Understanding the difference between a made to order and a custom order dress

Connecticut seamstress Y ou’ve done it! After all the searching, and searching and……. searching, you’ve finally chosen your dream dress! Now its time to make your dream dress fit like a dream. Curious as to what to expect from a dress alteration appointment? Figuring out the details in advance can definitely check off some of those boxes for a seamless wedding/ special event. When to start scheduling your bridal/special occasions dress alterations I recommend scheduling your

A brief look into the process of ordering a custom dress from laidiecloth

Tips for plus size dressmaking. There is no "one size fits all" approach to provide support for larger sizes and fuller bust.

The best ways to start and run a sewing or dressmaking business

"CoCo Chanel" was one of many designers who set the tone for women's wear.

Poiret was said to help change the modern retina (a colorful way to say he changed the way we see fashion)

Worth holds the reputation as the father of Haute Couture.

They were a part of the beautiful glamorous women of the 1920's-1950+, Black women who also shined brightly in spite of the many obstacles.

The short history of Costume Design from the 1912-1960's

The "Icons" we'll focus on are 6 actresses and their looks that helped us remember era's long passed, but never forgotten.

Essential sewing tools

My favorite pattern making reference books

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10 Dressmaking Tips. Here are some helpful expert tips for beautifully handmade not just "homemade" dresses.

All About Dress Forms: A Complete Guide to Dress forms & Mannequins. Dress forms can be a vital tool for budding professional dressmakers.

Learn dart manipulation with the slash and spread technique, for dressmaking and fashion design.

A brief breakdown of fabric construction, including grain lines, Weave types, and fiber content. Helpful for sewing and dressmaking.

Learn what takes to design your very own capsule collection. Designing a fashion collection.

16 simple & glamorous dress ideas for down sized weddings. Dress ideas for smaller weddings