Testimonials

Hi Judith,
Would like to say THANK YOU - as I received the book today. It is excactly what I wanted - I have only had a brief look and I am looking forward to learning heaps!
Thanks again for writing this book and I'm sure it will become my bible - so to speak!
Have a great day!
Marcia South Australia June 2010

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Dear Judith,

I bought your book a couple of years ago and have been receiving your emails ever since. I just wanted to share this little something with you.

Although I have been sewing for a long time now and I have put zips in items that I have made. I have never replaced a zip in anything as it scared me (that's funny I know but it did). This week I got sick and I was unable to do anything not even look after my family. So I got my copy of your book out and two pairs of pants that needed the zips replacing, my quick unpick and started to take out the zips. I have to say that I never thought that unpicking anything could be theraputic but I loved the whole process of taking the zip out. Yesterday I was feeling a bit better so I got my trusty little Janome out and along with your book right beside me I proceeded to replace the zips. I loved they went in beautifully and your instruction in the book was wonderful it was like having someone talking me through one step at a time. I have to say that one pair of the pants the zip I put back in was better than the zip I took out.

I'll never be afraid of replacing zips again. In fact a friend has asked me to replace a zip in her husbands pants and she is going to pay me for it. :)

Judith, do you think $15 is alright to charge for replacing a zip? I also wanted to ask you about your 2nd book is it just the same as the first one or is there extra information in there that is not in the first one?

So thank you for an excellent book and giving me the courage to try something new.

Mandy

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Your "How to Shorten Trousers with Cuffs" eBook is wonderful! Your explanations and observations along with the illustrations combine to make one of the most informative, interesting and entertaining reads I've experienced in a long time (and I'm including your website in this description too - Hints and Tips etc - its full of imagination and creativity! Take care, Betty Owingsville, USA April 2010

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The book came early last week. I like it a lot and have already taken in a lned jacket (never thought about turning it inside out!). I anticipate using it quite a bit. Good job! Amy. USA March 2010

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Although I have been doing alterations and repairs for several years, your book has already been a help and introduced me to a new approach - especially trouser shortening! I am looking forward to using the Jean Genie. Back last year I was hemming a pair of jeans and got to the thick seam when the needle jammed (I was using a jeans needle) and broke - and so did the machine. It cost me a new computer motherboard (200 pound!) Emmeline, UK February 2010

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I am petite, so I usually take my clothing to a tailor for (costly!) alterations. Using your instructions this time I decided to have a go at shortening the sleeves on a lined jacket myself. Well it took a while, but thanks to your excellent diagrams and directions, I did it! Thankyou! I will now have the confidence to try other alterations too. Vanessa, United States February 2010 It cost Vanessa AUD$12.95 to purchase ebook eB101 Shorten sleeves on a lined jacket

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Just received your book - congratulations it is even more than I expected! You have done an excellent job and I look forward to exploring the many alteration techniques. Regards Margaret Gillery, Australia November 2009

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Thanks so much, love the book!! I now feel confident altering my clothes, what a wonderful source book. Thank you, Kris, United Kingdom September 2009

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Just a note to let you know that the book arrived a couple of days ago. I have read half of it so far and love it. I have been sewing for years and this is the most help I have ever had with alterations. I am losing weight and this should help me to be able to alter and keep some of my favorite clothes. Easy to understand and helpful. Thank you for making it available to us. Pauline Fredriks, United States September 2009

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Good morning Judith - my book has arrived! it came via our postman 10 minutes ago. I obviously haven't had a chance to use the information, but from a quick look I can see already how useful it is going to be for me. As my weight does fluctuate with my meds, I can at least get a couple of seasons out of each outfit now. The drawings are nice and clear and plenty of them, thank you for the effort you have gone to. All the best, Suze from France

Hi Judith,

Just to let you know my book has arrived safely in Scotland - thank you so much. It's fantastic, no wonder it took you years to put it together!! I already do quite a lot of alterations for friends, but its always been more by good luck than knowledge that they seem to have worked, so this will give me loads more confidence to try all sorts of things in the future. I've often considered doing alterations as a small business, but dismissed the idea as I've never been taught how to do it properly, so maybe you've set me off on a new career path...
Thanks again, kind regards, Jen from Scotland.

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Hi Judith

I received your book a couple of weeks ago. The information is just what I have been looking for. The best part for me is taking clothes in as I have been losing weight through Jenny Craig and I don't want to have to buy new clothes till I get to my desired weight. During the school holidays I will also be teaching my 13 year old daughter to sew which is very exciting for both of us. Than k you very much. Another Judith from Australia

Hi Judith, Your book came yesterday. What an amazing amount of information! I have been going thru it and am so impressed with the thought and work you have put into it. Thank you so much! I know it's going to help me more than I ever realised. Skip Lindstrom, United States

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Suzanne sent me this email and I want to share it with you all.... Judith

Judith, I had to laugh when I read your Alterations Newsletter this morning about checking the R and L panels on garments. Many years ago I worked in a very small dress factory for a local designer. My job one day was to pair up skirts with bodices. When I got to the last one I had a skirt that was one size and a bodice that was another which in turn had sleeves attached that were a third size. Since the contractor who ran the shop was paid by the piece, I was told to just put them together. I did what I was told but I still wonder who might have gotten stuck with that dress. You are right, I think it happens more than any of us are aware of. Suzanne, United States

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I'm really enjoying the alteration book. I'm learning a lot of short cuts. Do you have any other books out there. If so please let me know. Your book is written for a person to easily understand. Thanks Rosemary United States

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Your book arrived today. I have read and looks wonderful and it will help me get my alteration skills. I use to do clothing alteration professionally and I have never seen such a great book. Thank you Jill Harkins. United States

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I want to thank you for all your advice and being available when something crops up. My little business is doing nicely and it is all thanks to you. If it had not been for that first ebook I bought from you I would never have got started. Mary United Kingdom

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Above book arrived safely. Sorry forgot to email you at the time but got thoroughly engrossed in book! It is an excellent book, have altered 2 pairs of trousers already, very successfully, hence forgotten email. Best wishes Jenny Moss, United Kingdom

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Dear Judith, The book has arrived. It is exactly what I expected. Well worth the price, Erika, Australia. August 2009

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Hi Judith, I was very excited to receive my book today. I was extremely surprised to receive the book in only two days, it was wrapped so well not a mark on it. After a quick look I feel the need to alter something. I have lost a lot of confidence in my sewing ability over the last few years, after not sewing for some time and this book is just the thing I need to regain it. I thank you once again for sending the book off to me so quickly. I will have no hesitation in recommending this book to friends. Wishing you all the best, Regards, Cheryl, Australia. July 2009

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Dear Judith, After visiting with my SIL (sister in law) in TN (Helen) and sharing the same love of sewing, she brought out your book.......Needless to say.....I HAVE TO HAVE ONE! Please give all details on how to purchase one and how soon I can have it for my very own. Regards, Brenda TX, United States July 2009

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I received your alteration book about a week ago and I am really enjoying it. Thanks for the short cuts. It is a great help. Thanks also for the newsletters. What a blessing to find you. Rosemary from United States. July 2009

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I have just popped the kettle on for a cup of tea and a good read. Ironing can wait another day!! A much needed book. I have been sewing for more years than I can remember and of course have had to alter many clothes over the time now I shall find out where I have been going wrong. Thank you once again. Gill from United Kingdom July 2009

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