brides, bridesmaids, wait a minute porch cushions?????

Sometimes it's like this....very slow sewing spell and then all of a sudden there are tons of last minute sewing emergencies... my wedding gown needs to more stunning; my seamstress is in the ER; I've put on a few pounds, and I'm pregnant and my gown needs alterations.

Yes, I encountered all four requests last month!  I happily solved the dilemmas of these excited brides and bridesmaids.  I always feel good about helping ease the anxiety of my clients.  If the request is not too absurd, that is!!!!!!!

 Home Dec!!!!  I don't know what it is about Home Dec.  I just loose my sewing "mojo" when confronted with task.  I know, I know, just say no.  But this was a dear friend, my sister girl!!!!  I had to help her and she insisted on paying me!!!!   She wanted 6 lounge chair cushions recovered.  We went shopping for fabric and settled on a red/rust solid from Walmart and a nice floral from Joann Fabrics. 

I carefully inspected how they where sewn together, carefully took one set apart so that I could use the pieces for a pattern.  The cushions were in excellent condition.  I was surprised to see that a form rope like substance was used to make the piping---not cording.  To save $$$, she decided to ditch piping in her new cushions.  Less work for me too!!!! 

 All in all I loved how they turned out.  I think I'll do my own porch furniture cushions next spring!!!!