I hear all the time from sewers who have been enlisted by a friend or relative to build an Irish dance dress and have no idea where to start. They often feel like they don’t know what they’re getting into, and even parents who’ve spent years going to feisanna often have questions (“what’s going on …
Looking to alter a solo dress for the first time? Thinking of buying a used dress? Check out these tips from Earnest Threads dressmaker Mattie Ernst. 1. Never assume that there’s let-out. Unfortunately not all dressmakers build with alterations in mind. Many new dresses have little-to-no extra seam allowance. If the dress is fully lined, …
