Monthly Archives: July 2013

Bride # 29 and Counting

Posted on July 27, 2013 by mrsmole

Yes, it is only the end of July and 29 nervous brides have wandered in and out of my sewing room hoping that their dresses will send people gasping in the pews on their special day. You have seen the … Continue reading →

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Hustle, Bustle

Posted on July 17, 2013 by mrsmole

For those of you who have asked for some examples of bustles…here we go. They can be simple needing only one point or more complex in groups of odd numbers. If you are lucky and the train is narrow then … Continue reading →

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More Muslins for You

Posted on July 10, 2013 by mrsmole

Before I start with muslins and comments I have to share my latest purchase. In the past I have bought rayon batiks from this company, Batik Butik, from local retailers and on-line but this time I was able to buy … Continue reading →

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New Muslin

Posted on July 5, 2013 by mrsmole

Yes, it is time for my model client to try a new top…this time from Decades of Style 4005 “Girl Friday” from the 1940’s collection. Three women on Pattern Review made it and have commented on the results. You know … Continue reading →

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