Marleta's Mending and More

04/25/2026

Another bridal moment in the making.

As I sat hand-stitching this beautiful piece today, I felt a wave of nostalgia. Sewing is becoming a lost art, and that thought makes me a little sad. Yet at the same time, my heart is full of gratitude for the patient women in my life who lovingly taught me these skills—how to delicately hand stitch, sew on a button, finish a seam by hand, and carefully stitch lace.

Those quiet lessons gave me more than technique; they gave me an appreciation for the beauty, patience, and care that go into every stitch.

Maybe one day I’ll teach sewing lessons myself—I’ve been asked a few times, and the idea is close to my heart. Until then, I’ll keep pouring love into every piece I create, grateful for the opportunity to help each bride look and feel beautiful on her wedding day.

There’s something sacred about creating with your hands, and I’m thankful to carry that tradition forward, one stitch at a time.

04/24/2026

My handy dandy, tried and true machine has done its MANY MANY jobs for me for years, so tonight when I was trying to start working a very expensive, 100% Silk wedding dress I panicked a bit when my machine decided to not sew correctly. I knew it was a tension issue. However...I had never had to adjust it in the past! Thanks to Google and one TINY twist of an even more tiny screw, I was back up and running! I pray this machine keeps going forever!! It hasn't failed me yet!
**photo AI enhanced. Not a real wedding dress in the picture.**

04/19/2026

Teaching future generations. Sewing is becoming a lost art.
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So glad my granddaughter is interested in sewing. Won't be long and we will start a real sewing project!

03/29/2026

So glad I took 4-H and Home Ec (FCS for you young ones who have not heard of Home Ec.) 🙂 I am also glad I listened to my mom and my grandma when it came to learning to sew. I can remodel my own clothing when I don't like how it comes from the store. I got this dress for $5 at a thrift store! A $35.00 dress, new with tags for $5!!! I didn't like the original high-low hem, and it was too long for me! So...I cut off the ruffle, straightened and shortened the dress and put the ruffle back on! Yep! My Easter dress is now exactly what I wanted!
I hope you all enter this Holy Week with a new feeling of gratitude for all our Savior did to redeem you!
Happy Easter!

03/22/2026

Today I am working on a darling blouse I snagged while thrifting! I feel very fortunate that I can fix up "cheap " clothes to fit me perfectly! Bring me you new or thrifted faves and I will help get them fitting perfectly!

03/07/2026

I just had the most heart-warming consultation with a sweet gal who was in HS choir when I played piano at for CPS. We are going to remake a vintage family wedding dress for her wedding! Hearing her love story and how everything fell in place is just so special. I am excited to create an heirloom treasure for her! I will share the beautiful make-over after her wedding!

02/22/2026

This is good. Sometimes I doubt my "creations" because naturally I am not artistic! But..when I do sit and create, it makes my heart happy. Be watching for more creations on my page. There will be opportunities to purchase some one-of-a-kind gifts!

Creativity is rarely neat. It’s thread on the table, scraps on the floor, ideas half-finished, and moments of doubt in between. But every “mess” is actually proof of growth. It means you showed up. It means you tried. It means you chose courage over comfort.

The more you create, the less power fear has over you. The more you practice, the quieter perfectionism becomes. What once felt intimidating slowly becomes familiar. What once felt impossible becomes progress. Every stitch, every mistake, every redo is shaping not just your project — but your confidence.

Don’t wait for perfect conditions. Don’t wait until you feel “ready.” Start where you are. Use what you have. Create anyway. Because the magic isn’t in avoiding the mess — it’s in learning to move through it.

Keep creating even when it’s imperfect. Keep dreaming even when it feels slow. Keep going even when it’s messy. That’s where growth lives. That’s where confidence is built. And that’s where beautiful things begin. 💛✨

02/21/2026

I love when I get time to sew fun things to share! This week I made these 5 color-popping pillowcases and they turned out so cheerful 💐
They make such sweet gifts — think Easter baskets, Mother’s Day surprises, graduation gifts, or just a little “thinking of you.”
When my girls were young, they loved making pillowcases to give to their friends — such a fun memory ❤️

Who would you gift one to?

✨ Standard pillow size
💲 $12 each or 2 for $20
*Baseball Theme ⚾️
*Poppin' Purple 🫟
*Digging the Dog Bones 🐶
*Neo-Geo Green 🟢
*Boho Stripe
Claim in comments or message me.
I can ship 1 or 2 for $3 more.

02/19/2026

A snow day gives me some extra time in my sewing room! 🧵🪡
I love being able to work on projects and not feel rushed! Prom 💃 and wedding 👰‍♀️seasons are right around the corner and I am already booking into March. Get a hold of me with your alteration needs as soon as you can!
P.S. This machine has been my tried and true friend for so many years! 🥰 So thankful!

01/11/2026

Today I spent some time catching up on sewing jobs🧵🪡 that got set back when my mom passed away this fall. 😒Then there were the holidays! 🎄 I got to spend 10 days in Hawaii which was a welcome and needed vacation. 🌴The break from my sewing work was nice, but today it was nice and get back to doing what I love! My busy season is approaching with prom and the bridal dresses.💃 Remember to BOOK ME EARLY so I have ample time to work on your treasure in my spare time.⏳️📅 For those of you who are new here, teaching is my full time job.
I am excited to help you all out! I get girls from around the region who trust me with their dream gowns! When you find the perfect dress, I am happy to help make it fit perfectly!👍

09/06/2025

Working on bridal dresses makes me happy! I love seeing women feel so excited and beautiful in their wedding gowns!