About Us

Sew Tones

We Create Custom Bedding, Draperies and Upholstery

Our History

HOW SEW TONES WAS BORN

Shalmir Heck has 30+ years of experience in the custom bedding, custom drapery and reupholstery business.

After high school, Shalmir attended Sul Ross State University. Her love of art and beauty then led her on a journey that would allow her to utilize her talents to create beautiful furnishings, transforming homes and businesses.

After graduating from upholstery school at St. Philips College in San Antonio, Shalmir began her first furniture reupholstery business in her garage. As her reputation grew, she attracted more clients, moved to bigger workrooms and trained others to assist in her business.

Shalmir expanded her skills and in 2001, founded Sew Tones, specializing in custom bedding and draperies. She eventually had a workroom in San Antonio employing several workers that she personally trained. Her clients included well known San Antonio designers. From 2001 until it closed in 2011, she created all the bedding for Me and My House, an exclusive fine furnishing center.

Shalmir's work is featured internationally. She created all the draperies and bedding for an exclusive villa in Antigua and made nursery bedding for a star on the San Antonio Spurs.

Shalmir has now moved to Rosanky, Texas and opened a workroom to serve Austin, San Antonio and surrounding areas. Browse our Photo Galleries to view some of her creations. She and her staff would love to assist you in transforming your and your client's houses into their dream home.

Testimonials

As the owner of Me & My House, a custom furniture boutique, I had the privilege of working closely with Shalmir for 12 years. From the beginning, she was eager and dedicated to give our clients the best. Her workmanship was always topnotch and her personal design ability was an added bonus. We could simply turn the design over to her and she would work her magic and return to us a beautiful, completed project. She worked in a timely manner and kept us updated on our orders. We had very few problems but if there was one, she was quick to take care of it. She was willing to tackle any design we had for her, from bed linens to draperies, big or small. And again, her workmanship was always impeccable. She was an asset to my business.

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord not unto man." Colossians 3:23-24

Cathy Chesser

Me & My House

San Antonio, Texas

I have worked with Shalmir for over 20 years. There is no challenge that she won’t take on and conquer! Incredibly talented, her tailoring is beautiful! Her recommendations and wisdom are unmatched.

I have had lifelong clients that follow me because of the beautiful work that she has done on their behalf.

I would recommend her with five ⭐️’s!

Kelly McKeand

Kelly McKeand Interior Design

San Antonio, Texas

Shalmir is an integral part of the drapery and upholstery side of my business. Her professionalism and knowledge of the business is important to the overall products I can offer my clients. She understands the timeliness and expertise of the industry. I am grateful for her.

Lee Ann Kramer, AASID, ASPM

Traditions Interiors, llc Home Staging and Interior Design

San Antonio, Texas

An excellent seamstress must be an engineer, a mathematician and an artist. Shalmir Heck is all of these and it shows in her attention to detail in each line of her business. My clients are delighted with her work and I look forward to showcasing her talents in their homes.

Lesley Petershagen

ATX Interiors

Austin, Texas