Black Widow Designs In Thread

T-shirt quilt makes a lovely gift.

Received my handmade spider! Thanks to facebook.com/buggedoutboutique

Today I’m delighted to be delivering a 1956 step stool that has been reupholstered. Sure wish I could keep it. She’s purdy!!

And this weeks agenda is curtain making!

Hazards of a sewist. Needle just missed the top of my finger.

New 3D mask in action. Better design for longer wear time. Hope you like them. (Cheesy background music included no charge!!)

New 3D mask design is more breathable, helps to prevent acne (maskne) and winter smear your lipstick - ok that was mostly for me! No centre seams so this design meets safety standards put out by Public Health. Added bonus - you decide the tightness of the mask around your ears.

I love seeing the old art of mending and upcycling making a comeback. This was the rule for our parents and grandparents. If it could be mended or repaired, it most certainly was. If it couldnt, that precious fabric became something else, most often a quilt. As designers, we frown on fast fashion. The fabric and assembly of these pieces are of such poor quality, the stitching lets go, the fabric twists and shrinks, and after 3 wears, its only place is landfill! I bet... youve had this happen to you. Want to know why? The quality is all around poor, indicated by those little balls (piling), that form on clothing after wear. The fabric is often the cheapest, never prewashed to allow for twist or shrinkage, the assembly thread is thin and weak, not properly stored away from extreme heat and humidity, the machines used are usually so old and not maintained for proper stitching. Some arent even electric. https://nypost.com//meet-the-nyc-street-tailor-mending-cl/

Guess whos mask this is?

Mulhern Roofing and Dilfo Mechanical, your masks are ready for pick up

Jasmine Midgley your dog has been restored and hes ready to go home

Yet more non surgical face masks being mailed out today.

More masks going out to clients

Another batch going out to our trades guys who are returning to work. We have now successfully homed over 65 free masks for the cause.

The Thin Blue Line - masks to keep our police officers safe.

Some fun colours now added. Please message me if you are interested.

We are currently closed for business but we are still working to keep our friends and clients safe by donating triple layer masks. Message me if you see one you like.

Making the best use of my large cotton scraps. Filter insert and metal nose clip added.

Weve switched it up to where the service is needed. Protective mask with filter insert pocket.

Seamstress/tailor became too gender specific, so the title had to change. Heres a visual on why this community of artisans chose sewist rather than sewer.

Christmas and the spider

Custom embroidered denim jean jacket ready for delivery.

One more customized wedding dress complete and ready for a destination wedding this Saturday. We are now closed until tomorrow. Goodnight. Deb & Elizabeth DeVries-Dorning

Custom drapery panels

Custom fit doggy pyjamas for a beautiful allergic dog. Now she will be cooler in her organic cotton. These pyjamas are now being modified to rain and snow suits. Keep your babies dry and mud free.

Custom made dog pyjamas for a little girl with skin allergies.

Hey everyone. Ive designed a new logo and look for Black Widow Designs. Wed sure love to hear what you think about it. Positive? Negative? Leave us a comment - your opinion is appreciated. Spring is blooming and so is BWD!

Though it wasnt the clients intent for this boob, it is an AWESOME Halloween costume people!! Yes, we make dresses and quilts but we also make great costumes.

This quilt remains as true to the original art of quilting as Im likely to go. It is made of 100% scraps.

These memory quilts were made from a little boys t-shirts to create awesome Christmas gifts.

....and another on its way to a new owner. Quilting: Deborah Bilodeau Maguire Cutting: Elizabeth DeVries-Dorning

Printing out our logo and another job is complete. Its the busy season here at BWD.

Here at BWD, we work evenings and weekends to meet the Christmas delivery deadline.

My dream shoes!!

This memory quilt tells the story of a little boys life. What an awesome gift to give a grown child, that will last forever. Our work here is complete. Piecing & Quilting: Deborah Bilodeau Maguire Cutting: Elizabeth DeVries-Dorning

Final good luck symbol has now been embroidered on.