Zero Waste Nylon Bag for Everyday Use: DIY tips for tote with lining, zipper, and inner pocket

Creating a simple handmade tote bag is fun and easy. I will give you some tips on making your very best piece without producing waste. Read More …

Basic Lightweight DIY Nylon Bags are the Best

I have made a variety of lightweight nylon bags over the past years. They are all made of durable black water repellent fabric. Read More …

My 9/11 Story

How was it like working in NYC before and after 9/11? Personal story on lives of those who experienced the September 11 twin towers attack. Read More …

Making a simple silk scarf: How to sew double-folded corners neatly with a sewing machine

Making a simple square scarf may seem quite easy. And it really is easy. However, if you do not know the basics of using a sewing machine, you probably will give up on using a machine, and end up sewing by hand. I will explain Read More …

Making original face masks of the highest standard during the Pandemic

This post, aimed at advanced designers, will walk you through tips on making emergency face masks with things you may already have at home. Read More …

Cultural Differences of Wearing Face Masks, Coronavirus Hate Crimes in NYC, and how fast the virus is spreading in the City

On my way home on the C train subway car, there was a pale-skinned baby in a stroller coughing. The baby was coughing badly every minute. The pale-skinned mother was sitting on the train seat, reading a book to the baby and her other child Read More …