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It is fun to design your own notebook, journal, or notepad so it is the right size, the right paper, and the right style for you. I always have a lot of different blank journals and notebooks around but still difficult to find the perfect one when I need it. Bookbinding can be complicated but the basic is very simple. There are tons of methods to create your own book. Some like to sew papers

Since we are in the middle of the virus pandemic and mask making supply is limited, we have to find alternatives for the elastic tape. There are tons of options depending on what kind of design you are after and what is available around you. We are going to talk about some common elastic substitutes first for DIY mask making. Then there is a quick tutorial for making your own bias tape. It can be

A large computer mousepad is a luxury. You don’t have to constantly adjust the position of the mouse to stay inside the little mousepad. I have seen a large mousepad that covers the whole desk on the market. However, it is not easy to find, the price can be high, and the design might not fit your style. It is actually easy to sew your own mousepad. The process is similar to sewing a placemat.

Since we all need to cover our mouth and nose during these days. One alternative is the gaiter style face mask. You can call it a neck tube, neck scarf, bandana, or sports band. It is basically a tube with stretchy fabric. By sewing a simple pocket, we can insert some filter and use it as a mask. Don’t forget to watch the youtube video at the bottom of the article, and download the free

The New York State (where we live) has just banned the use of plastic bags not long ago. Instead of getting 20+ flimsy plastic bags every grocery trip (They like to double bag everything), we have to buy paper bags or bring our own shopping bags now. Plastic bags are convenient but we all know the negative effect on the Earth. Now is a good time to sew up our own reusable, eco-friendly market bags