Are you a designer?
I am not comfortable calling myself a designer. But, I am more than a seamstress. I sometimes use the term custom seamstress for what I do. I guess that applies because I frequently make specific things for customers such as "mother of the bride" dresses.
But what I most love doing is taking a fabric and deciding what garment to make it into, whether I will use a pattern or combine more than one pattern or if I will try to copy a ready-made garment, including what type of construction techniques I will use and if I will embellish it or not. It is a very creative process for me. Often when I see a fabric, I know immediately what I want to make out of it. The ideas just start popping in my head. Other times, when I am struggling with what to do or how to do something, I just give it time and an idea comes to me, often in the middle of the night. I am very addicted to sewing. It is on my mind all the time.
How do you determine sizing?
There is a huge discrepancy in sizing in ready made clothes. Pattern makers are supposed to size like ready-made, but they certainly do not. If you wear a size 4 in Ralph Lauren you might wear an 8 at the Gap or a 6 or 10 at Target and who knows which of those sizes in a pattern.
Nothing seems to be consistent. When I did shows, I would say if you like my creation and it fits, wonderful. If it doesn't fit, sorry! But for marketing in stores and online, I try to give sizes comparable to general ready-made sizes. I think the best way to fit is I give measurements of the finished garment which you can then compare to something in your closet which fits well.
Where do you get your fabric?
Anywhere I can find it. And I have a HUGE amount in my collection.
When I travel, I always look for places to purchase fabrics whether it is fabric stores, antique stores, or designer outlets that sell fabric remnants. I have had the good fortune to travel to Europe more than once and always bring back as much fabric as I can. Fabric is available online now and I have been very happy with that option. When I lived in the Chicago suburbs, I shopped at Fishmann’s Fabrics and Vogue Fabrics, both outstanding stores. Sometimes I even find fabric I love at Joann’s and even Walmart. And now people give me fabrics, whether it is yard goods or actual garments of wonderful fabric that I can reuse. Being a fabric aholic , I can tell by feel and eye if a fabric would be fun to use regardless of where I find it.
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I've taken great care in designing and making the products on this website. I love each and every one—and sincerely hope you will, too. If for any reason you aren't 100% pleased with any product you receive, you may return it within 14 days of the purchase date and I'll gladly refund the full cost of the item-no questions asked.
Please note: Custom orders cannot be refunded.
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Returns will be promptly handled upon their arrival. Look for an exchange or cash refund to arrive within a few short weeks. Credit card refunds require a bit more patience—they'll appear in your next billing cycle.
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www.wonderbarusa.com a little natural bar for cleansing, moisturizing and calming facial skin
www.inezcosmtics.com L'Paige 8 hr. lipstick with aloe vera
www.finelyfinishedbynancy.com My girlfriend’s machine quilting business
www.elviraquilter@comcast.net My other girlfriend who does machine quilting
www.facebook.com/pages/Berlin-WI/ Saving Grace Architectural Salvage in Berlin WI my favorite place to work for no pay and get rid of my treasures
www.janepabon.com A designer resale shop in Geneva, IL. Unparalleled Jane and Christina have been a great help for me
www.taisbeautylounge.com My sweet hair stylist, Taisha, is so professional. I really miss not getting to go to her for my haircuts.
www.allthingsartstudio.com My daughter-in-luv’s art business in St. Charles, IL. where people of all ages can learn and create.
www.avintagefarmwife.com accesses my sister-in-luv’s blog and other things. She also has an inspirational podcast titled Morning Exhale on facebook. Subscribepage.com gets you to info about her life coaching. She is GOOD!