Sewing Services Won’t Leave You Threadbare

by Art Gibb, freelance writer on behalf of Designs by Nanny ( 15-Jan-2013 )

Congratulations, your diet has been working out better than expected. Now all those clothes you bought a few months back are just too big. Some of the outfits were expensive too. You might want to reward yourself with a new wardrobe, but maybe it isn’t in the budget right now. So perhaps a compromise is in order. Go out and buy a new outfit or two and take all the fairly new clothes in your closet to someone who provides sewing services to have them altered. It is a good way to save money, and not throw away all those clothes that are still in great condition. This way, you won’t have empty pockets and can still afford an evening out for celebration.

Something for the New Baby

Do you have an upcoming baby shower or are you expecting a new little addition to the family? Why not get something one-of-a-kind and special made for your loved one? Most people go to a store chain and buy something that everyone in the area will have. You could show up to that baby shower with a custom baby blanket, bassinette cover, or dressing table set. When redecorating the baby’s room, perhaps new personalized curtains and matching bedding would be a nice addition. When you have someone who can sew these things for you, it can be a real joy and source of pride every time someone visits.

Make Her Feel like a Princess

When you’re getting ready for the day when that special someone is getting married, why not make it all that much more special and have a custom dress made? Or, perhaps it’s the big prom date and you just want her dress to be the one that everyone wishes they could have. A good seamstress would be able to make that special day even more special for the lucky lady. It could be an heirloom to pass on to future generations, something ageless and timeless that would get many uses and make the wearer proud to own.

Embroidery for a Professional Look

Now that you know more about the various sewing services that can be done, finish off your garment or quilt with some custom embroidery work. Embroidery has been used throughout the years to enhance the clothing and accessories of royalty and leaders of nations. Bring some of that finery to your home and look like royalty yourself. Or, if your tastes lend more towards the whimsical side, that is available as well.

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