Have you ever bought a new outfit and thought it looked great in the fitting room, only to get it home and find that it wasn’t quite right? Something was a little off. Was it the lighting? The color? Your… Continue Reading
The fall fashion trends from London and Milan are actually rather friendly for our North State weather and fashion sensibility. Even Yanks such as Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, and Vera Wang are showing oversized parkas and fake furs, 1960s-inspired clothing,… Continue Reading
In part one, we discussed altering pants for weight loss. I hope you were able to use the information to extend your pant wardrobe until you finish losing the weight you want.
Simple shirts and blouses can be altered easily, too, for a small weight loss.
Try on the shirt and have … Continue Reading
You finally got with the program. You’re watching what you eat and joined a gym. The scale is slowly going down until suddenly, you put on your favorite work outfit and it’s sagging. Or worse, your coworkers comment on the… Continue Reading
Spring and early summer weather is unpredictable so it’s hard to know what to wear. The mornings can be cool and windy and by afternoon, it may be hot and dry. In Northern California, when we look outside and see… Continue Reading
I know, I know, it’s only March. So why should you start thinking about your summer wardrobe? Have you gained or lost weight since last summer? Is your wardrobe too casual or does it contain lots of “work wear”? Or… Continue Reading
It’s time to start thinking about what your daughter will wear to the prom, unless you are one of those who likes to wait until the last minute, get something from the clearance rack and try to make it work.… Continue Reading
My teenage daughter chose a full-length chiffon gown for her prom. She is only 5’1″ tall, so of course we need to hem it. HELP! What is the best way to go about hemming chiffon and other slippery fabrics? … Continue Reading
Q: I have sewn since I was a girl, starting in 4-H and continuing in home economics in high school. I used to be able to take a pattern and with very little tweaking, make it fit me. Nowadays, patterns… Continue Reading
I just got engaged and now I have to plan a wedding. I’d like to start with the dress but I’m not sure where to begin. I’ve looked at a few bridal magazines and some online sites. The models look… Continue Reading
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