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Alterations Price List

NOTE: All prices are the minimum, and approximate. Alterations prices cannot be quoted with a definite dollar amount when the garment/item is sight unseen, and the work to be done has to be evaluated. These are minimum prices.

Buttons resewn - $10.00,

removed and replaced -

$20.00 (8 button max)

$2.00 per additional button

Hem - Pants/Slacks - straight or

tapered leg - $15.00

Lined Slacks - $25.00

Jeans - $20.00

Skirt-straight/pencil - $20.00

A-Line, Flared Hem - $30.00

Zipper replacement - $15.00,

plus cost of zipper

Waist taken in - $20.00

Waist let out in - $20.00

Badges sewn on - $10.00

(2 badges per garment)

Badges (removed and repositioned) -

(20.00/2 badges/1 garment)

Shirt/blouse tapering - $20.00

Shirt Sleeve shortened - $20.00

Ripped Seams Re-Sewn - $20.00

Tips for all levels of skill

Always use a new sewing machine needle when beginning a sewing project.
When sewing with knits never allow the knit fabric hang over the edge of your work surface. Just a little hanging over can distort the garment. Always have on a flat surface, and let it rest (lay on the work surface) for a few minutes or longer before you begin to pin on your pattern or cut the fabric, and before you hem a knit fabric garment, let it hang on a hanger for a couple of days and get help marking the hem while wearing the garment with the undergarments and shoes that you will wear with it.
When sewing always check the grain and straighten it before beginning a project. Don't know how to straighten the grain? email me at: ladywhosews@gmail.com
Ironing is "pressing", but moving the iron over the are you want to "press"
Pressing and Ironing: Pressing is simply placing the iron striaght down the fabric,
When ironing your quilt blocks...press rather than iron - with a dry (no steam) iron.
Some fabrics (most, in fact) will need to be washed or drycleaned and pressed or ironed before beginning your project.
Press (with dry iron) our sewing or other crafting patterns that are going to be placed on fabric or other material.
When sewing always press your seam flat first - the way it was sewn - this will set the threads. then press with the seam open according to instructions.
Follow the instructions to the letter. Do not skip the order or change it until you become more skilled.
Read your instructions 3 or 4 times over, until you completely understand.
Be patient with yourself. In crafting we all have made huge mistakes and had to rip something out and start over.
Make sure you have enough light and ventilation.
Use the absolute best tools, notions and supplies that you can afford. A little more money spent on these items will make a huge difference.
Wash your hands and have your area clean before you begin any project

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019

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Sunday, October 6, 2019

It's not too late to get that Halloween Costume

Saturday, July 20, 2019

The sewing books you'll be glad you have in your library,and school uniform patterns

Thursday, June 20, 2019

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Friday, June 14, 2019

Imagine having your own space to sew without being disturbed.

A few helpful supplies

Monday, February 4, 2019

Current Promotions expiring 02/10/19 while supplies last

Fabric for Valentine's Day Projects, Crafts, Decorations, Sewing, Quilting. Please take time to post your creations.

Friday, January 25, 2019

Are you ready for some football? #NFL #Superbowl, #Los Angeles Rams, St Louis

Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Here are a few of my creations I've made over the years. All are knit, used my White model Serger, and used bias binding for the necklines. They were all quick and easy. I took time to match the motifs, too. Tell me what you think.

Valentines Day will be here before you know it. What will you be sewing? Here's a few ideas:

Monday, December 31, 2018

When did you learn to sew or quilt? Classes or self-taught? Here's a few books to help your sewing journey.