Balance with Textile Art and Alteration Needs
Creating an image for our business is always an ongoing journey, as we adjust to the changes in our lives and the changes in society. As a textile artist and seamstress, meeting the needs for clients, I was able to work with some amazing people this week who needed some emergency alteration needs. To be […]
Prom & Wedding Season Close at Hand! Don’t Forget the Alterations!!
Prom & Wedding Season Close at Hand – Don’t forget the Alterations!! By Laura D. Field of Davina Dawn Sewing Specialties ~ April 5, 2018 Prom season is close at hand!! Weddings are being planned!! For those purchasing gowns, one expense that needs to be consider is the cost of alterations. No, don’t shrug this […]
Bridal & Other Formal Alterations
By Laura D. Field of Davina Dawn Sewing Specialties So often those getting alterations for their formal gowns anticipate a simple tuck, a small adjustment and that all time favorite “simple” hem. What I have discovered over time, is that what aids the client in not comprehending the cost of alterations is that of some […]
Zippers: To replace, repair, or toss aside?
Today I would like to share about the most common alteration request during the fall through winter months. The zipper!! It stops functioning, gets caught and does not move smoothly until, in one brief moment, you tug just right and the whole thing is useless!! The zipper is an amazing instrument used in clothing, camping […]