Prom season's just around the corner; and if it's anything like last year, I'll be busy! I have the Internet to thank for that. In fact, the Web has brought a lot of business to me for proms, graduations and weddings. Here's what's happening. Buying garments online When you buy clothes online, you need to keep in mind that you're not always getting a custom fit. For Continue reading
30 May 2014 
Fittings – Some Alterations Need Two
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It's been a whirlwind of activity here at Mary's Sew and So! The prom and graduation rush is barely over and now we're heading into wedding season. Bridesmaids' dresses are coming through the door almost daily for fittings! I want to give you an important tip when doing alterations on long dresses of every kind. This applies to wedding gowns, bridesmaids dresses, prom Continue reading
22 April 2014 
Alteration Tip: Access Points for Lined Garments
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Alterations are pretty straightforward most of the time. But when working with garments that have a lining, it gets a bit more complex. When a garment – a jacket, for example – is fitted with a lining, it is assembled inside out. By placing the inner surfaces to the outside, the seam stitches will be hidden when the jacket or other garment is turned right side out Continue reading
28 January 2014 
Zipper Replacement? Don’t Get Stuck!
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Zippers are wonderful things. They allow us to protect ourselves quickly from the cold, rain and wind. Even if the jacket has buttons, it's the zipper that get used most. Often it's all we need to stay warm and dry. The zipper also the one thing that seems to break first. If the little latching teeth get broken, bent or torn off, the zipper's almost useless. Sometimes it's Continue reading
