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[@michellebergeaux2290]

I was a seamstress when I was younger. When I was left to provide for my 5 children I took a government job. I do not enjoy my job and the stress creates is awful in my life. If I continue for 3 more years I can retire with a pension. I am trying to hold out. I already know what my retirement looks like and I can’t wait!! I am going to make little girls dresses and teach others to sew! It literally is my calling. Thank you for encouraging me!

[@BridalSewing]

It'll be here before you know it. And someday, when your kids are mature enough to appreciate your sacrifice, they will have a great deal of respect for you. You are being a good mama. ❤

[@gohawks3571]

Sending virtual hugs! Hang in there. I know it takes more strength than a stranger telling you that, but you are doing a good job caring for your family. Massive respect!

[@emeraldent]

say strong!

[@CaleenRizi]

1 year left now

[@bethdeland1367]

Thank you as always! I retired from my corporate job 18 months ago and now have a successful, growing Bridal alterations business. I spent 5 years building my business out of my home while still working FT. Next month I'm moving into storefront studio space. It's definitely a dream come true.

[@BridalSewing]

Yesssss!!! Woohoo!! ❤✂️🧵❤ Do you mind if I put this on my Community Tab so we can all celebrate with you?

[@bethdeland8982]

@@BridalSewing absolutely!

[@Judiland]

Congratulations ✂️🎈

[@AquaBloomStudio]

Congrats. 🎊🍾🎈. How do you learn to do alterations? I watch videos from this channel but I want hands on to learn. What would you guys recommend for someone who want to get into this industry do if they have zero sewing experience or knowledge?

[@iheartbridalcouture5989]

@@AquaBloomStudio Find someone who can teach you basics and advanced. Also buy gowns from Goodwill and seam rip them apart to see what you are dealing with. Buy bridal alterations books. Susan Khalje Bridal book is awesome

[@sugus08]

i was not fired, but had to resign from a non-sewing job because my husband was offered a position in a different state. i've always loved sewing and now i had my own costume shop. never would have thought that I would be this excited to wake up in the morning!

[@Judiland]

Do it!

[@aircastles1013]

That’s so great, good for you!

[@emeraldent]

thats awesome!!

[@msozzaric2638]

I’ve gone through a similar job situation in a different profession. I’ve realized through years of experience and observing, most of the time it has nothing to do with your performance. It is personal and deeply rooted that person’s personal issues. If i went back, i would just tell my younger self to not put up with it. Nothing good happens by putting up with a boss who’s out there to get you.

[@BridalSewing]

That's tha' truth!!

[@deliaweber9220]

Love this story!!! I, too, left an office job 3 years ago and have been sewing full time since then. I feel exactly like you in that I’m finally doing what I was born to do. So thankful for your channel and the jagged cut tip!

[@ssstitcher]

I've done costumes for almost 30 years. Decided to leave industry . Spent thousands to earn certification for medical coding and billing. Finally passed test. Could not get job to save my life. A yarn shop I frequent found out about my background in sewing and put the word out. I am now on my 2nd year with my own alterations business specializing in bridal. The sewing wont let me leave. Thank Goodness. P.S. Love your videos.

[@KnotMars]

I thought I was the only one, thank you for sharing your story. After decades of being in miserable jobs, have come out of the closet as a seamstress.

[@BridalSewing]

Lol "come out of the closet" 😆 🤣

[@terryjanisch905]

Thank you so much. I loved my40 year Nursing Career when I retired 8 years ago I went back to my second love of sewing. I’ve been sewing since age 5 making Barbie clothes and haves my hole life. Watching these videos have boosted my confidence to jump into Bridal 4 years ago and I love it so much. Thank you Brenda

[@713Joanne]

I am retiring from my schoolbus driving job, very soon, to pursue my dream job…..a professional seamstress. I already have had the wheels in motion for 25 years and now I’m old enough to retire! My last day driving can’t come soon enough! Thank you for all your sewing know how’s!

[@SarahFournet]

That last part though, “I have a gut feeling about you.” Thank you for that. I love your channel and am learning so much. I am a regular sewist and have recently figured out that I really enjoy bridal sewing. I would love to have my own little shop just like you do. You are living the dream!

[@stacirizner4461]

I wish I had been braver, sooner. Timing... Thank you for your story and your generous gifts of knowledge.

[@sallyescrader1434]

I’ve been doing the jagged cuts when doing hems like this for many years. It’s one of those small tricks that help in a very big way. Also, when I’ve finished sewing the hem and before re-sewing the lining back seam, I iron the hem towards the lining from the inside. Then I sew the back lining seam and iron the outside. Ironing on the inside is a bit fiddly, but gives a much smoother finish on the outside and makes the final pressing so much easier. Btw... I love all your videos!

[@BridalSewing]

Yesssss! It's these little bitty tips that make allll the difference & I love to share them.

[@queenwere1]

Nice tip

[@elizabethl.1350]

Thats the way I always did it. I do miss bridal sewing but I don’t miss the low pay

[@BridalSewing]

Set your pay higher! Lol 🤗

[@sallyescrader1434]

@@elizabethl.1350 I too miss bridal sewing. Since the start of the pandemic, my business has dried up completely. As a result, I’m having to change my business completely! A bit late in the day to change so dramatically as I’ve been a bridal specialist since 1984, but money has to be made! And yes, the money was pitiful. But the Bridezillas? .... I certainly don’t miss them!!

[@rosaliesilliman1473]

I was fired with no reason provided from a small bridal business last spring (I was working as a seamstress). It's been a blessing in so many ways to be out of that environment but it's taking time for me to recover from the experience. I felt screwed over in more ways than one but I'm much happier working for myself, even if I don't have the enough business to support myself quite yet. Also, I love the tip about cutting a jagged line! I've done that on accident before but now I'll be doing it on purpose!

[@d.h.fremont3027]

Your boss wanted to hire someone else who would be more on his team. This has happened to me before.

[@paulahgingrich7371]

The mirror technique used in this video is BRILLIANT!

[@avaldez4968]

Thank you. I've been sewing for ever but started working on my own full time 3 years ago. I love what I do but sometimes life gets in the way. Everytime I want to give it up something makes me stay. Today it was watching your video.

[@evelynsalyuk7324]

Thank you for sharing your story! It’s inspiring and proof that sometimes it takes a bad experience to have a happy ending. 😊

[@miriamgillham6701]

What a fabulous video. This story of your being fired is so uplifting and I aspiring. Would you have thought back in the day that your old boss’s gut feeling would become your absolute permission to become the person you were meant to be. Thank goodness you followed your own ‘gut feeling’!

[@demetrarowan6037]

Thank you for sharing your hemming tip and the encouragement, I truly needed both

[@brendastuntz1727]

Oh my goodness! Yes!! The gut feeling is everything. I have been sewing ballet costumes for a few years now, and actually that is how I found you. I wanted to sew on beads and lace really well and discreetly and wound up finding you (Thank you by the way). Anyway, I LOVE sewing and designing but wanted to leave the costume world for the fashion design world. I will say thst I had a strong gut feeling when I made that move that it was what I was meant to do. I am SO happy where I am now and love every wonderful grueling second of it. Just thought I would back up your story of finding your path in life with my own. It hasn't always been easy getting to where I am now, but it was worth the wait and struggle.

[@EvryBdySunshine]

OMG...I come here to learn about the them and left SUPER encouraged to be the best that I can be doing what love. I've only been sewing for 1year and I'm in love with it. Thanks...its just something about me!!!!!!

[@queenwere1]

Your story is a little like mine. I was always a sewing girl 😍😍😍

[@jayneeojeda5677]

that jagged cut trick is SO BRILLIANT thank you for sharing

[@heidimoore4209]

I love the tips I pick up from you. They are practically intuitive once you "see" them. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise.

[@Jane_Ricciardi]

WHAT?!?! This is an outrageous story! His loss is our gain! (Fantastic tip using the jagged edges to align the two edges!)

[@kristiyourweddingdresser6716]

Thought I wanted to teach until a horrible principal decided to make my life miserable. It did make it so easy to go back to sewing full time though. Great video, by the way!

[@panchosworld9423]

God works in mysterious ways. That was meant to be so you could do what you love.

[@heidijayne7412]

I wasnt fired I left , but I had a boss like that he was an arsehole made my life a living hell. But now I am living the dream working towards becoming a lawyer getting back into sewing ...as a hobby , but designing hats and thinking about setting up a sewing shop online.

[@sairascreations333]

I was meant to be a seamstress as I started sewing in age of 10, I started my own officially in 2019 as full time seamstress as I had gut feeling 😅and so glad I did it. Thank you for all your encouragement, I'm your regular follower. ❤ #SairasCreations

[@catarinamourao1306]

Thank you soooo much I really needed to heard this!! 🥰

[@SevenofEleven]

This is such a fun format for videos

[@xu9673]

Thank you for the lovely video. It helps me a lot. I have studied and worked in different field for more than a decade. When I was younger, I was always interested at how to design/make garments. But my parents thought making clothes can’t bring me enough money so they decided business management should be my major in uni. I had quite successful career in my parents opinion - good money with good position, but I wasn’t happy. I quit my job in my late 30’ and entered to an uni as a Fashion Technology full time student. I will be graduated in two years time. I have never found myself this happy although I don’t have the same financial level as before. I believe that money is not everything and age doesn’t matter, the most important thing is that what your dream is and what makes you happy.

[@helloemilymills]

The tip about cutting with jagged edges so that you can keep them lined up later is genius! 👏👏

[@minerva5025]

Sorry to hear that, that's really strange you are a marvellous seamstress, don't even think about your boss for a second longer you can make it wherever you are.

[@valariegailniessnermissval8329]

Yes GOD had another plan for your life. Don’t take this the wrong way dear. I’m so glad that you resigned because we have all these wonderful tutorials. As a motivational speaker, singer and songwriter, I was also meant to be a seamstress. Thank you again for your God given talent.

[@kimburke3189]

I had a very similar experience. Life is way too short to let someone give you almost daily grief. In the end, it is their problem, not yours. I don't know why some people feel they have the right to persecute another person, but the issue is theirs, not ours!!! Good luck! But I can tell you really don't need it!!!

[@liezelstander6899]

Thank you honey all success to you and mexxx

[@margreteolsen4880]

I am so sorry. My glib response was not ment to offend you. You are a professional in every way, I have watched many of your shows and find them very helpful and enjoyable. My concern it always that a profession that is inhabited by women is often not thought of as a profession but as a hobby, a side line something the little lady does to make pin money. I hope you can forgive me. You do a wonderful job!!!!

[@BridalSewing]

You didn't offend me! I just didn't want you to misunderstand me. No worries, darlin'! ❤

[@ilovemyfamily51]

I have been sewing for years for my children such as baby blankets, bibs, etc…I am interested in learning wedding alterations.

[@BridalSewing]

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[@mnprlgrl79]

Some of the worst immediate moments of our lives turn out to be the best things that ever happen to us because they allow for a forced (or freedom to) re-route life's journey.

[@karenramnath9993]

Mirror cutting is great, but I do an extra step. I have noticed sooooo many hems that are terribly lopsided right from the factory. If I only mirror cut, measuring up from the hem, I recreate the lopsidedness in the altered hem. To avoid this, I run the tape measure down the side seam, from the waist seam to where the new hem will be, and place a pin there to indicate the new length. I ensure that this measurement is the same on both sides, going down from the waist. Then when I pin the hem together to mirror-cut it, I match up those two pins rather than matching the edges of the original hem. I also usually press a crease in where my new hem will be, and hang the dress up to double check that the hem is visually even. Do a lot of you guys notice ready-made gowns that come with uneven hems?

[@caroldeon8736]

Hi Karen, yes over the years I have encountered the odd satin gown that has been off kilter. I will say the worst culprits I have found plenty of are the organza and chiffon gowns. More like hemming a screen door fabric. But like anything else there are yucky, better, best of both these fabrics. The cost of the gown predicts weather the alts are going to be a nightmare or a joy. Cheers

[@BridalSewing]

Org & Chiff are getting cut while the bride is standing in my studio. I do *not* ever cut unstable fabrics with this technique. ❤

[@terryjanisch905]

All the time.

[@ramonawalter1442]

OMG ! I love your video. Been there done that.

[@robinwright5793]

Thank you!

[@veronicawhite160]

Thank you so much for the cool tips and timely to me story.😊

[@pontinhosdalu8228]

how I identify with you. after eight years working in a kitchen, I left there and today I make sewing a profession. I can't imagine my life any other way

[@sandrahermit3598]

Sounds to me like he needed to cut costs by firing someone. He tried to get you to quit by being mean to you. When you didn't quit, he had to do it himself. Happens in all kinds of jobs.

[@grammielovestosew7797]

appreciate your lessons. I have done bridal alterations some but I like the additional lessons to make my job easier. I am doing a lace /sheer sleeve that has to be narrowed 2 inches under arm. It has buttons at bottom inside of sleeve. Would like to do a French seam. I am not sure how to do the bottom with the buttons and loops. any suggestion would be appreciated.

[@dindog22]

I had a boss like that. I was working as a seamstress in a very large bridal shop at the time. She wouldn't call you into the office to correct you. She would scream at you in front of everyone else. One time she was screaming at me and shaking her finger at me, almost hitting me in the nose, telling me that I was incompetent. She was the alterations manager yet she didn't know how to sew, not even a button

[@stephaniehuddleston6181]

Ooo!!! I wonder if we had the same manager!!!😂 I spend 2 days teaching her how to thread a hand needle- kid you not! She claimed she was a well known designer in her previous state and yet she couldn't thread a needle, and hardly ever sewed a dress! I quit because if her and started my own business.

[@dindog22]

@@stephaniehuddleston6181 probably not the same person. Bridal shop was in Ohio and this woman was from England

[@stephaniehuddleston6181]

@@dindog22 yeah, I didn't really think they were the same.

[@Kuukiet]

I have been sewing since I was little girl but haven't been able to do it for many years. I have been moving every 6 moths since 2017 so I have learned to pack light and not attach to things. Although, when I settle down finally, I will invest to sewing machine to get my passion back. Asking for an advice. I do think in what order I will do things but just looking for a confirmation. I bought my wedding dress and it needs quite a lot of alterations (take in waste, hemming, taking in the shoulder and fitting the sleeve again). My thinking is to alter the waste first so I can determine how much to take from the shoulders as the top part is quite long for my torso. And then lastly hem the dress. I'm correct doing it in this order? 🤔

[@janholman6192]

Yea, I know I was a born to be a seamstress, but stayed in healthcare for a "normal job". My machine stayed out 24/7, and I always had a project going on. I missed my calling! But now I'm retired and I am living out my dream job in my home, though I don't sell anything!

[@crispychaos6768]

If I ever plan to get married (have to find the right person first) I do plan to sew my wedding dress. I definitely will be going for a more vintage look.

[@sueiverson258]

My iron is my best friend!

[@iheartbridalcouture5989]

I always pull the waist taut and clip it to a yard stick or ruler. Then I hang it lol. I cut from there. We were taught never to press the nap from on top tho. We pressed from the liner side. I usually do bag hems by hand with a hidden stitch. Then I press it all along with a clapper. I always feel like a nerd. lol

[@BridalSewing]

Yes! :D It seems like there's a million different ways to do this type of hem- and none of them are "wrong" if it turns out beautifully! ❤🧵✂️❤

[@iheartbridalcouture5989]

@@BridalSewing My friend who is also a seamstess splits the side seam and sews it and then cuts it. lol So true. To each his own!!

[@karenramnath9993]

I do this with the larger size dresses that tend to sag on the hanger. I throw a bedsheet over my door (to avoid rough spots snagging the dress) and fold the dress over the door so that the waist is straight across.

[@iheartbridalcouture5989]

@@karenramnath9993 Great idea. I could build a "swing" and hang it from my hooks!! Thanks Karen!!

[@BridalSewing]

😂

[@sewnita8608]

I love your channel, it help me a lot. Thanks for the awesome job.

[@gohawks3571]

Man, horrible story, but glad you came thru ok. I had a crazy boss who fired all the good people (which begs to question why was I there, lol). The work environment was terrible, because it was all the nutty or lazy people. There were a few good ones, but not the majority. My friend got fired with the union guy standing there not helping her at all! Her crime: getting in an accident. They let her do light duty, then fired her....??? Comeuppance for the union guy- I moved & got a new job, and he came to represent the union to persuade this place to be a closed union. I was able to tell everyone my story & they voted against it (closed union is where everyone is forced to join, not have a choice to be a member). He saw me there, and his face was like, "Oh no😯" So, a tiny bit of good came out of that!

[@Bobelsey11]

When people offer an opportunity to resign it’s so they don’t have to pay any severance or anything. Better to be fired sometimes!

[@margreteolsen4880]

Sewing is a professional position.

[@BridalSewing]

Hey! So, let's not get in a tiff about this. 😂 There are two different ways to use the word "professional." One is, opposed to a hobby, which means, if you sew for a living, you are a professional sewist. The other is opposed to manual labor. I was using the word in this context. I was not in the role of a skilled laborer at the time. It was a non-manual paid position. Hopefully you'll extend some grace and get to know me better so that you would know I am the last person who would claim that seamsters are not in a profession. Please, please, don't read that kind of stuff into what I'm saying. *I'm definitely a professional seamstress!* 🤗

[@mhu737]

So very sorry to hear this OMG what kind of person is your boss but his turn will come>>>>

[@ruthirwin8222]

Did u make that bridal gown ...you are very good ive just subscibed..

[@mercury3440]

In my place a person too much stitching is straight up referred as tailor as if it is some kind of a shameful profession to have. I love stitching too i think seamstress could be my calling. Where should i start can you tell?

[@BridalSewing]

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[@Lovemusic856]

I have Master degree in Economics from Europe, but as I moved to States I was looking for a job that doesn’t require much of speaking because of my language barrier, so I looked into a job that fortunately I had 10 years of experience in sewing production. Now I am the seamstresses leader and also doing professional sewing at home. I am considering to either reduce my hours at my full time job, or even quit maybe sometime in the future, because they will never pay me what I can make at home, even though I love that job too. I also don’t feel like having some job that requires my diploma for a better wage, because an employee will always be an employee, I think I rather do what I love and be my own.

[@shameerahaniffa6420]

You are just amazing!!!!!

[@BridalSewing]

So are you! ❤🧵✂️❤

[@saritshull3909]

It’s illegal to fire someone like that in my country.

[@carlpierre7117]

Thank You!!!

[@TheCuccoLady]

You make sewing look so easy.. is there a specific fabric I could be using that would be easier to practice with? I feel like some fabrics are too stretchy for me to work with, I have to pull them through the other side of the sewing machine instead of pushing them through like you do.

[@BridalSewing]

Yes, check my rolled hem tutorials. They go into fabric choices for learning. Silk organza is nice. (The *real* - not the joanne's fabric synthetic stuff.)

[@chely273]

I have a gut feeling that you should start your own bridal collection 😄👍👍

[@BridalSewing]

Haha

[@chely273]

@@BridalSewing you are amazing! You inspired me to try and make a wedding dress, it may not be perfect but its getting there!

[@BridalSewing]

Have fun, learn, & make beautiful things!! There is nothing to fear as long as you are doing those three things.

[@chely273]

@@BridalSewing thank you ☺️😄

[@suzannebeyer5369]

I would have sued him for wrongful termination and taken my $ from the judgment to start my sewing business.

[@suspectsez4203]

I live in Florida, which is a right to work state. That means you can get fired for any reason or no reason at all. Very few unions in Florida. This law was made to enable nonunion members to work at union jobs. They always try to get you to “resign” because in Florida you don’t qualify for unemployment benefits if you quit.

[@hiwall4883]

@@suspectsez4203 Good point, Yes, be very careful if they ask you to sign a resignation letter, sometimes it's better to let them go ahead and sack you for no reason, then you can claim unemployment.

[@Judiland]

I'm in love with your iron. ♥️ That guy sounds psycho. I wonder why anyone would treat you (or anyone) like that,the only thing I can come up with is he was doing something wrong at the office, and was blaming you. He hoped you had noticed the problem and were going to acknowledge that there was one and ask if you thought they were accusing you I of said issue. That would prove that he thought you were brilliant and he was getting rid of you before you exposed what wrong he was doing, but you weren't that interested in his petty ways so for an awesome person like yourself it was fine. Your channel rocks btw. 🤗

[@annereidy7981]

The guy fired you before you could make problems for him, that's why he brought back up in, to intimidate while telling his story first.

[@dbcouture9599]

Question what iron do you use?

[@BridalSewing]

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[@Nick_Suter]

What a horrible person your ex boss must have been. I hope his guts stay upset. Keep making videos. They have helped me so much !

[@BridalSewing]

Thank you for watching!! ❤✂️🧵❤

[@karenhoney2232]

I do my hem alterations the same as you........

[@BridalSewing]

Whaaatt!?? That's so rare! Seamsters are so individual about how that sew. Super cool. ❤

[@denisemoran7774]

Thank you just what I need, just need someone to give me a kick up the backside

[@desireegreen653]

I had a horrific manager for three years who just hated my guts and I was afraid he was going to kill me. Total secret sociopath. I was so focused on getting my daughter to college, and I could avoid the guy most of the time. So when she made her choice of schools, I sent in the deposit and five minutes later started looking for a new job. I ended up just jumping back to an old job I had, that had some conveniences but was kind of small, just in the meantime. Well, that was March 1, 2020. So not only did I not have to live the pandemic with that psycho, I ended up buying the business at my new, old, small place, and made it my own. It is gorgeous and successful and I have two wonderful women working for me. That creep ended up running off with a bunch of money and leaving the owner with a whole situation. Anyway, my girl met her love at freshman orientation, and they are getting married in May a week after graduation. Lol, I don't love the alterations done on her dress, so I'm learning what maybe we should do about that. Love your channel!! And the stories! You're making my problem fun and educational.

[@BridalSewing]

I'm so glad you are along for the ride. Best wishes to you and your daughter. Dm me if you need help. ❤️

[@francevenezia]

What commercial sewing machine are you using?

[@BridalSewing]

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[@francevenezia]

Thank you!

[@francevenezia]

About you're "firing". I'm really amazed at how calmly you took it. I could never have been so cordial. I would have turned and walked out without a word, and probably ended up getting fired. I was secretly hoping you had worn a wire to that meeting, but who'd want to waste even another moment on such nonsense. You are to be commended for at the very least not giving your boss the satisfaction of a meltdown. Well done for remaining a human being and not being reduced to something less!

[@BridalSewing]

Thank you. ❤ God definitely helped me on this one. Lol I was a contracted worker, so I still felt like I should finish out my contract before leaving. It was a very high compliment that when I finally left, my immediate supervisor said she would have never known that foolishness had occurred with my boss, because of how I quietly finished out my job with good character & a good attitude. She didn't even notice a change, and she said she would've blown up and quit on the spot as well. I've always felt, though, that I don't work for a man, I work for a Higher Power and for my own conscience. That being said, I don't think it would've been *wrong* to walk out. It was just a job afterall, and he was a terrible human. Haha

[@francevenezia]

Yes. You were a good Christian example. I'm sure you left a godly impression that he can't forget because you were kind and humble in response to his being unreasonable. Just a few days ago I was reading Fox's Book of Martyrs and the Christian martyrs never threatened or railed but were very meek even up to the moment of their deaths, following Jesus example on the cross. I have always had a problem when i feel I'm being unjustly treated and need far less pride and far more humility. I've been able to read my Bible and pray now before I start my day for several years and it makes a great difference. I try never to start my day without Bible reading and praying first. PS I love to sew and but haven't had a chance for over 10 yrs. I think I sew vicariously thru the different online sites. Thank you for the feedback.

[@brendaklein6521]

Why don't you use a shoe on your iron?

[@BridalSewing]

The steam gets trapped behind it and drips.

[@karenreese3623]

That is more then a inc pf fabric removed.

[@sheilaheinrich2656]

I believe she talked about cutting an inch below the pins that marked where the final hem was to be.

[@vanna13v]

That's illegal to fire someone over.

[@BridalSewing]

Ahhhh... the beauties of America... you see, I was working for The State at the time & they require, upon hiring, that you sign a probationary contract, essentially allowing them to fire you without cause, without notice, and without repercussion. Lovely.

[@shmwmlam3953]

Wow! Dont your country have any laws to protect employees? That sucks. I know you are in a better place now. But how can you fire someone like that? For a "gut feeling"? I would be furious . Also it is very difficult to fire someone in our country. There are lot of employees unions and rules and regulations that prevent things like this.

[@BridalSewing]

No, it's often legal to fire without cause, and it is certainly permissible to pressure you to resign as they did to me.

[@taylorfaber2610]

I seriously hope you let them fire you. He only gave you a choice so he didn't have to give a reason (or at least a good one) and risk you sueing the company. He kinda abused the situation by removing the shock factor of them firing you by allowing it to be your decision. The fact he even admitted he had no good reason was more than enough evidence he didn't think you liked the job to fight too hard. I honestly would have sued them and collected my unemployment happily.

[@BridalSewing]

Haha! I know. That would definitely had been a fair route to go. I talked to the higher "up" later & privately, & she said the meeting was not recorded at all & she personally thought it was his personality problem and there was a clear path for me to be rehired someday if I wanted. I had others in management that I had a great rapport with, so I wanted to leave that option open. So, it all worked out & hopefully he stepped on a lego or something. 😂

[@shortyylu]

But his gut feeling was nottttt the same as yours lmfaooo

[@BridalSewing]

But his gut feeling doesn't matter. ;)

[@BannanaAnna12]

In germany you’d sew the employer that fired you because he had a gut feeling. Just ridiculous. I know it turned out great for you but sadly not everyone is so fortunate when they have to endure such random behaviour from their boss.

[@ChaiShe1]

Why would you accept to work with a monster?! I would look for another job and quit immediately. That's what I did. I don't have tolerance for those kind of people.

[@BridalSewing]

Sadly, I was under contract. I think that should be illegal.

[@ChaiShe1]

@@BridalSewing I was under contract too. According to contract I could quit the job if I let them know for a month ago. I guess your contract was different. Thanks to monster, you survived. 😄

[@Sandiegeek]

I was hoping your story also had like some kind of karma type ending. Like years later as you became famous, faith brought his daughter to you to modify her wedding dress and you played a little bit hard to get and she ended up paying you double or triple to retain your services. Revenge complete 🥰

[@BridalSewing]

Lol. No. I don't know anything about him today. 🤷‍♀️

[@Sandiegeek]

@@BridalSewing The important thing is that you did more than fine. I'm sure karma got to him one way or another. God bless! 🥰

[@BridalSewing]

You can't outrun, "What goes around comes around."

[@juliewhite6887]

I can’t believe this video! I literally teared up. I was supposed to see this video today! More confirmation that I am doing the right thing leaving a job that makes me miserable to be a full time seamstress. Love you & Thanks for sharing!

[@gerardaneice4693]

Thank you!

[@kathythompson5800]

I do feel that I have been meant to be a sewist all my life. I have sewn since I was 9 and made many different things from every day wear clothing to home dec to formal wear. I went to college to be an RN and spent 40 years at that profession, during which I flipped from one area of the hospital to another. I was always uncomfortable in that role and nervous, and felt like an imposter. Don't get me wrong, I was good at nursing and it came easy to me in school and I passed boards the first try. But I still felt like an imposter. I guess that is because I was in the wrong job. I was always interested in fashion and kept up with what was new and up and coming. But my love of sewing and being creative was never encouraged to be something I did as a profession, it was encouraged like a hobby. It is a bit too late for me to enter it as a profession, I am at retirement age now, but still love to create, so I sew girls pageant wear, and sell on the internet. It satisfies my creative side and gives me money too.

[@BridalSewing]

What a beautiful story. Even if you don't sew full time, many seamsters can work for many years after their earlier retirement. I'm always encouraged by that fact. You have many years of fun left!! ❤

[@terryjanisch905]

Another 40 year RN. I’m so glad I’m not in the hospital setting now. M Bert bleeds for the healthcare experts every day. Like I say on the beads for them.

[@AquaBloomStudio]

I love this story. I follow this channel to maybe one day be a seamstress. I love sewing too but at the moment have kids to raise, so I will learn on my own and sew kids clothes just to keep up with my skills so I can work toward that goal.

[@BridalSewing]

@@AquaBloomStudio That's how you learn! Just sew & sew. It builds. Take it one day at a time. :D

[@barbie-fz4oo]

I too trained as a nurse for years. I experienced so much racial and sexual harassment in my field. The male doctors want to bed me and the female nurses and hated me bc I was very good at my job and was asked to do (anesthesia) during endoscopy procedures more often then they were. One day a new nurse manager came in and hated me in an instant. (I have that look, I was told) she found any find of excuse to try to fire me. Gossip travels fast. I had already started my own business in the medispa arena. I was a single mom of 3 bio kids and 6 foster kids. I needed extra the income and I did not want to go on welfare. Soon I was earning more than enough to leave and follow through with my dream. Yes.. One day she fired me. One day, one of my foster kids got hit by a car and I had to go to the hospital but since I was one of 2 other nurses on duty, I could not leave. The doctor on duty there was following my situation and he called her to tell her I had to go to see my foster child He was giving me permission. I only had 2 hours left on my shift anyway. But come Monday morning, she fired me. I was so happy she did. It was very emotional and I freaked out a bit, but it gave me to opportunity to build my business and made it a very very successful company. I retired to live in another country now and I am returning yo my first love, sew, designing and metalsmithing. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

[@debrabelz]

i just love you. 1988 quit govt job. Walked home. Spent last $40 on earrings!? on phone voicemail was ballet company wanting me to do costumes. Jump.

[@katyb2793]

The jagged edge is genius! I'd never thought of that before

[@BridalSewing]

Glad I could help! 🤗

[@meinennamensagichnet]

I learned sewing in germany and when I did that my teacher would tell me off. But it is genius and helps a lot. They just didnt expect me to be clever enough to sew straight even if the edge is not.

[@laurisnicholson1602]

I have a gut feeling about you.... Beautiful. Thanks ❤ Sew on! 4 wedding dresses down💃🏽

[@SCcano]

Thank you for your story ... I have a gut feeling about me too.... I love sewing and embroidery... on my father side of the family we had seamstress and fashion designers that’s where I get my passion from ... I want to learn about wedding dresses glad I found your channel

[@hiwall4883]

Thank God I live in a Country that has Unions and employment laws, sacking someone because of a bad feeling isnt legal where I live. I had a boss that tried to do that to me, the Union made my employer pay me 3 months pay in compensation 🤣 Great sewing tips, thanks.

[@shmwmlam3953]

Seriously I never knew you can fire someone without any reasons. Sometimes even if there are reasons because of union actions its very hard to fire someone

[@hiwall4883]

@@shmwmlam3953 I was surprised to hear that too, many Countries have strong employment laws, but apparently not in many states of America 🤔

[@shmwmlam3953]

@@hiwall4883 yes. And I am from a 3rd world country. So to hear a country like USA which suppose yo be "the great nation" treats employees like this is really suprising. And I heard its very common too. I had a manager like that back when I worked in a bank. She made me hate my job. Although I really felt like leaving my job I wanted that job. So finally I contacted HR, complained about her and got a transfer to another branch. Ofc she suceeded in making me hate my job because even though my new place was great I couldn't love my job as before. It made my eyes open to how much it sucks to work for someone else. But I left the job on my own terms.

[@Elkycreates]

I got bullied at work too. But I didn’t leave until I saw the bully get put under review and made to work harder by higher management first. It was awesome.

[@lizziemiss945]

I had a bad boss like that too. A lawyer. Everyday he would angrily correct me for the smallest things (a missing period, double space, the way I answered calls) he had it against me. The more he pointed out mistakes and made a BIG deal out of them the more mistakes I would make because I was stressed. He would constantly scream at me and not the other legal assistant who also made mistakes. I ended up quitting one day in the middle of a busy billing cycle. Just walked out never came back- no regrets. People like that belittle others so they feel better about their many insecurities. Feeds their ego. Today I'm working for another lawyer who happens to be the best, most patient boss I've ever had. BUT my dream is to design formal gowns and bridal gowns so I'm doing it on the side when I have time. One day soon. Thank you for your inspiring video!

[@betheubanks4580]

Wow! This story is so similar to mine. I worked as the alterations Mgr at a major bridal salon chain, (DB,) for years. I was constantly fighting with the store manager to give me the "permission" to run my department. I met their very unrealistic sales goals and was never given the hours needed to sew the sold alterations. I was written up for "spending too much time" with my brides during their fittings even though we are suppose to "build a relationship" with our brides. I was an advocate for the 3 other seamstress who worked with me, and was told I was too nice and not strict enough. The store manager would audit our pinned dresses and criticize our work constantly. This is the same store manager who told a bride I would be out soon to "measure the inseam" on her wedding gown. Lol. She was also a monster and created high school drama and turned staff members against me with silly lies. I kept working there even tho my hair started falling out and I was constantly worried that my brides dresses wouldn't get finished in time. I was finally fired for insubordination. That was the best day of my life! It has taken years, but I have built my own business where I can build genuine relationships with my brides and help make every bride feel beautiful!!!! I was born to be a bridal seamstress and I am now sew grateful for what I went through. Anyone who wants to have this career just know that you can do it and to have confidence in yourself. Thank you so much for sharing your story and continuing to inspire us!!! You are very much appreciated!

[@BridalSewing]

Me: died at **inseam** 🤣😂🤣

[@betheubanks4580]

@@BridalSewing I know, right! Hilarious!

[@lindadavis8457]

My story is very similar to yours. I was 20 years on a job, with a great performance record. I loved the work and the work place. The newish Director had it in for my department. I was the last to go. Why why why is also my question. Still waiting for a safe landing, but grateful for helpful supportive people. Moving past was hard work but it can be done. Congratulations to you for finding your avocation.

[@badashangpliang1768]

I think God had bless you with this talent

[@BridalSewing]

Thank you

[@adriennegonzales2636]

I was taught that this method for cutting is called "notch as you go" 💖

[@joycelondon1639]

Awesome thanks for the sharing From Atlanta Ga Beautiful work.first time here

[@BridalSewing]

Welcome!

[@StrawBerry-ve8gy]

Ps..I love your attitude and trusting your gut feeling 🤗