makes the garment look cheap. I had one the other day for a Mother of the Groom, who came to me for alterations. I had to do something about that hem and there was no fabric. For this gown, which was made out of a taffeta, I removed the stitches, pressed it out and decided to serge the ends and simply sew again. It is still small, but the puckers are not there anymore, and the hem is no longer an issue. You can also try to press out the hem and add lace binding or a false hem. Depending upon the fabric, there are ways to correct the problem.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Baby hems
Lately, manufacturers have been making baby hems on gowns, and some are so poorly done, it
Monday, March 21, 2011
I have a client that wanted to wear her Mother's fully beaded gown to a wedding in May. It fits her perfectly, but because it is vintage, the chiffon on the strap has deteriorated with age.
I managed to find a combination of silk charmeuse and chiffon that would match the color perfectly and hand sewed it over the existing strap for security, and then did the hand beading.
If I was not able to repair it, another option would have been to camouflage the tear with a beautiful flower or pin.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
What is it with all the 3/4 sleeve sweaters? It's winter and freezing out and I want my arms to be covered. I think the manufacturers just like to cut corners and have decided that no one would notice if they shortened the sleeves. Well I did! But, I have a solution. Lace is everywhere and if you pick up a fabric to go underneath the lace that matches or compliments your sweater, all you have to do is sew an extension to your sleeve. It's an economical way to make your sweaters feminine and functional. Trims can also be stitched together to make them wider and added to your sleeves too. If you don't want to add to your sleeves, just cut them off and make a vest! That works just as well. LOL
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