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Hey There!

I am Sam. A self-taught sewist branching out into other people's closets because I've already filled my own to bursting! I started sewing because I was disappointed in the fit, styles, construction quality, and amount of waste and environmental impact of mass-produced fashion.

In 2019 my new year's resolution was to buy no new clothing, if I wanted it I had to make it. By far the most rewarding resolution I've ever made! The habit stuck, these days I rarely buy anything ready-made.

Now I want to create things that other people love to wear and feel great in. Garments that will be a true reflection of personal style and easier on the environment!

Services

Mending!

Have a favorite garment that needs a little pick me up? I can do a quiet mending that's low visibility or wearable art with creative patches and fixes

Upcycle!

have a sentimental piece you don't wear anymore but want to keep around? Let's make it into something you want to use, from simple alteration to total transformation.

Custom Creations!

Have a vision you want to bring to life? Let's talk, from Halloween costumes, cocktail attire, or bathing suits, I'll work to make your dream garment come true

Pattern patch

Patterned fabric patch for elbow rip

Elbow Patch art

Creative patches for long elbow rips

Zipper teeth reattachment_edited

zipper snag fix, teeth had pulled free of the fabric at the waistband of dress. Restitched to allow zipper to glide up.

Pattern patch

Patterned fabric patch for elbow rip

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Upcycle sewing belt from old jeans

Tool belt upcycled from a pair of jeans that the butt was unfixable on.

Sheet upcycle romper

Thrifted Upcycle

Started life as a boat neck with feathered short sleeves. I added fabric and changed the top to a v-neck with bishop sleeves.

Upcycle sewing belt from old jeans

Tool belt upcycled from a pair of jeans that the butt was unfixable on.

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Mermaid Tail

Covering for a mono-fin with matching bathing suit, fully seaworthy

Wedding guest dress original pattern

Adjustable straps and pockets, it was comfortable to dance in all night!

House coat and vest

Fleece lounge wear coat and vest

Mermaid Tail

Covering for a mono-fin with matching bathing suit, fully seaworthy

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Process

Project Manager

1. We chat! Design elements, fabric, timeline, pricing range, all the fun stuff.

2. We get down to measurements- if modifying a premade pattern we finalize the design tweaks or create a sloper for your custom creation.

3. I get busy! Contacting you to clarify any questions that may come up. We schedule any needed fittings.

4. Once finished I tally up the total, and get your new garment to you!

Quality Control

Breakdown of costs

Hourly Rate: 25$ an hour

Sewing Time: the time involved in pattern creation, fabric prep and cutting, and time in front of the machine. This is affected by the difficulty level involved with the type of fabric chosen.

Sourcing Materials: Time I spend picking out patterns, fabric, hardware, and/or trimmings.

Incidentals: Things I use from my own stores, such as thread, spray starch, laundry detergent, etc.

Machine Upkeep: 2% fee calculated from sewing time that goes toward the maintenance of my machines.

Testimonials

Christmas in July

Sailor Jupiter

Christmas in July

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"Sam is very communicative and time conscious. I have hired her to do my costumes for drag and always get my costumes in a timely fashion! Pun intended."

— Kerrie Swanson

"Jumping around in this gorgeous dress made me feel like a fairy princess. Sam makes such fun and unique pieces! (Plus its got secret pockets)"

— Sage Buchalter

More Past Creations

Mood Pattern Adjusted bathing suit pattern from Mood Fabrics	Mermaid tail First mermaid tail	White wrap dress Original pattern with circle skirt and sleeves in a wrap style
Cape and vest Magnet attachments for a long vest and cape with large hood	Halloween Costume Steampunk Slytherin Simplicity pattern	House coat Original pattern fleece coat for lounging
Upcycle of mens ties Mens ties transformed into a vest	Halloween costume Bridgerton costume, original pattern and historical garments made from scratch. Mans coat made from historical pattern.	Copied slack pants Copy of a favorite pair of jeans to a lighter summer fabric.
Steampunk costume Simplicity pattern Costume coat made from a Simplicity pattern	Copied shirt and summer jean Madison jean from Closet Case pattern and a shirt duplicated from one I already owned	Original dress pattern from upcycled materials Dress made from curtain swath and vintage sheets. Mans shirt Simplicity pattern.
Dress upcycle Full length skirt with destroyed waistband upcycled into dress with pockets.