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 Image via Flickr The challenge of fastening garments has gone from the buttom to the hook and eye to the zipper and finally to Velcro: Fun Fact Friday: Velcro – DEN Blog Network http://blog.discoveryeducation.comFri, 03 May 2013 14:00:11 GMT Did you know that Velcro was first patented in 1955? Besides being a best friend to children too small to …  Some time ago I picked up a millinery book on making old fashioned silk flowers. There were some nifty little ideas that I have put to use in other forms. One of these ideas is to use wired ribbon to make ruching for trims and inserts. While this technique didn’t work for the current project …  Image via Flickr I learned to sew on the treadle machine then switched to a converted treadle machine then a machine that looks more like today’s sewing machines. At the beginning I thought that if I had a better machine I could sew better until I finally learned that it is the sewing machine operator that creates … My husband prefers sleeping naked but we have children now and he feels this choice is no longer appropriate. He would like a pant to sleep in that will be extremely lightweight and breathable as he sleeps hot. He feels that shiny silk is too feminine. I would love your advice! Thank you for your … I have a huge and HEAVY 100% cotton shirt I bought in Brazil 18 years ago and have worn it non-stop. While Brazil has a cotton industry it was surprising to find such a heavy fabric in a tropical country. I have returned to live in southern Australia and the shirt is worn more as …  Image via Flickr The windows of the home are an important aspect for many reasons. Windows give us sunlight and warmth in the home as well as allow us to see the landscape outside of the home. Windows are a perfect area of the home for home owners to show a little personality. Window coverings can …  Although the first patent for the zipper was issued in 1851, it was many years until the zipper was widely used: Zipper anniversary: 10 bits of trivia to impress the pants off you – CBC.ca http://news.google.comMon, 29 Apr 2013 11:24:09 GMT CBC.caZipper anniversary: 10 bits of trivia to impress the pants off youCBC.caThe concept of a zipper got … |
