Monthly Archives: November 2014

Saved the Best (hardest) for Last?

Posted on November 26, 2014 by mrsmole

Is it my imagination or just plain weariness after completing 48 bridal gowns and 41 bridesmaids this season that the last one is more challenging? First, the bride lives 111 miles from me through a dense National Forest with mountains … Continue reading →

Posted in challenges | Tagged 7 point bustle, Allure bridal p960, back buttons, center modesty insert, India wedding, narrow straps, netting bustle, shorten straps, trimming netting and tulle | 35 Comments

SEW BAD Saturday #4

Posted on November 21, 2014 by mrsmole

Meet Stephanie, while her fascinating blog contains travel photos, artwork and sewing, she felt compelled to share her latest creation with us. I will just include everything she said to me: Hi Mrs. Mole, I have an entry for your … Continue reading →

Posted in SEW BAD SATURDAYS | Tagged front tucks, pink blouse, Sew Bad Saturday, Vogue 8224 | 36 Comments

Nancy Returns

Posted on November 16, 2014 by mrsmole

Yes, it is the final fitting of the jacket muslin Butterick 6106 after all the paper work and pinning and folding and taping and measuring ….TA DA! You will see a few additions like 1/2 inch armscye darts to compensate … Continue reading →

Posted in challenges | Tagged 7 point bustle, add to side seams, add to sleeve cap, Butterick 6106, make dart | 16 Comments

Another NYC wedding

Posted on November 11, 2014 by mrsmole

For some reason I seem to get loads of West coast bridesmaids and guests heading to East coast weddings this time of year. Last week we had the little bridesmaid with a too tight top and this week, the reverse. … Continue reading →

Posted in challenges | Tagged bra strap guard, citrus trees, lemon bloosoms, lime blossoms, shorten shoulder seams, tight bridesmaid dress | 41 Comments

Short Trip, Long Trip

Posted on November 7, 2014 by mrsmole

Yesterday, a mother brought in a tiny size 4 bridesmaid dress for her 13 year old daughter to wear in a family wedding back East. They had ordered the dress from David’s Bridal in NYC and had it sent to … Continue reading →

Posted in challenges | Tagged alter bridesmaid side seams, david's bridal bridesmaid, trip to wisley gardens | 30 Comments

Mistake Made, Mistake Fixed

Posted on November 2, 2014 by mrsmole

Grandmas like to sew for the family. Mostly, the grandmas I know quilt up a storm and produce way more quilts than there are members in the family but some do make clothes in their spare time. Every so often … Continue reading →

Posted in challenges | Tagged adding lace insert, Amy Butler, contrast bias binding, Simplicty 1625 | 21 Comments