New Stuff

For Michael, the grommet top curtains I finished last week. And pillows to match.





Nothing else thats new, finishing orders up this week... possibly doing some garment samples for local boutique owner =) Looking forward to that.

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Posted in: curtains,interiors,pillows

Andrew and other News..

Curtains finished for Andrew a couple weeks ago. He just emailed me pictures today.









Thats all now. New orders:

Sybil - Diabetic Case Modifications
Tricia - Handbag Prototype & Pattern
Linda - 18" x 18" Pillow
Meredith/Rolfe - Grommet Top Curtains

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Posted in: curtains,interiors

Cushions and Curtains...

Stuff I just recently finished and started....




Cushions For John




Grommet Top Curtains and Pillows for Mike

If you didn’t notice, Mike bought the same kind of fabric as the drapes featured on my profile page. Funny. Tori has been a huge help sewing lately! FYI my previous helper/assistant totally flaked out on me. I an super swamped with orders, business is doing great and I’ll have more pics up soon.

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Posted in: curtains,cushions,interiors,pillows

Chocolate Silk

Silk pillowcases, standard 26" x 20". For Jenny, personally designed by me.

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Posted in: bedding,interiors,pillows

Pillows recently made for a client. Made out of silk with really awesome color palate.





Still working on projects that I can't mention. Also working with this photographer, Moriah, on a different little project.

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Posted in: interiors,pillows

I am unable to divulge the contents of my latest project as I have signed a confidentiality agreement that prohibits me from releasing any and all information regarding it. As such I will proceed in exclaiming that my current clients are partially annoying in the sense that they have ordered 30 pieces of the aforementioned product and were unable to provide the full amount of materials needed to produce sed amount. In addition, Partner A continues to communicate to me through my cellular phone regarding the time and speed at which I continue to complete these products -- even though it is completely within their liability as to how fast I am able to complete the project due to their lack of organization. Please accept this statement as a formal complaint in conjunction of Project TOP SECRET.

Whew! I found myself an assistant willing to work in exchange for sewing lessons. YAY. Who would've thought how flaky people are with their own statements? There have been three previous clients, who were completely ecstatic and satisfied with my work, that flaked on using my services again. Then another girl who has been stringing me along for a month and a half!! She keeps saying "we'll get together next weekend" 5 weekends in a row! OMT (oh my tetragrammaton)!

Enough of my bitching, I love all my clients.. I really think all of them are individually creative and insightful people. AND they're all doing what I wish to expand to in the future... being in control of all the design work and having a team of seamstresses working under me! WOO HOO. I just hope this sewing assistance thing works out *crossing fingers*...


Curatins for Mom

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Slipping out of the covers...

Finally got "after" pictures from Crystal....


BEFORE


AFTER

The outlook for my new year is looking very good. I just got a new client that wants me to make swim wear samples. Yay.

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Posted in: interiors,slipcovers

Then there was after...

After pics of Nancy's dress, before pics in previous blog... go look. I bubbled the dress by cutting the lining about 6 inches shorter than the outer layer, then gathered it on elastic cut smaller than the actual width of the dress. I noticed lighter fabrics don't reflect the bubblyness as much as stiffer fabrics. Will try to do bubble skirt with different fabric next time.



Sorry aboot the picture quality, I'm getting Photoshop CS3 right now so I can edit properly. Since my computer crashed I haven't had time to install my old programs.

Currently looking for model to collaborate with so I can start doing my own ACTUAL line of clothing. Need someone to work on TFP (trade for pics) basis.

In other awesomely good news, I doubled my profits last month and am attempting to do the same this month. I've got a few good prospects for the next week, one lady needs shirts designed for a promotional gig in Feb. and another needs linens done. More excited about the promo shirts than the linens... the word "linens" itself just denotes boringness. Uber cold in my workroom, heater on full and theres a terrible draft that comes in through my door. Anyone else having these problems?

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Posted in: fashion,reconstructed

Craig has a List

Craig has a list, of people looking for people and people looking for jobs and people looking for stuff.... as much as I love all the people looking for various things one can look for, I found another site to post free ads on:

Kijiji.com

Funny really, I posted an ad on CraigsList about doing alterations and 15 minutes later some guy calls about having some of his suit pants tailored. He stated "It feels like I'm swimming in my pants" cuz they're too wide. I'll see how posting on this new site goes. What I need to do is my required publication for my DBA. That'll definitely bring in the business.

Currently doing more costumes for a school production of The Nutcracker. Finishing up stuff for Sita @ Sita Style. And making a vintage dress bubble for my friend Nancy:




"Before" picture.

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Posted in: fashion,sewing,style,vintage shopping