The client chose an unusually stiff main fabric for dining room curtains, so Janet and I had to troubleshoot by making a couple samples. Client wanted teal bottom band and woven ribbon trim, but it didn't hang well with the stiff print (pic 2).
Controlled pleats work much better, and as I suspected, a vertical teal band keeps the two very different fabrics from fighting (1st photo). We decided to set the woven ribbon aside for table runner and placemats when we get to that stage of decor.
We're treating the three narrow windows as one and will be erasing the arches that don't match any of the other windows with a soft cornice box hanging over the bar - see sketch in pic 4.
#curtains #homedecor
I spent the day priming things for paint and then I remembered to shoot a quick video. #SewingStudioBuild
I started cutting all the edges while Janet was away yesterday morning. When she got back after lunch, she pulled out a roller and started filling in. I'll put a pic below in the comments. #SewingStudioBuild
We broke for lunch and then came back with a portal ac unit plugged in to an extention cord from the house. Can't wait until they finished hooking up all the electrical and we have the mini split cooling the room for us - it was stupid humid today! #SewingStudioBuild
I have decided on fabric color combination for a quilted Tamarak jacket (thinking it will be a shop display for selling a class at some point). I was actually able to shop my stash for all but the pale green I decided I like for the main background! I ordered a couple yards more of it after getting a half yard piece, and I'm really loving how the other colors pop on top of it.
See comments for design idea. Yes, I know - I'm a glutton for punishment because it's going to be a pain to piece!
I'm still trying to get past the sewing burnout from a few months ago, but earlier this week I decided to check out a new little sewing machine shop (Sewing Solutions Hub) that opened near me after I saw an ad in one of those local coupon/ad magazines that come in the mail. It was a nice little store and they have machines, some quilting fabric, Gutermann thread, and my favorite Tulip brand handsewing needles (I grabbed a pack of needles). Glad to see some little places popping up to fill the void left by JoAnn closing.
Since I only spent about 15 minutes there, I figured I should head a couple blocks over to visit Not Your Mama's Quilt Store to say hi and tempt myself with their fabrics. (It is a dangerous store!) I wasn't able to leave without getting the lovely plaid fabric in the photo.
One of the employees remembered I have taught classes there in the past and asked if I would teach a quilted jacket class because she wants to make one. I actually fit a mockup sometime last year of the...
