Monthly Archives: June 2014

Did you lose something?

Posted on June 29, 2014 by mrsmole

The quickest way to piss off a bride if you are one of her many bridesmaids is to lose weight. Once the dresses are ordered and paid for it seems as though it is just the perfect time to sabotage … Continue reading →

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Be Careful What You Wish For

Posted on June 22, 2014 by mrsmole

A couple weeks ago, I said to Mr. Mole that with all I had stacked up for July, the 8 brides and additional bridesmaids and custom sewing, I could use a whole week to myself with no clients. Then the … Continue reading →

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Little Miss Bride Come Lately

Posted on June 14, 2014 by mrsmole

For months I knew she was coming. Her wedding date was given as June 14. She was the last of the June brides to even show up for her first fitting 3 weeks before the date. She had ordered her … Continue reading →

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Recycled Victor Kosta

Posted on June 8, 2014 by mrsmole

Remember the 1980’s when we all wore taffeta dresses with poofy parts and those gala occasions that reflected style? Well, some of my clients have not left that era…nothing wrong with a 1980’s dress as long as your figure didn’t … Continue reading →

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Finally Something simple

Posted on June 1, 2014 by mrsmole

You all know by now that I love trying out new patterns and discovering mistakes and bad design features but this week a client left a simple pattern and challenging fabric. She actually can sew for herself and small children … Continue reading →

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