Caught Dead Threads

10/01/2026

Time to get this lace reattached to the gown!

07/18/2026

07/18/2026

After 3 years of using lamps and various stick on lights this week I finally got a much needed electrical upgrade and had 16 overhead lights installed. It Is so important having proper lighting not only for my clients to be able to see their gowns but for me as im spending the majority of my days in this space hunched over a table cutting and sewing.
I have to say, I completely underestimated not only the amount of work this was going to be, but the amount of dust and mess it was going to make. Thankfully Cliff the electrician was AMAZING, worked fast, helped me move furniture and cleaned up every night after work to minimize what was left for me to do. Everything was completed in three days!
Thankfully, I did think ahead enough to get tarps and plastic covers, it was a lot of moving stuff from one end of the room to the other as the electrician was working but im so happy for the results.

Here are some before, during and after pics.

07/09/2026

https://www.instagram.com/p/Daky7WKEhU0/?igsh=MWh1cW13dnp6dm42

06/01/2026

It is essential to acknowledge that wedding gowns are not universally designed to accommodate and support fuller breasts adequately, particularly in the case of strapless gowns. The addition of bra cups may not suffice to correct this issue. Instead, wearing a properly fitted strapless bra can make a substantial difference in the overall fit of the gown by providing independent support for the bust. Another viable solution is to reinforce the bodice seams with stronger boning, which in certain instances may require steel boning. Bridal consultants may sometimes fail to emphasize the importance of addressing this issue or may inaccurately estimate the costs involved. To avoid unexpected expenses, it is advisable to consult with the in-house seamstress or your own prior to purchasing a strapless gown.

05/22/2026

Your dress matters — and so does how it’s altered. Now booking appointments in July for October weddings and beyond, come see me in my In my Farmington Hills home studio. During your fitting we can discuss three fixes that will protect the integrity, design and comfort of your gown: 1) Bustles—clean, secure types that keep your train intact; 2) Seam let-out/let-in—gain or reduce inches without changing the silhouette; 3) Hem balancing—even hems that preserve the gown’s fall. I offer judgment-free, personalized consultations to keep you calm and confident on your day. Want to book a try-on or ask a question, DM me for details or check out my website and submit a booking inquiry at caughtdeadthreads.com 💍✂️📍

05/10/2026

Wellllll sh*tttttt..... you know it's been an exceptionally busy and rough bridal/prom season when this happens. The needle hit a large hidden bead in a side seam. The needle bent, destroyed the needle plate and took a chunk out of the bobbin case, shatteted the needle too, scared the crap out of me. Bad timing as I still have gowns that are due next week to finish. Kudos to my boyfriend for fixing things up enough to get me by until the new parts come in.