Seam 2 Rip

Jeff was in need of a gift for his mother for Christmas. I offered my services as a seamstress. He liked the idea, and I agreed to make a tote bag using the fabric I had with birds, flowers, and tree branches. All the things his mother likes.  I used inner facing to give it a little more body, and braided the handles. Pink lining with a pocket, and whallah!!!    I am pleased with this, and so was Jeff. I hope his mother likes it.  (-;

I was asked to do some detailing on a backpack for an avid bird watcher.  He wanted  “D” rings attached inside, on the back, at the top for hanging accessories used in his hobby. He also wanted an additional pouch attached using fasteners that can be undone  easily to remove the pouch, accessing other tools needed for  admiring our feathered friends. Most of the sewing was done by hand.  A tad time consuming, but necessary given the small, tight areas I needed to access.

I was asked recently, if I could put borders on banners that were put together originally with staples.  It sounded like something I could do, but like with every request, I needed to take a look.   I met with Greg a few days later, and agreed to do what I could. The banners were Christmas themed, and were put together with staples, and some with glue.  I used bias tape for borders,contrasting from the banner, but matching best I could with the stars hanging  at the bottom.

Peter told me recently, he is starting a catering business sometime next year. Part of that service is home baked bread.  He is in the process of researching a good way to keep the bread warm, before being served. I was asked to help with some prototypes made from fleece. (bun blankets) Fleece does not ravel, so binding it off isn’t necessary. However, he wanted some sort of decorative border around the edges so  they would look more finished. I purchased a yard of fleece of his choice. Made 4 “blankets”, two different sizes, using 3 different stitches, and two different colors of thread.

Steve was kind enough to take pictures of the cushion, and send them to me.  I have to admit, it looks very nice.  The whole room is finally coming together.   He has been a wonderful client, and I would be more than happy to sew for him again. Thanks Steve!  (-:

Covering such a large piece of  foam was a challenge.  Contrasting piping was one as well.  Now that is done, I am pleased.  I think Steve will be doing a dance of joy when he sees it. I hope so!   🙂

Steve was nice enough to send  pictures of the curtains I hemmed, and the pillows I made, in their new home.  They look great, and we are both very pleased.   Thanks Steve!    (-;  

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.

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.

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.