Lou's Alterations & Creations

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.

How To Wear Pastel Colors This Spring

When pasel colors are worn together, a style party follows. The affordable, pastel essentials in this post will bring the party to your spring wardrobe.

Woman criticises online clothing stores for making customers choose male or female before shopping

She argued that brands limit their revenue by encouraging customers to choose either 'male' or 'female' before shopping

4 Instagram-Famous Online Clothing Stores You Need To Know About (SheFinds)

What to ask your tailor to do: 4 Basic Suit Alterations

5 Alterations You Didn’t Know Your Tailor Could Do

You’ve probably made a few trips to a tailor in your life to take in (or let out) a dress or to shorten a pair of pants. (And if you’re petite, this errand is probably one with which you’re extremely familiar.) But these skilled artisans can do so much more than just hike up a hem.

Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Dress Alterations

You've found your gown, but it's not quite the perfect fit—yet.

Pressing Tips from an Alterations Professional

Pamela Howard offers pressing tool recommendations and tips to help you properly steam, mold, and shape your next garment.

Why an “Uber for tailors” is gaining ground in Lagos

A Well Tailored Experience At The Gregory Hotel

The Gregory Hotel reminds me of a well tailored suit. I know that may sound a bit odd but it does.You know when you’re wearing a perfectly tailored dress or pants suit and you don’t eve…

Tailoring Tips You'll Need for Your Wardrobe Overhaul

When to Bring Your Own Fabric to the Tailor—and When Not to

As shops and mills open their own fabric selections to consumers, it’s worth considering the risks and rewards of BYO.

These tailors show that custom suiting is no longer just for men

With these forward-thinking tailors breaking up the bespoke boys’ club, women no longer have to settle for off the rack.

Doctor Who Styled Wedding Inspiration

Crucial Tips on Bridal Dress Alterations

How to Shop for Your Groom's Wedding Suit

Put some thought into what your guy wears on the big day!

Inside the Pack: Are Alterations Ever Acceptable?

Let's start this post by stating the obvious: altering cards and not disclosing the alterations in an effort to profit is wrong. It's bad for our hobby, it's immoral, and it's also illegal. That said, I don't want to bury the lede, so I'll come right out and say it: I think the industry is too harsh on altered cards, irrationally so, and I don't think there's any sort of inherent moral issue with making alterations to cards as long as those alterations…

UGG “I DO” Wedding Collection: Love It or Leave It?

Hey UGG-loving brides, looking for something to make your day that much more unique? The “I DO" Wedding Collection by UGG provides footwear