I spent the weekend with some wonderful women at the COSIA retreat. As I was describing Tailored Curriculum to them, I shared with them that one of my goals of the program is to help create a space where parents and children can create cherished memories. Sure, I could create a program where the children . . . → Read More: Theatrical Thursday: Thank You, Grandma Lois
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According to the Pantone Institute’s Fall 2009 Fashion Color Report, American Beauty–a true red–is making a comeback this fall in response to our uncertain economic times. “Perfect for all skin tones, American Beauty is a feel-good color,” the report continues. I am elated that true red is coming back in vogue. I have a beautiful . . . → Read More: American Beauty Gary's 50s Shirt: Simplicity 1407 This is a variation on my Friday Finds theme…I finally found the MIA pattern on a Friday. Clever, huh? Hey, I’ve been battling with a DSL connection that has spent more time than up, today. Bear with me and my corny jokes… Did the vintage men’s shirt pattern go . . . → Read More: MIA Man Pattern Found I don’t know about you, but when I heard the term “couch stitch,” I thought it was a technique used in upholstery sewing. Well, it turns out that the couch stitch is actually a very strong hem stich. After seeing it demonstrated, I wondered if this is the stitch my great-grandmother tried to teach me . . . → Read More: Thursday Theatrics: How to Sew a Couch Stitch Continuing in our series from the 1913 textbook A SEWING COURSE FOR TEACHERS COMPRISING Directions for Making the Various Stitches AND Instruction in Methods of Teaching BY MARY SCHENCK WOOLMAN, B. S., today’s lesson takes it up a notch from sewing through cardboard to actually sewing with “canvas.” Now, the “canvas” Ms. Woolman uses is . . . → Read More: Teach Your Child (or Yourself) to Sew: Lesson 2-Canvas Work On the Internet Archive, I came across this treasure: A SEWING COURSE FOR TEACHERS COMPRISING Directions for Making the Various Stitches AND Instruction in Methods of Teaching BY MARY SCHENCK WOOLMAN, B. S. PRESIDENT OF THE WOMEN’S EDUCATIONAL AND INDUSTRIAL UNION AND PROFESSOR OF HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS IN SIMMONS COLLEGE FIFTH EDITION, REVISED WASHINGTON, D. C. . . . → Read More: Teach Your Child (or Yourself) to Sew: Lesson 1-Cardboard Sewing Julie, I don’t want to be in the running for the book as I’m currently in transition, living with my adult children, and all my possessions are in storage. But the contest made me remember high school home ec and I wanted to share this story.***** Mother enrolled me in a Singer sewing class at . . . → Read More: Jan’s Story: Singer Sewing Class & Home Ec I think I’m starting to get into my new work/recreation/errands routine. I must say that despite loving my new job, I do miss working from home! In today’s very short podcast I give a little background on my new job and tell you what I have and haven’t been working on. Direct Download Listen via . . . → Read More: Reverse Stitching This story was submitted by our friend Nancy Linn: Memories of My Aunts As I thought back on my many memories of learning to sew I thought about how much influence my aunts had on my love of sewing. When I first showed interest in sewing, my mother taught me the basic steps. She was . . . → Read More: Nancy’s Sewing Story A new adventure has arrived in my life! I am the interim director of the Preparing Future Faculty Program at a small graduate university. I started on Monday, August 11th. To say that my life has changed would be an understatement! Because of the commuter train schedule and the fact that I’m actually going the . . . → Read More: Olympic Sewing |
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