Posted in Uncategorized on October 24, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Foam is a little difficult to handle. Steve and I had a discussion about covering it with something before I made the actual decorative cover. It would make it easier to work with when removing for washing, etc. We both agreed it would be the way to go. Luckily, I had a sheet that was the perfect color, and size to make one. Wasn’t hard to make. Didn’t take to long. Was a little tricky getting the foam in, but it fits, and looks pretty good.
Posted in Uncategorized on October 14, 2011| Leave a Comment »
I had a couple of good sized pieces of fabric I cut from curtains I hemmed for Steve. I asked it he was interested in a couple of decorative throw pillows made from that fabric. He was very interested. He soon had two pillows ready for me to cover. I used “French” seams, and “fold over” closures. Just like the green pillow I made for him previously. They turned out very nice, and I think he will be pleased.
Posted in Uncategorized on September 22, 2011| 1 Comment »
I was recently contacted by Steve, who asked if I could make a cover for his “body” pillow. He already has the pillow, and the fabric, so half the battle is done. I met with him a few days later, and he gave me the materials to do the job. He designed the fabric through a website. Very cool! I will have to investigate that further.
I started, and finished the pillow a couple of days after our meeting. It turned out nice. I hope he likes it.
Posted in Uncategorized on September 12, 2011| 1 Comment »
Jon had a rug that 
he wanted to hang in on the wall in his new home. HHmmm… I did some research, and agreed to take on the task. We met, discussed it, and before long, I had a casing, and a rod on the back of the rug. Ready to display on a wall in his new house. I did have to cover a ruff edge on one end of the pole. I used a small piece of leather to create a “cap”. Used some glue to attach it. Looks great!
Posted in Uncategorized on August 29, 2011| 2 Comments »
I bought this leather coat years ago second hand for what would now be considered a “steal”. Nat has been wearing it for the last few years, and recently brought it back to me with a tear. HHmmm. Should I tear it up, and use the leather for another project? Nope! I decided to repair it. Haven’t worked with leather before. Let’s see what can be done.
I was able to save it. Hopefully, Nat will get a little more wear out of it. It doesn’t look as good as new, but I think it will be fine. Both of us got our mileage out of it. Even though it is old, and has been around the corner, it still looks pretty good. 
Posted in Uncategorized on August 24, 2011| Leave a Comment »
I decided to make one more skirt from a pair of 501’s. No lining, bells, or whistles. Just a simple, button fly, scarf belted, skirt. The bottom raveled wonderfully, and this version is a little longer than the ones I have made in the past. If anyone is interested in purchasing it, I would be happy to sell. The waist is 38″, and the length of the front is about 21″, back about 23″. I would like $30.00, but I am willing to negotiate. (-:
Posted in Uncategorized on August 18, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Natalie asked me to make a new lamp shade for a floor lamp that has been around for a while. I was glad to help, and take on the challenge. I decided to make it more user friendly when changing the bulb. It has snaps, and can be easily removed. I am very pleased . I hope she likes it! 
Posted in Uncategorized on July 19, 2011| 4 Comments »
MC Hammer day at the Oakland Coliseum finally arrived. MaryKate was nice enough to send a picture of her and her brother in their outfits. They look great! I am happy to hear they had a good time, and received compliments. Hurray!!! 
Posted in Uncategorized on July 19, 2011| 2 Comments »
My friend Terri has a coworker who needs a little help with a dress she bought for a wedding she is in. The sleeves needed a little “redo”, and a new hem was in order. With the fabric that was cut from the bottom, I made a simple, long sash. Thank goodness is was made of cotton. My kind of dress. Easy to wear, easy to sew. I think it looks pretty good. 
Posted in Uncategorized on June 29, 2011| 1 Comment »
Courtney liked what I did with the 501’s a while back. The skirt with the purple dotted lining. I was thinking, her birthday is coming up, and making her a skirt would be the perfect gift. I told her of my plans a couple weeks ago, and asked for a pair of jeans. She found a pair very quickly, and I told her I will make the skirt, but I won’t line it. (She was fine with that.) I did use the purple dotted fabric to make a sash. I also added a little something with the left over denim. I think she will like it.
Happy 21 st Birthday!
Seam 2 Rip 