ConsciousElegance.com - How to Bustle a Conscious Elegance Gown

http://www.consciouselegance.com -- In this video, Conscious Elegance's eco-chic bridalwear designer and founder Lori Del Genis demonstrates how to bustle a Conscious Elegance wedding dress. Bustle-points are attached using eco-friendly options such as tagua nut buttons (made from the nuts themselves, not from the shells as said in the video - apologies!), elastic wrapped in organic cotton and recycled materials. Conscious Elegance gowns are quick and easy to bustle, thus saving the eco-conscious 'green' bride much time and effort in the rush between ceremony and reception.

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[kristeemc2russia]

How would you recommend bustling a gown that has box pleats in the back? I really like the French bustle, but I don't know how to approach adding my own bustle! The box pleats are throwing me off!

[ConsciousElegance1]

@kristeemc2russia - Great question! Yeah, box pleats are tough, aren't they? You could try a French bustle in several places, at the same height, inside each pleat, if there aren't too many pleats. This wouldn't throw off the pleats, just sort of fold them all evenly. I hope that makes sense? Or you could do a 'pick-up' bustle (also called an 'American bustle'); google those terms you'll find lots of images. Personally I think the French bustle looks more elegant. Best of luck!! and Congrats!

[ConsciousElegance1]

@Julie9409LT - Thanks so much, Julie! That's really excellent that you'll be saving some money by doing it yourself. Every little bit helps!

That's exactly what we wanted: to show people how we bustle our gowns and take the mystery out of it. We send this link to many of our clients so that they know how to do it themselves when their Big Day comes.

Best of luck with your dress!! And congrats!

[ConsciousElegance1]

@TheStructuredChaos -- Aw, you're welcome. Glad to help!

[MrsBeccaHernandez]

This was a VERY VERY informative video. I think I'll do the ribbon option since I'm not a big fan of buttons. But, I can't say thanks enough for posting this!

[ConsciousElegance1]

@MrsBeccaHernandez - ::smiles happily:: Thanks so much for your feedback and your kind words. It really made my day. Best of luck with the dress!

[Julie9409LT]

I agree with the others that this is probably the best video I have seen regarding bustling a dress. Other videos show you how a bustled train should look, but they don't show you HOW to actually do it. I was going to take my wedding dress to a tailor to have a bustle put in, but now I'm just going to save some money and do it myself! So simple - thank you!

[TheStructuredChaos]

Thank you so much you are my hero!

[MrsBeccaHernandez]

@ConsciousElegance1 Oh, I know it'll be great! My mom saw this video a few hours after I did, and we're DEFINATELY going with the ribbon option. My mom's been a seamstress for OVER 40 years, and she was impressed with this and is taking ideas....so def. great info. =)

[ConsciousElegance1]

@Celticswynd - Heya! I'm flattered that you asked. But sadly, I've never seen Titanic (I know how it ends and I really don't want to go there). I know, I know, it's costume Heaven. ;-/

I did do an image search on Rose's red dress to see if I could help you, but I couldn't find any views of a train or a bustle. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful. If you sent me a link to a picture of what you meant, I might be able to [drapery] weigh in? (all puns intended)