Sewing

Why Do Bamboo Sheets Get Softer Over Time? Bamboo bed sheets are incredibly soft from the moment you open the package. Yet, what really sets them apart from other sheets is that bamboo becomes softer over time. Can you imagine that– your sheets actually getting softer the longer you have them? So, how does bamboo accomplish this amazing feat? To answer that question, we actually need to start by looking at how sheets are made. In particular, you need to understand how the manufacturing process…

Frankenstein Alternate Ending The machine was whirring quietly as Victor worked shakily. The machine was quite large, looming taller than Victor himself. It was beside a table that laid the soon to be bride of the creature, draped under a cloth. A cascading of flips and switches were being made by Victor as he worked fearfully and restlessly. A flash of lightning lit up the sky through the window followed by a thundering boom. Tonight would be the night the creature would get his wish. When he…

“Why did you cut your hair? I liked it better when it was longer,” is possibly the most irritating thing to hear. I used to genuinely worry that I did not have the “right face shape” for a shorter style. Months passed before I finally realized that my doubts were absurd. Short hair was the standard for men and no one cared if they had the “right face shape.” Now there was nothing holding me back from a pixie cut…except my mother. The first time I asked, it had ended in an argument. I mentioned…

My hair was just hair, until I cut it off. My first haircut took place when I was five years old. My hairdresser came to my house, measured my ponytail, and my mom made the initial cut. That was it, my first haircut, twelve whole inches. Like I said, I was five then, and I only had an idea of what would actually be done to all hair that had just been taken and mailed away. Being seventeen now, I recognize the magnitude how of this simple luxury continues to have meaning to someone I have never…

It only took 1 person compared to 50. Having to hand stitch everything is very time consuming and you can easily make a mistake, but by using a sewing machine, you’re most likely not to make a mistake. “The sewing machine allowed clothing to become a mass produced item which increased the social acceptance of the sewing machine...The sewing machine also helped other industries grow, for example the need for large quantities of thread for factory machines...becoming an important part in the…

Others may think quilts are not very fascinating, to them they are nothing more than large pieces of woven material. But it is the memories stitched into each section that gives this particular winter item the ability to fill your body with tenderness and warmth. When I look on the days where I didn’t have a remedying friend, or family member I found myself always having a quilt. But not just any quilt, I had Blanky. I that had trouble before the quilt came into our presence. The Slaughter Clan…

Say Yes to The Dress, it got me seriously thinking about what I wanted to do in the future with my career. I wanted to be in the fashion world in some way, so I started to draw my own creation, after that I wanted to take it even further and start sewing, and I wanted to compete in a fashion competition to show what I could do and see if this was the right fit for me. The most important thing about my experience is that I found what makes me happy, and it’s helped me decide the path I want to…

Intimate Apparel written by Lynn Nottage a play about a single, middle aged lady named Esther from New York, who makes a living from sewing and making corsets. As she turned 35 she felt old and lonely as she has not gotten married yet and is seeking for the right man. As one day Mrs.Dickson the lady where she stays with gives her a letter, it was from a man she never met named George Armstrong it was a lovely letter and she got some help from her rich friend which she sells the corsets to…

*Goals of Phase One (Mikaela Romano): The main goals of our group during phase one is to finalize the design of our jacket and blanket and to schedule time to work with Mrs. Freeman during phases two and three. The biggest goal of this phase for our group is to start our prototype and to work out all of the kinks with our design. Past, Present, and Future Technology (Kaley Barnes): The pas of the modern day sweatshirt and athletic attire is very interesting. In the 1960s, athletic clothing was…

Quilting enthusiasts in Overland Park, KS know there’s only one spot for all of their quilting supplies and accessories: Quilted Memories. Just as impressive as the store is the company’s website, where you’ll find everything you need to design an unforgettable quilt. At the top of your shopping list are materials. At the Quilted Memories online store, you’ll find batting in different materials, including 100 percent cotton, cotton and wool blends, wool, silk, and polyester. One of the most…