This gown was originally strapless. I added shoulders, sleeves and a raised back. I recreated the rouging and sprinkled the beadwork to match the original bodice.

This is a simple shoulder and sleeve added. The back has also been raised with additional lacing.

The bride and I wanted to keep this gown simple so I recreated the beadwork that was on top of the original bodice and continued it around the neck and sleeves.

I added a simple shoulder and sleeve piece to this gown. The skirt was very simple and I didn't want to take away from teh detail of the original bodice.

The shoulders and sleeves of this gown were created with pleated netting and applique ordered from the manufactured. The applique was layered over the pleating and then hand beaded to match the beadwork on the original bodice.

This gown required that I order appliques from the manufacturer. Shoulders and sleeves were added and then applique and a pleated shawl were added. The back was also raised with additional lacing.

This gown has added shoulders and sleeves and a raised back. The neckline has the piping on it to match the original bodice detail.

I used a shawl that came with this gown to create a gathered drape over the shoulder. The sleeves were also added and the back was raised with additional lacing.

This shows a front and back view of a dress that had shoulders and sleeves added and the back raised up higher.

The top and sleeves were added to this dress and the back was raised with additional loops. I removed some of the existing applique and trim and repositioned it on the added top.

The sleeves on this gown were added. By having access to the original lace, I was able to match the hand beadwork and detailing.

I added the sleeves and raised the neck front. I added detailed beading to tie the raised piece into the existing bodice.

This was a simple sheer cap with a satin trim with hand beading to match the bodice.