Monthly Archives: November 2016

Adding a Little Something

Posted on November 25, 2016 by mrsmole

Another one of my three emergency November brides that was never booked ahead bought her dress at David’s for $99. I was given 2 weeks to make some magic happen. The dress needed to be “temple ready” meaning long sleeves … Continue reading →

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Life Happens

Posted on November 17, 2016 by mrsmole

When one seamstress friend is ill in town, we ask another to help out. A friend that has her own shop called to say I would be hearing from a bride as she could not work due to an upcoming … Continue reading →

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60 Years in the Back of the Closet

Posted on November 10, 2016 by mrsmole

The phone call went like this:  “Another seamstress in town told me you were the only one to call to deal with this.” Intriguing? Possible blog post? You bet! It seems this girl is getting married and her grandfather says … Continue reading →

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Butchered Bridal Gown

Posted on November 2, 2016 by mrsmole

Just when things were going along smoothly for the Fall season, I got a phone call from a frantic mother. Her daughter’s dress is being held hostage at another sewing center and the seamstress there is not co-operating with them … Continue reading →

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