Monthly Archives: March 2016

Keeping the Bunnies in the Hutch

Posted on March 24, 2016 by mrsmole

Some brides just expect that the dress will do more than it can possibly do. The only thing holding this dress together is this strap with 3 small hooks and eyes with a small one inch under-flap. Again like with … Continue reading →

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Bride and Baby

Posted on March 16, 2016 by mrsmole

What happens when you plan your dream wedding and buy a tight mermaid dress and discover you are pregnant? This bride went right out and bought herself a more appropriate dress to cover the expanding body. OK, you are all … Continue reading →

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Roses and Lace

Posted on March 8, 2016 by mrsmole

Have you ever worked on a $2000 dress? Me either…until now. Catherine Deane makes such dreamy dresses and this one is covered in handmade roses: Even the back dips very low with roses: Yes, every one of those “dots” on … Continue reading →

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Nancy’s New Jacket

Posted on March 2, 2016 by mrsmole

With so many brides dropping off their dresses, it was nice to start something new for Nancy, my client, using one of the fabrics we purchased on our Portland trip in November. Here is the fabric: and a close-up…yes Anne, … Continue reading →

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