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 […]
Leftover Fabric Makes for a Great Tote
My previous post A Cushion for Fishing provided me with a great piece of leftover fabric, along with a few smaller pieces as well. I toyed with the idea of making another cushion, but decided that I really did not want to invest in another piece of foam, creating something that probably would not get used […]
Re-upholstering our Wingback Chair
Sometimes my husband and I take on new projects together. This week we decided to attempt taking our old wingback chair, that had definitely seen better days, and recover it with fabric we had found about 4 – 6 years ago. This was our second attempt at recovering a piece of our furniture, our last […]
