Whenever I need to personalize a project, one approach I like to use is to make a custom patch with a t-shirt and heat transfer vinyl. I’m calling this a “patch ” because it’s a simple square that I’m going to design, secure, and then sew onto a different piece of fabric to personalize it. …
There are a lot of pressing questions related to COVID-19 these days and one of the BIG ones is, “Where can I buy fabric for face masks?”. I mean, who knew that sourcing 100% cotton fabric would be so difficult for the average person? Even seasoned makers with, what they considered to be, a very …
Along with face masks, scrub caps (aka surgical caps) are another item that healthcare workers are requesting to keep themselves as safe as possible, so here are three DIY scrub cap patterns to consider. Since most of us don’t regularly sew items for healthcare professionals, a good scrub cap pattern will become a fast friend. …
Don’t panic, sew a face mask instead! As you may be seeing in the news, along with the shortages of toilet paper and many dry goods, face masks are in very short supply. For the average person who is social distancing, this shouldn’t cause much of an issue. For a health professional, however, this is …
In honor of World Cancer Day, I want to talk about how to pull together a chemo care bag. This is a meaningful way to support family and friends who are fighting cancer and whose treatment involves chemotherapy. A chemo comfort bag is not only a great way to be supportive, but also a nice, …
If you’ve been going through your stash of crafty supplies and want to use them to give back, this post provides a great way to get started with three creative things you can make to bring comfort to cancer patients. Spring cleaning is in full force in my house and the same appears to be …
If you’re looking for some immediate inspiration on things you can do to craft for a cause, follow the Craft For A Cause board by Goods Giving Back on Pinterest.