#ottawasewist — Public Fediverse posts

Studio work for a client yesterday involved improving this vintage jacket she inherited from an elder family member.
I took it in at the shoulders and front breadth, allowing me to shorten the sleeves through the armhole at the same time as removing the space formerly allowed for shoulder pads.
Then I added these pockets that are sort of a hybrid welt/buttonhole pocket. The velvet ribbon forms the simplest of decorative finish for the openings, which I kept narrower to minimize showing too much of the pocket lining at the opening. Normally, I would have made a facing, but not enough fabric came from the sleeve head adjustment.
Anyhoo- it turned out well!
#upcycling #reDesigning #ottawaSewist #alterations #sewing #pockets

Took some time between client work to create this new over the shoulder bag… #organicCottonHemp #handDyed #cottonmuslin #upcycledZipper
I used up some lovely #offcuts of dyed and painted fabrics by two different Ottawa fabric artists. ( artychick textile and Shibori Borealis)

Also made a new pair of pants and shorts for myself from dead stock fabrics and did some mending … #sewing #ottawaSewist #designer #ecoSewing

#sewing for a client- made two flower girl head pieces and a pocket square to match her dress. #ottawaDesigner #OttawaSewist #fabricArts #FabricFlowers #tavCreations #bridal #accessories

Is that a photo of a side zipper? Nothing special, right?
Heh- the entry into the dress remains in the centre back to allow for hair and makeup to be done before she gets into it.
There are two of these side zippers installed during the alteration to allow for… drum roll, please… breast feeding.
Yep. I rock. No question… 😉
#brides #bridal #bridalalterations #breastfeeding #accessibleclothing #ottawaDesigner #ottawaSewist #OttawaBridal #sewing #weddingalterations

Worked on re making a #vintage wedding dress today and found confetti in it from its first wearing! I think it’s from the #1950s or #1960s, home made- no label. Part of the re-making involves changing the neckline and removing a Peter Pan type collar. It is now a bow sewn to a new veil I made for my client. Every dress is its own adventure!
#bridal #sewing #ottawasewist #alterations

Had a fitting today of this #wip - it will be a #baladi dress for a dancer client. #blacksequins #customMade #ottawaSewist #ottawaDesigner #tavCreations #handbasted #couture

#bridalRescue #BridalAlterations #ottawaSewist #bridalDesigner the top of the photo is the fixed- basted version after spending an hour carefully removing ironed-on hemming tape- will have a fitting to ensure it falls correctly tomorrow. The skirt is bias cut woven fabric and the lining is lightweight knit.
The bottom is what arrived in my studio this morning after a desperate phone call I had with the client last night. #sewing #alterations

Between #bridal clients, I did some #backtoschool sewing for me… #stashfabrics #silkandlace #mirrorembroidery I made matching belts - but both new tops feel ok without as well… will see how hot I get! #sewingTeacher #memadewardrobe #sewing #designer #ottawaSewist #customWardrobe

#bastingIsYourFriend #bastingIsYourBestie #handsewing #customSewing #Couture #ottawaSewist #sewing dress ready for it’s first fabric fitting for a client, I always hand baste my zipper in place accurately to ensure all is good! I offset the underside from the seam line by about 2mm to ensure the teeth and stitches will be covered when it’s finally sewn in. #sewingTips