Monthly Archives: April 2015

Busted

Posted on April 25, 2015 by mrsmole

The most requested alteration other than a hem or a sweetheart neckline is to the bust. Brides want to look voluptuous even if they are not. So when I explain that the very un-natural rounded shape of the boned bust … Continue reading →

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Salmon Run

Posted on April 16, 2015 by mrsmole

No, I’m not talking about the seasonable spawning of fish in our local rivers…this week the salmon relates to bridesmaid dresses…some good some bad. While most dresses come with boning and all sorts of structure to make them look good … Continue reading →

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Battle of the Bulge

Posted on April 9, 2015 by mrsmole

A little advice to future brides: NEVER buy your dress a year in advance. Here is why… 1. The groom backs out…you are stuck with the dress 2. The groom makes you pregnant…you cannot fit into the dress and delay … Continue reading →

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Heavy Metal Bride

Posted on April 2, 2015 by mrsmole

Every day that the phone rings I hope that it will be a new bride with a simple alteration…OK…that’s just me the “ultimate optimist”. So this next dress was a little difficult for the mother to describe over the phone. … Continue reading →

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