curtain alterations

8 sets of "black out" lined curtains, all shortened 6".  Makes way more sense to have somebody (me!) alter ready made ones to fit window than pay to have custom ones made.

getting there

After a long process (interrupted by my client's travelling etc) we are finally getting to a "muslin" that is close to production fabric and will work.  Possibly due to help by a christmas angel

this is what she wants

this is her attempt at making it

this is where we are

Dog crime

My neighbors dog is a criminal. I have repaired about 4 pillows he tried to destroy.  Of course,  right before Thanksgiving when they are hosting guests he took a chunk out of their couch.  I did my best.  Of course, he will be pardoned and someday he may reform. Meanwhile, I will keep repairing what he eats.

before repair (after dog attack)

before repair

during repair

after repair

after repair

custom jacket under consturction

This has been a long process. We have had to modify some of the plans but I think now it will turn out better than ever.    She is small  and thin unlike the mannequin in the photo. 

We are making a proto out of denim to see how it fits and what kind of interfacing it will need.

getting there on easy transformation

My client and I have been working for months on a way to engineer a way for him to get his female appearance padding on and off with out the padding moving.  My client is not a drag queen and he just likes to look like a woman sometimes.  It is hard to find stuff you can do that with and still function normally.

It is too long to tell here but here is how he looked with his old pads on.  All due respect but that is not a butt I would want

Here he is in his new tights (he will pants or a dress over them). This looks way more like a real woman and he can pull it on and off in a snap!

De-puffing a sleeve

My client likes this sweater but not the puffy sleeve. I am de-puffing it.  Look how much excess is in the puff! Crazy.  De-puffed side looks smoother and more sophisticated.

sleeve with puff in place

the puff

sleeve minus puff

Versace blazer

Shortened the sleeves.  I had to eliminate the vents (but really, who uses vents and why are they there?) because the would have been about 1/4" long if I left them.

Back to hemming (which is a relief)

Phew, something that is not as complex as re-creating rock star outfits for Halloween. Hemming jeans makes  me happy.

finished and in Vegas

This was a crazy finish this coat. I was so busy sewing I hardly could take photos. She has promised me some of her in it at the Lady GaGa concert in Vegas. Trust me, it is really cute and she looks hot in it. In my basement as I am madly sewing .... not as hot but that is ok.

This will be done tonight

Lady Gaga almost done

This is being designed as we go but it will turn out great and my client will look great

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Which Elton looks better ........

Selfie by Elton

Here is my client taking a selfie before he went out the door in his awesome Elton John outfit. I can't wait to see more.  This was designed as it was made. Of course, with more time there would have been some changes but I think it is awesome.

Feeling inspired

Although I enjoy all of the work I do,  my newest client is bringing me some really fun stuff. This is a dress she had that I will be "re-creating" (nice word for knocking off).  Hers is too small for her so altering it is not an option. And taking it apart to copy it is also off the table.  So I will be drafting a new pattern. I am so excited to do it I drew it in Illustrator just for fun.

Elton almost done.

Seahawks hoodie done

This was a design as you sew project. The hoodie in the pic (and the kid) were not the same as my client but I think I did a pretty good job. Here it is from start to finish.  I hope this costume gets him good treats.  And maybe is good karma for the Seahawks

Elton John Dodgers embellishment

First plan was to glue the cut off pilates onto the logo.  Yuck. Off to Joanne's and some sequins - way better.  It will be easy to clean it up and go from there. 
Thank goodness for Elmer's school glue.

Lady Gaga in progress

by tomorrow this will be a muslin ready for fitting

Updating shirts

My client has these shirts she does not wear because she dislikes some of the style and fit elements. I am going to do some basic alterations which should really update them.  I will put before and afters but right now, they are all glommed together on a dress form next to Elton John.

Last last minute costume

I hope they hire me to make this Seahawks head. It is super cute.

New Dress to make custom version of.

Love this dress.  I am going to make a custom version of it for a client

Elton John getting started

Lots to learn so I started with the first part of the top.  So far, I think it will work.