I've made friends with the new neighbors and somehow ended up sewing curtains for their house. The wife and I had fun fabric shopping together last week and have all five panels hanging up by Sunday afternoon. They look great and she is paying me with a large bottle of Grey Goose. Awesome.
While I was fabric shopping with her, I found amazing fabric that reminded me of my dad so much that I just HAD to get it! After some back and forth with my mom and sister, a project was decided upon for his Father's Day gift. Finished that Monday afternoon. No peaking!
Doing so much sewing the past week has me thinking about whether or not I could make some money on the side. My general idea for pricing right now is:
- Materials: Retail ($6/yard and up, thread, trim, rings, pillow inserts, etc.)
- Two Decorative Panels or One Full Panel: $20
- Add Lining: $10
- Add Interfacing: $5
- Integrated Valance: $10
- Add Trim: $5
- Hanging Tabs: $5 (Rod Pocket/Seam for Rings Included)
- Valance: $10
- Add Lining: $5
- Add Trim: $5
- Hanging Tabs: $5 (Rod Pocket/Seam for Rings Included)
- Throw Pillow: $20
- Add Welting: $10
- Placemats: $20/set of 4
- Table Runner: $10
- Add Trim: $5
Obviously, this couldn't be a business or anything, but it could be fun. A little bit of extra cash plus I genuinely like to sew. Here are a few shots of my projects:
In TTC news, I think I ovulated this past Thursday/Friday, which could have CD1 hitting right around June 1. I'd be very happy about that since it would be a week earlier than expected and we could get this whole show on the road again. Woo! I'm leaving for FL on June 7 so I could, theoretically, be done taking my Clomid that day and get back in town just in time for a CD12 scan. Not a bad way to spend a few stressful days: lounging in the sun and filling up on my favorite food and drinks!
That is my next sewing project. I would love to learn how to sew curtains.
ReplyDeleteWhere in Florida are you going to visit? We are going to Destin next year and I am so excited as it is my first time to visit. Hope you have a great relaxing time there.
I used to love to sew but my machine is metal and so blasted to cart from closet to table. Wish I had a room for my crafting.
ReplyDeleteVery cute and stylish!
ReplyDeleteI'm so impressed by your sewing skillz!! And way to meet the new neighbors and get off to such a great start!
ReplyDeleteVery impressive! I will totally trade Grey Goose for curtains. Heck, I will pay you full price. Those are great prices btw. You are very lucky to have the talent to sew. Looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteSo impressive!! I can only sew basic things, like burp clothes! good for you!
ReplyDeleteWow, you definitely have awesome sewing skills! I wish I was that good!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're having fun sewing! I can't sew, but I've been making the paracord bracelets and that has been a lot of fun. It would be wonderful if you could make a little extra cash doing something you genuinely enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI'm so impressed! I can't sew at all, but wish I could. I love that you have such good taste. Everything looks so elegant :)
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