by Dee Dee Anderson | Apr 15, 2024 | Bridal Alterations, Day in the life of a Bridal Alteration Seamstress, Mindset Monday
I recently read an article in the University of Fashion newsletter that I received. It is written by Antonia Sardone. It’s titled Haute Couture Renaissance: Spring 2024 Collections Of particular interest to me was a paragraph that really summed up my feelings about...
by Dee Dee Anderson | Mar 4, 2024 | Bridal Alterations, Day in the life of a Bridal Alteration Seamstress, Mindset Monday
I have just returned from my 2 week trip to Paris. This is my first time in Paris, or really anywhere overseas. As I ponder to describe the basic demeanor of the French people, well, basically the people in Paris, city dwellers, many words come to mind. Kind,...
by Dee Dee Anderson | Feb 5, 2024 | Mindset Monday
This topic, connecting with other local seamstresses, is a subject that I really want to cover on a Mindset Monday. I know for me, and some others, it feels a bit awkward when we think about getting to know our fellow seamstresses. I personally need to...
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...
by Dee Dee Anderson | Oct 2, 2023 | Mindset Monday
I am showcasing my 2022 Annual Symposium! The focus was on dyeing wedding dresses. You can link to the symposium here The goal of this symposium is to educate our guests to the many techniques using dyes to add color to wedding dresses. Ombre and colored bridal gowns...
by Dee Dee Anderson | Sep 12, 2023 | Bridal Alterations, Mindset Monday
This is the third and final in a 3 part series from my ebook, “The most important dress a woman will ever wear”. You can buy the book here: theandersonacademy.com/ebook Ok, at this point you should be starting your morning early with a good deep sleep the night...
