Full Stride Sewing & Alterations, Helen Alfaro - seamstress

PLEASE HELP!!
NURSE MARE NEEDED IMMEDIATELY…

This sweet 2-day-old filly has sadly lost her momma, and needs a nurse mare. Looking in the Kansas City and surrounding region.
If you have or know of anyone with a nurse mare, please send me a DM or call me @ 3035033984. Thank you!!

Mitered points for a perfect finish on a new hemline for these saddle suit jods.

On the left is my usual Valentine’s Day table, on the right is my Valentine’s Day table for this year…. I have a date with my sewing machine. 😂
But he takes me to all the best places, this year it’s Scottsdale AZ!

Very sad news about Larry Jerome. While I never knew him personally, Larry had one of the most familiar faces in the Arabian Horse industry and I recognized him as a man of significance within that industry.
I’m always amazed at how our community, with only the love for horses as a single common thread, pulls together as a family in times of joy and sorrow.
Rest in peace, Larry. And may your heaven hold the greenest pastures filled with beautiful horses.

Just so sad to share the news that the wonderful gentleman, Larry Jerome, has passed away. Our thoughts are with Larry's family, and all who knew and loved this extraordinary man.

Sending thanks to all the people who have supported my little sewing biz….
To all of my new and repeat clients,
To Frierson Atkinson who rents me space in his vendor booth for my on-site sewing services at major horse shows,
To the many friends who have shared their homes or hotel rooms with me (often charging me $0) which helps keep my costs down so I can travel to horse shows and provide on-site service,
To all of you who have liked/shared my business page or recommended me to others,
And especially to everyone who publicly compliment my work and sewing skills (that keeps me going even when I’m backlogged and feeling frustrated or overwhelmed and just want to quit!)….
Full Stride has been profitable,not just in $$ but much more so in all of the supportive friendships that have enriched my life.
I am humbled and grateful. So very grateful.

Kayley Wagner don’t we know a little boy who played this instrument before he took up harmonica? 😉

I’m dealing with these heat-sealed dry cleaner barcodes on a regular basis and they are extremely frustrating!
If you anticipate that the hem of your saddle suit or hunt coat might ever be altered in the future, please ask your dry cleaner not to use these barcodes along the hemlines. They are nearly impossible to get out.

Full Stride is gearing up for US Arabian Nationals in October.

I’ll arrive in Tulsa on 10/17 and will be on site for the entire show. Please let me know if you need any alterations or repairs.

Arabian Horse exhibitors and enthusiasts:
Coming soon….

American Royal Arabian Horse Show
September 2-3
Region XI qualifier

www.americanroyal.com

I left early from the Youth Nationals Midsummer horse show…even so, this show was my busiest ever and a huge success for my little sewing biz.
I’m grateful for all your support: especially for Frierson Atkinson renting me space in his booth, and for Tasha Thompson, Whitney Wright, Chelsea Knoop Harper, Megan Ann, Dawn Voris, Terri Wixom, and Lori Poindexter for posting my business on AHA social media, which generated lots of new business.
Most of all, thank you to my many new and repeat clients at this show:
Rex White
Heather Rodgers
Caroline Rodgers
Halle Potts
Jill Nelson
Darcy Stewart
Ellie Wilson
Jessica Schippert
Rainie Kuchynka
Georgina Ramirez
Sydney Deckard
Whitney Fernandez
Gretchen Holt
Dianna Schmidt
Manda Westervelt
Amy Parks
Naomi Dill
Rachel Dillard
Patty Romero
Mandi Jorgensen
Janell Register
Brea Kratzert
Nina Ung
Gretchen Holt
Val Kline
And to the few walk ups who just needed quick repairs!
I’ll be on-site next at the October US Nationals Arabian horse show in Tulsa.

FOR SALE @ Youth Nationals DeRegnaucourt Saddle Suit $600
Becker Brothers Vest $200
Hartmeyer Satin Shirt $75
As a set for $800
(All offers considered)
PM me to come and see these items at my booth.

Fun in my booth at the Youth Nationals Midsummer show.

It might be a hundred degrees outside here in Oklahoma City 🥵 but it’s icy cold inside the air-conditioned hallways of Jim Norick Arena 🥶 where I’m set up and ready to sew!

Once again, Frierson Atkinson has allocated space in his booth for Full Stride Sewing to provide on-site service for exhibitors at the Youth Nationals/mid summer, Arabian/Half-Arabian Horse Show.

No matter where you get your equestrian attire, I can help you with alterations and repairs. Stop and see me at Frierson’s Suits, just outside the show arena, next to The Hat Lady.
Or call/text 303-503-3984.

Giving thanks today for the many new and repeat clients at the Region 13 horse show. Special gratitude goes to Tasha Thompson for spreading the word about my services and posting a very nice testimonial to the World Equestrian Center page! 🙏

I’ve had to wrap up for now as I’m getting an early start on my 10-hr drive home, so I won’t be on-site today.
My next show is Youth Nationals/Midsummer and I’ll be there beginning Monday July 10th, staying only through Wednesday July 19th as I have another commitment during the last weekend of that show.
See you next in steamy hot OKC!

Full Stride Sewing & Alterations,
will be back in the booth at WEC in Wilmington a little later this afternoon.
Working my “real” job today, and then taking advantage of the WEC spa from 3pm EST.
So I’ll be refreshed and ready at 4:00 today to dig in to my projects needed for Friday.

Thank you, Frierson Atkinson for saving space in your booth for Full Stride Sewing to provide on-site service for exhibitors at the Region 13 Arabian/Half-Arabian Horse Show.

No matter where you get your equestrian attire, I am happy to help you with alterations and repairs. Come see me in the breezeway next to Ferrara Photography, or call/text 303-503-3984.

I’ll be set up at the Region 13 Arabian horse show at WEC in Wilmington OH this week. Call, text, or PM if you need repairs or alterations. 303-503-3984
Serving clients nationwide!

Trainer’s show jods…..sigh. Torn, worn, and patched. But not ready to scrap!

Just cut a new suede patch to cover all the damage so these jods can be used for a while longer!

I’m set up in Barn 25A at the Region XI horse show this weekend. Come see me if you need repairs or alterations!

My little assistant, Rilee. Enjoying a cool evening breeze and keeping me company while I work at the sewing machine.

For those of you at the Region XI show, my on-site sewing service will be set up in the front corner of barn 25A by 5pm today.

I’m heading to the Region 11 show tomorrow and already have a pair of ripped jods waiting for me when I get there!
I will be available for all your show apparel repairs and alterations!
Message, text, or call!
303-503-3984

I’ve been very busy at the NIAHAC horse show in Springfield IL this weekend!
Thank you to both my new and established clients for making this endeavor all worthwhile.
Next stop is Region 11, right back here in Springfield in less than 3 weeks.

Things that mean the world to me.….

I’m so humbled by my fantastic clients.

2023 launched a busy first quarter for Full Stride. Success has created a backlog and I have to put out the Closed sign for awhile!
I’m now booked through April 24th. To those who contacted me or dropped off your items prior to 3/21, your projects are already in my queue (27 currently!😳)
Thank you to everyone for helping my business grow so quickly and for trusting me with your essential horse show apparel.

A late thank-you to all my clients at the Scottsdale show…
Jonathan Ramsey
Austin Eversman
Perry Performance Horses
Meredith Scholle
Helicia Thompson
Abbie Schwarz
Jamie Hagale Peternell
Caleigh Copenhaver
Tegan Land
Emmie Cor
Alex Holloway
Jennifer Quintus
Livia Santschi

….and a special Thank-You to Frierson Atkinson for supporting my little sewing business by providing a steady flow of projects.

Hey, Little Buckaroo….
Yes, I work on western wear! Show me whatcha got…

Dog versus sleeve, and the sleeve didn’t win on this nice satin formal show shirt that now needs a whole new sleeve. Thanks, Mom and Grandma for teaching me how to sew shirts because I had to tap that knowledge to create the cuff and pleats from scratch, building a pattern from the torn pieces.

Thank you, Cindy Crawford for trusting me with this project. What an ordeal! It’s gonna be a little pricey, but less than a new custom shirt…

My first time resetting an entire sleeve. Had to take a deep breath before cutting about an inch of fabric out to narrow the shoulders.… if I make a mistake, I’m buying Chrissy Norris a new hunt coat! 😳