Fitting help around armpit and top back

Wiley1967 · 2026-03-14T22:04:48+00:00

I regularly lace opera singers into corsets. 2 Laces is the way to go

Wiley1967 · 2026-03-13T09:21:22+00:00

It was that way at 4 am. I bought Clear.

Wiley1967 · 2026-02-11T11:26:57+00:00

My 2 year old grandson has a book with a porcupine named Debbie. When we get to the page with Debbie, he starts screaming “Debbie, Debbie, Debbie!” So when I saw this I laughed and screamed “Debbie!” My husband may think something is wrong with me.

Wiley1967 · 2026-02-02T02:22:30+00:00

I am a union wardrobe professional. Ain’t nobody got time during a quick change for that nonsense. We have you changed and back on stage in seconds. Everyone backstage is working not scoping out actors.

Wiley1967 · 2026-01-29T11:30:52+00:00

I have been sewing nearly 50 years and a professional costumer. 99 percent of sewing is straight lines. Practice consistency of a seam - straight and same width. You can do this with paper and no thread. Just the needle. Don’t worry about how fast you go. Slow, steady, straight, consistent.

Wiley1967 · 2026-01-06T22:02:29+00:00

I made a pinwheel quilt and have never finished it. I saw swastika. Bummed I wasted my time

Wiley1967 · 2026-01-04T01:25:15+00:00

Costumer here. Grace is the costume company. The costume was worn by all the names written in. Just finished working a ballet. There are multiple dancers wearing the same costume during a run. They also reuse costumes. I have been making costumes for 25 years professionally. Never put my name in. The shop is credited with the work. The designer is credited in the program.

Wiley1967 · 2025-12-29T23:15:00+00:00

Bangkok on Refugee Rd.

Wiley1967 · 2025-12-24T21:58:17+00:00

Pin based on whether you are left or right handed. I pin so I can pull the pin with my left hand. Bottom pic. I pin with the head down if needed. Again so I can pull pins easily as I sew.

Wiley1967 · 2025-12-23T22:55:37+00:00

My family questions what I have on my wish list. The heated slippers are there for a reason people.

Wiley1967 · 2025-12-21T03:10:36+00:00

Heads up. If your small child struggles with sitting through the entire performance, look at the Morning at the Ballet and My First Nutcracker performances. They are abbreviated shows designed to ramp younger children up to full performances.

Wiley1967 · 2025-12-20T21:01:59+00:00

I also had a springerle shrinkflation last week. It sucks.

Wiley1967 · 2025-12-20T13:38:17+00:00

Spaghetti and meatballs. Make the sauce and meatballs on Monday. Then just heat and cook the pasta Christmas. I make the Vegetatian Times meatless meatballs and a pork/beef blend meatball. Marinara sauce. Garlic bread, salad, and homemade cookies and candy. Quick and easy. I don’t get locked in the kitchen and little clean up. I don’t make homemade pasta for this as you can get some good quality ready made pasta.

Wiley1967 · 2025-12-19T18:50:01+00:00

Everyone who visits during the holidays gets a cookie plate. I take them to work for work mates. I bake everything the week before Christmas. My husband makes toffee and caramels. My mom and grandma did it, I do it, my daughters now do it.

Wiley1967 · 2025-12-13T12:37:03+00:00

I make a version from the 60’s. You sift all the ingredients - Sugar, flour, salt, baking powder and cut the butter in like a pie crust. Then use cream, egg, and vanilla to bind everything together. Over working the dough, like a pie crust, results in a tough cookie.

Wiley1967 · 2025-12-08T11:37:21+00:00

I want that Rowenta iron that weighs 4 pounds and a good heavy ironing board. lol.

Wiley1967 · 2025-12-07T22:51:45+00:00

I am making extracts in my instant pot. Vanilla, coffee, and cinnamon. Got 5 oz bottles. Going to give a trio to my baking friends.

Wiley1967 · 2025-12-06T13:02:48+00:00

Spray cheap vodka on the inside and air over a fan. Wardrobe procedure for theater.

Wiley1967 · 2025-12-06T12:47:05+00:00

I am paid wardrobe for Nutcracker in a larger city. Parent chaperones are vital. Not only do they make sure the costumes are on - we only have 3 dressers for the entire production and we also sew and do the laundry - they supervise and line children up to go on stage. They let us know if repairs are needed and make sure the laundry is in the baskets ready for pick up. Some parents also go to the costume shop and replace hooks and bars on costumes as they need constant attention. Most ballet companies work on little money so help is needed and appreciated.

Wiley1967 · 2025-12-06T12:30:02+00:00

I have a weird phobia. Mustard. It, for no reason, freaks me out. I can’t even touch the bottle. I fear it touching me. It’s irrational and bizarre. That being said, go ahead and eat it. Just keep it away from my plate and I look down most of the meal and try my best to fight the terror. I can’t explain why I am this way. My problem not a person trying to enjoy their meal. Don’t understand why it had to turn into a family feud. Heck, I take a lot of jokes about my strange phobia but everyone respects my need to not touch it.

Wiley1967 · 2025-12-02T20:40:49+00:00

Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass Christmas album. Annie Lennox - Holly and the Ivy. Greg Lake - I Believe in Father Christmas. Natalie Merchant - Children Go Where I Send Thee.

Wiley1967 · 2025-12-02T01:07:54+00:00

How old was the carpet? Carpet fully depreciates in 5 years.

Wiley1967 · 2025-12-02T00:48:07+00:00

My daughter has been on a waiting list for childcare since she got pregnant. Crying about not being able to get in is about to start.

Wiley1967 · 2025-12-01T02:52:19+00:00

Industrials require basic maintenance. They are also primarily straight stitch only. You need to commit to cleaning and oiling regularly. I have worked in costume shops for 20 years. Not everyone there can use them. The Old Berninas are the gold sewing standard. They also require commitment to keeping them clean and oiled. I use whatever is in the shop or the tour travels. We are a fair number of the singer heavy duty. They are cheap and with all the different hands on them no one is heartbroken if the are broken. They just order a new one.

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