How can I make my own bustle on my wedding dress? I need a simple solution?

Question

Its too close to my wedding and no seamstress will do it. I need ideas on how to do it.

Answer 1

I was looking for what a bustle was, I found this site as first, maybe it is helpful:
http://www.rencentral.com/oct_nov_vol1/bustles.shtml
Not as clear, but might be additional help:
http://www.partypop.com/forums/Weddings/m42105.htm

Answer 2

cut the bustle from two layers of fabric, allowing for a seam allowance . I am assuming you need a half moon shape. This shape should be wider than your back waist measuremant to allow for gathering.
Cut three shapes of netting, not bridal tulle, but, found in the same department. The netting should be cut at least four inches longer across the edge that will be against your waistso you can gather it inside the half moon of satin, but other than that it is the same shape as the satin pieces.
woth a hand stiotch, gather each layer of netting and knot at both ends, set aside.
With right sides together, stitch along the curved edge of the satin bustle, turn right side out.
Stitching by hand, along the seam allowance, secure each layer of netting into the satin "pocket" you have created.
Turn the edges to the inside and stitch shut with a hand whip stitch or on the machine, for speed.
Gather the half moon shaped, netting filled bustle to the size of your back waist measurement.
THis "pillow" can be stitched to outside or with the addition of a satin ribbon on each side can be tied around the waist under the skirt.

Another solution to a decorative lift atttached to the out side of the dress is a back bow.
Cut satin rectangles, and netting. Making a rectangular pillow as above. When complete, either using the same satin or several long satin ribbons, cinch in the middle creating a fluffy bow.

Answer 3

go to joanns and look at patterns either in wedding dresses or costumes, i wouldnt even try it myself, but my behind is way big enough without fabric accentuating it.