I made a round pillow. Even when the client ordered it we weren’t sure what to call it. She said round but that made me think of a ball pillow. We finally got on the same page when I said pill shaped and she confirmed it by sending a picture
Time lapse vs real time. I know this is faster than hand hemming and I know I’ll get faster at using the blind hemmer. For now though, I take it slow to make sure it’s done well. #qualitynotquantity #cozygiraffe #customdraperyworkroom
I had not actually exercised or worked out since my thirties and at my 50th birthday my friends (who are nowhere near 50) and I decided to run a 5k. I did the couch to 5k program with Kelly at @racingmindsatx and in 8 weeks went from barely being ab
Happy Spring everyone!
I got to do little dainty goblet pleats. This fabric was a fun one. #cozygiraffe #austincustomworkroom #gobletpleat
Eyebrow windows. I was a little surprised when our tour guide said why. I learned about them (among a lot of other things) while on a carriage ride in Victoria British Columbia with friends about a week ago. Do you know the story behind these interes
From mock up to install…I can’t wait to see this room finished. Luckily I had an old sample panel from another project that I could reuse for the mock up. The #patemeadows pattern turned out beautifully and the client was thrilled. I lov
I ran through a good amount of blue tape on this one. Large pattern repeats on a bench cushion made for extra time in the planning stage. It takes careful planning to ensure the right size is cut and that the platters matches flawlessly. How much tim
You won’t see stitching on the face of hems. Listen for the pop. That’s the needle dropping the face fabric on the front. This set of stationary panels is getting an interesting header that I can’t wait to share when it’s don
This fun yellow bench is ready for the warmer weather. #cozygiraffe #customworkroom
Sourcing fabric can feel daunting, but I promised the right fabric is always out there not just color, but also function. #cozygiraffe #fabricshowroom #velvet #customworkroom
Meet Rachel, Cozy Giraffe’s workroom assistant. I’m thrilled to have her come in the workroom to help (in addition to having someone to talk to, because it can get lonely working by myself) . She’s gentle, kind, and a quick learner.
What is a lap zipper? It is a way to insert a zipper into a piece of fabric. The “lap” portion is the piece of fabric that conceals the zipper. It’s a couple of extra steps compared to a zip in the seam, but I use it on pillows t
There are a total of five of the blue silk valences. They looked nice enough with the band at the bottom, but this trim along the top really completes the look I think. #customworkroom #customsewing #cozygiraffe #window #tee #windowtreatments
This week I got to work with these beautiful silks. I got to learn more about needles. 80/12 was the winner for a beautiful finish. #cozygiraffe #customsewing #customworkroom