snow day activities

Snow days are useful if you have a ton of sewing to do. This is a jacket I am making a pattern for a client who wants to duplicate a jacket she saw a photo of. It is hard because the inspiration is of mystery fabric and on a perfect body and probably photo shopped. 

Camel worth saving

I thought this was just a "regular" repair. But it was hard!  I had to re-stuff it completely then try to sew it together from the outside.  Unlike apparel fixes, I could not turn it inside out, sew it then turn it right side out.  But I did it!

After I finished my client told me why it was so important. She had been a soldier in Afghanistan and it was something she kept with her when she was there. She brought it home and her little boys snuggle with it now.  

What seemed simple . . .

This is a heriloom doll (made by my client's grandmother) what was mistaken for a toy by their dog. Part of her face and scalp were totally gone. I thought I put some muslin in as a new base and go from there but the original fabric was so old and fragile, it was almost like I was weakening when I pierced it with a needle.
So, I had to use the fabric that was there and sew it back together. Then I mushed her head around to try to re-shape it. Then I put the  hair back in a way that hopefully hid the repairs.

300 labels

This is small run/piece work order I did for a client recently. His company (https://www.wabdag.com/) had over 300 jerseys made off shore but the labels for their company had not been sewn on. So I sewed them on,  1 by 1.  I know how that can be when a company has a pretty big problem to solve but not big enough that a major sewing house would take it on.

small run production

Very different from working in a factory that did thousands of garments a day.  It is nice to be able to do small runs for clients who are just getting started.  Believe me, in factory you cannot put a whole order for a color way on your ironing board.

step one - client inspiration

My new client (who I am meeting today) wants to wear this style for her birthday which is in less than 2 weeks. First ideas are to draft pattern from some pants and a top that fit her and do muslin mockup. Then I will fit that and go from there. This will be a challenge but fun.  Stay tuned.

Alterations for a cyclist

One of my clients felt like he needed a vest that was reflective to ride in but he did not want to spend a bunch of money. So, he got some reflective tape and had me  cut it and sew it on in the places he felt would work best.
Now he has a great vest to ride in and did not have to spend a bunch of money!