Its August and still sewing!

Its been awhile since I posted, but now that things are slowing down just a bit I thought I would update my blog. There are some new and exciting colors and fabrics out there and if you haven't looked, take a peak at Vogue Fabrics.com. They are located in Chicago and I am sure that this store that will take your breath away. But bring you credit card, because I always come away with more that I need. Remember if you haven't sewn in a while start with something easy.

Look though your things see what can be updated, or what you can make to change the look of a suite you have or dress. If your not sure how to start,ask. Those who work in a fabric store are always eager to help. If fact when you get to the cutting counter they will always ask me. What are you making? They love to hear what your latest project will be.

So... have fun and enjoy sewing!

Its always good to here from my clients and to get emails with some of their wedding pictures is such a joy. So here is another email that I wanted to share. Enjoy!

Caron:

Before I left - I promised to send some photos of my wedding in Mexico (3/6/9).
Thank you so much for the fabulous work you did - I couldn't have been happier with my dress (and I am still getting compliments on it a few weeks later!).
Here is one of my favorite photos - I hope you don't mind the electronic format!
Thank you again for your help!

Rebecca Gruber

A very happy bride

It's always good to hear from my clients and I just have to share this one. Katie was a super person to deal with and I wanted to share her comments and pictures


Hi Caron!

I bet you thought I forgot about you since it took me so long. Here are some of our wedding photos. I only attached two because when I tried to send more I got the email back saying the message was too large. The dress looked amazing! Thank you so much for working with me and helping me feel really great in my dress. You are such a sweet, wonderful person. It was a pleasure to have met you. I can't thank you enough for all of your hard work and kind words. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Love,
Katie Polakowski

How to get stared!

Sewing may not be for every one, but it can be fun. Think about sewing buttons on a vest to give it a new look or if your like me, I save ribbons and scraps of fabric. Use those to add a little zipp to a skirt. But start of with a simple project. Go to a resale shop or even Goodwill store. You be suprised what you can fine for around 3.00 or less.

Use that as your testing ground, see what you can come with. If you are looking for ideas there some great books out there that can help. They are easy to follow and the ideas great! I have found some really good ones on Amazon.com. These books are good for teenagers and adults.

For those who want to use a sewing machine go for it, but start off with something simple. Look for a simple skirt, nothing fancy. Choose your fabric and have fun. I am sure that all of us have a sewing machine sitting some where collecting dust. Get it out, dust it off and plug it in. All that skirt needs is two seams and elastic for the waist. Once that is done you might even feel to move on to a waist band and zipper.

Remember, don't be afraid to ask for help. Still not sure where to look? Look into community groups that may get together once a month or so. Check you local library and see if there is a sewing group that may get together there. Look into the American Sewing Guild. They have chapters in every state and are always happy to pass on their sewing skills But what ever you do have fun, don't take on too much. You don't want to walk away thinking you can sew. You want to walk away saying I can sew!