Monthly Archives: October 2015

Got My Belt, Bustle, and Real Shoes

Posted on October 29, 2015 by mrsmole

Last week, I left the sewing room to fly across the country to meet up with relatives traveling from the UK but had this recent post to share: Another form-fitting dress that needs hemming, a belt and bustling but this … Continue reading →

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East Coast Woes

Posted on October 22, 2015 by mrsmole

You all remember East Coast Sharon from before with her crazy clients, well she is back with a mother-of-the-groom dress to share. Hey Mrs Mole, Here is a MOG (mother-of-groom) gown that came in yesterday. Actually, there are 2 gowns. … Continue reading →

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Simple Gowns

Posted on October 13, 2015 by mrsmole

Do I ever get simple wedding gowns? Yes, and they are a delight to work with. Suzi Wong Here is a latte colored 2 layer knit dress with soutache braid embellished English netting that has had about 6 inches of … Continue reading →

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Exotic Insert

Posted on October 6, 2015 by mrsmole

What do you do when you win a dress in a silent auction and it doesn’t fit? Find a seamstress with a sense of adventure and convince her that it will be fun to “make it work”? Look at what … Continue reading →

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