
Sue Scheele
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This is sooo helpful!
Thanks Sue!!! I didnt know about the invisible bustle!
So glad you mentioned it!! 💙
I’m getting married 8.27.21 and I’m getting the American bustle done to my dress. I do have a Stella York dress as well!
You are a beautiful bride!
Hope all the planning + alterations go smooth!
Xoxo,
Sue
What about bustling a ball gown with lots of layers?
Hi can u show beading designs on bridal train
Hi! I was wondering if you could suggest what type of bustle would look best on a Martina Liana mermaid gown style 1182? Thank you.
What kind of bustle is your personal favorite for a chiffon fabric a-line skirt?
I am looking for a dress
The (a-line bustle) is what I need. For dress I am working on. For a friend. But we are in Michigan
Are you on Instagram, Marion?
I'ld love to see a bustle on a dress where the sweep on the lace is not the same as the sweep on the lining.
Bustles start at 3:11 😊
What is an average cost of a bustle
Thank you for instructions to bustling.
I do alterations as well but I need a suggestion on how to a bustle a dress.
It has:
1. A tulle lined lace top.
2. 3 layers of tulle.
3. A lining.
4. A semi full crinoline petticoat with a lace edging that is attached to the rest of the dress at the side and back seam about 12” from the bottom hem.
5. A gathered 2 layer crinoline petticoat.
6. Another lining.
I have bustled the top three items but I’m stumped on how to bustle item #4.
I tried bustling along with the items above but item seems and feels like too much fabric because of the fullness of the crinoline.
What would you suggest?
Can a petticoat be bustled on its own even if its attached at the back seam?
For items 5 and 6 I may cut to floor length. They don’t even show underneath the dress.
Thanks,
Becky
Hi Becky,
A petticoat is usually hemmed to floor length so the other layers can be bustled separately!
Don't be affraid to bustle 1 - 3 separately if they don't lay well together all in one.
Layer 4 + 5 can be hemmed. 6 will be bustled separately or hemmed.
Thanks for watching!
Sue Scheele
@@AvasBridalCouture thank you so much for your advice.
I did just that. I cut the crinoline layers to the floor and bustled layers 1-4.
Wonderful!
I have a Galina signature tulle dress….what kind would I need I plan
On dancing all night
Delia!
Congratulations on your marriage 💕
Have you watched my Top Bustle video on our channel?
You will LOVE the style examples. Did you see a dress similar to your Galina?
@@AvasBridalCouture my dress is tulle
I wish you where Chicago, I just gotten my dress, its a ballroom dress, what type of skirt should I have on
Bonnie!!
Congratulations on your big day ❤
I offer remote visits by video!
You won't be on camera but I will show you how alterations will work on your dress, bustle styles, what to look for in a seamstress, pricing and other ideas you need.
Here's the link to see if I would save you valuable time + stress to elevate your alteration + dress experience:
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I will make you feel like I'm with you in Chicago!
No pressure of course xoxo,
Sue
Which do you recommend for tulle
What if my dress is too long? Do I have to wait before getting a bustle?
We typically blend the hem and bustle so they look smooth and natural together Lupe!
Congratulations on your big day!
When is your wedding?
Xoxo,
Sue
@@AvasBridalCouture Awwvthank you! My Wedding is June 18th
Do you use hooks or buttons for the bustle, or which one looks nicer?
Definitely pro button and loops! (with another button under the loop for convenience and strength 💪)
Not a fan of hook and eyes for several reasons in this reel Krysia:
instagram.com/reel/CZgFqkIBBMy/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
When is your wedding?
Xoxo,
Sue
Does the button go on the skirt or on the him for an in visible bustle and is it sewn only to the lining or does it go through the skirt?
Kim, the invisible bustle is all hidden under the train lining side (nothing sewn on top layers of the skirt!)
I am working on a friend's wedding dress. It has three layers of tulle over the top of the silk fabric. I have done other dress bustles. But not with tulle over the top. We want to put a bustle on it but no clue how . 😬
Hi Marion,
Try seperating the layers based on their circumference, fabric width or how they lay!
You can sew a clear snap where the tacks were sewn by the manufacturer if it's difficult to fluff the train once you removed the tacks.
If you would like to work with me remotely, I will take a look on Zoom and help with your project.
Send me a DM @Avasbridalcouture on IG ot FB to get more information, no pressure.
Thanks for watching & hope these tips helped!
Xoxo,
Sue Scheele
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What is the best bustle for a solid satin train with no skirt embellishments and no lining. A-line skirt. Minimal tulle underskirt. Nothing to “hide” an American bustle and French bustle “pulls” at the tie points.
Hi Shari,
For the American bustle:
I use a soft bustle thread which gives a flawless finish on the American bustle!
I sew a button under the loop so the loops are invisible & works really well for your concern.
For the French bustle, there are a few ways you can go about the stitch issue but I would need to see the dress and show you what I do in a video.
If you would like to work with me, I offer remote visits. For $59, I will ask detailed questions, look at photos of the dress & make a video for you to use as a communication tool with your seamstress.
I will save you sooooo much time trying to figure this out, what materials I use and teach you step by step in the video.
May I send you the link to get started?
Looking forward to working with you!
Xoxo,
Sue Scheele
@@AvasBridalCouture Yes please. I ended up creating a French bustle and the bride was okay with the tiny stitches on the outside.
Unembellished tulle is another challenge, but again, most brides, I have found, don’t mind the tiny eye on the skirt to attached to the hook at the waist. If people do see the eyes, they’ll usually know what it’s for. I typically do an American bustle on tulle skirts.
Glad it turned out well, Shari!
I do alterations and have a bridal gown with satin under skirt and tulle and top layer sheer fabric with lace around edges with horse hair??
Having a problem bussels hangers show as unbusseled
Bustle the satin lining French with the tulle top layer as American.
That should resolve the issue!
Xoxo,
Sue Scheele
I also do alterations on wedding gowns and learning to master the bustles. Always looking for a better way but some are really difficult
How to sew an invisible bustle??
Daughter has a mermaid and can't figure out how to bustle all that fabric..wedding on 2 days