You finally found your dream dress, waited an agonizing 5 months for it to arrive and now it is time for your first fitting! Generally, you will have three fittings, depending on the extent of your alterations. Here are some tips you can follow so that your bridal gown fitting goes smoothly and you ... View Post
Tip of the Day: Pet Sponges!
How did a pet hair lifter sponge make it into a blog about sewing and costuming? These little yellow puppies are have a far greater use than removing pet hair from your La-Z-Boy. They remove make-up from fabric! Have you ever been hugged a little too ferociously by a budding Tammy Faye and ended ... View Post
DIY Monique L’huillier Sash
Colorful sashes tied around bridal gowns are all the rage right now. It is a great way to add a splash of color to your dress, without going overboard and it really defines the waist. I was lucky enough to get a fantastic deal on my Monique L'huiller bridal gown (thank you ebay!), but I wasn't ... View Post
Vintage Handkerchief Ring Pillow
I loved doing all sorts of DIY projects for our wedding. We were married October 11, 2008 and I am already going through withdrawl. This ring bearer pillow was one of my favorite (and easiest) projects. It is also a unique and personal shower gift for a fashionable bride. I first saw this cute ... View Post
Hemming Jeans
If you aren't 5'11" you will appreciate this little tutorial. Women's jeans nowadays seem to come in one length: Supermodel long. If you cut the bottom off and hem them traditionally, you loose all that funky stitching and distressing. Lets face it, a pair of badly hemmed jeans screams ... View Post
My Friend, Topstick.
As a costumer of TV and Film, Topstick (or fashion tape) is my right-hand man. This double-sided tape will keep a plunging neck-line in place, tame an errant bra strap, or keep a puckering blouse at bay, but it is not your run-of-the-mill adhesive. Originally invented to adhere a man's ... View Post
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