New Slipcover for Ottoman

This large padded ottoman was originally upholstered in a light cream fabric that lived through the pen marks of a growing child and claw marks of a curious cat.  It was time to add  new life with a textured elegant fabric that can be easily cleaned when needed --- ENTER the Slipcover!

I will be linking this post over here so go on over to see over fabulous transformations.

Cushion Covers transforms from Winter to Spring

I finished up an order for a client - 9 cushion covers to convert her winter look to her spring look.  These are a few of my favourites.

As a thank you, I made this stacked pillow for her cat.

It's Spring, Let's grow a Contractor

If ever you are in need of an enthusiastic contractor, that is willing to work for marshmallows and a heart-felt thank you -- this 9 year-old is your girl!

She even parges walls, but I missed the shot!

Trudging through the Drudgery

and hoping to survive!

It's the same thing every year, delay, delay, then crunch, crunch, crunch - will I ever learn?  I am hopeful that I will. ----------------Happy Friday everyone!

Shop Update AKA What's new in the Shop

I brought the Prospect Biker Wrist Cuff back

and added a new one for the ladies.

Introducing Betty:

both with secret zippered compartments of course!

The Making of a Slipcover

Here is something fun from Picassa - a moving Gif file that documents the making of this slipcover:


Make gif

Slipcover - Before | After

I needed a change and making a slipcover was the right decision.


Before:

After:

I just liked up over at My Uncommon Slice of Surburbia. If you get a chance, go on over to see some amazing projects.

Kobe, Kobe & Herbie

Nothing to do with law but they certainly rule!

Industrial Straight Stitch

Industrial Walking Foot

5 thread Overlock/Serger with Chain Stitch

My Creative Space

In the heat of work, there is no time for cleaning. You should see my hands - I always forget to put on my gloves in my haste. Now check out what everyone else is doing in Kootoyoo's My Creative Space

Thrift Store find gets a slipcover makeover

Here is a perfect example of how a slipcover can change the look of a piece. This was a thrift store find. Nice bones, wrong colour and a little worn. I made the slipcover from a low pile chenille that fits like a glove.

Before


After




Stay tuned for more transformations.

Bar Stool Makover with a Slipcover

This stool was cursed with the blahs.




A slipcover gives it punch and adds new life.




I made the piping detail out of leather.

My Newest Addition

My very good friend who works in a real-estate office rescued this 30 year old serger from a grow op and gifted it to me! I was thrilled to have this vintage beauty in my studio. After a tune-up and several broken needles (well, I had to get to know him, didn't I?), we are off to a great start.

I have named him Herbie in honour of his 'roots'. BTW did you know that an upper looper needle costs $40?!? -- Let's just say that I won't be breaking any more needles in a hurry.

Stay tuned for exciting projects.....

Office Chair Slipcover

This office chair was looking fugly and blah. My Sewlution was to make a slipcover for it.

Slipcovers are great because it instantly changes the look without too much of an investment. I used a red and white check matelasse fabric and threw in some menswear waistband interfacing for the skirting.


Before & After


The Frilly Details:




Watch for more slipcover Sewlutions!

Much to do in 2011

Thank you to everyone that kept me hopping in December. January is proving to be equally busy in the studio. Changing things around and adding new stations is challenging when you have orders to get out. I will try to show these changes this month.

I had lost my painting table because of my new industrial serger (more on that at a later date) so I had to come up with a space saving solution. This pull out painting tray is what I came up with. I used the tracks from those kitchen pull-out bins and went from there.


Cut out your hole.


Drop in plastic tray.


Fill the plastic tray with colour.


Pull out when you need to do your painting, staining or dyeing.


Push in the mess and save some space!


I am very pleased and will get around to painting the edge of that board this year.

New Leather Bags

New to the shop but old on my drafting table. I last mentioned I was working on something here. I ended up making this bag that I have been wearing almost daily and every time someone new saw it I would get a nice compliment.

Well, I finally got it off the drafting table and onto the sewing machine. These 2 ladies are what I have for sale in my shop right now.


I will be making more of these so keep an eye on my shop!

My Creative Space

Leather Zip-around Wallet


This baby almost killed me - really! Now I know why there are not many of these types of wallets around :-) This is my 4th draft and I am keeping this one for my troubles. I might just end up making this a made to order item in my shop.

More Creative Spaces here!

Pressing Matters

My newest addition to the sewing room is 2 months old now. I just realized that I haven't showed it off. It is a steam generator iron by DeLonghi. It is very powerful and does the job. I am loving the cork handle too. My one complaint is that I can not tell how much water is in the base :-/

As you can see, my pressing station is in a state. I am also trying to make room for my new addition of an industrial serger that has been gifted to me by my friend.......Stay tuned.......

Upcoming Show Alert!!

Please join me Sunday, November 21, 2010 for the inaugural
Christmas Fine Craft &
Decorative Art Show and Sale
in beautiful Cobourg. For more information check out the blog.

Sneak Peak

I drafted this pattern for a long wallet last year but forgot about it. Last night I stitched up the prototype and it is now my everyday wallet.

Inside showing snap pocket for change. I will be adding so more pockets for the roll-out.

Neo-Politan Tri-fold Leather Wallet

I spent part of my July working out the kinks on my newest wallet. I have made many prototypes of it using various weights of leather before deciding on this one. If anyone is interested on these prototypes, please let me know :-)

The Back:


See more here!