How to wear Fabric Masks, and which ones are most effective? Using a face mask is important for your protection. No matter which masks you are using, you must be sure that you are wearing an effective mask that can prevent you from germs and viruses. Recently, we have learned that COVID-19 spreads through coughing … Continue Reading
I’ve been trying Stitch Fix off and on for almost a year now and thought I’d share my most recent fix. What I like most about this company is that I can try on clothes for free and then send them back without being charged a fee. I can put my account on hold and … Continue Reading
Top 10 reasons to buy and eat organic foods: I’ve been eating organic foods for many years now and excited that most grocery stores in my area are now stocking their shelves with the foods I like to eat. I no longer have to drive across town to shop for organic produce or alternative meat … Continue Reading
Sewing is process, so you have to be patient with yourself. When I decide to start a new project, I write it down in my calendar to give myself plenty of time to complete it. I space each step out over a couple of days so that my last day is just sewing my pattern … Continue Reading
For Black History month, I want to highlight three African American female fashion designers. Elizabeth Hibbs Keckley Elizabeth Hibbs Keckley was a successful seamstress and became the personal dresser for Mary Todd Lincoln. She started her own seamstress business designing for the political elite. To see Elizabeth Hibbs Keckley’s famous Civil War Fashion: The Keckley … Continue Reading
Do you shop at thrift stores or consignment shops? Well, if you do, you will find plenty of designer bags there. However, a lot of those bags are not real, but how can you tell the real ones from the fake ones? In this post, I’m going to show you how to quickly determine if … Continue Reading
This is the time of year when I start to gather all my sewing and crafting supplies together to make gifts for the holidays. Although I have been sewing off and on for many years, I still have to refer back to the basics and pull out one of my sewing books to guide me … Continue Reading
Essential Sewing Supplies *This post contains affiliate links which means if you make a purchase through the link, I will receive a commission with no cost to you. Planning to sew a garment or fun project can be exciting, but you must have the necessary sewing tools on hand before you start your project. In … Continue Reading
Will you be planning a fashion show this year? If you said, yes, then you will need to make sure you understand the basics and follow a structured outline. There are several factors to consider when hosting a fashion show. Garment selection is one of them. As a fashion show producer, one must focus on … Continue Reading
Do you know your costume? Whether you are making costumes for cosplay, halloween or a party, it’s a good idea to know its origin. A few years ago, I had to make a historical costume for a class project that focused on the Crinoline period. During this time, women wore the hoop skirts to alter … Continue Reading
My name is Lisa and I’m Just L. I love to refashion and design my own clothes which came about as a necessity. Read more →
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