Dress Alterations Tips

Happy Mothers Day To All The Beautiful Mothers!!

2009-05-10T11:17:00.000-07:00

Hi All,

Just want to take this opportunity to wish all mothers a Very Happy Mother's Day.

If You Want To Get a Last Minute Mothers Day Gift or if can't seem to think of a gift to get her, I found a great site where you can get one and it seems to be constantly updated - click on this link -

http://www.mothersdaygiftsblog.com/

London Fashion Week won't ban skinny models - Fashion Week- msnbc.com

2008-09-10T06:27:00.001-07:00

London Fashion Week won't ban skinny models - Fashion Week- msnbc.com

London Fashion Week won't ban skinny models

Instead, organizers ask designers to use ‘healthy’ people on catwalk

LONDON - Organizers of London Fashion Week
said Thursday they would not ban ultra-thin models from the catwalk,
but stressed they had asked designers to use only “healthy” people in
their shows.

The
British Fashion Council said barring stick-thin models — as fashion
weeks in Madrid and Milan have done — “is neither desirable nor
enforceable.”

The
council, a consortium of major fashion retailers and publishers that
oversees London’s twice-yearly fashion weeks, said it recognized its
responsibility to help promote a healthy body image.

We are NOT alone

2008-08-07T07:07:00.001-07:00

Arts and crafts is bigger than you think

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Wedding Dress Alteration Tips

2008-05-23T00:12:00.000-07:00

It seems I've had an small blog break. My brain isn't working as it should be!

Anyway, I managed to find something useful on altering wedding dresses.

By Sarah on wedding dress alterations

If you’re purchasing your dress in a bridal boutique, or even purchasing it on the Internet, then most likely you’re looking at having to have some wedding dress alterations done. It seems that some wedding dresses need a major overhaul once they’re purchased to be able to tailor them to a particular person’s body type, which can be a lot of work for a seamstress. Taking in fabric on the top, taking it in at the waist (yea!), and other wedding dress alterations aren’t as easy as they look. Even if what you only need to have done is to take up the dress so it isn’t too long, then you’ll want to pay attention to some of these tried and true tips for making sure you get it done right the first time. Here is some great advice for taking care of your wedding dress alterations.

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Sew like you've never Sewn before!

Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year Everyone!!!

2008-01-07T21:42:00.000-08:00

The Wedding Dress - Finding A Gown On A Tight Budget

2007-12-20T07:22:00.000-08:00

By Hilary Basile

Let's consider the average cost of wedding dress attire:

• The average cost of a wedding dress is approximately $800 to $1,500

• The average headpiece can cost between $150 to $300

• The average cost of shoes is $50

Given this, you would expect to budget at least $1,000 for your wedding dress. This can create a severe case of sticker shock especially when you consider this is for a one-time event. Following are 10 money saving tips for selecting one for those on tighter budgets.

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To learn the secrets to dress and clothes alterations in one neat little package, then Click Here!

Look Your Best at the Beach or in Pilates Class by Sewing Your Own Swimsuit & Leotard

2007-12-16T23:12:00.000-08:00

A wide range of pattern styles is available. Styles with princess seams are slenderizing. So are patterns with a center panel of a contrasting color; to minimize hips, use a dark color for the side panels. High-cut leg openings on swimsuits and leotards give the appearance of longer legs and a slimmer torso. For a full-busted figure, choose a pattern with a bustline shaped by darts or seams. To fill out a slender figure, use a pattern with shirring, draping, or ruffles. Or choose a simple pattern style and a splashy printed fabric to enhance a slender figure.By sewing your own swimsuits and leotards, you can make garments that meet your needs. Add a full-front lining to a swimsuit, if desired; this is especially important for light-colored and lightweight fabrics. Or you may line just the crotch area or add a bandeau lining in the bust area. Purchased bra cups may be sewn into the bandeau if firmer support is desired.Two-way stretch fabric stretches to fit the contours of many different figure types. Select the pattern according to the bust measurement to avoid extensive fitting adjustments at the bustline. If you require different pattern sizes for the hips and the bust, choose a multisize pattern, following the cutting lines for the appropriate sizes and blending the lines in the waistline area.

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Easy Sewing Pattern Alteration for Full Hips

2007-12-16T23:10:00.000-08:00

You might think so, but it could be one of two things: large hips or a small waist. A quick look in the mirror will tell the story. If your hips are large in proportion to the upper part of your body, then full hips are the problem. If your hips are in proportion to the upper part of the body, but the waist appears small, then the problem lies in your waist. If your waist is small, the garment's waist can be reduced by increasing the width of darts and pleats. If your hips are large, the pattern needs to be increased at the side seam in the hip area.

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Singer Sewing Machines - The Best Machine for Sewing?

2007-12-12T06:11:00.000-08:00

By Julie Simmons

Sewing can be a great hobby, and also very useful when you have clothing garments that need repair. You can create virtually anything with some of the newer sewing machines, from bed sheets to curtains, clothing, gifts, and decorative pieces. If you own an embroidery sewing machine you can even create some stunning designs using templates found on the internet, or using your own home made embroidery designs.

Sewing machines can vary greatly in prices, depending on the brand, model, and features that you require. If you have a limited budget you could easily pay less than a hundred dollars, but you can also find machines that cost several thousand dollars.

I cannot believe how headbanging and sewing on a button can go in the one video!

2007-12-11T05:59:00.000-08:00

It’s got to be seen to be believed!…

Oh, one more thing, for those of you who can’t wait for me to put some more goodies up and want to learn the secrets to dress and clothes alterations in one neat little package, then Click Here!

Advice on Bridal Dress Alterations

2007-09-16T23:54:00.000-07:00

Bridal Alterations

Just about every wedding dress and bridal gown needs some alteration. It happens very rarely that the bridal gown you buy may fit you perfectly at the first chance.

Give as much importance to your wedding dress alterations as you gave to its buying. Here are some useful tips for your bridal gown alteration:

* Buy your wedding gown well in advance

* Bridal dress shops generally charge more for your gown alteration, but it is worth the additional cost.

* Always pay with a credit card so that if anything goes wrong, you can dispute the payment....

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Motorola Melbourne Fashion Week

2007-09-11T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

I had the good fortune to go to what can only be described as one of the most glamorous events Melbourne has. Here are some photos and video shots of my favorite parts of the event (the RMIT uni showing) on my Motorola cell phone; the vid gets a bit shaky after a while, I had no tripod :-)

DC Fashion and Skirts

2007-09-04T01:09:00.000-07:00

DC fashion Blogger Morgan Hungerford hooks us up with some capitol fashion and a quick skirt lesson.

For Those Of You Who Put On 30 Pounds Overnight

2007-08-30T23:08:00.001-07:00

We've all been there before; that Thanksgiving or Christmas day where we promised ourselves not to eat too much (and it had to be on the day when the best tasting food and those irresistible desserts come out! :-)), we end up eating enough to last us a week in hibernation. When you wake up eventually, you find that your clothes are so tight around your waist that you gotta fit yourself in your pants with a crowbar (I had to get someone to give me a bear hug; hey it was Christmas!), and even then you have to hope to every god that your pot belly doesn't relax and breaks your button and flings it to the other side of the room (I'm sure these days that would be considered a lethal weapon), and Lord help you if you try to bend over in those pants.

Now there you are holding your pants or skirt you paid good money for, about to throw in the heap telling yourself 'I'll buy the next size up'. Can this all-powerful problem be remedied? What to do, what to do! Well lucky for you I've encountered the needle in the haystack of a neat, all in one little report that teaches you step by step how to save and wear those clothes again the next Christmas day. Oddly enough, this report is called Home Sewing Secrets, which also shows you how to produce that chic high-end outfit without breaking the bank, and also how to sew that button back on. It probably won't turn you into the next Giorgio Armani or Karl Lagerfeld, but you will certainly learn what a perfect fit REALLY means. So head off to Home Sewing Secrets and see what you think.

Sewing on a Button with a Sewing Machine

2007-08-30T05:18:00.000-07:00

A very easy to follow video for sewing on a button without hurting yourself (hopefully!)

Turning Old Clothes Into A Reversible Bag

2007-08-30T05:00:00.000-07:00

Just quickly, I found this cool vid for you to have a look at. Would love to hear your comments.

Dress Alterations

2007-08-30T00:34:00.000-07:00

Hello, my name is Sam. I am a dress alterations enthusiast and I get a kick out of seeing other people look their best. Weather the occasion is your wedding or just a simple dress alteration, this website plans to bring the best and latest information on this topic.

The following tips that will be listed are a result of people asking me how to and what it takes to be good at dress alterations.