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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

How to Easily Fix Sewing Machine Stitches That Won’t Catch

Posted on October 15, 2019April 14, 2023 by Naomi

Have you ever sat down at your machine to sew a project and found that the sewing machine stitches aren't catching? That can be so frustrating and it takes the fun out of the project. Rather than enjoying a relaxing afternoon at a hobby you love, you end up gritting your teeth and raising your blood pressure. I recall a few years back that a friend text...Read More

How to shorten a dress without hemming from the bottom

Posted on October 8, 2019April 14, 2023 by Naomi

The standard way of shorten the length of a dress is normally from the bottom. But sometimes that isn't the best option, especially it there are add-ins to the skirt, like this one with a piece of lace connecting the farbic of the dress body to the checked ruffle. For this dress the stitches attaching the lace must be carefully removed. An awl or a seamripper are...Read More