Seam 2 Rip

Andrea bought some pillow covers that were fabulous, but to big for the pillows she wanted to cover. She wanted them downsized, and fold over closures. No problem! I was happy to do that for her.  Great pattern, and colors in the fabric. I am pleased with the outcome, and so is Andrea! : )

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Karen acquired a nice sized collection of upholstery swatches recently. She wanted to do something creative with them. Not being a sewer herself, she asked if I would be willing to take them and make something wonderful with them. Totes, perhaps? They would make nice Christmas gifts. Of course, I was more than willing, and able to do so. Here are a few I have put together.

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Asha’s friend had a baby recently. A girl!  Yay!!! Every girl needs a ruffled diaper cover and a new pair of shoes. So, aunt Nancy made that happen.

The red liner is completely removable. I didn’t like the seam on the inside of the shoe, and wanted to cover it some way to make it look nicer, and feel better on baby’s feet. If mom  doesn’t care for it, no problem. Just take it out.

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Tina asked recently, if I would make a dress for Isabella. She has a new favorite character, Tinkerbell. I agreed.  It is a wrap dress, with pleats and completely lined!  I know, lots of detail. It looks great, and I hope Isabella likes it.

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At Easter dinner, there was a detailed discussion between my brother Tim and I about making a chisel holder. He drew a picture, I wrote down measurements, and notes for myself. I finally started working on a prototype the other day, but I needed a chisel to help me with some of the details.  Tim showed up today with a holder he has, and really likes. It was very similar to the prototype!  We chatted a bit more, I agreed to do the job,and he likes                                    my price.  I am pleased with it. I hope it holds up!

Obviously these tools are not chisels, but you get the idea.

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Usually when I make something for Jeff, and make a prototype, I give it to him and he  uses it. This time that didn’t happen. Not sure why, it just didn’t. Well, I was thinking, why am I keeping it? I can’t wear it. Probably won’t use the fabric for anything. I decided to finish it properly, and give it to him.  He has no idea, yet!  It turned out rather nice. It is a bit bright, but that’s ok.  It would be perfect for Halloween if he dresses as a bar tender.  I didn’t put the mini pockets, and I used some hardware on the ties in the back.  Wanted to switch it up a bit from the black one. I know he will be pleased, and totally surprised.  Ha!  Got ya!

Hardware on the ties.

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I like to make new things from old things. Recycling is something I have done as long as I can remember. Way before it was fashionable, and earth friendly.  I have a pair of green khaki’s that have wonderful pockets, and I wanted to use them. I decided a bag was in order. I like to make totes. They are easy for me, and I see results quickly. No one can have too many totes! Now that you pay for bags in the stores, totes in the car is a must!

Green khaki’s with fabulous pocket!

Finished bag.

Purple lining.

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Jeffery has been after me to make a vest for him for quite a while. He is tall and slender, and finding clothing off the rack is difficult. I agreed, but not without a prototype. I made two, and finally with his help adjusting, I came up with the right pattern.

He picked a suiting fabric, and a contrasting gray lining fabric. I don’t like the lining fabric. It is slippery, and not easy to work with, but I figured it out, and the end result is very nice. I stitched the one remaining button, and a label on the lining. Looks good!  I am sure Jeff will like it as much as I do! 

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