Category Archives: Corsets

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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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 →

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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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Waiting for 32 Years

Posted on July 13, 2015 by mrsmole

When I moved to this rural town 14 years ago, I had heard about a woman who was selling wedding gowns out of a shipping container. It seemed to be a strange thing  to operate a business with no dressing … Continue reading →

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More Muslins for You

Posted on July 10, 2013 by mrsmole

Before I start with muslins and comments I have to share my latest purchase. In the past I have bought rayon batiks from this company, Batik Butik, from local retailers and on-line but this time I was able to buy … Continue reading →

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The Good, the Bad and Remake

Posted on June 6, 2013 by mrsmole

Some brides really appreciate my work, I hug them goodbye, wish them a perfect wedding day and I don’t expect to see them again. Then just before the wedding day this shows up on my doorstep: What could be nicer … Continue reading →

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What Size are You?

Posted on May 18, 2013 by mrsmole

This week has been insane with more June brides wandering in for “simple” alterations which turn out to be 4-5 hour affairs so I thought I would share some before I delve into the mysterious/misleading world of pattern grading. Enter … Continue reading →

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What Brides Want-March 2013

Posted on March 25, 2013 by mrsmole

It has been quite the week! I don’t remember getting in so many gowns quite so early in the season and with so many alterations needed/wanted. As I totaled up the costs per hour on some of these dresses, I … Continue reading →

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