Prim Snowmen at the Cabin

These prim looking snowmen on a silvery stick

are a great addition to a pot of greenery or

your home decor.

Dress Up Clothes

Some of the latest creations made at Log Cabin Sewing Studio

are some adorable dress-up clothes for the kiddos.  For little girls,

some sweet felt princess crowns and a dress-up skirt with net ruffle.

And for the tough guys, some superhero masks

and Batman capes.

Hemming Ladies Dress Pants

This fall, Log Cabin Sewing Studio has been very busy

hemming, particularly ladies dress pants.

This hem was actually an exension in length, after these pants shrunk.

The addition of seam binding gave some much needed extra length.

More ladies dress pants with a hand sewn hem.

And finally, pants where the leg width was reduced by 1 1/4 inches

and hemmed.

Sleep Sacks and Sleep Masks

I wish I had sleep sacks when my oldest child was a baby.  

We lived in an old century home, and the bedrooms were cold 

in the winter!  A sleep sack allows the baby to move, but keeps

their bodies and feet toasty warm - because they can't kick it off.

And speaking of sleeping, sleep masks are great for the daytime sleeper, 

or blocking out any bothersome light.

These masks are made with soft flannel, in patterns I've dubbed 

"Fresh as a Daisy", "Country Plaid" and 

"Johnny Tartan" (made especially for my sister!).

Log Cabin Jewelry Roll

This adorable jewelry roll is perfect for traveling!

With two zippered pockets and a ring placket,

it keeps your jewelry safe and compact.

And folded up and tied with a bow...

Preparing for Winter with Jacket Repairs

It's that time of year where we pull out our family's warm fall and winter jackets

and take stock of what still fits, and what might need repaired.  Kids are 

hard on their clothes, and most times they are worth repairing.

Like the zipper in this fleece Bench jacket,

And a winter jacket zipper,

The underarm seams on this West 49 jacket,

And a corner tear on the sleeve of this child's winter coat,

Are you all set for the cool weather that's on it's way?

Animal Blankies made at Log Cabin Sewing Studio

Last spring, my kids both had teachers who were expecting babies.

The new moms loved these little animal blankies, just under 24 inches long,

that are perfect for snuggly, sleepy or play time.

This led to the production of some custom orders.... a monkey

and a pair of ducks.

Men's Shirt Alteration

This men's Hawaiian-style shirt was 1 inch too big on each shoulder

and 2 1/2 inches too big on each side.  

And the finished alteration:

Sleeve Shortening Alteration

I have a regular client of Log Cabin Sewing Studio

that is a petite little thing.  I've never understood whom this style 

is designed for - that short cropped body and really

long sleeves!

With 3.5 inches off the length of the sleeve, we have a much more tailored fit.

Camouflage Pop-Up Hunting Tent Repair

This was a new challenge to sew.  A polyester hunting tent with

 several tears, one a large T-shaped rip.

And a very frayed straight tear....

And with some inside patches and double stitching, it's ready for hunting season!

 Very awesome structure, isn't it??

Funky Stretch Knit Dress

This is one awesome dress!

 A fun, colourful print in a funky pattern.

Very flattering on my client!

More Camoflauge Formal Wear

This camo print Grade Eight graduation dress was a big hit 

for a girl who's all country at heart.

Work Glove Repair

A local hardworking beekeeper brought me his elbow length 

canvas and leather gloves for repair.

After a much needed repair, he's back in the bee yard!

Lots of Sewing!

While it's been such a busy summer that I haven't been much of a blogger, 

I have been very busy sewing!  Not only have we been camping (twice!),

 to the cottage, the ROM, a couple of zoos and a water park, 

I've been busy with a big custom sewing order and many alterations and repairs.

Here's a shirt sleeve alteration I've done:

And the sleeves with 4 inches off the length:

Camouflage Formal Wear

I had a special request from a sweet girl and her guy

for their prom this spring.  Being an outdoorsy couple,

the theme of their outfit was to be camo.  First, she gave me

a photo of a dress she loved and asked me to replicate it.

First, a short strapless camo dress.

Which was topped with a tulle overskirt, with an

orange satin waistband and blingy buckle.



And the finished ensemble was a unique combination of

the outdoors and the feminine.

And for him, a camouflage vest, with solid tan lining.

And the back, with strap and buckle.

 

Sewing for a Baby Boy

Our family has a new baby boy on his way,

so I recently made him some things for his Mommy's

baby shower.

A crib sized rag quilt done in blues and browns, with

guitar print flannel to match the music themed nursery.

With some flannel scraps I made a few burp cloths.

And two bibs.  One regular bib and one with a soother strap.

Perfect for a drooly baby!