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How to Avoid Ruining a Garment

By: Linda April 15, 2013March 26, 2021

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Here’s another good question from a reader… Judy wrote: My question regards mistakes. I’ve never destroyed anyone’s item (thank goodness!) but I’ve always been afraid of messing something up, especially an expensive item, like a prom or wedding dress. Have any of you ever made an error like this? If so, what did you do? Here’s…

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