PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Portland sewing master has turned her hobby into a booming business to fulfill a need for affordable-yet-stylish face masks. Sew Happiness’ Trudy Shurts has made all kinds of ...

Health care providers bracing for a flood of coronavirus cases are already worried about adequate supplies of necessities like face masks. Recently updated advice from the Centers for Disease Control ...

After already sewing about 1,000 protective fabric masks since the pandemic arrived full steam in March, Anita Schuckert of Iowa City now has a reason to be more dedicated than ever to the task. Her ...

From her home in Willow Spring, Amelia Patel is sewing face masks — and encouraging others to do the same. Over the weekend, the mom of two and CPA launched a Facebook group where she's sharing a ...

SAGINAW, MI — Before the COVID-19 pandemic began, Amy Wisniewski didn’t know how to use a sewing machine. Now, the painter and owner of Vintage 11 is using her newfound sewing skills to pay the bills.

SIOUX CITY -- By using a special die-cutter, Joi Mahon is able to cut cotton fabric with absolute precision. The Sioux City-based dress designer will then sew the attached pieces together before ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Susabelle Kelmer didn’t think twice about volunteering to make face masks to help stop the spread of the coronavirus in Colorado — she just sat down at her ...

TOWAMENCIN – If you’re shopping at a local supermarket and see someone giving out colorful, handmade masks, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Diane Burnell. She’s a local crafter and small ...

The folks in the Minnesota Opera's costume shop usually craft couture gowns with corsets, wondrous costumes in weighty fabrics. Works of art. "Now we're sewing rectangles to save lives," said Corinna ...