LA Alterations

Top 5 Tips for Tailoring Appointments

Whether it’s your first time to have your clothes altered or you’re a pro at getting pinned, here are some tips to make your visit smoother

Why you should never wash your jeans

Laundry is inevitable, but thankfully there are people like Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh who want to make our lives a little easier. According to him, you should never wash a pair of jeans. Ever. While this may prompt noises of disgust from those are less-then-enamoured by the idea of walking around in dirty clothes, Mr Bergh explained that he "spot cleans" any stains with a toothbrush.

This Is How Often You Should Actually Wash Your Jeans

A laundry expert shares when and how you should actually wash your jeans:

4 Ways to Cuff Your Jeans (in GIF Form!)

In this four part series we'll show you how to up the cool factor of everyday pieces with easy styling hacks. This week, we're focusing on how to cuff a...

Guide to Purchasing a Sewing Machine

When it comes to sewing machines and fabric variances, you want a machine that's going to be able to tackle any job & provide the best comfort of use possible.

10 Modern Sewing Patterns that Flatter Women

As much as I love a good shift dress, sometimes its nice to sew a more modern sewing pattern with a fit that flatters. A sewing pattern that will make you feel like a million bucks. So I looked around and found some that I think would do exactly that. Sewing patterns that flatter WOMEN. …

5 Tips For Getting Your Groom Ready For Your Wedding Day

You want to make sure that you look just right for your wedding day. But at the same time it’s his wedding too, so your husband-to-be looks needs to look the part too. Check out these groom's wedding planning tips.

Antibiotics May Lead to Permanent Alterations in Metabolism

According to recent research, infants given antibiotics have an increased risk of obesity later on in life due to this early alteration of their gut flora.

Condo Smarts: Strata responsible for decks damaged by power-washer

Dear Tony: Our strata corporation has a bylaw that says the owners must maintain and repair limited common property. Our balconies are designated as limited common property, and this summer, the . . .

Benefits Of Professional Alterations

White Way Cleaners explains the benefits of professional alterations!

Everything You Need to Know About Your Wedding Dress Contract

Before you swipe your credit card, you’ll have to sign a wedding dress contract (yes, it’s actually a thing—and a really important one too).

Many supposed breast cancer risk genes don’t raise risk, studies find

Sometimes, more information about hereditary gene alterations just means more confusion.

Interior Alterations: How to Make Your Home More Accessible

When we think of accessibility, it’s time to go beyond grab bars and rails placed in strategic corners of your home. This especially holds true if you have someone recovering from an accident or surgery or living with a chronic illness, a limitation, a physical, cognitive or sensory disability, or even someone dealing with the […]

9 Basic Alterations You Can Do To Revamp Your Old Clothes

Scientists identify epigenetic alterations involved in autoinflammatory diseases

Researchers from the Chromatin and Disease group of the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute, led by Dr. Esteban Ballestar, have identified for the first time epigenetic alterations in autoinflammatory diseases, particularly in cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes (CAPS).

Your Most Common Alteration Questions, Answered!

You said yes to the dress, your special ordered designer wedding dress has arrived to our store, and now it’s time to start thinking about alterations. Here are some of the most commonly aske…

Sewing 101: Basic Clothing Alterations You Can Do Yourself

Fourteen simple clothing alterations you can do yourself when those ready to wear clothes don't fit quite right or if your weight has recently fluctuated.