custom made school denim jackets

by Valerie Trainer
(Waverly, Ohio USA)

I started sewing when I was 11 years old by taking sewing lessons from an elderly lady at church. I really enjoyed putting outfits together and continued sewing through high school and eventually wound up in Fashion Design School.Upon graduation from there I held employment in many different areas of the sewing industry: auto upholstery, men's pant factory, women's coat factory, pillow factory, tuxedo shop, alterations shop, dry cleaners and ulimately my own tailoring/alterations business. I have sewn many things over the years, but I believe my 2 latest items are my masterpiece.One in particular, my denim school jackets! Most high school students want to wear something with their school name on it and I thought a denim jacket was a winner!! I am trying to market them locally right now, but eventually I can see students nationwide ordering these! Being a Christian now, there are some logos that I won't promote ( demons, devils, etc) , but I can still make them a nice jacket. I am called to sew (physically) and to also sow (spiritually). Well this is my story!!