Monthly Archives: May 2011

Motocross Barbie

Posted on May 24, 2011 by mrsmole

Maybe some of your remember my post about Weathergirl Barbie, the bride who spent her life acquiring trophies and crowns in pageants? Well today I got a call from Motocross Barbie with these pants. On the phone, in a very … Continue reading →

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Cuffs ‘R Us

Posted on May 20, 2011 by mrsmole

Some weeks, as you frequent readers will know, it is just pant hems and more pant hems coming in the front door. But this week I have been doing lots of spring jackets for women who lunch and since they … Continue reading →

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Mission Accomplished

Posted on May 12, 2011 by mrsmole

The purple jacket flew out the door yesterday with a very happy client inside.        It fit well and draped surprisingly well considering it was stiff denim. With the slippery poly lining it felt smooth and the cuffs rolled up … Continue reading →

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Customize

Posted on May 6, 2011 by mrsmole

One of my faithful readers wrote to me and said she was sad to not find a new article today so here is the latest commission from the sewing room, Linda. It all started with this  article. My long time … Continue reading →

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Make it tighter!

Posted on May 4, 2011 by mrsmole

After altering 4 weeks of prom dresses for 3 local high schools I hope this is the final dress to share with you.After 4 weeks of biting my tongue with hearing “can’t you make it tighter?” it will be nice … Continue reading →

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