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Tran's Custom Tailoring

bestandworstofokc wrote 6 days ago: Today’s post is courtesy of a guest submission by Kyle Jaxon. If you would like to submit the best o … more →

Tags: The Best, Guest Submissions, OKC, Oklahoma City, Tailoring Shop, Sewing, Mending

This Week in the World of Sew I Thought1 comment

sewithought wrote 1 week ago: Ive had this red fabric in my stash for almost a year now waiting anxiously to be made into somethin … more →

Tags: Finished Projects, elastic skirt, floral skirt, Goodwill, lace slip

It's Really Paper?1 comment

doubled1stblog wrote 1 week ago: I discovered the marvelous works of Greg Lauren while browsing one of my favorite sources for INSPIR … more →

Tags: Art, Fashion, Art, pop culture, Sculpture, Alteration, Architecture, Army, Art & Design, Blazer

French Bustles...Making Them Even Easier Than Before!2 comments

sewfordough wrote 1 week ago: A big thanks to Christy, at Alterations by Christy, for telling me about an even easier way to put F … more →

Tags: Sew For Dough, Bridal, Alteration, Wedding Dress, bridal gown, French Bustle, Under Bustle, French bustles, Alterations by Christy

All that glitters...a quick tute to extend the life of a pair of kids pants.2 comments

Punkn wrote 1 week ago: K, so I’m not done the sparkle dress yet, it is cut out and waiting for me to do.  In the mean … more →

Tags: Tutorials, Custom, DIY, Donna, HOW TO?, kids, MEND, pants, Re-make

Taking in the Waist and Center Back on Denim Pants and Skirts

sewfordough wrote 2 weeks ago: One of the more common alterations I do is taking in the waist and center back on pants and skirts. … more →

Tags: Sew For Dough, center back seam, Denim, Jeans, pants, sew, Sewing, skirts, waistband

Tailor Made

Thread the Needle wrote 2 weeks ago: Your Best Friend Before we dive into the complex world of men’s shirts, I figured a few ground … more →

Tags: Random, Advice, Tailor

Today...

Renee wrote 2 weeks ago: I had just got back from breakfast with HL and KH at an Indian restaurant somewhere in Batu Satu. I … more →

Tags: Crafting, Books / Magazines, Friends, Food & Beverages, Scrapbooking, HL, kh, Indian Cuisine, dosai

This Week's Bonus Projects/Redo's5 comments

sewithought wrote 3 weeks ago: I found this amazing fabric a few weeks ago at Savers for $3 and I wish it had a bit more weight to … more →

Tags: Finished Projects, Cynthia Rowley, Refashions, Simplicity 2472

Weekend Update

sewithought wrote 3 weeks ago: Even though I felt miserably sick this weekend and I feel as though I spent 90% of my time either in … more →

Tags: Finished Projects, Refashions, Thrift Finds

Altering a Bubble Dress and Other "Closed" Lined Garments1 comment

sewfordough wrote 4 weeks ago: This year, I’ve seen alot of Bubble Dresses for Prom and Homecoming. Here is one I altered yes … more →

Tags: Basic Skills, Bridal, Sew For Dough, Alteration, bubble dress, Bubbles Dresses, formal gowns, Homecoming Dress, lining

vlog: TTMT - Wear Pink!

ofenjen wrote 1 month ago: In which I wear pink and chat about Halloween costumes, swaps and birthdays! Shae’s Etsy Laci … more →

Tags: Halloween, Designing, Sewing, Craft, Holidays, Vlog, Talk To Me Tuesday, Crochet, YouTube

Recon Flannel/ Franela Reconstruida1 comment

Leila wrote 1 month ago: (Scroll down for the English version) Aqui esta la conclusion de mi proyecto de hoy. Cogi una franel … more →

Tags: Sewing, flannel, hair cut, Recon

How To Sew a Partial Hem2 comments

sewfordough wrote 1 month ago: There are many instances where you may need to sew just part of a hem. Maybe you have a skirt that i … more →

Tags: HEMS, Sew For Dough, Bridal, Hem, sew, Sewing, train, wedding, Wedding Gown

Keeping Your Notions Handy

sewfordough wrote 1 month ago: Last week I showed you my sewing room. Today, I ‘d like to show you how I organize it. I was r … more →

Tags: Basic Skills, Gadgets, Sew For Dough, notions, organize, sew, Sewing, Storage

it's not always a waste of time.

char879 wrote 1 month ago: One thing led to another (no reason to put it all here) and soon I was walking through our family … more →

Tags: A Learning Experience, Failing, I should be studying... but instead I am writing, never expected it., rough times, Something Bad, Something Good, Love, change

My Tailor

princesspanda wrote 1 month ago: A short post and shout-out to Wilson from Max Couture. I got his name from literally MASSES of great … more →

Tags: Bridezilla's Tips for Love, Life & Weddings!, Fashion & Accessories, wedding paraphernalia, Advice, Bridal, Discount, dress, god/dess, gown

Is this a great idea???

pcostoday wrote 1 month ago: I have a passion for publications. I have no idea where this passion comes from — I just know … more →

Tags: plus-size sewing, Plus Size, plus size women, plus-size children, Sewing, Seamstress, sewing machine, Threads, Thread

My Sewing Room7 comments

sewfordough wrote 1 month ago: Where do you sew? Do you have a designated room where you can keep your machine set up at all times? … more →

Tags: Basic Skills, Sew For Dough, sew, Sewing, Sewing Room, sewing space


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