Monthly Archives: September 2015

Size Doesn’t Matter

Posted on September 28, 2015 by mrsmole

Here is the story: “I just went into the bridal salon not expecting to buy anything but once I tried on this dress, I had to have it.” It is a lovely dress on the proper sized model, 2 layers … Continue reading →

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Lace Hem and a Broken Needle

Posted on September 21, 2015 by mrsmole

A stunning Casablanca gown that needed a few things done like shortening the satin skirt and a bustle, but let’s start with the scalloped lace hem. Remember, if you fall in love with one of these and the salon salesgirl … Continue reading →

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Emergency or Not?

Posted on September 14, 2015 by mrsmole

My real business website brings in new possible customers all the time. People find me on Google and Yelp and send me emails or phone to ask questions. So this came in last week: Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 1:45 … Continue reading →

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The Blue Dress

Posted on September 6, 2015 by mrsmole

Some of you spotted the blue dress in the collection hanging up. OK…it is unusual, but we have the same problems we do with all gowns from Chinese websites…it just doesn’t/will never fit. Here it is on a model: Blue … Continue reading →

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