Client Gowns, DVD's & Expo's.......

I just wanted to check in with my favorite folks---you! How's everything going for you? Things are their usual busyness on this end. Tending to clients with alterations and custom clothes as well as working with my students. Recently I did have the opportunity to make some very special gowns for some very special musicians. You can read about it at my student, Victoria's blog site HERE. She assisted me with some work on the project. I'll post formal pictures once I receive them. I thoroughly enjoyed working with these 5 fine and talented ladies.

Also, thanks for everyone who has grabbed a copy of my Ladies Tailored Pants DVD! It was definitely a labor of love for me. I'm already getting great feedback from it and am delighted that it's been a help to you. If you haven't purchased your copy yet I encourage you to do so since there's a limited amount available. ***See purchasing details on the left of the blog.

This is also the last week for the 50% off Basic Alteration DVD sale. The sale ends on Sunday.

Lastly, I'm excited about next month's Original Sewing and Quilting Expo in Atlanta & Lakeland, Florida. I'll be teaching at both and definitely want to connect with those of you who plan to attend. Please let me know who you, I'd love to connect.

Ok, that's all for now. Take care and I wish you continued success with all of your sewing adventures!!!

Ladies Tailored Pants Shipping NOW & A Special Video Message for you!

I'm Proud to announce that my 2nd DVD, "Ladies Tailored Pants" is finally HERE and the first batch of orders have SHIPPED out!!! Yes, they are in the mail and should get to most of you by mid-week. I again want to seriously apologize for the delays. There were things that were unfortunately out of my control. Well they are here and I'm excited to get them out to you! There's a limited amount available so please go ahead and place your orders today. Orders will ship within 24 hours. You've waited long enough and I wanted to get this DVD in your hands fast! The purchasing instructions are on the left side of my blog. For those with coupons or who live out of the U.S. you'll need to email me for an invoice. I'm SUPER excited about this DVD! Well I've got a few more things I want to share about it so please see this 5 min video below.....

Thanks so much for following me and watching my videos. I want to provide the best information that will assist you in all of your sewing efforts. As mentioned in my video be on the lookout for more resources. And let me know if you're planning to go to the Original Sewing and Quilting Expo in Atlanta, GA or Lakeland, FL. I'll be teaching there and would love to meet you in person!!! Ok, that's it for now. Until next time----enjoy your sewing!

My Ladies Tailored Pants DVD's have shipped........

Hello my lovely & wonderful blog followers! I'm pleased to announce that the Ladies Tailored Pants DVD's are ON THE WAY TO ME and as soon as I get my hands on them I'll be shipping them out to you. I want to immensely APOLOGIZE for how long it's taken. I had no idea it would take so long and unfortunately it was in the hands of the production company and out of my control. Thank you so much for your patience!!!!

With that being said I want to encourage you to go ahead and purchase your copy. I have a limited amount of these and they will sell as the old terminology goes like "hot cakes". So please reserve your copy today! See paypal instructions on the left side of the blog. In short---All of you who have a coupon or live outside of the U.S. will need to email me an invoice request. All U.S. residents can check out directly through Paypal.

 I don't want anyone to miss out on this spectacular resource!!! This DVD shows you how to quickly and easily sew up a woman's tailored pant using professional tailoring methods!!!!

Also, I have some pretty exciting tutorials and other info on the way stay tuned!!!!

Thanks and take care! BTW, Happy MLK Jr. Day!!!!

Changing a Pajama pattern into a Coat Pattern!!!!

I recently finished this oversized coat for a client. It's made of a heavy twill like fabric and has a felt lining. It also has a button placket and zipper inside. I essentially made a similar coat to one my client owned. He asked me to recreate it for him. He was very pleased with the results. But the kicker is I used a pajama pattern to create it. I've been sewing long enough that I know how to grab a pattern that has the general shape that I want and conform it into another style. This pajama pattern was perfect. Just changed the fabric, created the zipper/button placket, and added pockets where I wanted them. Super easy!!!! Isn't sewing great! It gives you so many wonderful opportunities to be creative & inventive!!!!!

Video: Setting Pleats In Men's Pants

Hello All! Here's a little video on "Setting Pleats in  Men's Pants".  I was in the middle of making a pair of pants for a client and thought I'd give you a little quick tip of mine. Hope you enjoy the video. As always, there's more to come! Speaking of videos, don't forget my "Tailored Ladies Pant" video is on pre-sale (see the left side of my blog for ordering details). If you have a 25% off coupon see the left side also for details on how to claim that discount. The DVD is almost here!  I'm just waiting to get the copies shipped to me so I can send out to all who ordered. Should be any day now. Thanks so much for your patience!!!!

Enjoy the video......

Happy New Year & Excting News!!!

Happy New Year All!!! I'm excited to see another year and all it holds.  My 2nd DVD "Ladies Tailored Pants" is available for Pre-order (see the left side of my blog for ordering info) and based on you guys' interest I plan on releasing a few more DVD's this year.

Also, I have some more exciting news!!! I'll be teaching at the upcoming Original Sewing and Quilting Expo in Atlanta, GA and Lakeland, FL in March. I'm teaching 3 exciting classes---tailored hand stitches, pockets and fly front zipper. I'll have more information available soon on the OSQE website http://www.sewingexpo.com/Default.aspx .
 And of course you can always count on receiving helpful information, tutorials and videos on my blog. Thanks so much for following along with me and my work. I'm looking forward to spending alot of this upcoming year with you!!!

The "6 Hour" Jacket

Two days before I left for Christmas I had to hurry up and make a jacket to give to my lovely wife as a Christmas present. I did all of my cutting and prepping (interfacing, etc.) on one day and sewed for 6 hours the next day to put it together and finish it. Here's the final result. I made this lovely shawl collar jacket in a gorgeous brown suiting. Not bad huh? Needless to say she loved it! I never like to go home empty handed. Whether I'm sewing for my wife or daughter I've got to bring home something custom made (smile). What about you, did you get any custom sewn gifts this Christmas season???