sewing question

[xatalantax]

Could a good seamstress add length to a delicate tea-length chiffon dress to make it about a foot longer, in a way that would still look good?

Comments

[gukacayuga.livejournal.com]

Oh, but can't you just hear the garment screaming when you cut it up?

[replicantgirl.livejournal.com]

Well, it saves us money because we don't have to spend thousands of dollars ordering yardage in prints none of our customers may like. This way they get an idea of what they want and we can make up a similar print that we KNOW they will buy.

Although, when boss lady asked them to cut up the 5K Valentino scarf, I screamed.

[gukacayuga.livejournal.com]

wow... I would have cried