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. Listed are the curtains we designed for a small kitchen window. …… 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". …..We chose a lightweight muslin from JoAnn Fabrics for the lining. As you can see, it has a very clean and neat appearance. ….The window these curtains were created for is 38" X 21". We allowed 20% more width to make up for the bunching the pleats make in these shorter curtains. Seven (7) inch pleats were used to create the fuller look of the curtains. ….I have listed one pic of a close up of where a seam is joined so you can view how the pattern should look in matching to make your seams almost invisible. . 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 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. This particular size curtain with its details ran 5 hours @ $15. per hour for the labor totaling full labor cost at $75.
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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.
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God has blessed me with joy through sewing, writing,
sculpting, drawing, & also thru the simple things of
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in whatever I am doing.
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edward stowers
For Custom made western Rifleman shirt Project5.0Outstanding. Other than the originals, this shirt did not exist anywhere, yet the maker was familiar with the original and knew what to do. She found the materials and created a wonderful replica that looks just like the original, from the tan corduroy down to the leather toggle buttons and hidden zipper. Considering that this shirt has not been made in 56 years, I don't think I could have received a better-produced replica and will order more from this maker int he guture. The fit, the design, the construction, and the authenticity are amazing. I recommend this maker as highly as they come. She is always available to answer questions and responds promptly. Best of all, her work is first-rate.
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Al Anderson
For Alcatraz Prison Uniform Shirt Remake5.0Thank you, Kathy.
Excellent shirt
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Karen
For "Boo" Halloween Costume from Original Monsters Inc5.0I ordered a Halloween costume for a 2.5 year-old based on pictures I found on the internet of a character from a children's movie. All I gave her were some measurements and a picture or two I found online - and I couldn't be happier with the outcome! The costume looks great and my daughter loves wearing it…and we've only had it for an hour. :) Very happy and would definitely recommend.
Shipped on a Friday (maybe Thursday?) and received it Monday - super fast.
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!!
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For 40's Wonder Woman Costume Top5.0I couls not be happier with my first experience!
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