Alter, Repair & Mend
Here are some of the items I have "solved" for past clients:
- Hems (new and repair of existing)
- Zippers (fixed and/or replaced)
- Alterations (sides slimmed down, armholes extended, cuffs shortened, straps created, straps shortened or replaced, cups added, pockets extended, general sewing, add or remove linings,)
- Repairs (loose stitching, darning, patches, buttons, straps replaced, glue or epoxy repairs of ornaments, some leather work)
- Recovering of upholstered seats (barstools, dining room chairs, vanity chairs)
- Patch placement for Young Brothers TKD, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts' uniforms.
Custom Creations
I love when my clients need help in bringing their ideas to life!
Some of the projects I have helped with include:
- Upholstered window seats and cushions
- Curtains and window treatments
- Custom tshirt designs
- Personalized tumblers and ornaments
- Dresses for 18" dolls
- "Memory" items like pillows, teddy bears, holiday ornaments and repurposed clothing from items like wedding gowns or Grandpa's favorite flannel shirt.
- Costumes for Halloween and theater
- Finishing off of textile crafts (framing cross stitch, embroidered stockings prepared for Santa,)
About Tatiana
Born out of the simple skill of stitching patches onto uniforms for youth involved in martial arts and scouting, "Solutions By Tatiana" has since expanded to include custom work (upholstery, doll clothing, curtains, costumes).
As a mom, Girl Scout leader, community volunteer, Facebook administrator for various non-profit and academic groups, member of the Seneca Valley Band Boosters, and former member of the PTA, I have been developing new skills in the years since leaving the professional world in the areas of budgeting, fund raising, mediation, teamwork and networking. These are a complement to the skills I already have, and I am synthesizing them into solving all types of real world problems for my community, and especially families.
My own family needed a solution to supplement our income back in 2016, but with two small children and no local family to lean on, childcare was a serious issue for us. Seven years later, this venture has given me the flexibility to satisfy my clients' requirement and our family's community commitments.
I have the ability to manage multiple clients, while always keeping the project’s schedule and budget in focus. My neighbors come to me with questions about sewing costumes or where to source a huge piece of acrylic for a school project, while my professional colleagues recognize me for my resourcefulness and teamwork.
