Do you have shoes that are too loose? My foot slips out of these ones, so I decided to create a back strap. And since do that I have worn them a lot. Up until then they sat in my wardrobe going no where. Remember that you need to use a leather needle. The thread can be standard thread. Happy altering Judith
Have you ever left a company, and because you paid for the uniform you take it with you. Except the company logo is on the garment? I found this really great embroidery remover. They are not cheap, but if the garment is expensive it is worth owning one. Normally it would take hours and hours and days and days to remove embroidery. It took no time at all with this device. [...]
My ironing board cover had holes in it! How bad is that? So I decided one weekend to create a new cover, but not just any old cover. the metal legs had seen better days, so I wanted to cover them too. After much pondering, I decided to make a skirt. Not being outdone, I then thought I would like to make a pouch for my scissors, quick unpick, nippers, bonding [...]
This is a really easy way to make a belt that can be worn a lot of different ways. I love it because I made mine tight enough that it helps hold my stomach in. Have fun with this. Happy altering Judith
Have you ever wanted to replace leather tag on purse zip. They are easy to replace. I did it recently for my mum's purse. She has arthritis in her fingers, and whilst I had replaced one, the opposite side became frayed and looked like it was going to fall off. Because I do clothes alterations as a living, and do lots of repairs, whenever something comes in like leather pieces, zips, D [...]