Category Archives: twill tape trick

Christmas Bride

Posted on December 27, 2018 by mrsmole

This lovely Wtoo Carrion dress fits like a glove: Lucky for me the alterations are not too complicated. Take in the hips and shorten the hem: … Continue reading →

Posted in challenges, twill tape trick | Tagged twill tape top edge, Wheeler and Wilson sewing machines, wtoo Carrion | 43 Comments

Very rarely do I ever get the same dress twice in a season but this year it has happened again after the last 2 sheer dresses. This time it is strapless lace Wtoo Preston. Let’s see what both of … Continue reading →

Posted in challenges, twill tape trick | Tagged adding a ribbon belt, adding back buttons, adding ribbon straps, adding tulle straps, making a waistline tuck, moving boning, spaghetti squash plants, twill tape, Wtoo Preston | 14 Comments

Lace, Hems and Straps

Posted on September 10, 2018 by mrsmole

This Wtoo Pippin dress is dramatic and very long. We have seen this dress before and know what has to be done to shorten it. Even this tall model needs her dress shortened in front! Besides needing to be shortened … Continue reading →

Posted in challenges, twill tape trick | Tagged 5 point bustle, hemming knit linings, make removable straps, twill tape trick, Wtoo pippin | 32 Comments

Sample Dress Labor

Posted on January 6, 2018 by mrsmole

This dress is Mon Cheri Enchanting. It was bought at a new local salon with no tags whatsoever inside which is bizarre! There were no labels as to fabric content or size or country of origin…all removed for some reason. … Continue reading →

Posted in challenges, twill tape trick | Tagged 5 point bustle, mon Cheri Enchanting, take in lace, take in side seams, twill tape top edge | 45 Comments

Trim, Twill Tape and Repair

Posted on November 24, 2017 by mrsmole

This feminine wedding gown is a Wtoo Della. This poor model doesn’t seem to have enough bust to make the bodice look good. On a real bride, the bodice looks quite different and you can see the little section of … Continue reading →

Posted in challenges, twill tape trick | Tagged fall vegetables under plastic, repair tear in tulle, twill tape trick, Vince Camuto, Wtoo Della | 18 Comments

Two Piece Two

Posted on November 3, 2017 by mrsmole

Buying the $875 Wtoo Bree bustier and coordinating it with a $1000 Effie skirt should make this alteration a piece of cake…no? How about a real body instead of a model…that top edge is not fitting well and the skirt … Continue reading →

Posted in challenges, twill tape trick | Tagged double horsehair braid, shortening a skirt at the waistband, twill tape trick, Wtoo Bree, Wtoo Effie | 66 Comments