Sew Interrupted

Guess what?  My daugther is back in the hospital in Philadelphia since Tuesday in the wee hours of the morning.  She continues to have trouble with high blood pressure.  Now she’s having lots of pain in her kidneys, so they’re giving her pain medication to make it bearable.

In spite of this, I continue to move ahead with my Downtown Joey launch.  My pattern maker is adding a modication for me and I’ve just received word that I was approved show at the upcoming ENK Children’s Show.  Been in touch with my friend, Rita, at Earnshaw’s Children’s magazine and she’s putting together an ad package for me.  Photos are due by September 15 to make the printing deadline…looks like I might have to use last year’s pictures as my salesman’s samples probably won’t be ready by them.

Tried unsuccessfully today to order twill tape and extra cotton knit fabric…guess I’ll have to try again tomorrow.

In the morning, I plan to order the items I need for the upcoming tradeshow such as backdrops, accessories, etc.

Sorry, no pictures with this post.  I just wanted to give everyone a quick update.  Thanks for your continued prayers and support!

With friendship,

Lisa

Wordless Wednesday Once Again

(t-shirt I painted back in the 70s…like 30 years ago!  Inspired by Blind Faith’s “Can’t Find My Way Home.”)

Hope on over to Wordless Wednesday!

Fashion Design and Sewing Worksheet

(sketch by my 14-year-old daughter, Marielle)

Thought I’d share my current worksheet I use to streamline my design and sewing production of my boys’ clothing line.

Clothing Design and Sewing Sheet

I always attach a sketch or photo AND fabric swatches to each worksheet.  It makes the process so much easier.  This worksheet gets utilized for both custom orders and assembly-line sewing.

Once I start “real” production (manufacturing) for the wholesale market this coming year, this worksheet will change as there will be things which will have to be done differently.

Enjoy!

With friendship,

Lisa

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