Dear Readers: My mother, Eunice, our teacher and inspiration, left us on Dec. 11. I know many of you have followed this column through the years of her writings. As one of her fans said to me, “She ...

Learn to make home décor and travel accessories with easy patterns and fun fabric. Organize accessories, update décor, or travel with these simple yet handy projects—great gifts! Start with rectangles ...

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Dear Eunice: I've just enrolled in a tailoring class and will make my first suit. Please help me select an easy pattern that will be successful. I'm afraid of a notched collar but love the look. -- ...

Dear Vicki: My daughters love their dolls, and when I was their age, my mother made little pj’s for me that matched my dolls’ pj’s. So, can you find me a cute, old-fashioned nightgown or pj pattern ...

Get inspired to sew with all of these DIY Valentine sewing projects. These are perfect holiday decor and perfect for beginner sewing! I may not love Valentine’s day as a holiday (I think it’s a little ...

Dear Vicki: My friends can’t believe I know how to sew, but I do. And I love making my own special clothes. Please find me a simple pretty dress for weddings, wedding showers or just going out. I ...

Create pattern for petals — Using a piece of card stock, create a rectangle measuring 4″ x 5″. Mark the middle and measure 2″ down on the sides. Cut a curved line starting on the middle mark and ...

Kris Capps, kcapps@newsminer.com Apr 4, 2020 Apr 4, 2020 Updated Sep 1, 2020 A small army of volunteers throughout Interior Alaska is making masks for local residents to wear, hoping to help contain ...