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Don’t waste your time making outdoor cushions with interior fabric

Posted on February 10, 2022January 19, 2024 by Naomi

This client had been waiting a long time for this project. Last fall she asked me about making outdoor cushions but we were in the middle of moving so I had to put her off until recently. The cushion set consisted of one large, long cushion and two smaller cushions of identical dimmensions. When thinking about making outdoor cushions it is important to consider a few things....Read More

10 minute mending for jackets and snowpants

Posted on March 16, 2020May 1, 2023 by Naomi

No one wants to throw clothes away because of one small (or large) tear, especially when the rest of the article is in perfect condition. This is 10 minute mending. Don't throw these away! The most common problem is a tear along the seam. When this happens you are in luck because these are earily fixable without being noticeable. Look at these recent repairs that have come...Read More

How to make pants longer than the original hem

Posted on January 30, 2020July 21, 2023 by Naomi

Nothing is worse than pants that are too short. At least I would say that is true for me! It makes me feel so self-conscious especially if they are a wide leg pant that aren’t coming over my shoes. Not everyone is like this. I have several clients, particularly from the older generation who actually prefer their pants to be short. A few weeks back a gentleman...Read More

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