The Singing Seamstress

The Singing Seamstress Alterations and Clothing Repair
Located in North Bay, Ontario

In between all the formal wear coming in for alterations, I'm still working on the everyday stuff as normal too.....like...
06/05/2026

In between all the formal wear coming in for alterations, I'm still working on the everyday stuff as normal too.....like this pair of jeans that needed the waist taken in ๐Ÿ˜Š
I take it from each side so the difference is spread evenly and I don't have to take apart or redo the felled back seam. As a general rule for any pair of pants, if it's more than an inch and a half being taken in, always blend in into the sides instead of the back! If your pants are more than 4 inches too big in the waist it's time to go shopping for a better size! Taking in more than 4 inches in the waist will distort and disproportion the shape of the pant and I don't recommend it.
As always, this is just my method, and there are others ๐Ÿ˜Š

13 coverstitch hems between 3 orders  to put on the machine, not a single one is the same color ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿงต๐Ÿชก
05/26/2026

13 coverstitch hems between 3 orders to put on the machine, not a single one is the same color ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿงต๐Ÿชก

Here is a quick tip for your bridesmaid dress if you feel like the bust looks odd or misshapen.....I would day 90% of th...
05/23/2026

Here is a quick tip for your bridesmaid dress if you feel like the bust looks odd or misshapen.....I would day 90% of the time, these cups are sewn in the wrong spot for your particular shape, or they're too small or just the wrong shape! This is an easy and important fix, and all you need is a seam ripper or even nail scissors with the sharp curved point will work. The cups are usually accessible between the inside linings if the waist seam isn't sewn all into one layer....all you need to do is unpack or snip the take at the points they are sewn in. I promise you, a better fitting bra or sticky cups, even some types of shapewear or body tape, will fit, look, and feel better than lumpy circles sewn 2 inches above your own anatomy lol!

Prom and wedding season is here. Turnaround time is approximately 3 weeks currently so plan accordingly!!

Just a quick note.....My health has changed dramatically since February and I have to accept it and work with it now ins...
05/22/2026

Just a quick note.....
My health has changed dramatically since February and I have to accept it and work with it now instead of trying to keep up at full speed.

I have always had acute migraines, but they have changed to chronic migraines in the last couple of months. I can't sew until midnight anymore, some days I can barely make it through the day meeting with clients and trying to make sure I haven't missed any deadlines. I don't know how I will feel when I wake up in the morning right now, and it has been exhausting and stressful. I am under proper medical care and taking preventative and rescue medication, but the situation is far from under control at the moment. Yes, I have tried all the things lol.

What does this mean? From June through September, I will NOT be taking on rush work if I can avoid it!! Part of regulating my nervous system means not making every emergency, my emergency. I am very bad at saying no to extra jobs and rush jobs, if you know me at all, you know I don't have an OFF button lol. I am doing the very best I can during the busiest time of year for my business and I do my very best to look after my clients. I will always say yes if I think I can humanly complete a job on a tight deadline, but at the moment my brain would like me to slow down. I hesitated to make this post because it does feel very personal, but I don't want to just say no to requests for service and not give a reason. For most clients, this won't affect much, Im typically 2 weeks to finish orders anyway, I am just asking for a bit more grace while my health is still highly unpredictable!!

Thank you for your continued support and encouragement, and if you choose to continue supporting my tiny empire with maybe a bit more wait time when necessary, I appreciate it so much ๐Ÿ˜Š

Xoxo

Tiffany

O.M.G. thank you so much  for finding this absolutely perfect clock for me!! It's even cuter in person.....wow!!! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜Sho...
05/12/2026

O.M.G. thank you so much for finding this absolutely perfect clock for me!! It's even cuter in person.....wow!!! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜
Shop local!!

05/06/2026

The fancy dresses are arriving daily, and I'm loving all the colors ๐Ÿ˜

For formal dress hemming (prom and bridesmaids), I recommend you book 3 to 4 weeks in advance of your event, make sure you have your shoes and foundation garments for your fitting (proper bra, sticky cups, shapewear). Hemming can range from $35+ hst to $125+hst, depending on how much time it will take me to alter based on layers, fullness, and difficulty. Once I have a look at your dress, you'll have the cost upfront, so no surprises when it's ready ๐Ÿ˜‰

Brides: I myself am not a bridal specialist, but I can recommend you to the best in the business locally!

DM or text is always the best way to get in touch with me, I usually always answer outside of business hours if I can.....emails are where bills and spam go ๐Ÿคช
705 978 0774

Hey guys!! I'll be teaching again at The Thread on Wednesday May 20th, from 6 to 8pm! Please email  to register ๐Ÿ˜Š
04/27/2026

Hey guys!! I'll be teaching again at The Thread on Wednesday May 20th, from 6 to 8pm! Please email to register ๐Ÿ˜Š

Happy Earth Day! ๐ŸŒŽ
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! ๐ŸŒŽ

Trending: pink dress pants!! First of all, OBSESSED!! Secondly, what are the chances I'd have 3 pairs of different pink ...
04/04/2026

Trending: pink dress pants!!

First of all, OBSESSED!! Secondly, what are the chances I'd have 3 pairs of different pink dress pants to shorten for 3 different clients?

I love my career, and seeing all the lovely colors clients bring in ๐Ÿ˜ Especially after such a long drab winter, am I right?! Bring on spring wardrobe change.
Have a safe and happy long weekend ๐Ÿฃ

Got an event coming up? Start planning ahead babes!!No problem at all, I'm sure I can help ๐Ÿ˜Š  I am a one-woman army, so ...
02/27/2026

Got an event coming up? Start planning ahead babes!!

No problem at all, I'm sure I can help ๐Ÿ˜Š I am a one-woman army, so I ask usually about 2 weeks from fitting to finish for most items, to be fair to everyone!
For wedding dress and suit alterations, I will refer you to a specialist, it's an area of expertise I'm more comfortable referring out for, and my recommendations come from good reviews from people I know and trust!

For bridesmaid dress and prom alterations, I recommend coming in for your fitting 3 to 4 weeks in advance of your event. You will need the right shoes (or at least a very close height), as well as whatever undergarments/bra/shape wear that you plan to wear underneath, as these accessories will be important for the proper fit. I will pin and assess your alterations once I see the work necessary, to allow me the opportunity to examine the construction, layers, fullness etc and give you the cost at that time so there are no surprises when it's ready ๐Ÿ˜Š

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