Why I am not sewing tonight . . .

8 pm start time.  Agg.  But it is worth it for a true Dawg.  Like me. 

dress style I want to make

I was on jury duty today. I did not get to sit but I did get a 2 hour lunch so I went to the library and got a book about fashion. I found these "utility dresses" from the 1940's.  I love them.  I want to make one or some for the spring and summer. 

jumpsuit for wedding

This is a jumpsuit I am hemming for a client for a wedding in Chicago. She is super cute and super small. She is going to wear it with boots or with flats or maybe sneakers sometimes. She will look awesome.

I will get a picture of her in it. I have hemmed 3 pairs of pants and altered a skirt for her before.

Getting ready to work

Coffee is necessary.

Shipping finished order

This is the doll and camel I fixed. My clients lives in Pouslbo and sent them to me.  They are on their way back to her, heads and hair attached.

My real job

I have a full time job as a pattern maker at an apparel company where we make custom medical garments. I make the patterns and they are cut and sewn on site by a team of sewers.  Not high fashion but it is fun and allows me time to do my own business on the side.

suit alterations

Shortened sleeve - but there was a placket, with buttons and a lining.  Blind hem on pants and took in at waist.  Altering ready made suits is hard, especially sleeves