Mindset Monday: My Favorite Tools!

Mindset Monday: My Favorite Tools!

So let me tell you about some of my favorite bridal alterations tools.  They may surprise you. These are all tools that get used often.    Olfa cutter. I don’t use razors. They are not child friendly. I don’t have children in my sewing studio, but I still remember...
Mindset Monday: Sewing room essentials!

Mindset Monday: Sewing room essentials!

The basic sewing room essentials for a Bridal Alterations Specialist are: Very dependable sewing machine.  I would recommend an industrial sewing machine. Bridal alterations have serious deadlines. Breakdowns with machinery can cause you so much stress. On this same...
Refine and upgrade your sewing skills

Refine and upgrade your sewing skills

As a seamstress, it’s a great idea to push your skills to the next level. You want to make a career out of it.  Sewing is a skill that constantly gives back. Not only does it offer numerous physical and mental health benefits, it also allows us to create our own style...
Mindset Monday: Yoga

Mindset Monday: Yoga

We will soon be in the middle of the busy season for bridal alterations.  This is the perfect time to incorporate some yoga into your daily routine.  The wear and tear on our bodies as we work on these heavy dresses is real. Doing a yoga warm up before we start...