by Dee Dee Anderson | Apr 10, 2023 | Mindset Monday
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...
by Dee Dee Anderson | Mar 12, 2023 | Mindset Monday
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...
by Dee Dee Anderson | Feb 27, 2023 | Mindset Monday
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 alterations. You need to prepare now for the upcoming heavy work season. Here...
by Dee Dee Anderson | Feb 6, 2023 | Mindset Monday
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 take me to do the job. I have over thirty years of experience doing...
by Dee Dee Anderson | Jan 23, 2023 | Mindset Monday
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 still refining my pricing and I’ve been doing this for well over 30...
by Dee Dee Anderson | Jan 16, 2023 | Mindset Monday
The new year has begun. We are sorting through our finances, getting ready for tax returns. This is a great time of year to consider finding balance with our sewing income. If you are like me, there is definitely a busy season ahead and then a slow season during...
