The Sewing Garden

How to Replace a Jean or Pant Zipper

You know it’s time to replace a zipper when the teeth are missing or the zipper tab has pulled away from the teeth, like this one: It’s almost impossible to put the tab back on the track. (But if the slide has broken off and the zipper is still intact, you can always just replace…

How to Sew a Zipper into a Pillow, the Easiest Way Ever!

By: Linda January 1, 2016February 12, 2021

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Yes, there are many tutorials online that teach you how to sew a zipper into a pillow. But this method is Different. Easier. As I stitched up some pillows recently, I wondered if there was already a post out there with these instructions. To my amazement, there weren’t any. So I thought I’d share that with…

How To Add Lining and Hem Your Drapes or Curtains

Finding drapes in the color, length and fabric you need is not an easy task, unless you get them custom made. But that is expensive. I found a set of drapes in the color and style I wanted, but the length was too long. Also, when I stood on the curb outside, they didn’t look good…

pattern showing several dresses with a tulle skirt, making a tulle skirt,

How to Make A Dress With A Tulle Skirt

By: Linda January 6, 2015February 23, 2021

Alterations, Bridal, Hemshow to alter a prom dress, how to alter a wedding dress, how to make a costume with netting or tulle, how to make a dress with netting, how to make a poofy skirt or dress, how to make a skirt with netting20 Comments

As you readers know, altering garments is my focus, not constructing them. But, I just got a great question from a reader and I would love your input in helping her. I’d love your thoughts on the tulle (netting) fabric. Do you have some tips on how to expedite the process and make that skirt…

Happy New Year!

By: Linda January 1, 2015

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I can’t believe its been 6 months since I posted last! 2014 was a very challenging year and perhaps I’ll write more about it soon, but I just wanted you to know I haven’t forgotten about you and I thank you for all your prayers and encouraging emails for our daughter and granddaughter. Our granddaughter…

Granddaughter Update

By: Linda June 19, 2014February 23, 2018

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Thank you all for your prayers and sweet comments concerning our new granddaughter. I really appreciate them all. She is doing better and gaining weight, now just over 6 pounds! Thought you might like to see a recent photo. I sure am enjoying her!

It’s Official…I’m A Grandma!!!

By: Linda May 23, 2014

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Just wanted to stop by and let you know that our precious little granddaughter has been born! She came a month early and weighed 3 pounds, 10 ounces. She and her mama are doing well. She was born a little over a week ago and will be in the NICU until she can feed with…

Readers…..Chime in!

By: Linda January 25, 2014February 23, 2018

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Hi everyone, I got a question from a reader yesterday that I thought would be great for you all to chime in and help answer. I think we’ve all had to fix this problem at one time or another. Here is her email: Hi Linda, Thank you for your blog! I am working on my…

Thank You!

By: Linda December 31, 2013April 18, 2019

Alterations, Encouragement2014, Alterations, clothes, Google, grandchildren, how to alter clothing, how to sew, My dad taught me to sew, search engine, Trusting in Jesus, What I love about Google Analytics, Why I decided to write a blog8 Comments

The WordPress annual report just showed up in my inbox. I am speechless. There were over 290,000 visits to this blog in 2013! That’s about 800 per day….incredible! And you are reading this blog from 179 countries all over the world… (from some countries I have never heard of)…..even more incredible! Thank you to each…

Should You Charge A Minimum Fee For Alterations?

I get asked this question alot. Should you charge your customers or friends a minimum fee for alterations? Well, let’s take an example. This morning, I found a bag on my front porch. Inside was a pair of workout pants: The customer called to say that there was a hole in the seam at the…