Many wedding outfits, especially ready-made lehengas, sherwanis and family kurtas, need some alteration. Planning it for the whole family saves a lot of running around in the final week.
Make a family list
Write down every outfit for every function, who will wear it and what alteration it needs: length, waist, sleeves, fall and pico for sarees, or blouse fitting. Share the list with your tailor in one visit if you can.
Common alterations
- Lehenga: waist size, length with the actual heels, and the can-can or lining.
- Saree: fall and pico, and blouse stitching or fitting.
- Sherwani and kurta: sleeve length, shoulder and side fitting, and the churidar length.
- Children's outfits: leave room for growth if the wedding is a few months away, and do the final fitting closer to the date.
Timing
- Give ready-made outfits for alteration at least three to four weeks before the wedding.
- Try them on as soon as they come back, not on the wedding morning.
- Keep one week free for any second round of changes.
Bring the right things to fittings
Wear the footwear and undergarments you will use on the day. For lehengas and sarees, bring the dupatta and any belt or kamarbandh.
Wedding-day emergency kit
- Needle, thread in the outfit colours, and small scissors
- Safety pins in different sizes, and spare hooks and buttons
- Double-sided fabric tape for quick fixes
- A lint roller and a small steamer if possible
Give this kit to one family member who stays near the bride and groom.
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