Handmade Hearts

What do you do when the family pup gets a hold of your daughters Pottery Barn Kids comforter? You bring it to Make it Sew and I’ll make you handmade, bound heart patches!  

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Pot of Gold

At the end of every rainbow there’s a pot of gold! This window display was created for St Patrick’s Day. The dress is a Grecian-style draped number with a one shoulder golden cape. The fabric rainbow is sandwiched between a tulle cloud, making this display look a bit ethereal.

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“The Snow Ball” Holiday Window 2018

This year the Downtown Rutland Partnership sponsored a holiday window decorating contest for the first time! This was the entry for Make it Sew. It took many hours to plan, prep and assemble and I am so incredibly proud of the finished display! Update: WE WON THE CONTEST!!!

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Wedding Dress Keepsakes

A woman came into Make it Sew Alterations with her wedding dress. She asked us what we could do to make some keepsakes for her two daughters. I suggested picture frames and Christmas ornaments and she loved the idea! All the fabric, lace and buttons in these pieces came off of the dress. Hand sewing…

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Boo!

This spooooooky Halloween window was created by wrapping dress forms in plastic dress bags and clear packing tape. They we strung from the ceiling where they could float and flutter with every light breeze that would come into the shop.

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