On March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization declared covid-19 a pandemic. It’s crazy to think that it’s one year later. We’ve continued social distancing in an attempt to prevent the spread of this virus. Schools, universities, and businesses are closed to in-person activities or have reduced hours. Many concerts, sporting events, and religions gatherings …
Trinity Bag Project Review
Masks are required in so many places that it’s a good idea to take at least one with you every time you leave your home. Having a dedicated pocket (or two) especially for your mask and hand sanitizer is beneficial. I prefer an exterior pocket so that I can easily reach my mask and hand …
Pin-up Girls Bras Project Review
Shopping for bras can be frustrating. The size that fits well in one brand and style doesn’t fit well in another. Department stores and shopping centres have lower prices but don’t have well trained staff to help you find the best fitting, most flattering styles. Bra boutiques have knowledgeable staff but their bras are more …
Pin-up Girls Underwear Project Review
Does your significant other wear underwear? If so, he or she may appreciate some handmade pairs in their favourite style and color. Alternatively, matching underwear could be a special secret that your share. In this post I’m going to review the Pin-up Girls Underwear sewing project. I purchased my Pin-up Girls patterns from Bra-makers Supply. …
Canadian Small Business Kit Book Review
In this post I review the fourth edition of the Canadian Small Business Kit For Dummies. I started my business in 2016 and read this book in 2020. Even with a few years of experience under my belt, it found it quite insightful. The book is divided into five parts with between three and seven …
Roller Foot
Since becoming serious about my sewing, I have purchased a number of specialty presser feet. One of them is a “roller foot”. In this post I review what a roller foot looks like and what it can be used for. What does it look like If you’re familiar with a universal presser foot (aka zigzag …
2020 Year In Review
2020 has been a historic year. In addition to the start of the covid-19 pandemic, there were the Australian Bush Fires, Black Lives Matters protests, Space-X’s successful launch of their Dragon Crew capsule to the International Space Station, and the 40th anniversary of the Mount St. Helen’s eruption. In this post, I’m going to review …
Mask Tips For Glasses Wearers
I wear glasses and many of my friends and family members do too. Now that we’re dealing with winter weather the issue of masks fogging is important to more people. Masks are mandatory in more indoor spaces than before so people who hadn’t worn masks previously are doing so. In my June 7, 2020 post …
DIY Cord Keeper Project Review
Got electronics? Got cords? Sometimes it’s difficult to tame those cords. Cord keepers help prevent tangles and color-coded cord keepers make it easier to find the cord you’re looking for. In this post I review the DIY Cord Keeper From Fabric Scraps by Tricia of Leafy Treetops Read the online tutorial here: DIY Cord Keeper …
Burlap Lace Card Holder Tutorial
About a year ago, I stumbled upon the DIY Christmas Card Holder by Kristen Duke Photography. It’s an ingenious was to display greeting cards so I decided to make two of them. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to find the materials that Kristen used in her tutorial, so I’ve had to improvise. In this post I …