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So when it didnt fit me I wanted to cry because it cant be altered at all. With only a few months to go before the gala, there were only two choices: slim down to fit into the dress or find something else to wear

Instead I was too busy crafting things, and if my stuff animals were gathered it was probably to watch me dance and sing a Broadway song out of key

Common alterations include: Hemming to adjust the dress length is the most frequent need ($20-$40) Taking in or letting out: Bodice adjustments require skilled work ($40-$80) Complex changes: Multiple fittings or structural modifications ($80-$150) Book alterations early, especially during peak wedding season when seamstresses have full schedules

Her accessories did not go unnoticed either