Seam 2 Rip

I met with Mike again today in Hayward with the first prototype jersey. It is HUGE!!  I made it the way he asked, and I think we over estimated the size. He really liked it, despite the humongous size. Said his goalie can wear it.  He told me he wanted to show it to the guys, and they would decide if they want to proceed with this idea. I agreed, and waited for his progress report.  Here is a picture of the Godzilla jersey.

First prototype jersey. Disco Godzilla!

Junior Godzilla!!

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This is the last group of bears I made for “VITAS”. I decided I needed to spend more time on my sewing gigs that paid. Volunteering was great, and for a very good cause, but I needed to spend my time better.  Some time in the future, I might do it again. Now is just not the time. I notified the new lady. “Tami”, and informed her I would deliver the bears to her at the office.   Here’s the last group of pictures of my guys.

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I met Mike in Hayward today to discuss the hockey jerseys. We talked for about an hour, and I agreed to make a prototype using the info he had sent in a previous email. I would let him know when I finished, and we would meet again for delivery. He is ordering the fabric from Ebay, and having it shipped to me at home.

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A minnie jersey!

How cute is this?

Got an email from a gentleman asking if I could make sequins jerseys for his hockey team. They were going to Vegas next March to play in a tournament, and needed something wild, and fun to wear. I answered, I had not sewn on sequins before, but I would be willing to try, and let him know how it goes. He agreed, and also sent a picture of a jersey with dimensions so I would have an idea of the scale I would be making.  I purchased a small amount of fabric, and made a small one. It turned out great! I sent a picture, and an email to Mike, and soon we made plans to meet, and chat about the project.

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I wanted to make something new from something used.  Chose a pair of  khaki shorts made from a pair of pants I had in my stash of fabric. Again, a zipper, and this time pockets, and pleats.

Used is now new.

Zipper lined up nicely!

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I answered and add today on Craigslist. It was for a “sports cup”, with an interesting twist.  A trans sexual was in need of some creative help, and I was more than happy to do so. We met soon after the initial contact. I agreed to do the job, and I have to say, they turned out very nice. I made 10, and added to the example that was given to me. Interesting project, and a learning experience.

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I started on the next group of bears right away. Becky told me there were special circumstances attached. I got them done in just a few days. I was ready to deliver, and notified her. She had mentioned before, she was quiting her position with the organization, to go back home to the mid west. She will be missed. I really liked her. This time I went to Walnut Creek to the office of the organization. I delivered the bears, and met the new lady heading up the department. Of course, I took home some more supplies for another batch of bears. ha   Check out the group I handed off.

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Natalie wanted a bean bag chair to put in her classroom for the kids to use in the reading corner.  What a great idea!  Well, of course I jumped on that.  Researched online,  found a pattern, and got started. It is HUGE!  Turned out great.  I hope the kids like it. :-}

Can you say " gigantic"?

Bean bag for the reading corner.

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My nephew had several bears cut, and ready to sew,but no time to sew them. He asked if  I would take over for him. Of course!  He delivered the supplies in record time, and I proceeded to get those guys sewn.   I put them together pretty quickly, and notified Becky I was ready to deliver the finished bears. We agreed to meet in Emeryville. I was also asked to make a few more, and she would bring the supplies on the day we meet. I agreed.   Here are some pictures of the ones I did for Paul.

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Since I was not working, I wanted to put my sewing skills to use in a way other then my gigs from Craigslist. My nephew told me about an organization that had volunteers make teddy bears for families, who had a member recently pass. They are made from articles of clothing of the deceased.  I thought, what a wonderful idea. I need to do that.  I contacted the lady who was in charge of that department, and soon was on my way to being a member of the volunteer sewing group.  Here are a few pictures of the first group of bears.

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