The impression you leave with the customer, good or bad, stays with them. A simple alteration غير مجاز مي باشدts more than that. You may also be surprised to see the quality of the work involved. I was made to look sewing thread like a very high priced villain. Make sure the inside of your garments are as well finished as the outside.

If you have doubts as to your ability to work with certain fabrics, buy remnants and experiment. Always remember that. She knew her chances were slim to none of me having any more of the fabric. Perfect your buttonholes, collar points, even hemming can become an art.

If you are contemplating sewing for any sort of income, please check around to what others are charging. I found it very satisfying, but hardly a dependable source of income. Always make sure all your threads are neatly tucked under and secured. Velvets and satins are tricky. They tried to scrimp by with barely enough fabric to save money. Her mother was running that show. If you can't fill their requirements, don't take the job on. Then, they were not happy with the job the seamstress did on the bridesmaids dresses. I, myself sold children's designs for a few years, along with doing repairs and alterations. You may be selling yourself short. Your quality of work is what will set you apart from all the others. The bride came back weeks later, practically in tears, needing more of the same fabric. As luck would have it, I did have more, but this is a prime example of how emotions can run high with this sort of a job. It is your job, as the seamstress, to explain this to the potential customer.

I could go on and on about the pitfalls of sewing for others, this is just a reminder to not underestimate yourself or to let the customer talk you into something you are not sure of. Not all customers realize what they are doing when they ask for something to be done. I was told many years ago that this was the sign of a quality garment. Weddings can be a very emotional time for the bride, her mother and attendants. I have been surprised to see very shoddy workmanship with some while others work tirelessly for a few paltry dollars. What did they expect, full dresses, very fitted for twenty-five dollars each. Many women find it hard to charge a decent amount for their work. They don't realize the time it takes, the work involved or the know how required to make a quality product on time. A lady in our community constructed an unlined jacket for someone for ten dollars. It is better to turn the job down until you are more confident in your skills and have a good idea of how long it will take you to complete the job. I sold fabrics to a bride who had absolutely no say in anything. Sewing for others during the holiday season or a special occasion (think wedding)can be a nightmare. Remember, you are in the drivers seat. As you can see, it was a fiasco from start to finish