Custom Sewing
Master Bedroom Decor Project
With that high ceiling and one window making the wall feel off balance this client was at a loss. She had fabric and trim and sort of an idea but didn't know how to make it work. After consultations and drawings we finally came up with this total look.
Details showing coordinated pillows for the bed using some of the fabrics from the drapery.
The single window on the opposite wall with a simple complimentary drapery treatment and a chair recovered with fabric left over from the bed pillows, completes the room.
Coat Collar Repair
This is a beautifully embroidered coat that a client brought to me with the collar totally ripped. The mistake of the makers was to embroider on suede without backing it sufficiently. I needed to reinforce the suede to help it stay together. There was another catch, the designer of this coat put in a hidden hood which made the need for more reinforcement to the collar. The finished picture shows how well it looked put together. This mending was done mostly be hand to keep it hidden.
Bassinet Ensemble
This client picked up a bassinet at a second hand store, which needed at little TLC. She re-wove some of the wicker and painted it. She could not find the bedding for it. I was able to make a mattress, waterproof mats, sheets, a blanket, bassinet skirt with matching baby bumper. This was a gift to her daughter-in-law.
Custom Needle Point
A husband bought this to surprise his wife with a counted cross stitch of the place they went on their honeymoon. He didn't know anything about doing the piece. He came to me and I was able to do it for him. As you all know it takes some time to do but it turned out great and he took it for framing.
Framed Window Curtain
Back and front view of a framed oval window curtain. The client has too much sun in the morning for the window to stay open. A carpenter made the frame and we attached the curtain material. We gathered it to replicate the curtains in the same room. With a hinge put on the side the client could open and close the window treatment.
Detail of the window side of the curtain. The fabric is stapled flush with the frame so as to close properly.
Detail of the room side of the curtain. The double welting is in place to hide fabric's fasteners.