Monthly Archives: July 2014

Your Job is So Easy

Posted on July 31, 2014 by mrsmole

I love my job, sewing is my passion, but there is a down side to such devotion. So what happens when the mother of a bride tells me that my life and job are so easy? She says my job … Continue reading →

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No Time to Waist

Posted on July 26, 2014 by mrsmole

Last week I said I would share some waist alterations… so let’s go! In a past post I have altered winter pants by moving zippers and letting out pleats, re-used fly guards and doing odd things to enlarge the waist … Continue reading →

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Do You Ott?

Posted on July 20, 2014 by mrsmole

Ripping open white dress seams and basting white dress hems can take a toll on your eyesight unless you have an Ottlite. I have two lamps, one clamp-on one over my sewing machine and one clip-on one at the edge … Continue reading →

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Don’t bring anyone to your fitting

Posted on July 7, 2014 by mrsmole

Brides need an audience. If they don’t have an entourage like you see on TV shows like “Say Yes to the Dress” where 6-8 reluctant people/hostages recline on couches and wait for the bride to appear with yet another high … Continue reading →

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Dodging a bullet…again

Posted on July 4, 2014 by mrsmole

An email came in from a man about his wife and her need for a seamstress and a silk suit: Love your website! We are based up North but spending a few weeks in your town. There’s an upcoming wedding … Continue reading →

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