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The 430 address is correct. I am not located in Lowell any longer.
06/23/2025
My ADHD brain?
It’s a maze of open tabs, half-finished tasks, and random bursts of genius.
I’ll procrastinate for two weeks… then build an empire overnight.
The chaos isn’t laziness—it’s how my brain warms up.
And when the pressure hits?
That’s when the magic shows up.
Is it ideal? No.
Is it effective? Honestly… sometimes terrifyingly so.
Here’s to all the late-blooming, last-minute, beautifully disorganized brains that still get it DONE.
Tag your favorite chaos-brained friend who always pulls it off.
06/21/2025
✨ “Why does it cost that much?”
Because every stitch has a story—and none of them are rushed.
Alterations aren’t just about changing clothes. They’re about transforming fit, honoring the details, and showing up with the kind of care your moments deserve. Behind every adjustment is hours of work, tools, training, and heart.
We charge for our time because we give it fully.
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06/03/2025
💡 Here’s what to know before you buy:
• Not all gowns can be let out. Always check seam allowances before purchasing—especially for samples or off-the-rack styles.
• Buying the wrong size to save money can cost you more in alterations. Adjusting a too-small gown may require adding panels, reshaping bodices, or redesigning parts of the dress.
• Fitting tip for silhouettes:
– Ballgowns: If you have fuller hips, it’s okay to buy for your bust—the skirt offers more room.
– Fitted gowns: Always buy for your hip—it’s the hardest area to let out.
🪡 The good news?
Our skilled seamstresses can come up with creative solutions—and sometimes, ordering extra fabric through the manufacturer makes all the difference. But whenever possible, starting with the right size makes the process smoother (and often more affordable).
05/26/2025
Today we remember.
Memorial Day isn’t about a long weekend—it’s about honoring the men and women who gave everything for the freedoms we live and breathe.
Because of them, I get to run this business.
Because of them, we get to serve our community, create beauty, provide work, and build something of our own.
As a veteran, I carry their memory with me in every stitch. I miss my brothers and sisters in arms deeply—and today, I honor them with gratitude and reverence.
Freedom isn’t free. It was handed to us by the brave. May we never forget.
In memory. In gratitude. Always.
05/24/2025
I used to run until I crashed. Now I’m learning to build a schedule that honors both progress and peace. There’s power in pacing yourself.
Here’s what I would tell the version of me that stayed too long…
Instead of pushing through, I’m pulling back. One focused hour beats six distracted ones. Productivity isn’t about punishment—it’s about pacing.
Here’s what I would tell the version of me that stayed too long…
05/15/2025
When you run a business, the pressure to always be producing is real.
And when you finally pause… that silence can feel like failure.
But the truth is: my business doesn’t need me burnt out.
It needs me clear, creative, and well.
Rest isn’t procrastination.
It’s how I protect the thing I’ve worked so hard to build.
Save this if you’ve ever felt guilty for taking a break from your own business.
Or drop a comment—what’s one thing you’re reclaiming time for this season?
05/06/2025
Just in case you need this reminder too—start here.
Lately, I’ve felt quiet—not because I’ve lost passion, but because I’ve been carrying more than most people see.
I used to think I had to stay busy to be worthy. But now I know: being constantly overwhelmed isn’t a badge of honor. It’s a sign to recalibrate.
This is your reminder that you’re allowed to pause. To rest. To reset. To do less—and still be enough.
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03/23/2025
02/17/2025
If you were wondering why we don’t offer custom gowns often, this explains the cost of custom sewing. The amount of time and effort kind of puts into perspective what goes into a couture gown. So if you’ve chance seen one of our pieces, know a lot of love and care went into it. 🫶🏻
12/13/2024
🎄✨ Happy Holidays from the Altr’d Thread Team✨🎄
As we enter this festive season, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our valued customers and preferred vendors. Your support means the world to us!
Whether you're looking to add a personal touch to your holiday outfits or need alterations for those special gatherings, we're here to help you shine bright this Christmas.
Thank you for trusting us with your sewing needs and for being a part of our journey. Wishing you all a joyful and cozy holiday season filled with love and laughter!
🌟 With love,
Altr’d Thread Team 💖
12/02/2024
I just stumbled upon this amazing video that dives into the art of lace making! 🎥✂️ Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out in the world of alterations, join me in exploring the creative process behind lace making and discover how it can transform your garments. Let's get inspired together!
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My passion for sewing began at a young age, at the dining room table in my childhood home. My mom was making us handmade dresses for a Mother-Daughter Banquet at our church. The feeling of walking through the fabric store full of colorful fabrics and trims, my little hands brushing each bolt gave me this excited feeling inside. Watching and ‘assisting’ my mother in the creation of our fashionable dresses gave me a sense of deep reward, especially when I got to put on her handmade masterpiece. From then on, playing dress-up was never the same.
As I grew into a teenage girl, the desire to create did not cease. I continued to experiment on my mother's sewing machine, with her ‘assistance’. I dabbled in all sorts of fine arts in school, from pottery to drafting, trying to figure out what career field to take up. Debt just did not seem like something I wanted to get into at the time. So I joined the Army as a Clothing Repair Specialist, where they ‘taught’ me how to sew.
Over the years as a citizen soldier, I have held many creative jobs such as GM part seamstress, interior designer for Sherwin Williams, and a tailor for a few major menswear companies. I attended the Art Institute of Michigan for Fashion Merchandising and Management, only because they did not offer Fashion Design in Michigan.
I still desired amore creative outlet than these jobs could provide. A stroke of luck maybe, or fate? A Boss Babe seamstress named Jeanne helped me find that. I began working in a field I had never really tried, BRIDAL! It was scary! Try it she said, it will be fun she said. It was, most of the time. I put blood, sweat, and tears into countless bridal gowns over the last three years. I learned a lot, about myself, about business, and even more about sewing.
Everything up until this point has shaped me into the Boss Babe, seamstress, designer dressmaker, artist, creative, or in my niece Livy’s words, “maker” I am today. I took a leap of faith to start doing what I love more, to provide beautiful heartfelt handmade gifts that reflect the beautiful souls who receive them.
Lastly, I encourage women to uplift one another, support each other's business, side hustle, or whatever it is that you have. We need to push each other to be successful. Because it is not easy, staying positive, staying on track to success, staying sane; these are daily struggles. But if we come together, push each other to be the best version of ourselves, we can make things happen!
