Homecoming alterations

These are two tiny dresses I saw at homecoming. They were both too small to fit on my dress form. The black one required bodice work and a pencil style skirt. The other just a halter strap.

Tie made to match dress

This dress required a hem but not from the lower edge. I shortened the dress from the horizontal skirt seam. This preserved the scalloped edge at the skirt bottom. My client asked for a tie to match the dress from the hem remnant which I was able to create.

Organization and furniture move improves work space.

I recently rearranged and organized my work space. It is a pleasure to sew in this environment.

Proper fit

I found this great website outlining the fit standards for Men's business wear. I had color print diagrams made for references. Very helpful! I found them www.realmenrealfit.com

Regency Ball Costume

Kipten and I went to a Regency Ball on Put in Bay Island celebrating the Battle of Lake Erie of the War of 1812. I created my costume using an empire waist stretchy top. Then added a burnout sheer over lay skirt with matching sleeves. It was a quick way to get a regency costume. My son is dressed as a Navy Sea Cadet and his unit helped with the set up of the ball.

Christmas Elves

These cute elves came from a customer who wanted the names of their grandchildren on the elf hats. I stitched on name tags. A fun easy project, cute enough to share.

Rehearsal Dinner Dress

This is an antique dress, probably 65-70 years old. A bride wanted to wear her deceased grandmother's dress (92 years old)at her wedding rehearsal dinner. It was in a fragile state when I recieved it and was too small for the bride. I first removed the straps and partial zipper at the center back. I used the straps to create loops to replace the zipper closure. A 6 yard purchase of antique white satin cording was used to create center back lacing and new shoulder straps. The hem also needed help. The trim edging was pulling away from the skirt in various places. I raised the trim about a half inch around the entire perimeter of the skirt. After my work, the dress will be properly drycleaned and pressed. There are fading marks and minor stains but these will become less noticable after the cleaning process. This dress has much meaning to the family and will be worn in memory of a dear grandmother by the bride to be.