b'Shelooksforpieceswith distinctivelacepatterns,MMAAKKIINNGGHHAAPPPPYYHHOOMMEESShandbeading,embroidery, andunusualmaterials.EVEENNHHAAPPPPIIEERREVOnceshefindssomething shefindsinteresting,Carl-songenerallyneedstode-construct the dress to get it ready for its renewed life as a modern wedding dress. Oftenthefirststepis totakeoutthepellinlin-ing. A little like paper, but heavy,pellinwasusedin olderdressestohelpkeepCity to SuburbsBuyingSelling RelocationsFirst Time Buyersthe fabric stiff and opaque. Carlson likes to replace this older, uncomfortable lining withmoremodernfabrics that are softer to the touch. But on the visible parts, she sticks to vintage elements. Susan Blodgett, ABRLuke Blodgett Ginny Spiegel The "Caroline"dress is an updated vintage dressMost of the clothes needBroker / Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associatethat Carlson updated for her collection. significantadjustments.973-214-4636860-942-2207973-219-8865 Susan.BlodgettLuke.BlodgettVirginia.Spiegel Andthatcanbechalleng- @cbmoves.com@cbrealty.com @cbmoves.comthey are not for everyone. In fact, theying with vintage wedding gowns made are not for most modern-sized humans.with fabric that can be hard to match.SERVICE KNOWLEDGE EXPERTISE Mypetite14-year-olddaughterHow do you find cloth that matches a@WeKnowNJRealEstate models the vintage clothing for me,wedding dress that was made in 1960,145 Maplewood AveMaplewood, NJ 973-378-8300Carlson explains. Women in the erawhenthefabricoveragesfromthe of much of the vintage clothing gotoriginal gown are long gone?marriedearlier;theywereshorter,Carlsonscleverandeco-friendly andoverallmuchsmallerthanwesolutionisusingdeadstockyard-are today. Its easy to make garmentsage that didnt sell or that was left on smaller. But finding a way to make thethe cutting room floor the first time clothing larger meant Carlson wouldaround. It gives Carlson the additional have to find creative solutions.fabric to redesign and make the smaller Soshestartsbyscouringvintagevintage dresses larger, longer and more shops looking for pieces with potential.appropriate for modern humans.Whats Important to You?Istarteveryclientrelationshipwithadiscussionaboutwhatis important to you.It is your path, based on your goals and needs.Lets talk about how to get there.Gary T. JonesFinancial Advisor (973) 821-4900Carlson has carved out a charming third floor studio in her home where she designs1611 Spring\x1feld Ave.Suite 1 Maplewood, N J 07040 g.jones@edwardjones.comand sews her creations.feature story /15'