37 minutes of fame – how my work ended up at the Fashion History Museum
They say it’s all about who you know. A few years ago I instigated an annual event called “Novel Attire…not your usual fashion show.” It promised…
Use fabric scraps to make zero-waste “freestyle fringe”
It’s hard to sew without creating scraps. This “freestyle fringe” technique is a simple way to use up all those bits and pieces…
That darned blanket!- how to fix a hole in your clothes
It was time to fix the holes in my blanket. All I needed was sharp scissors, a blunt needle, and some yarn. I’ll show you how I did it…
Are artificial/silk flowers washable?
I have used artificial flowers to dress my wee fairies for decades but a while back, I thought of using them on clothing for human bodies, and that’s when…
Rescue stained clothing easily with flowers
Working with “if only…” garments is my specialty and this post shows one of many ways I rescue stained clothing using those stains for design inspiration…
TGIF – part 3
TGIF is a series that I made 25 years ago. This panel, “Independence,” is the one that consistently provokes the most discussion…
TGIF – part 2
This second panel from TGIF is called “Rights.” If we claim that certain rights are basic, then we have…
TGIF – part 1
Lately I’ve been reminded of a three-panel piece from almost 25 years ago, called TGIF. The stark graphics illustrate concepts that are discussed as frequently and vehemently now as they were then…
Ready, set, go!
Welcome to “How I do it.” After years of protesting that a blog was the last thing I wanted to be locked into, here I am setting one up. What happened?…