Quite often I’m asked if a certain alteration is possible. I have been altering clothing for over 30 years and I’ve been through a variety of fashion cycles, many fabric and construction changes, and my clients have gone through the… Continue Reading
It’s that time of year again: Wedding Season! Many women became engaged over the holidays and are beginning the search for probably the most important dress they will ever buy: Their wedding gown. I have written many articles on wedding… Continue Reading
I thought I would address men’s fashion for a change, and talk about suits. And yes, these guidelines will apply to women’s suits as well. In my humble opinion, all men of a certain age should have at least one… Continue Reading
Fashionistas, I hope you have saved your money because there are several new trends this fall that (in my humble opinion) you will want to have. But first, let’s see what’s coming back. Boots are still being shown, thank goodness… Continue Reading
A few years ago, I wrote an article about hemming chiffon. To date, that article has had thousands of readers so I know people are still trying to learn how to hem chiffon. That article was mostly about marking the… Continue Reading
You have found your perfect wedding gown. You probably had to order it, unless you were lucky enough to find a sample dress. It finally arrives and you anxiously try it on. Suddenly, your dreams are dashed as you realize… Continue Reading
The holidays are a popular time to get engaged and you may be one of the brides who have started looking for the perfect gown. Fortunately for us here in Northern California, the weather is mild and that makes it… Continue Reading
Winter has come early here in Northern California and we are starting to think about cold weather. (Stop snickering, my east coast and Canadian friends ~ it’s cold to us!) As my regular readers know by now, I love to… Continue Reading
One of my favorite projects over the many years I have been a dressmaker is remaking a vintage wedding gown. It may have belonged to the bride’s mother or grandmother or even the groom’s family. I have known families who… Continue Reading
I mentioned in my last article that I have received questions about altering lace wedding gowns. With the 2013 wedding season quickly approaching, I wanted to start answering them so you have enough time to do the work. One question… Continue Reading
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