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Can Fashionistas Alter a Formal Gown? #SayYesToAlterations

Posted on January 17, 2020September 14, 2023 by Naomi

Now that Christmas is over, I have winter ball dresses filling the shop. Our small-town high school holds a winter ball in January for the juniors, which is also open to the rest of the high school as well. This year the dresses varied in color and texture. Reds, blues, greens, brown; velvet, satin and chiffon. The standard alteration that I get asked for is to shorten...Read More

Christmas gifts for the seamstress

Posted on December 3, 2018April 14, 2023 by Naomi

Like any hobby or business some of the tools and equipment can be costly. Christmas is a perfect time to gift your loved one some of the more expensive items that they might want to better their sewing skills and business. These are some of my favoirte items that I have found to be a necessity over the 11 years I have been in business. Christmas Gifts...Read More

How to Avoid Mistakes When Altering a Gown at the Shoulders

Posted on October 22, 2018April 14, 2023 by Naomi

Have you ever wanted to alter a formal gown? This one came to me from a bad tailoring experience and was in desperate need of correcting. The client had called begging me to see what I could do to fix the situation but I was not prepared for what I found. I just though that common sense would tell you not to do what this seamstress did...Read More

Secrets for Altering Your Prom Dress Straps: Get Ready to Shine

Posted on May 14, 2018April 1, 2023 by Naomi

There are many reasons why the bodice of a dress doesn't fit properly. One of the simplest alterations is when the straps are too long. Several problems occur when the straps are too long lack of support for the bust gapping in the back as the straps bow outward the straps fall off the shoulders The best way to check the fit is to pin fit the...Read More