What to Do With Your Wedding Dress for Your Anniversary
Your wedding dress doesn't have to end its story the day after the wedding. I'll share ideas for giving it a second life on your anniversary.
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Dressing Your Baby for the Christening: Ideas and Handmade Garments
Christenings have a different rhythm from communions, with a baby whose size can change from week to week. Here's how we prepare the garment for that day.
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Back to School With Artisan Style
Going back to school doesn't have to mean buying everything new. Here's how to review the wardrobe calmly and which pieces hold up best through the school year.
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How to Dress as a Wedding Guest This Season
Being a guest is a delicate balance between looking your best and not stealing the spotlight. Here are dress options and how to refresh one you already own.
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Dresses for Sisters: How to Coordinate Styles Without Matching Exactly
Identical dresses for sisters look lovely in photos, but over time each girl develops her own taste. Here's how I coordinate styles without matching them completely.
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Custom Dress vs. Store-Bought Dress: Real Differences Beyond Price
The difference between a store-bought dress and a custom one isn't just the price. Here's what really changes and when each option makes sense.
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How Long It Takes to Make a Custom Wedding Dress
A custom wedding dress is a process with several stages, and rushing it shows in the result. Here's how much time you really need and why.
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How to Line or Replace the Lining of a Dress or Coat
A worn lining doesn't just ruin the look: it also affects how the garment drapes. Here's when it's worth replacing and what I consider when choosing a new one.
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Aprons for Flower Shops and Retail Stores: How to Choose the Right Fabric
A florist's apron has to stand up to water, soil and constant friction. Here's the fabric I recommend and how I approach pockets for these kinds of businesses.
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How Much Does It Cost to Customize Your Team's Uniform: What Affects the Price
Customizing ten simple aprons isn't the same as uniforming a team of twenty. Here's what really affects the price of a custom uniform.
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What Years in the Atelier Have Taught Me About Listening Before Sewing
Most of the time, what people ask for out loud isn't exactly what they need. Here's what I've learned listening to my clients over years in the atelier.
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Why I Choose Natural Fabrics for Made-to-Measure Sewing
Cotton, silk, linen and wool aren't just an aesthetic choice — they respond better to the needle and age with character. Here's why I almost always start there.
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Before You Bring Your Garment to the Atelier: How to Prepare It for a Transformation
A few simple steps before bringing a garment to be transformed can make a big difference to the final result. Here's what I always check before we start.
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The First Fitting of a Custom Dress: What to Expect and How to Prepare
The first fitting causes more nerves than it should. Here's what you'll actually see at that appointment and how to prepare to get the most out of it.
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How to Design a Uniform That Fits the Whole Team, Without Sacrificing Brand Image
The same uniform design has to fit completely different bodies well. Here's how I keep brand consistency without sacrificing anyone's comfort.
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Embroidery or Printing: Which Technique to Choose for Personalizing Your Team's Uniform
Embroidery or printing: the choice isn't just aesthetic, it also depends on the fabric and how the garment will be used. Here's how I decide which to recommend in each case.
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Aprons for Hair Salons and Beauty Centers: Style and Functionality in One Design
A good hair salon or beauty center apron has to withstand dye, water, and hours of work without losing its look. Here's what I consider when designing them.
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Ideas for Giving a Second Life to Baby Clothes Your Child Has Outgrown
When baby clothes stop fitting, you don't have to choose between keeping everything or donating everything. Here's how we transform those garments into meaningful pieces that st...
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Flower Girl Dresses: How to Dress the Youngest Members of the Wedding Party in Style and Comfort
Dressing the youngest flower girls has its own rules: the dress should match the wedding's aesthetic, but above all let a girl move, play, and enjoy the day without discomfort. ...
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How to Choose the Fabric for a Made-to-Measure Dress (and Why It Changes Everything)
A dress design can be perfect on paper, but the fabric is what decides how it falls, how it moves, and how long it lasts. Here's how we choose the right fabric for each dress in...
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Jacket and Blazer Alterations: How to Get an Impeccable Shoulder Fit
Shoulders are the hardest area to alter in a jacket or blazer, and also the one that changes the final result the most. I explain what can and can't be corrected, and why it's w...
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How Long Does a Uniform Last, and How to Extend Its Life Without Losing Its Look
A well-made uniform shouldn't wear out after a few weeks. Here's what decisions we make in the atelier so a uniform holds up to months of real use, and how to care for it so it ...
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Measuring by Hand: Why No Sizing Algorithm Replaces a Dressmaker's Tape
In a world of standard sizes and online measurement calculators, I still stand by something as simple as a dressmaker's centimetre. Here's why measuring by hand completely chang...
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How to Lengthen a Dress That's Too Short
Can a dress that's too short be lengthened? Discover why it's harder than shortening it, what options exist, and how to know if your dress has room.
