I've had my Bernette 334D serger for more than 30 years. I bought it when I was making my daughter's clothes (as most clothes for little girls seemed to be hooker clothes downsized. Now, I'm no prude, so when I say that, it means something. I crafted T-shirt dresses and lovely...
April 14, 2020
April 9, 2020
The Great Maskapade: Part 2
Materials are in short supply. I did get some surgical wrap today. I bought it on ebay at a very good price. It is light weight, breathable. I had planned to use it as lining for...
April 8, 2020
Tips on Mask Masking
With so many makers working full tilt on making masks (of all variations), I wanted to offer a few tips that I have been using for fitted masks or filtered masks.
Printing the pattern. If you trim a manila file folder and run it through themanual feed, you will end up with a durable pattern. ...
April 5, 2020
The Great Maskapade
First: When you hear something that doesn't make sense, you can easily find answers (and if you are not careful conspiracy theories). I have a good inside voice that knows when things I hear abrade against facts. So when COVID first came out, I knew that the admonishments that masks would...
April 3, 2020
Welcomed Diversions
With Spring unfolding rapidly, one way to escape the ominipresent (and oppressive) COVID-19 news is to look outside. I'm fortunate to live in the country, so the act of being outside and experiencing social distancing are harmonious. For those who cannot see nature up close without accepting...
