Monthly Archives: July 2016

Such a Bargain

Posted on July 29, 2016 by mrsmole

What if you could buy a $1500 beaded wedding gown for $200? What if it didn’t fit but you thought a seamstress could make it fit? What if you were told that it had never been worn? This improbable story … Continue reading →

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Bad Backroom Alterations

Posted on July 21, 2016 by mrsmole

This morning, the phone rings and the voice says, “Hi, I’m Lydia and I need some advice if you have the time”. So, I say, “what do you need?” It seems that a group of 5 bridesmaids just received their … Continue reading →

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Free and Breezy

Posted on July 12, 2016 by mrsmole

When a friend gives you a free new Haute Couture by Maggie Sottero wedding dress in a garment bag and tells you it will be perfect for you…it just sounds so wonderful doesn’t it? But if you wait 13 years … Continue reading →

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Grandma Gifted

Posted on July 5, 2016 by mrsmole

Back in January, I made a cotton blouse for myself that ended up being way cuter for my granddaughter as a skirt. This time I tried again using cotton and Vogue 1687 because it said it was “Custom Fit”…yeah right. … Continue reading →

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