JJ Alterations

Flag desecration: is it OK to wear clothes decorated with an old flag?

I have a pair of bell bottoms that I found at a thrift store with flares made from an old American flag. Is it considered flag desecration to wear them? 

And the Survey Says: You Wash Your Jeans Too Much

Mashable and SurveyMonkey commissioned a survey to get the dirt on how often people wear a variety of personal items, including their jeans.

8 Colorful Outfit Ideas for Spring

Feel prettier than ever by sprinkling on the season's confectionery colors and lacy fabrics. The look is charming—not childish—thanks to sophisticated silhouettes and simple yet sexy lines. Girly is all grown up!

Could super-insulated clothes eliminate need for indoor heat?

Researchers at Stanford University are investigating textiles that could reflect up to 90% of your body heat, meaning less need for indoor heating.

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.

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. …

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: Many alterations don’t comply with building codes

Dear Tony: I am a realtor in Vancouver and have helped many owners buy and sell condos over the years. One of the chronic problems we encounter is the issue over alterations, specifically balcony . . .

Benefits Of Professional Alterations

White Way Cleaners explains the benefits of professional alterations!

Hallak Cleaners' Wedding Services

Hallak Cleaners' Wedding Services are ideal for the engaged or married couple as we offer both pre and post care such as alterations and cleaning.

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.