Since 1976 Nora McCray has operated a custom dressmaking, design and classes business in Boulder County Colorado. She has invented and patented products, developed five companies, and serviced over 6,000 clients and students.
Between 1994-1996, Nora and partner created a clothing line of over 30 pieces for mix and matching 100% cotton knit fabrics in over 12 colors and patterns. This company, Fashion Fun, operated in Boulder, Colorado. The concept was to show, try on, and order in private home showings. Items purchased were made in cottage industry local homes, and delivered with in 4 weeks. We used local women, raising their children and they could stay at home and work.
1996-1998, Nora managed two local businesses, Wallace Sewing and Timbuktu clothing company in Boulder, Colorado while creating beautiful custom clothing for her personal clients.
In 1998 Nora invented and US patented, the first ergonomic sewing table platform for the home sewing industry. She and 2 associates created the Sew Ergo company, made and marketed the Tilt'able and Sure Foot System as well as the Perfect Sewing Chair, internationally. This was the first ergonomic system, of 3 products that any home sewist could use in their sewing room to create a pain free sewing experience!
The Tilt'able supports the sewing machine to be tilted toward the user so that the user's neck and back are at ease and the needle area can be seen much more clearly without tilting the head again to "read" the needle.
The Sure Foot system captures the "roaming" foot pedal on a non-sliding grid mat and offers a left foot support to allow the users lower back to keep the natural curve supporting the spine and head.
The Perfect Sewing Chair is adjustable much more than an office chair with the seat actually tilting so the pressure on the back of the leg operating the foot pedal has very little pressure on it. Also the lumbar support and adjustable arms allow for a great sewing experience in comfort.
Sew Ergo Ergonomics now supplies to online marketers such as Amazon and Sew Vac Direct. Buy a set for yourself today! Or better yet try it out in one of our classes and order from us.
During 2005-2014 Nora McCray created Sew Fresh Studio in Niwot Colorado ( www.sewfreshstudio.com). The staff specialized in custom dressmaking, fine tailoring, and a full line of fashion design and sewing classes. This video shows a bit of what was offered. Sew Fresh Studio was sold in May 2014. The studio is now owned and staffed by Vince Phan who worked for Nora and specializes in men's tailoring and other alterations now.
2015-presently Nora McCray offers her Designer coaching, prototypes, samples for commercial industry and fine dressmaking services and sewing classes now in Longmont, Colorado.
December 16, 2021:
Thank you for stopping by.
Nora McCray Design is retiring/closing as of January 1, 2022. Nora will be finishing up what she has committed to for her current clients and then closing her studio.
Below you will find a list of whom I recommend to you in the area, to work with for your sewing and design needs.
www.AlterationsbyJudy.com Judy Drake 303-469-7602 High quality and excellence for bridal and formal wear and wardrobe alterations. Broomfield, CO area. Home Studio
www.Laurasews.com Laura Cotugno 303-506-3308 High quality garment alterations, custom sewing and costumes.
Westminster, CO area. Home Studio
www.sewfreshstudio.com Vince Phan 303-652-0532.at Sew Fresh Studio 361 2nd Ave. Niwot, CO. Tailoring, alterations and heavy duty sewing needs. Vince takes walk-in appointments or schedule by calling.
M-Sat 10am-6:30pm
www.sewingreferralnetwork.com A guide To Colorado sewing professionals online. Most of the professionals are in the Denver metro area and qualified in many areas of general sewing, tailoring, alterations, home decor sewing, bridal and quilting.
Dear former clients and friends,
I have decided to retire from my services of alterations, teaching, designer coaching, prototypes, design and dressmaking as of January 1, 2022. The Pandemic has really hit small businesses and it seems that more virus threats are arising.
After 46 years in my passionate profession, it is time to spend more time with my family and get some aches and pains taken care of from doing this work. I look forward to hiking, walking, yoga and swimming. And time off to enjoy friendships and dream more dreams.
I will be in the area off and on, but only working for one clothing company for design and manufacturing sourcing on a seasonal part time basis.
I hope to travel in a little camper, with my partner Tom, to spend quality time with friends and family over the next year.
I am very grateful to all my wonderful clients and for all of the fantastic opportunities I have been blessed with, to “play” with their fabrics and clothing ideas, to help them get just what they desires and more! 😊
Continue to follow your dreams my dear friends!
I know I will miss all of you!
Thank you,
Nora McCray
Between 1994-1996, Nora and partner created a clothing line of over 30 pieces for mix and matching 100% cotton knit fabrics in over 12 colors and patterns. This company, Fashion Fun, operated in Boulder, Colorado. The concept was to show, try on, and order in private home showings. Items purchased were made in cottage industry local homes, and delivered with in 4 weeks. We used local women, raising their children and they could stay at home and work.
1996-1998, Nora managed two local businesses, Wallace Sewing and Timbuktu clothing company in Boulder, Colorado while creating beautiful custom clothing for her personal clients.
In 1998 Nora invented and US patented, the first ergonomic sewing table platform for the home sewing industry. She and 2 associates created the Sew Ergo company, made and marketed the Tilt'able and Sure Foot System as well as the Perfect Sewing Chair, internationally. This was the first ergonomic system, of 3 products that any home sewist could use in their sewing room to create a pain free sewing experience!
The Tilt'able supports the sewing machine to be tilted toward the user so that the user's neck and back are at ease and the needle area can be seen much more clearly without tilting the head again to "read" the needle.
The Sure Foot system captures the "roaming" foot pedal on a non-sliding grid mat and offers a left foot support to allow the users lower back to keep the natural curve supporting the spine and head.
The Perfect Sewing Chair is adjustable much more than an office chair with the seat actually tilting so the pressure on the back of the leg operating the foot pedal has very little pressure on it. Also the lumbar support and adjustable arms allow for a great sewing experience in comfort.
Sew Ergo Ergonomics now supplies to online marketers such as Amazon and Sew Vac Direct. Buy a set for yourself today! Or better yet try it out in one of our classes and order from us.
During 2005-2014 Nora McCray created Sew Fresh Studio in Niwot Colorado ( www.sewfreshstudio.com). The staff specialized in custom dressmaking, fine tailoring, and a full line of fashion design and sewing classes. This video shows a bit of what was offered. Sew Fresh Studio was sold in May 2014. The studio is now owned and staffed by Vince Phan who worked for Nora and specializes in men's tailoring and other alterations now.
2015-presently Nora McCray offers her Designer coaching, prototypes, samples for commercial industry and fine dressmaking services and sewing classes now in Longmont, Colorado.
December 16, 2021:
Thank you for stopping by.
Nora McCray Design is retiring/closing as of January 1, 2022. Nora will be finishing up what she has committed to for her current clients and then closing her studio.
Below you will find a list of whom I recommend to you in the area, to work with for your sewing and design needs.
www.AlterationsbyJudy.com Judy Drake 303-469-7602 High quality and excellence for bridal and formal wear and wardrobe alterations. Broomfield, CO area. Home Studio
www.Laurasews.com Laura Cotugno 303-506-3308 High quality garment alterations, custom sewing and costumes.
Westminster, CO area. Home Studio
www.sewfreshstudio.com Vince Phan 303-652-0532.at Sew Fresh Studio 361 2nd Ave. Niwot, CO. Tailoring, alterations and heavy duty sewing needs. Vince takes walk-in appointments or schedule by calling.
M-Sat 10am-6:30pm
www.sewingreferralnetwork.com A guide To Colorado sewing professionals online. Most of the professionals are in the Denver metro area and qualified in many areas of general sewing, tailoring, alterations, home decor sewing, bridal and quilting.
Dear former clients and friends,
I have decided to retire from my services of alterations, teaching, designer coaching, prototypes, design and dressmaking as of January 1, 2022. The Pandemic has really hit small businesses and it seems that more virus threats are arising.
After 46 years in my passionate profession, it is time to spend more time with my family and get some aches and pains taken care of from doing this work. I look forward to hiking, walking, yoga and swimming. And time off to enjoy friendships and dream more dreams.
I will be in the area off and on, but only working for one clothing company for design and manufacturing sourcing on a seasonal part time basis.
I hope to travel in a little camper, with my partner Tom, to spend quality time with friends and family over the next year.
I am very grateful to all my wonderful clients and for all of the fantastic opportunities I have been blessed with, to “play” with their fabrics and clothing ideas, to help them get just what they desires and more! 😊
Continue to follow your dreams my dear friends!
I know I will miss all of you!
Thank you,
Nora McCray
