Hem&Stitch

08/28/2026

08/11/2026

I wanted to answer this commonly asked question...What can a Seamstress Do?...What services do you provide?....I answered it in a list, then asked AI to turn the list into a poem for you..... ENJOY!!

WHAT A SEAMSTRESS CAN DO(written by Susannah Allen and AI)
A seamstress can mend what time has worn,
Bring life to a dress that was nearly torn.
A hem that is falling, a button misplaced,
A sleeve that is long can be neatly replaced.
She can shorten a skirt, make a waistband fit,
Take in a seam or let something out a bit.
She can patch up a pocket, repair a small tear,
And somehow make old clothes feel new with her care.
She can alter a gown for a special day,
Make sure every detail falls just the right way.
She can fashion a curtain, a pillow, or two,
Or create something lovely that's perfectly you.
She can turn your ideas to something you can wear,
With careful measurements and patient care.
From fabric and thread, with scissors and skill,
She brings every vision to life with her will.
She can rescue a favorite you can't bear to lose,
Give worn-out garments another chance to be used.
She can sew for a wedding, a party, or show,
And make something special from scraps that you know.
But more than the stitches, the hems, and the seams,
She helps bring to life all your fabric-filled dreams.
With needle in hand and a creative eye,
She makes beauty from pieces that others pass by.
So whether you need something repaired or brand-new,
A perfect fit, or a dream brought to you,
Remember the magic a seamstress can do—
With a needle, some thread, and a whole lot of you.

08/09/2026

Good Sunday to all, I added a page to the website for common questions. I hope it helps and if anyone has question that you think I should add, please let me know.

overline Why don’t you have set hours? Rather than have set hours as my customers have multiple commitments, I reflect their availability. Some need a morning weekday appointment, some can only come on Sundays, some are evenings only. So when a customer reaches out, the first question is; What typ...

07/15/2026

Betty gets a new dress and heads to the Lobby for our Summer Evening Wear display. Betty looks beautiful! Come say Hi to Betty!

07/12/2026

Studio days, you never know what work will Come. Its all fun.

07/12/2026

Carrots make fun patches.