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Origin Story

March 21, 2023 Heather Gabriel Leave a comment

Every superhero has an origin story, and, even though I don’t wear a cape (usually), folks are very curious about…

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Posted in: Blog Filed under: brides, Costumes, origin story, santas, sewing, tailoring

Horror Stories

February 13, 2023 Heather Gabriel Leave a comment

Most of the time, my clients are happy folk, excited about the life change that’s the impetus of them coming…

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Posted in: Blog Filed under: alterations, client stories

F.A.R.T.

January 9, 2023 Heather Gabriel Leave a comment

If you’re a quilter like I am (when I can get a few moments away from my other projects, that…

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Posted in: Blog Filed under: christmas, fabric, Quilting, sewing

Ghost Stories

October 21, 2022 Heather Gabriel Leave a comment

Ghost stories . . . usually the stuff of campouts and slumber parties. That doesn’t mean it excludes seamstresses, however,…

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Posted in: Blog Filed under: ghosts, spirits, wedding dress, wedding gown

Stepmother of the Groom?

September 20, 2022 Heather Gabriel Leave a comment

In my role as bridal seamstress, I see a lot of mothers of both brides and grooms.  Compared to mothers…

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Posted in: Blog Filed under: groom, stepmother of the groom, stepmother wedding, Wedding story

Little Black Dress

August 22, 2022 Heather Gabriel Leave a comment

The little black dress has been around for 100 plus years. Prior to the Roaring Twenties, black was worn mostly…

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Posted in: Blog Filed under: black wedding gown, little black dress, wedding dresses, wedding gown

Funky, Funny, Fabulous Dresses

July 15, 2022 Heather Gabriel Leave a comment

As a bridal seamstress, I’ve seen all sorts of gowns and several designs multiple times.  I’m always intrigued by the…

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Posted in: Blog Filed under: alteration, alterations, wedding dress, wedding gown

Conferences … for Santa?

May 10, 2022 Heather Gabriel Leave a comment

Conferences have become ubiquitous in our culture. Whatever interests you, not only are there groups where you can meet other…

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Posted in: Blog Filed under: conference, Costumes, santa, santa conference, santa suit

Pink Bridezilla

April 19, 2022 Heather Gabriel Leave a comment

If you’ve read my previous blog, “To Pink or Not to Pink,” you understand that I am not a fan…

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Posted in: Blog Filed under: bridesmaid, bridesmaid dress, bridezilla, wedding

Fairy Godmother

February 4, 2022 Heather Gabriel Leave a comment

If you’ve met me in person, you know I have a penchant for wearing snarky sewing tee shirts. I have…

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Posted in: Blog Filed under: alteration, wedding dress, wedding gown

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