A typical bustle we install is what is known as a Ballroom Bustle. This bustle makes the dress go from having a train to not having one at all because the train has been folded up to the inside as if the dress had become a "ballroom" length gown. Wedding Gown, train out Wedding Gown, bustled in a ballroom bustle Many, many years ago, Carolyn's bustle broke during her wedding and she vowed that she would install better bustle points than what was put in her bustle.  Brides shouldn't have ...

A couple of social posts for you today. I loved the song in the first (hence the repost). As for the second post, I love what Kristian is doing in creating Slo fashion movement, literally designing pants to be genderless (because measurements should be enough) and have pockets no matter what your body is. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kristen Kemp, Sewing Alterations Educator (@krstnsews) yep @kristianfrommntn #duet with @ericdalessandro The revolution is ...

Let's talk about sizing and inclusivity. These 2 videos are everything.  @devonelizabethplz A twist #plussizefashion #plussize #fashion #bodypositivity #studywithme ♬ original sound - Devon Elizabeth No one says it better than Tim Gunn... This is why alterations are necessary... PS. What's your clothing struggle? I shared about plus size clothing, but my husband and children have forever struggled with the exact opposite, being skinny and tall. The fashion industry needs to do ...

This skirt is a good example of how it doesn't matter what size a garment is, clothes don't come shaped like humans. This skirt was a pretty short mini skirt, but the shape of the side seams was totally unrealistic for the size person it was designed for. Here you can see that we've drawn purple lines where the new stitch line should be, so that the side seams are actually shaped like hips.  Then, we pinned the zipper into the new location. the edges of the zipper are bound with the red ...

     Here are links to articles I wrote on sewing underwired bras.  This is a process that can be done with EVERY bra pattern out there and is a great way to minimize using up supplies on something that doesn't fit. Click the images 👇below👇 for the individual articles. Click to see Part 1 Topics - Preparing for Sewing Proper Bra Wearing Choosing a Pattern (Method) Picking out Fabrics to match your pattern Measuring to pick out a size Wire Fitting Wire ...

If you don't already know, I'm on Instagram @krstnsews and I try to share shop projects in my stories so I can save them to my highlights. Follow Along!

Pushing an old seam ripper through a seam that needs ripping out can cut the fabric, so replace that bugger! If you only sew 4 times a year, replace at 🎄. If you sew monthly, 🎄 and 🎆. Sew Weekly? 🎄🍀 🎆 👻 🎉

Hi! I’m Kristen Kemp from projectsewingvault.com, and I’m going to show you a way to hem blue jeans that might be new for you.

Every so often, people bring us a beloved item that has been "ruined," asking if we can fix it. Very rarely is the answer no, and often the fix is easier than you might expect. If you have a sentimental piece of clothing, it doesn’t have to be devastating when it’s damaged. We’ve all had that favorite T-shirt or a certain outfit that we just feel a little more excited about wearing than the rest of our clothes. (More often than not, it’s holding together our mental health and is the bright spot in our day.)

Why couldn't you turn your sewing hobby into a new side hustle? Or even a new career? My teen years and my 20's had me convinced that I was fat. Full of insecurity and self loathing, I struggled hard to feel like I looked good in the clothing that was "my size." (Which, NOW I know it was because the clothes were my size, but definitely NOT my shape. And don't even get me started about...

School closed for the snow today, but since the shop is connected to the house and there's no shortage of work...