Have you ever had a project haunt you? I did. It was this dress. It hung in the doorway at Amelia’s for a really long time. It was damaged, it had a 22 inch waist, but it had one or two good parties left in it. I knew that it was mine to restore if…
Last night I stayed at the shop sewing until 10ish. I was finishing up the epic restoration project (I promise there will be pictures soon). It dawned on me that most people out there, myself included, are not early risers unless it involves a child, getting paid, or something amazing. While learning how to sew,…
I had the pleasure of restoring a coat for Ms. Riley Do Right. The silk lining was desperately in need of repair. Luckily there was enough lining and underlining left to make a pattern. [Pro Tip:“ Don’t throw away a shredded lining. Having a replacement made will be much cheaper if you have something, even…