Custom Sewing and Alterations
These coaster sets are simple gifts that are so practical that anyone would appreciate them! I enjoy making these coasters and using them, too! We have a set of gold tone coasters that we use in our living room, and we love them. I love novelty fabrics , but sometimes I just don't know what to do with them. Coasters are a perfect choice for using novelty fabrics. These baseball print coasters would a great gift for a sports enthusiast. This summer flip-flop print is too cute! … [Read more...]
When my oldest granddaughter Ciara got a job as a preschool teacher, she knew she would need a tote bag for carrying all of her teacher supplies. Since she is a teacher at Apple Tree Preschool, an apple theme tote bag was the logical choice. I was pleased to help out with this because I enjoy making theme bags using novelty fabrics. Ciara had given me free reign with the fabric choice and bag design. Her only stipulations were that it would have apples on it and that it would be large … [Read more...]
Just last fall my granddaughter requested a cupcake diaper bag for her baby girl. I made her a diaper bag that she really liked. I recently had a request for a duplicate of that special diaper bag, but by now, the fabric that I used for my granddaughter's bag had been discontinued. After a bit of searching, I found this pink cupcake print from Robert Kaufman fabrics, and I paired it with a brown batik that has the look of a sprinkle print in a shade that resembles chocolate … [Read more...]
If you've got a hobby or a special interest, you can be sure that a novelty fabric has been designed for you! I have some customers who love novelty fabrics made into tote bags, wallets, datebook covers, or aprons. The most commonly requested novelty prints are those which feature dogs and cats. Here's a sample of some custom-made items featuring furry friends: This large tote was made using the novelty fabric, Dogs on the Beach. This is a cute print that is a favorite of dog … [Read more...]
