I am so sorry about the bundle coupon The coupon code for my academy bundle wasn't working. I entered the wrong code into my coupon. It was totally my bad. I am so sorry. If you are wanting to buy my academy bundle, you can use the code, BRIDEZILLA25 It will now work. I will extend the date that it expires to Feb. 15, 2025. Once again, I am so sorry about this. Here is a link to the coupons. Don't forget about the other wonderful coupon opportunities. They are also extended to Feb. 15, 2025....
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Here is the link to the symposium Service contract now available The symposium attendees have had many questions about contracts. So I have put up a generic service contract in the section with the other printable downloads. This is a very basic contract. I know that Brenda LaBolt has a contract package available on her website. Here is a link to her contracts: bridal sewing techniques.com We will be discussing this topic at the live webinar on Saturday. Speaking of this, here is the link to...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
December Profitable Sewing Newsletter "You don't know what you don't know" Upgrade your "equipment" I like to envision my brain as my tool box. The more I learn, the more tools I have in my tool box. I feel more confident as I approach each bridal fitting knowing that I have learned many different approaches to altering a gown. I certainly have my favorite tools. But there is such a variety of designs, and infinite body shapes, that I need all the knowledge I can put into my brain to make the...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Help me help you. I want this newsletter to truly serve my readers. So I am going to occasionally put some surveys out to you guys. I don't know what I don't know. And that applies to you and your sewing income issues. I can assume that I know, but that isn't necessarily helpful. So please help me understand your concerns and worries. This can guide my newsletters in great directions. What stage of life are you in? a. Young, pondering career and educational options b. Mother, wanting to, or...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
November Profitable Sewing Newsletter Happiness is a Grateful Heart Family Time One of the reasons many of my students build a career in bridal alterations, is so they can have flexible hours. This gives them the luxury of time with their children, or spouse or own time. Or, in my own personal case, time to raise my babies, then to care for my parents as they aged and needed care in my home. My children have flown the nest, and my parents have past on. I have down sized my home and enjoy the...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
October "Profitable Sewing It's October, The Month Brides Love To Wear Black Go to Dee Dee's blog about dying this dress here. Oh yeah, it's that time of year! Brides want black. A little black, a lot black, anywhere in-between black. They need black! Click here to see another wedding dress Dee Dee has created with black lace over a white wedding dress. Dyeing Symposium A few years ago I did my annual Bridal Alterations Academy Symposium on dyeing wedding dresses. You could use these same...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
September "Profitable Sewing" Welcome Hello, and a warm welcome to you and the fall weather. This is my favorite time of year. My sewing slows down a bit and the weather cools down a bit too. Most sewing businesses have their own busy and slow seasons. As you may or may not know, bridal alterations have their own unique seasons as well. The busy season starts at the end of January, and seems to push well into July and August. "March madness" is a real thing in the bridal alterations business....
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
Monthly Mentoring Create a Bridal Alterations Career that Embraces Your Lifestyle September Mentoring Hello, and a warm welcome to you and the fall weather. This is my favorite time of year. My sewing slows down a bit and the weather cools down a bit too. As you may or may not know, bridal alterations have their own unique seasons as well. The busy season starts at the end of January, and seems to push well into July and August. "March madnes is a real thing in the bridal alterations...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read