by Dee Dee Anderson | Jan 12, 2024 | Symposiums
2024 symposium blog Making connections on steroids! Whew! That was an amazing symposium. I feel like I have spent the last few months connecting with some of the most amazing people as I put this symposium together. What an honor to rub shoulders with these women. ...
by Dee Dee Anderson | Nov 29, 2023 | Bridal Alterations
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. This is one of my favorite holidays because it’s all about getting together and enjoying family with no gift expectations. We all just sit down, eat, and talk in the kitchen. It’s all about love. My family is my...
by Dee Dee Anderson | Oct 30, 2023 | Day in the life of a Bridal Alteration Seamstress
One of my favorite memories concerning Halloween is of the haunted dress. There was a certain dress at the shop I worked at. The dress looked innocent enough. And it was quite popular with the brides. It was on the low end of pricing. But…. the fit was a bit funky....
by Dee Dee Anderson | Oct 29, 2023 | Bridal Alterations, Day in the life of a Bridal Alteration Seamstress
Dyeing the particular wedding dress was a wonderful journey. The couple contacted me early to ask if I could do this. I was honest about the risks, and pricing, and they seemed willing to take on the chance of things going bad. I absolutely fell in love with the dress...
by Dee Dee Anderson | Oct 10, 2023 | Mindset Monday, Symposiums
I am showcasing my 2022 Annual Symposium. The focus was on dyeing wedding dresses. You can link to the symposium here. Understanding what your fabric is made of is important when choosing the right dye. Here is a reference chart: Fiber Reactive DyeIf your fabric has...
