Yes‼️on a brides maids side zipper it was to small. I chose to keep the zipper in place, used small loops , inter flap with thin satin ribbon client happy because I saved her some 💵 and I was happy as well that I didn't have to worry about having to deal Satin creating runs "all done by hand"👍
Hello. Do you still manage your facebook group? I just joined but it looks like mostly people self-advertising. Thanks. Oh. I also opened up my daughter’s cheer letter jacket to sew down her iron on patch that came loose after washing and would not stay down with glue. I did okay for most of it with a ladder stitch closure until I came closer to the top. It’s not something you would know unless you’re looking but I want to get better at hiding the work and making my finishes the best they can be. Also, I realize the video is a year old. Your RU-vid shorts brought me here.
Hi… you will do great things because you are trying!! Nothing was ever accomplished by saying, “Someday I’m gonna try that… lol. If you’re a little hesitant hit a secondhand shop. Look for a top, dress, skirt… what ever is closest to the zipper, take-in, etc. that you need to accomplish. You’ve seen Monde’s projects. She chk’s it out… for the best possible solution, with the least invasive approach. Good luck… you can do this!! And for Monde… look at the sewers that you inspire!! Love your channel!!❤
My high school had a fashion/sewing class, and I made my own prom dress as my final assignment! It was a two piece, corset top with a mermaid style skirt!!! I had the best time!!!
It’s a bummer that high schools are getting rid of those classes. I loved sewing class, I didn’t like cooking class, so I always took a sewing class, and I still don’t like to cook. 😂
i do this kind of work all the time....never thought to record it and post it. hahaha. this was beautiful. it's the Amazon monstrosities that have been keeping me in business.
You work miracles with the dresses you alter. But, seriously ! You remake these dresses many times. You have special talent. Not just making dresses fit….but, making dreams come true. You are the fairy Godmother for many lucky ladies .
Kudos to you for the alterations projects that you tackle. Figuring out how to take a garment apart and put it back together again is harder than most people understand. I think you work magic!
I really appreciated the long format. You are incredibly talented. If anything- I'd love to hear more about whqt you are doing. My guess is you don't even think about it- you just do- but as someone that can't do- additional commentary would be most appreciated!
I couldn't see my way out of a wet paper bag, but I love watching your videos! I always look at both this type, and the before-and-after type. Can't wait for your next one!
i'm 2 years late to this video and don't even plan on doing any dress alterations myself, this is just SOOTHING content lol! i'd love if you tried a timelapse + voiceover video again, watching you work and hearing the explanations is very relaxing!
I love watching your videos because you are so amazing in what you do. I hate alterations and would rather make something from scratch. However, I worked in the costume dept. of a ballet company and all I did was alterations.. Hooks and bars are the bane of my existence.😂
I'm trying to learn how to do alterations to offer that service in my area, so I appreciate you very much! Your voice is very soothing to listen to too lol :)
Hi me again! Great point to study the area that you are working on… hence, for it to look like the original design when you are done. If it looks complicated or something you’ve not seen before take pics as you go. They can be very helpful.
I remember being so scared of sewing zippers, in school. I can’t remember what our teacher said about zippers, but it instantly hit me…and I thought to myself, I will never be able to sew a zipper. 😂
@@pamogirl5424 I'm a beginner. I sew zippers by hand,it's indeed really easy. (With the machine, I still can't sew very straight, so I prefer not to try the zippers yet. x) )
This was watching myself do my alterations! I haven’t ladder stitches the front of a dress before. I will be adding that! On the straps, I usually move them more to the back so the straps don’t slide off. Just saying. I love your videos!!!!
@@MondesThreads Hi! You beat me to the punch with your advice about practicing your skills first on your own clothes before doing anything to others . If you take on something that's out of your skill level, you'll find your self up the creek! Clients won't take kindly to sewing catastrophes! In short, hone your skills first!
Thanks for all the great information! I’m getting back into doing a lot of alterations after a career at the post office. If I can ask, how do you determine your pricing? Hourly rate or by the specific project? I had to totally remake a dress for someone ( pleated crossover bodice, raise the waist, hem the tulip bottom with multiple layers etc.) The customer kept adding to the work to be done. I was at a loss at what to charge her so I just made up a number!?!??? 😮 Thanks!!!
I have had somebody that I have sewn a dress for and she purposely gave me the wrong measurements so that her sister that does alterations could have the fabric now that's a waste of my resources and it was wrong of them to do
Thank you so much for your videos. I was wondering if you would consider commenting on Meghan Markle’s red Carolina Herrera gown (previously worn in 2021 with the overskirt and recently worn to the LA Children’s Hospital gala). I think that Meghan must have had it altered since she lost quite a bit of weight between 2021 and 2024.
I can see going to prom inspection in that beautiful dress and having one of the sisters send me home for a more "modest" dress. They'd come back with the jacket or whatever that they had planned to wear anyway, but wanted to give the nuns apoplexy before they did. Of course, this was many, many moons ago.
I just have to ask you how do you get paid? One of sewists' biggest problems is getting paid a fair rate for their work. It seems that everyone today want couture level sewing at Walmart clearance prices!!!
Yes! I’m wondering the exact same thing!! Obviously these dresses are TERRIBLE dupes of intricate garments that are probably very expensive from the actual designer. Are these clients paying more than they would have for the original dress by going cheap with the dupe AND then having to get it altered?? If they didn’t want to pay what the actual garment costs from the jump, are they also trying to ‘save’ when getting it fixed?!?
I am asking to learn.. why not leave the zipper and dart one inch on each side like? Again I am a beginner but would that work? Or what about removing and inch using the seams under the arms.
Do u record ur consults, SOME peeps have problems when it come to payments. Or what was agreed with the outfit? My sister (RIP). Had to end up doing this.
Too many people have problems when it comes time to pay up!! I've been sewing for 40 years and I keep it a closely guarded secret to avoid being aggravated by the "gimmepigs" of society!!!!
Keep your skill a secret! If you don't you'll soon find out when everyone and their momma is on you to alter or sew things for nothing!!! Trust me, been there, and done that!!
How has it been going? My advice is to do projects that excite you, because you'll be more motivated to keep working on them when they get hard. Also, I found that I naturally started with easier projects and worked up to harder projects as my skills grew.
@scorpioninblue I love sewing for other people! If it's a small/ reasonable project for a friend, I'll sew it for free. If it's a large project or for someone I don't really know (often requested by someone who doesn't know how long sewing can take), I will politely decline, or give an estimate of how much I would charge for my labour.
Hi! You have my highest admiration for sharing your skills with others.......most sewists don't like sewing for others or doing alterartions. The majority of non-sewing people have no sense of the time and patience involved in eiher creating a well made garment or skillfully altering one to a clients wishes. They are always looking for the cheapest way out with no regard for paying a fair rate to the sewist/dressmaker. Its just a matter of time when word gets out....... that a novice sewist will encounter the 'gimmepigs' who will try and take advantage! All I'm saying is beware who you reveal your skills too!!......@@AnnAnonyme
Sometimes yes, but as you can see it didn't in this instance. Taking the taper all the way down helps. Personally, I agree with you and would've taken in the sides, but I will try almost *anything* to avoid resetting a zipper.
@@daisukidatotoro Yeah, she did taper more, but then you can see where it's pulling and wrinkling at the waist. That's just it, if you took in at the side seams you wouldn't NEED to reset the zipper! And, it would fit better at the waist. But then again does such a cheap, wear only once dress deserve the proper treatment?
@@kristinedoty7876 I'm curious. Have you ever done and posted any of your work and processes on similar dresses? 🤔 If so, please share. I would love to see what you mean and how much of a difference doing things your way would make.
I love your videos but shouldn’t you use a thimble? It helps you to hand sew much more quickly and saves your fingers. If you’re charging a flat rate, it’s even more important to sew fast by using a thimble.
There have only been a couple times in life where I’ve ever thought “I wish I had a thimble.” This dress looks like a very light fabric and a thimble wouldn’t be necessary with a fabric like this. It’s a personal preference for sure, but if I’m trying to keep a thimble on when I don’t need it, I spend more time trying not to lose the thimble off my finger than it would ever save me in the long run. YMMV, of course.
I don't have the attention span to make proper alterations. I will run a seam in it and be done in 15 minutes.😑 I can also do a full quilt in 35 minutes😉
I thought that was called a slip stitch. I would be terrified of putting something like this under a machine. I'd rather have the control of going by hand but... small side eye, why aren't you using a thimble? You know it not only saves your fingers but makes your stitches look a million times better. Just saying
I’ve sewn for over 60 years and I never used a thimble. I could never get the hang of sewing with a thimble. Always seemed awkward to me. Don’t see how a thimble could make your stitches look better. I’ve made everything from home decor to wedding dresses.
@@annseabolt6645I know you won’t but using a thimble helps you sew much faster and saves your fingers. Historically, before the sewing machine, people used thimbles so that they could sew more efficiently. It’s objectively better and I don’t say that about a lot of things 😂
Thank you!!! I need this!!!! I do alterations as a side hustle. What's your Facebook? Need to be in your group. Keep up the good work 👍 Robin N Otis -Clayborne
I love your videos but shouldn’t you use a thimble? It helps you to hand sew much more quickly and saves your fingers. If you’re charging a flat rate, it’s even more important to sew fast by using a thimble.
