We do alterations for men and women... re-modeling jackets, hemming, cuffing; bring in you fabric , we'll make a vest/cummerbund for you... for women we do dressmaking, .. look in your closets... we can size-down or up that wonderful dress, or suit that's been hanging there.. sister gives you a dress... bring it in... sale.. bridal.. you bring in your own fabric ... bridesmaids ... we do all sorts of alterations... sizing down bodice, hemming,etc. we also enjoy redoing bridal dresses which are handed down from mothers, sisters and aunts to you...

Call for estimates... (202) 723-1707, 11-7pm.

Fashion Shows
We've done shows for groups as small as 15, and as large as 1,000. We can do a straight forward show, music, models. But we love to do  creative shows involving, models roller skating, a belly dance, male models, wedding ending, and such. Call us (202) 723-1707.

Fund Raiser Events
At Toast and Strawberries we hosted book talks, poetry readings, finacnial presentations, workshops, panels and meetings. We can plan for you at your location, or the location you specify. We customize for your needs

Speaker Events
Rosemary is available to speak to your organization or club. Her current speaking engagements have focused on her book  "Threads of Time The Fabric of History" (Profiles of African American Dressmakers and Designers from 1860 to the Present) and has been presented on radio, to government groups, civic clubs, libraries, fraternal/sororities across the country.

Writing & Public Relations
Rosemary has been featured in articles in : The Washington Post, The Washington Star, The Afro-American, the Swedish journal, Dagen Nyeter and in such periodicals as Black Enterprise, Essence, The Washingtonian, Ms. Magazine, Glamour, Encore, and The Washington View.

Rosemary is also an accomplished freelance writer, public relations expert, and business development adviser.

You can download her most recent article for the Washington Post here. ::

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