New Zipper

I've been working on some alterations in the past week.  It always makes me feel good to extend the life of a garment by a simple repair. 

Yesterday, I replaced a separating zipper in a lined coat.  I like to keep the garment with the original design intact at the end of the project.  I've learned over the years to write down measurements as I take something apart.  It is also important to match horizontal seams and hems.

If you have some mending and alterations in the queue, I encourage you to tackle them!


                                                                 Zipper Removed

 

Zipper Installed

 

Happy New Year!

I just wanted to write a quick post today.

 I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas.   My son and his wife were here from Texas.  I am so thankful that both children and their spouses were able to celebrate Christmas with us. 

I can now post what I had sewn back in September for my son.  It was a 32" square, brown fur pillow.  My son had wanted one for several years, and I finally found some high quality fake fur in Portland last summer.  He was so excited when he opened this Christmas gift!

Today, my husband and I will spend some time working around the house and relaxing.  We also plan to make some goals for 2013.

I wish you a very happy and prosperous 2013!

Lori