Sew Be It

Here is the latest custom job to add to my repertoire. These are for cancer patients. Such satisfying work. I also hem medical scrubs at a reduced rate, so the medical staff can look professional at work.

This dress was my young client’s aunt’s wedding dress. She asked me to transform into a homecoming dress for her! It was a great challenge, and I removed the belt, sleeves and cut the hem to be significantly shorter. I used the beautiful flat lace overlay from the skirt to become straps for the shoulders. Also, the original dress was at least 5 sizes bigger than the finished dress.

I can’t wait to hear her aunt’s reaction to the change, and also to see so the Homecoming photos in a few weeks.

It’s been a busy month of sewing challenges and learning opportunities. Here are some examples. I took these dresses for young girls and had to change the necklines, front and back, make a matching diaper cover, hem, and lengthen the sleeve. I was provided with an extra dress for matching material to create the necessary changes.