Halloween Wine Bags and Trick or Treat Bags

Tis the season for creepy Halloween parties and spooky decor.

Hellbox Napkins and Winebags

New to the shop is a collection of napkins, winebags and other silk-screened items created by myself and Ky Christensen. Our company is called Hellbox and our items are available In The Shop and online from our Etsy Store Hellbox.
Our napkins and winebags are made from 100% natural unbleached cotton. We set the fibres in the fabric before beginning the process of hand silk-screening with non-toxic water-based dyes that are safe to use around food and eating. They are machine washable and dryable.

Autumn Napkins - Dinner, Cocktail, Wine Bag

 

Matryoshka Doll Napkins

Katie's Wedding Dress

Working with Katie Bruynson on her wedding dress is the kind of work designers live for.

Katie wanted something simple but elegant and couldn't find her dress in a store. She also knew she was getting married on the beach and wanted something that would work with a shoreline wedding.

The design has a plunging front halter neckline that crosses low around the back. A slim fitting skirt with a trumpet style hem and small train. This dress reminds me of a design from the glorious glamour days of Hollywood circa. 1920's.

The first two photos are from the first fitting.

Katie's first fitting

Getting the back to sit as low as we could was a bit of a challenge!

The finished dress!

 

 

           Made from a light weight satin the dress had the right drape and flow.

             Thanks Katie! I had a lot of fun working on your dress with you!

Lyndsey's Dress

Made from 100% silk with a silk lining this dress will turn head's for Lyndsey where ever she goes!

Muskoka Chair Cushions

Muskoka Chair Cushions

Made for a client in the shop, these cushions were a new experience for me. As I mentioned before it seems I'm branching out into upholstery and lots and lots of cushion making and recovering!! I think these turned out pretty well.

January Through March

January and February were quieter months in the shop but I managed to take on some bigger jobs like an 11 ft valance and drape! Yikes! Looks like we are branching off into drapery now! Pics will follow!

Aside from all the hemming and fixing and stitching I managed to squeeze in a design! Amanda Downey's custom bridesmaid dress was finally finished too! Thanks for the pics Amanda!

The Sewing Bible

Ok this isn't really a tutorial, it's more like a guide...no it is the guide. Every sewer or aspiring sewer should have the Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing. The book is full of step-by-step instructions and explanations on everything sewing from how to sew a button, different types of interfacing and fitting your own pants.

 

 This edition is from 1976. It belonged to my Grandmother and I love it! There are several editions of the guide to purchase. I believe the latest was published in 2002.