DIY sewing

Feeling Pressed for time in Business

Posted on November 9, 2018November 21, 2021 by Naomi

As a business owner time is money. But I've had to learn how to talk to myself about the pressure I feel time puts on me. Not only is time money but it also has to do with my own standard of perfectionism, wanting things to be done quickly for my clients so that I maintain a good business reputation, and because at heart I like to...Read More

Replace the fabric of a directors chair

Posted on November 7, 2018January 19, 2024 by Naomi

Director's chairs are simple with only a little bit of fabric for the back of the seat and the seat itself. There are channels on the left and right sides that a plastic tube runs through to hold the fabric in place. This makes it very simple to replace the fabric of a director's chair. Below is an image of the chair after the original seat and...Read More

How to hem jeans like the store

Posted on October 30, 2018April 3, 2023 by Naomi

Over the years so many clients have come asking me if I can hem jeans like the store. I've had people suggest that I cut off the original hem and just sew it back on a few inches up, as if that would keep the store look. I've tried so hard not to laugh at that because obviously the clients are well intentioned but have no knowledge...Read More

How to Avoid Mistakes When Altering a Gown at the Shoulders

Posted on October 22, 2018April 14, 2023 by Naomi

Have you ever wanted to alter a formal gown? This one came to me from a bad tailoring experience and was in desperate need of correcting. The client had called begging me to see what I could do to fix the situation but I was not prepared for what I found. I just though that common sense would tell you not to do what this seamstress did...Read More