Monthly Archives: September 2016

Not a Simple Hemming

Posted on September 26, 2016 by mrsmole

Nordstrom has this dress: Isn’t the lace roses hem lovely? All this mother-of-the-bride wanted was the side seams taken in 1/2 inch and the hem shortened by 1 inch…not too much to ask is it? After pinning, I thread trace … Continue reading →

Posted in challenges | Tagged cutting off a scalloped hem, shortening a double lining, tadashishoji dress | 20 Comments

Cover My Arms!

Posted on September 19, 2016 by mrsmole

An older bridesmaid brought this dress to me. Her main idea was to find a dress that would cover up her arms…but starting with a one-shoulder dress can be a problem…my problem. It would have been way better to start … Continue reading →

Posted in challenges | Tagged adding sleeves to cover arms, After Six Bridesmaid Dress 6728, desperate clients, meddling mothers | 46 Comments

9 Days to Work a Miracle

Posted on September 12, 2016 by mrsmole

Lovely dress, no? Here is it on a real woman, not a model. There are 2 sets of beaded straps and I have pinned up the train with 6 points (one satin layer and 5 ruffle layers) just to … Continue reading →

Posted in challenges, Corsets | Tagged butternut squash plants, corset back with zipper left in, covered boning, horsehair braid hems, vertical ruffles, Wtoo Kennedy | 65 Comments

A Simple Shop-worn Sample Dress Fix

Posted on September 5, 2016 by mrsmole

You know when a bride falls in love with a dress…come Hell or high water, she is going to buy it even if every crystal is dangling by a thread or totally missing and it doesn’t fit well enough to … Continue reading →

Posted in challenges | Tagged easy lace hem, etoile gown, let out side seams | 26 Comments