Monthly Archives: June 2018

Summer Shiny Flowers

Posted on June 30, 2018 by mrsmole

Hands up, who likes metallic flowers? Wtoo added lots of metallic flowers to this dress. Can I sew through thick flowers and beads? Probably but who wants all that in the seams? Like so many other brides, she needed the … Continue reading →

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No Tulle, Just Smooth Satin…Hooray!

Posted on June 24, 2018 by mrsmole

This thick satin beauty of a gown showed up and really didn’t need too much done to it like other wedding dresses. The bride must have tried on dozens of dresses from every salon in our valley and also in … Continue reading →

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Simply Beachy

Posted on June 16, 2018 by mrsmole

Here is a simple dress from Wtoo that needed the zipper taken in one inch on each side, some hemming and a bustle and some boobs. Can you see the drag line in the side seam pointing to her butt? … Continue reading →

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Adding Ease

Posted on June 9, 2018 by mrsmole

A stunning dress that fits the model is a joy to see. The same dress on a real person: The straps were too long so they were shortened (pinned in the photo) and the lace motifs stitched back down. What … Continue reading →

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See-Thru Bride

Posted on June 1, 2018 by mrsmole

Here is the latest from Watters and it is called Galatea. The entire bodice is sheer and the huge polyester embroidered flowers are quite striking. My bride just fell in love with this look and ordered it in the color … Continue reading →

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