Had the absolute pleasure and loads of fun being the MC for a wonderful Fashion Parade and High Tea for the Nambour Suncoast community. Held 5 February 2022 at the Suncoast Church, Woombye. https://youtu.be/29hLwLlPDR0 ..read more

This post provides a snap shot of accomplishments by year, commencing 2018 (that’s When I began to collage examples of my work at the end of each year). ,https://youtu.be/5gQQvVWsoJQhttps://youtu.be/M0dcWaxsZD4 Subscribe to iSew4U YouTube Channel. Thank you. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCndGSsjkpESbliz9vWFsDsQ ..read more

When you need something specially made for the little person in your life Deb@iSew4U is happy to assist. Here are some examples GIFT IDEAS For her birthday Miss 3 was getting a mini kitchen so mum thought her daughter would need the Chef 4 piece set to make the gift complete. I made the apron which was double thickness, trimmed in lace with kitten fabric binding and straps and pockets. A multifit Chef hat made in the same fabric and oven mitt. And of course a little matching scrunchie to tie the hair back. So cute. She loved it. ,BABY-Sit-Up-Donut For babies who like to sit up! Deb will make i ..read more

I love being part of your special day. Whether it be custom making your wedding gown or altering your dress, your bridesmaid frocks, mother of bride outfit, flower girl etc. I also make men's vests and neckties which can be complimentary to the bridal party colours or even using the exact fabric from the bridesmaid dress, if desired. In addition to custom making or altering existing gowns, men's suits etc I also offer professional steaming of your formal bridal wear. And again, this can be for anyone and all. Below are some examples. Be sure to watch the videos. (Above) Wedding dress replica ..read more

Adaptive clothing designed for dignity and comfort for those with limited mobility or disability. If you require clothing to be adapted to make dressing and changing easy or perhaps assist limited mobility or ease inconveniences as a result of incontinence, please contact me to discuss your needs. Together we can find a solution that will assist. The following are  some recent examples or work previously done at the request by customers. Split front opening pants To enable ease of toileting for a gentleman in a wheel chair permanently, I have adapted existing track pants by creating a wid ..read more

This blog is a collection of some of the soft furnishing projects I have undertaken for customers. Keepsakes My favourite would have to be creating memorabilia pillows and teddy vests from the shirts of deceased loved ones. These items make wonderful keepsakes for children of their fathers or grandfathers. I make the cushion covers and or vests from the former shirts using the original front tab button opening as the opening for the cushion cover and if the shirt has pockets it’s nice to leave them too. Makes it more about “daddy’s shirt”. When I made the miniature vests for teddy bears I hav ..read more

Initially the “Drop-Sew-Go” service was created during the CoVID pandemic for a ”no- contact” service option. The Drop-Sew-Go service is available for any sewing needs where a fitting is not required. ,,How it Works Using the “Drop Safe Locker” which is a 4-door locker located on my front porch near front door Place your items in a bag with your name, mobile, & email contact details. Note your request ie “zipper” or “shorten pants 3cm”. Advise when service is required I will contact you to advise when they are ready to collect. Your invoice will be emailed for payment. Note: there is ..read more

I often get asked whether I can copy existing favourite clothing items. In most cases yes! Below are some examples of work copied from customers original items. Favourite Blouses Below are two examples of blouses that a customer asked me to copy for her. The pink blouse has a button cuffed sleeve and a yoke back with action pleat in the centre. The white blouse is the copy. The customer requested the copied top be 5cm longer in the body and 2cm longer in the sleeve. Interestingly the customer provided a large white bed sheet to make the top from because she like how soft the fabric was. I actu ..read more

Men like to look great in their clothes too! It’s amazing the difference well fitting clothes through tailoring can make. Deb at ISew4U is a very experienced Dressmaker and Clothing Alterationist providing tailoring services to both men and women. This TWO PART post provides just a few examples of work completed for men. Part 1. Alterations & Repairs Part 2. Custom Made items Part 1. ALTERATIONS & REPAIRS The most frequent alteration request is for pant hemming and resizing to fit baggy pants, either around torso or down the pant legs. The next most popular request is to repair by pa ..read more

So you have got the new uniforms in readiness for the start of the new year but discover the length is too long? Or maybe you planned for your child to wear last year’s uniform but discovered your child has had a growth spurt and now the uniform needs the hem let down?  Deb at iSew4U understands how important it is for kids to be able to return to school after the holidays with their uniforms ready to wear. Deb gives high priority to ensure the quickest turnaround so your child is ready to start the year right. In their uniform that fits! Scho ..read more