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Collaborative Girl Power

Collaborative Girl Power

Back when I was in sixth grade, I sure don’t remember that the girls I knew even being conscious of helping each other with personal turmoil, let alone collaborative projects. Thank goodness that old model has been turned upside down. In my experience (my workshops), 

Girls Get Sew Empowered

Girls Get Sew Empowered

  Sewing machines were among the first power tools invented. Few people consider the sewing machine a power tool, but it was and is. As for the marketing angle, Singer wanted it to be considered an appliance so that the target market was well defined. 

Life Skills are a Modern Must

Life Skills are a Modern Must

One thing I hear often from moms with tweens and teens is that they can’t teach their girls how to sew on buttons, shorten a skirt, or repair a piece of clothing. Why? Because they don’t know how to do it themselves. And, at this 

Hide Sided Record Cabinet Makeover

Hide Sided Record Cabinet Makeover

Most folks struggle to see hidden potential in a piece of old, castoff furniture. Often, that’s justifiable. Who would want to throw good money into a piece of junky furniture? Flipping furniture can get pricey, especially if it’s simply a mediocre piece. So, how do 

Next Up: 3 Day Upholstery Bootcamp

Next Up: 3 Day Upholstery Bootcamp

So you’re ready to admit you’re an addict, eh? Well, don’t feel bad, we all are. Four out of five students admit they have a chair problem by the end of Day 1 of Bootcamp. What’s this all about? I can only speak for myself, 

Online Upholstery Bootcamp

Online Upholstery Bootcamp

Join hundreds of students who’ve learned how to upholstery through our online instruction. Not only can it be done, it can be done very successfully and at your convenience. How about that? Go to our Classes drop down menu and click Online Classes. Read, learn