Monthly Archives: June 2019

A Season of Favors

Posted on June 27, 2019 by mrsmole

Last week I was surprised with how many new followers I had acquired. Then I checked for where they were coming from. It turns out that on https://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,7615.15.html a member commented on a suggestion from another reader about searching through … Continue reading →

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Getting the Fit Right

Posted on June 21, 2019 by mrsmole

This sample dress is Willowby Geranium. It is the trend to have a sheer bodice, little boning and the ubiquitous layered tulle skirt. While that works OK on a size 0 model, when the size range is extended for a … Continue reading →

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It’s All About the Back

Posted on June 13, 2019 by mrsmole

Sometimes, I get a request for a special alteration from a former client to see if I can squeeze in one more for the month. This spectacular dress is from the brand Sincerity Bridal. While the front view looks pretty … Continue reading →

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Can You Help My Daughter?

Posted on June 6, 2019 by mrsmole

Dear Readers, My youngest daughter is flying from Washington, DC to the UK for a wedding and she bought an expensive lovely maid of honor dress but the tailor she hired in DC made a real mess of it and … Continue reading →

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