You are the most vital part of your business. Your knowledge—or lack thereof—can make or break your career. The more I learn, the more tools I have at my disposal.

Family Time One of the reasons many of my students build a career in bridal alterations, is so they can have flexible hours. This gives them the luxury of time with their children, or spouse or own...

Oh yeah, it's that time of year! Brides want black. A little black, a lot black, anywhere in-between black. They need black!   ​Click here to see another wedding dress Dee Dee has created with...

Welcome Hello, and a warm welcome to you and the fall weather. This is my favorite time of year. My sewing slows down a bit and the weather cools down a bit too. Most sewing businesses have their...

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,...

I often write about black hole dresses.  Let me explain exactly what I mean: A black hole dress is a wedding dress that takes far more time to complete the work on it than anticipated.  It takes you...

(Please note, this series on brides comes from my book. You can buy the book here.) The “Unrealistic Expectations” Bride  Ok, here we go. Sometimes a bride is clueless about clothing construction...

One of the biggest and most important ways that we spend our time is work. Earning a living, paying the bills and then hoping for a little extra money for non essentials takes a significant amount...

It’s very important that a seamstress presents herself as calm and confident as she meets with a bride during the alterations process. This can be one of the most stressful steps a bride goes...

Many people spend a lifetime trying to figure out how to make a career out of something they love. Doing something you don’t enjoy day in and out can really take a toll on you mentally. Working in a...

The Anderson Academy can mentor you as you create  your own business and clients. Knowing the protocols that bridal shops look for in their seamstresses is important. The basics like measuring,...

A highly skilled bridal alterations seamstress is in high demand these days. And the skill of sewing in general is a dying art. Bridal shop owners and brides depend on having a good seamstress, and...

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...

Wedding Season Burnout Every year at this time, I have the same conversation with my girlfriends at early morning exercise. I’ve been up early sewing before heading over for exercise. I will be...

One of the biggest and most important ways that we spend our time is work. Earning a living, paying the bills and then hoping for a little extra money for non essentials takes a significant amount...

Whether a bride's  wedding dress needs just a simple hemming, a bustle added, or needs to be completely resized, a bride's goal is to find a credible and experienced seamstress that they can trust...

All seamstresses are different! Some are good at children's clothes or keepsake quilting. Some specialize in men’s tailoring. But when it comes to a wedding dress, you want someone who is an expert...

The need for a competent and highly skilled bridal alterations seamstress is in high demand and the skill of sewing in general is a dying art. Bridal shop owners and Brides depend on having a good...

How To Keep Your Bride Happy! It’s very important that a seamstress presents herself as calm and confident as she meets with a bride during the alterations process. This can be one of the most...

Not only are the skills of a bridal alterations seamstress highly sought after, it is also a very rewarding career and comes with numerous benefits. Such as, being able to choose your own schedule,...

Bridal Alterations can give you the job security you are looking for! Finding a well paying stable job can be difficult, yet, it can also be easy! If you have a skill in sewing and would like to...