Pleated Cafe Curtains
What better way to update your home than by adding custom made draperies throughout. This set of cafe curtains was custom made for a rather large project I have been working on to totally remodel a guest home throughout. This beautiful print is called Birdwatcher. The specs are 56" width with a repeating vertical pattern every 24.75" and repeating horizontal pattern every 27.75". When ordering fabrics it is very important to know these details as they make a different in having enough fabric to ensure your seams are matching patterns. I have not shipped this set yet so I have not added the rings, which you can opt to use pleat hooks if you wish. This customer chose the rings for the particular look she was going for. I have listed one pic of a close up of where a seam is so you can view how the pattern should look in matching to make your seams almost invisible. For these curtains, we chose a lightweight muslin from JoAnn Fabrics. As you can see, it has a very clean and neat appearance. I base my pricing on my labor involved. I do not charge for any running around to make purchases, research time, or making the patterns. My labor time begins when I lay the fabric out to begin cutting and ends when I have completed the sewing. Even at this, I have never charged for my full labor; I allow for repeat time, which is when I have to take something out and redo. The window these curtains were created for is 38" X 21". We increased the width by 20% to allow for the bunching these pleats make in the finished curtain; thus ensuring they hang wide enough to cover the window space completely without gaping. My labor for a set of curtains like these runs around 5 hours at $15. per hour = $75. To this price would be added the CM fee, shipping (no handling fees charged), and any fabric/supplies I would have to purchase on the buyers' behalf. So, if you are ready to begin your remodeling, just let me know what you have in mind. I'll be glad to do the math and come up with you an estimate. Please do not ask me to figure your yardage, as this is very time consuming. If you accept my proposal, I will be more than happy to figure your fabric needs based upon your choice of fabric. I will even help you find your fabrics before a proposal and try to give you a raw estimate on the amount of fabric you will need.
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Born in the late 50's to a family of little
means of income, being resourceful was
a way of life. Whether playing on the red clay hills
of Pontotoc County, Mississippi, in the good ole
USA on imaginary quests or riding
our bike down gravel roads pretending to be in the circus,
life was always full of adventure.
Life has brought many hardships my way
but with each I have learned that only I limit myself.
Life is a challenge, of which I am a survivor
& a conqueror.
I love to be creative no matter what I'm doing.
God has blessed me with joy through sewing, writing,
sculpting, drawing, & also thru the simple things of
life.
My husband & I enjoy spending time
alone or with the house full of family.
I want to be the best that I can be
in whatever I am doing.
That is why I try my best to treat each customer like they
are the only one I have. I want them to know I care about
more than selling…I want to know they are more than pleased
with the item(s) they buy.
If you have purchased or simply corresponded
about a future purchase from GabbiGirlz and
have been more than pleased with us, please
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Al Anderson
For Alcatraz Prison Uniform Shirt Remake5.0Thank you, Kathy. Excellent shirt
DMDenise McAleer
For Costume5.0I cannot express how happy I am! I needed a replica of Freddie Mercury's crown for a photoshoot and Kathy not only came through, she exceeded my expectations! She was in constant contact about progress, was able to finish the item and get it shipped in record time. The finished product was even better looking in person. If I ever need a custom item ever again, Kathy will be the one that I come to. She was understanding (my bank account was hacked at the beginning and she was patient as I dealt with the bank) and very friendly. I cannot recommend her enough!!
TTTJ Tyrrell
For TJ's Costume5.0I would definitely work together again! She was easy to work with, very communicative (always kept me up to date with progress), and delivered a fantastic product well within the agreed-upon timeline! If you are looking for someone to work with, you'd be hard-pressed to find anyone better!
- MH
Matthew Hernandez
For Matthew's Costume5.0There’s so much to say about Kathy. Very professional and quick. She took an idea I had and made it ten times better than what I could have imagined. She communicated very well. Her customer service was perhaps the best I’ve ever encountered and would recommend her for any projects a person might have. She definitely is the person I’d turn to for my next project.
- MP
M.C. Pinkston
For M.C.'s Womens Clothes5.0Kathy completed my garment to perfection! I can’t say enough great things about her professionalism! I will continue to utilize services from Kathy in the future!!
- NU
Noah Ulrich
For Noah's Sports & Hobbies5.0Very beautiful made!!!! I needed a staff to complete my Gandalf cosplay outfit and Kathy Lee came through big time! She did an excellent job on the fine details It has on it. And it was completed and shipped in a very good time! Thank you very much!
- TH
Tim Hill
For Custom made Disco shirt5.0Came across Kathy's profile and checked out her projects and they were great. Worked with her to create a custom shirt for a cosplay. She was wonderful to work with with, replied quickly, provided updates throughout, and was helpful in giving skilled recommendations. The end result was wonderful and exactly as I imagined. Highly recommend checking her out! Great job!
- KR
Kenneth Ray
For Golf Pants5.0Kathy Lee was wonderful to work with. She took on the project and communicated with me every step of the way. the final product was amazing and I couldn't be more happy.
- PB
Peter Boutte
For Chiffon Nightgown5.0Kathy is great! She is friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. She made an awesome gown and it did not take her long. I’m looking forward to working with her again. Thanks Kathy! You’re fine he best.
- OL
Olympus LLC
For Houndstooth Short Sleeve Shirt5.0She is excellent! Very responsive, communicative, fantastic quality work and very accommodating. We were thrilled and plan to use her for more things in the future!
- AT
Amanda Trainor
For Coat from a pattern5.0Kathy did a wonderful job making my coat! The final product is just what I wanted, and she was responsive and collaborative throughout whole the process. I definitely recommend her work.
- SM
Samuel Mcwilliams
For Vests5.0Very precise and methodical with many touch bases with just what I needed to get what I wanted . The product is excellent ! I wore it and it I got compliments. I did not find the extra buttons. I went through all the packaging... maybe they are still coming. I probably would change them to a more suit style.
- KA
Kenneth Andrews
For Kenneth's Costume5.0I found Kathy while searching for a stage costume maker for my David Bowie tribute show. I feel very fortunate to have found her. Kathy is highly professional, insightful, and a terrific communicator. We worked together by email as I'm in Tokyo, Japan. Her costume re-creation is amazing and gets lot's of "Wows" from my audience. I'm looking forward to our next project, if she has time! Someone this good is bound to be very busy! https://www.facebook.com/kennethandrewandtheoddities/photos/pcb.2119628444916080/2119628348249423/?type=3&theater
JDJames Dempsey
For Golf Pants5.05 stars all the way! Kathy went out of her way and above and beyond to take care of me and make sure I was satisfied. Awesome communication and the product turned out better than I expected!
- YT
Yoni Torgow
For Jewish Rabi Robe And Miznefet5.0Kathy, thank you so much for the Miznefet! Your ability to create and the time it took are just remarkable. It came earlier than I had hoped and was worth every dollar. I wish you tremendous success in the future. Thank you, Yoni
MLMike Langer
For Mike's Costume5.0So happy with the way this turned out. It's great for a first helmet. Communication was top notch, she was on top of everything and really cared about my needs for the helmet, and adjusted anything to how I wanted. She is very flexible and reliable. Packing for shipment was very well done and professional!
- TG
Timnit Goitom
For Minnie Mouse Poodle Polka Dot Skirt3.2It's not the material I expected. It's poor production Picture looks better to be honest. The picture is hot pink. What I received looks cheap material. It's her 1st bday and I wanted a beautiful memory. This skirt won't do it. But thank you.
CSCherlanda Sidney-Ross
For One-Of-A-Kind Custom Denim Jackets5.0Kathy was awesome to work with! This was my first experience and I'm raving about my customized jacket on social media! Thank you Kathy-this won't be the last time!
- LP
Lee Parson
For Lee's Custom Work Apron5.0Kathy was quick to respond, and fast to turn the project around as well. The custom aprons she made for us are high quality, and well designed. We will be ordering more from her in the future!
- LT
Lorrie Thomas
For Native American Womens dress5.0Kathy was superb at communicating ideas and suggestions for my dress and she had it here timely. Her workmanship is first class and I would definitely recommend her for any project.
CMCarl Mason
For Carl's Mens Clothes5.0First of all, let me just say I love Kathy Lee aka GabbiGirlz!!!!! The outfit that she made for me is outstanding!!! I love it!!! I can't stop gushing over it. When I tried it on, I couldn't stop smiling. My boyfriend even complimented on how great the outfit looks on me. The communication, detailed information, explanations for minor changes(to make things work), and skill were phenomenal!!!! She is very knowledgeable about what she's doing. I'm trying to control my happiness while I type this so I don't ramble. I got the outfit a week ahead of the deadline. When issues popped up(material, color, etc.), she knew just how to make things work. SHE EVEN DYED THE MATERIAL!!!! so I'd have the color I wanted. I can't say enough!!! Using today's slang, she slaaaaaayed!!!!! this outfit!!! She gets 10s across the board!!! If you want something made, she is the person to do it. I'm actually wearing my outfit while I type this because I don't want to get out of it. That's how much I love it. I will take it off as soon as I hit send so that it is fresh for the event that I am wearing it to. LOVE IT!!! THANK YOU!!!!
DSDavid Sugarman
For Houndstooth Short Sleeve Shirt4.8I was looking for this specific item--a shirt like the one worn by a character in a TV show--for one of my best friends and was thrilled to find it available here. Though $90 is a lot for a shirt, he is SO happy with the gift. Working with GabbiGirlz was a pleasure--she responded immediately, kept me updated on the project status, and shipped it quickly. And it came out perfectly. Thank you!
- MS
Matthew Schumacher
For Golf Pants5.0Excellent product. Produced exactly what I wanted. Just make sure when ordering pants that you measure your waist and don't go off the pants size that you purchased in store because they are probably not true to size. It's now a good reason for me to drop a few pounds. Again she provided the exact product I requested. Would totally recommend and would use her service again.
- JA
Julie Allred
For Mother Goose Costume4.8Love the Mother Goose outfit! Can't wait to see everyone tomorrow and see all the smiles!!!!! Thank you for getting it to me before I went out of town. Was nice to not worry since I was under a tight schedule!!
- ÍS
Ívar Sigþórsson
For Ívar's Costume4.8Im really happy about my product, and good communication with the maker easy to ask questions and get fast responses, i totally recommend working with her and i probably will again thank you so much :)
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