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How long would it take to make a made to measure dress?

trying to work out an average amount of labor hours it would take to make an evening dress for a semi skilled dress maker, any ideas would be appreciated :smile:
Original post by atmb
trying to work out an average amount of labor hours it would take to make an evening dress for a semi skilled dress maker, any ideas would be appreciated :smile:


When I ordered a dress it saying 6-8 weeks but that includes ordering fabrics etc. I made a skirt and it took me about 8 hours. Depends on the complexity of the dress. A simple shift wouldn't take too long but an elaborate gown might!
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Original post by Neostigmine
When I ordered a dress it saying 6-8 weeks but that includes ordering fabrics etc. I made a skirt and it took me about 8 hours. Depends on the complexity of the dress. A simple shift wouldn't take too long but an elaborate gown might!


Thanks very much! Would be more for a evening midi dress with a criss cross back and hand printed so some complex parts

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