(Please note, this series on brides comes from my book. You can buy the book here.) The majority of brides are happy, sweet, in love with their dress, and appreciative of the BAS (bridal alterations...
The psychology of brides; Part 1
by Dee Dee Anderson | June 5, 2023 | Bridal Alterations, Mindset Monday | 0 Comments
Should You Make Bridal Alterations Your Career?
by Dee Dee Anderson | May 30, 2023 | Bridal Alterations | 0 Comments
Career Options for a Bridal Alterations Specialist; Part 2
by Dee Dee Anderson | May 22, 2023 | Bridal Alterations, Bridal Shops, Mindset Monday | 0 Comments
Career Situations for a Bridal Alterations Seamstress; Part 1
by Dee Dee Anderson | May 8, 2023 | Bridal Alterations, Bridal Shops, Mindset Monday | 0 Comments
How can the Anderson Alterations Academy help you achieve your dream sewing career goals?
by Dee Dee Anderson | May 4, 2023 | Bridal Alterations | 0 Comments
Top 5 Things Every Bridal Alterations Seamstress Should Know
by Dee Dee Anderson | April 24, 2023 | Bridal Alterations | 0 Comments
Mindset Monday: My Favorite Tools!
by Dee Dee Anderson | April 17, 2023 | Mindset Monday | 0 Comments
Mindset Monday: Sewing room essentials!
by Dee Dee Anderson | April 10, 2023 | Mindset Monday | 0 Comments
Refine and upgrade your sewing skills
by Dee Dee Anderson | April 4, 2023 | Bridal Alterations | 0 Comments
Mindset Monday: Yoga
by Dee Dee Anderson | March 12, 2023 | Mindset Monday | 0 Comments
Mindset Monday: Prepare for March Madness
by Dee Dee Anderson | February 27, 2023 | Mindset Monday | 0 Comments
Bridal Shop Owners! Are you prepared for wedding season?
by Dee Dee Anderson | February 9, 2023 | Bridal Shops | 0 Comments
Mindset Monday: Pricing, part 2
by Dee Dee Anderson | February 6, 2023 | Mindset Monday | 0 Comments
2023 Back to the Future Symposium
by Dee Dee Anderson | January 27, 2023 | Symposiums | 0 Comments
Mindset Monday: Pricing, Part 1
by Dee Dee Anderson | January 23, 2023 | Mindset Monday | 0 Comments
Mindset Monday: Financial Balance
by Dee Dee Anderson | January 16, 2023 | Mindset Monday | 0 Comments
Mindset Monday: New Years Goal Memory
by Dee Dee Anderson | December 26, 2022 | Mindset Monday | 0 Comments
Mindset Monday: Work Ethics; Part 2
by Dee Dee Anderson | October 24, 2022 | Mindset Monday | 0 Comments
Mindset Monday: Work Ethics; Part 1
by Dee Dee Anderson | October 17, 2022 | Mindset Monday | 0 Comments
Mindset Monday: Priorities
by Dee Dee Anderson | October 10, 2022 | Mindset Monday | 0 Comments
Mindset Monday: Yoga Anyone?
by Dee Dee Anderson | August 29, 2022 | Mindset Monday | 0 Comments
Mindset Monday Indecisive Brides
by Dee Dee Anderson | August 15, 2022 | Mindset Monday | 0 Comments
Mindset Monday: Pricing!
by Dee Dee Anderson | July 25, 2022 | Mindset Monday | 0 Comments
Mindset Monday: Hunker Down!
by Dee Dee Anderson | July 10, 2022 | Mindset Monday | 0 Comments
Mindset Monday: Time Management
by Dee Dee Anderson | June 27, 2022 | Mindset Monday | 0 Comments
Mindset Monday: Batching!
by Dee Dee Anderson | June 20, 2022 | Mindset Monday | 0 Comments
How to overcome burnout as a bridal alterations seamstress
by Dee Dee Anderson | May 19, 2022 | Bridal Alterations | 0 Comments
2022 Colorful Bride Symposium Was A Huge Success!
by Dee Dee Anderson | February 11, 2022 | Symposiums | 0 Comments
You Are Invited To The Second Annual Bridal Alteration Symposium – Adding Color To Wedding Dresses
by Dee Dee Anderson | December 30, 2021 | Bridal Alterations, Bridal Shops, Events, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
ASDP Boise Educational Retreat
by Dee Dee Anderson | November 12, 2021 | Day in the life of a Bridal Alteration Seamstress, Events | 0 Comments
Bridal Shops need Bridal Alterations Specialists
by Dee Dee Anderson | October 22, 2021 | Bridal Shops | 0 Comments
Bridal Shops need Bridal Alterations Specialists
by Dee Dee Anderson | October 11, 2021 | Bridal Alterations, Bridal Shops | 0 Comments
Myth Busting for Bridal Alterations – Things to know before you shop for your wedding gown.
by Dee Dee Anderson | September 6, 2021 | Bridal Shops | 0 Comments
Learn How To Be A Top Notch Bridal Alteration Specialist – With Your Own Personal Mentor
by Dee Dee Anderson | August 6, 2021 | Bridal Alterations | 0 Comments
How Bridal Alterations Gives You The Freedom To Choose
by Dee Dee Anderson | July 7, 2021 | Bridal Alterations | 0 Comments
What Bridal Shops Need to Do to Survive 2021
by Dee Dee Anderson | February 12, 2021 | Bridal Shops | 0 Comments
How Covid is Affecting the Bridal Industry – and How Bridal Shops Should Prepare!
by Dee Dee Anderson | January 27, 2021 | Bridal Shops | 0 Comments
Take Your Seamstress Career to the Next Level
by Dee Dee Anderson | December 8, 2020 | Bridal Alterations | 0 Comments
Different Work Situations of a Bridal Alteration Seamstress
by Dee Dee Anderson | September 30, 2020 | Bridal Alterations | 0 Comments
Why It’s Vital for Brides to use a Reputable Bridal Alterations Specialist
by Dee Dee Anderson | August 25, 2020 | Bridal Alterations | 0 Comments
Top 5 Things Every Bridal Alterations Seamstress Should Know
by Dee Dee Anderson | August 17, 2020 | Bridal Alterations | 0 Comments
Don’t Create Bridezilla!
by Dee Dee Anderson | July 16, 2020 | Bridal Alterations | 0 Comments
Lace Hem With Netting Border
by Dee Dee Anderson | July 14, 2020 | Day in the life of a Bridal Alteration Seamstress | 0 Comments
Top 5 Essentials You Need To Start Your Own Home Based Bridal Alterations Business
by Dee Dee Anderson | July 3, 2020 | Bridal Alterations | 0 Comments
7 Months Pregnant
by Dee Dee Anderson | June 21, 2020 | Day in the life of a Bridal Alteration Seamstress | 0 Comments
Hemming From The Waist
by Dee Dee Anderson | June 19, 2020 | Day in the life of a Bridal Alteration Seamstress | 0 Comments
Extreme High-Low On A Lace Edged Hem
by Dee Dee Anderson | June 18, 2020 | Day in the life of a Bridal Alteration Seamstress | 0 Comments
5 Reasons Why Bridal Alterations Is An Ideal Career
by Dee Dee Anderson | May 21, 2020 | Bridal Alterations | 0 Comments
A Beautiful Bride
by Dee Dee Anderson | May 19, 2020 | Day in the life of a Bridal Alteration Seamstress | 0 Comments
Lengthening a Hem
by Dee Dee Anderson | May 19, 2020 | Day in the life of a Bridal Alteration Seamstress | 0 Comments
Make Bridal Alterations Your Career
by Dee Dee Anderson | April 30, 2020 | Bridal Alterations | 0 Comments
Day In The Life Of A Bridal Alterations Seamstress – Rodeo Queen
by Dee Dee Anderson | April 30, 2020 | Day in the life of a Bridal Alteration Seamstress | 0 Comments
High Demand for Bridal Alterations
by Dee Dee Anderson | April 17, 2020 | Bridal Alterations | 0 Comments
Should You Make Bridal Alterations Your Career?
May 30, 2023
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...
Career Options for a Bridal Alterations Specialist; Part 2
May 22, 2023
Work at home for a Bridal Shop This can be done either exclusively for one store or taking outside work from several shops and private clients also. I recommend not signing an exclusivity agreement...
Career Situations for a Bridal Alterations Seamstress; Part 1
May 8, 2023
Oh my. Where do I start? I am amazed at the variety of different work situations that BAS (Bridal Alterations Specialists) have available to them. For this Mindset Monday I want to introduce you to...
How can the Anderson Alterations Academy help you achieve your dream sewing career goals?
May 4, 2023
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,...
Top 5 Things Every Bridal Alterations Seamstress Should Know
Apr 24, 2023
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...
Mindset Monday: My Favorite Tools!
Apr 17, 2023
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...
Mindset Monday: Sewing room essentials!
Apr 10, 2023
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....
Refine and upgrade your sewing skills
Apr 4, 2023
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...
Mindset Monday: Yoga
Mar 12, 2023
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...
Mindset Monday: Prepare for March Madness
Feb 27, 2023
Ok people, March Madness is on its way! You should all know what I’m talking about. It’s not the basketball game madness. No. It’s way more intense than that. It’s the busy season for bridal...
Bridal Shop Owners! Are you prepared for wedding season?
Feb 9, 2023
Bridal Shops are feeling the shortage of bridal alterations specialists. The time is now to get your shop prepared for the influx of brides. Will you be ready to service their alterations? A big...
Mindset Monday: Pricing, part 2
Feb 6, 2023
I do my pricing quite differently than most bridal alterations specialists. So you may or may not want to do your pricing my way, but hear me out. I don’t price according to how many hours it will...
2023 Back to the Future Symposium
Jan 27, 2023
Well, the January symposium has come and gone. You can still find it on my website under symposiums or use this link: https://theandersonacademy.com/symposium-23/ I had such a great time doing this...
Mindset Monday: Pricing, Part 1
Jan 23, 2023
At the beginning of the year before our schedules get too crazy, we Bridal Alterations Specialists should ponder and refine our pricing for the year. Pricing is hard when you are starting out. I am...