It has been quite a while since I have added to this site, however I am now back with some new items I have recently been working on.

The bags are all made of fabric in base colours. They are self lined with a velcro closure, six inner pockets and eight buttons The outer cover also self-lined, is changeable and attached to the bag with elastic cord which fits over the buttons. The idea being that instead of having many bags for each occasion, one can have a basic bag and change the outside to suit any situation.

Cost: $35.00 which includes bag & one cover of choice. Extra covers are $10.00 each

Recently due to the extreme heat I have been wearing a comfortable caftan, and have received many enquiries as to whether I would be willing to make them for sale. The enquiries have come from not only regular sized people but also from pregnant and larger ladies.After due consideration and much going back and forth, I have decided that I will be making these caftans as well as all the other items that I produce through sewing. They are very comfortable for anytime of the year as they can be made of most fabrics, they are easy to wash. The only situation that may arise will be length and people can order them by providing their shoulder to ankle measurement when they order. As soon as I have some completed I will post pictures as well as length and price, however inquiries can be sent to me

Childrens Arts and Crafts Apron

Since it is not only adults that are involved in Arts and Crafts, whether at the school level or at a private location, I decided that I would make some aprons along the same style and functionality as the adults aprons I am also producing. They are made in the same vinyl-backed canvas and have three pockets as well. The main difference in the children's apron is that the tie and neck are in one adjustable loop therefore avoiding any problems in wearing for those tiny fingers that are just itching to get started on their project. These aprons are also suitable for them to wear when they are helping Mum or Dad around the house and garden. And of course they are easily washable and then hung to dry. Because of the vinyl backing all the aprons, adult and child, should not be put in the dryer.

I was commissioned by Atelier Marla to design & create a customized pottery apron with a few special features in order to make it more user friendly. The final design is on a washable plastic backed fabric so the potter stays dry when working, the skirt is split to cover legs and thighs when sitting at the wheel and it has three pockets across the front in order to keep glasses, tissues, IPod or anything else clean and dry. I have also attached a loop to the side of the pocket for a small hand towel to be hung. These aprons are now available to the public in red, green, blue and yellow. The cost is USD$40.00 plus shipping.

I have completed some envelope style cushion covers for sale and added them to the website. The results are very encouraging so I will continue to add to the collection as I find more attractive fabrics to work with. By not only sewing the seams but also serging them it will make the final result more durable and able to stand up to more pressure. The variety of sizes that are made will make them attractive to all, however they can be made in any size that is required therefore becoming not only customized to the consumer by fabric but also by size. The idea of making a personalized item is very exciting and challenging but something that I look forward to persuing on an individual basis.

Well it has taken a while but the website is finally running the way I would like it to. I have also changed the way the creations are displayed on the screen. This will allow the viewer to have a much better picture of what the items really look like.
I am now working on some envelope cushion covers as well as some more gift bags and pouches for jewellery and precious items in organza. These items will also be custom order creations so that the colours will be exactly what is required to fit the particular need.
The custom order for the Pottery apron is now complete for my partner in Quebec and I will be shippping that off tomorrow. It was an extremely interesting project that turned out exactly as I had envisioned and I look forward to receiving more orders from her in the future.
I am now off on an exciting and fulfilling journey of discovery with my sewing machine.

Website problems

There seems to be a problem occuring on my website at www.wix.com/Customcreative/Custom-Creative-2 in that the pictures are appearing blurred on viewing yet appear fine on edit. I am working on the problem but so far have not been able to solve it. This is a big disappointment to me as the items are extensive with more being added all the time. I will keep working on it but will post new items to this blog as well as the website and hope for the best. In the meanwhile orders for any items can be placed with me at cmccalla3@gmail.com and payments can be by cheque or money order. Once an order is received I will email you back the price. Shipping and handling is $3.00 in Canada & the USA