Zig Zag Chevron (Little Unknown Facts)

                                    Zig Zag - Chevron

                        

                                    I must admit that I am not the first to recognize a fashion trend, unless it is really out of the ordinary.  That is probably why I did not recognize “chevron madness”, until my granddaughter asked me about helping her embroider initialed chevron fabric on to t-shirts.  She wanted to sell them to girls at school as a way to provide some much needed gas money for her car.   

 

After doing a little research I discovered that the “V” shape chevron design has been around on pottery and rock carvings since 1800BC.    During the middle ages it was a popular design for shields and flags.  The military still uses it today to distinguish rank.

Some of you may remember the Chevron Oil Company’s logo.  The company adapted the chevron design as a tribute to Albert Einstein because of his habit of scribbling chevrons in the margin of his math notes.  Guess the oil company  thought……. “If it’s good enough for Einstein, then…..”. 

 

     

 Designer Missoni from Italy introduced chevron to the fashion world in 1953.   I can remember wearing the zig zag pattern in the 60s.  If memory serves me correctly, the chevron designs then were mostly multi-colored.   In 2011, Missoni launched a low cost chevron clothing line for Target.  The line sold out within 24 hours crashing Target’s website, and emptying their shelves.

Mono-colored chevron designs of white and another color seem to be what are now popular.   Today’s chevron is a familiar design with a refreshing bold clean look.  It is used in interior design, clothing, jewelry, and even packaging.   At My-S-Cap it is used in our crutch pads, scarf-turbans and snoods.  Check out other chevron items at: https://bitly.com/# or www.myscap.etsy.com

New Gingham Elephant Stethoscope Covers Anxiously Awaiting Adoption!

                           

This group of critter stethoscope covers is unique in that they are made from fabric that I purchased at an estate auction.    The lady was a quilter, and I am sure her original intention was to make a quilt to keep some family member warm and comfortable.   I feel that she would be pleased with what I did with her tucked away fabric.

Because these at made from treasured fabric remnants the number available of each color varies greatly from as few as one to five.   All fabric has been prewashed. Finished covers can be machine washed and thrown in the drier.   These covers fit both single and double tubed stethoscopes.

The critter stethoscope covers made their debut at a 2011 Christmas Art Gallery! Needless to say …they were the most popular items, and definitely a great conservation starter.

                                                  2011 Danville Ky Art Gala with my granddaughter Kamryn!

I can’t remember how I started making the covers.     They were probably a request…..everything else resulted from someone asking if I could make a particular item.   I try to create different critter designs each year.      The 2011 designs were the puppy & tiger, 2012 designs: elephant & giraffe, 2013 designs: painted pony & kitty.     This year’s design will be a hound doggie!    I have to smile when someone ask if instead of a tiger if I could I make an owl or another animal.    Oh if it was that easy!   These critter designs are the results of an art teacher (Cathie), home ec. teacher (me), and an embroidery template designer  Lorraine@canstralian.com  in Canada.    It takes months to get these critters ready to find a good home.

Since 2011 over 100 have been sold and they found new homes all over the world!    All of the critters are listed on www.myscap.etsy.com.  along with positive reviews like the one below.     

                                                         *****REVIEWS******

"Such a cute little guy. I love it so much! I'm going to buy more. Fits my Littmann stethoscope perfectly as if it was custom made! Fabric and stitch is durable, and I received it a lot sooner than I thought! I can't wait to see all the smiles this little guy is going to bring!!! Thank you Pat for creating such a lovable addition I can use in the nursing world!!" - Davina

My-S-Cap started from a simple request to make surgical caps as a Christmas present in 2010. It quickly went from making surgical caps to designing comfortable head wear for ladies dealing with hair loss due to chemo treatment.
I did some soul searching before opening My-S-Cap.  I really did want to make a little difference in the lives of others.  Being a former Home Ec. teacher, I was used to having to write objectives before teaching a lesson.  I did the same for My-S-Cap.  I love to sew and help others.  For me that became the driving force behind My-S-Cap.  From a simple request in 2010, My-S-Cap is now a fast growing company with over 50 styles/items.... all the results of other "special requests".  In addition to making head wear, I now make padded crutch wrap set, oxygen tank totes, CPAP covers, stethoscope covers ......
My-S-Cap is a small company with big dreams of..... making a difference one stitch at a time.  I make that difference by offering items that really help make one’s life a little more comfortable and by donating 10% of each sale to a variety of nonprofit organizations such as: Central KY Cancer Program CKCP, Wounded Warrior Project, Fighting Fancy and many others.  I am blessed to have the time and the health to make this possible.
Since 2010 My-S-Cap has grown into an international company hoping to reach 2,00 sales by the end of 2014.
Nothing "makes my day" more than hearing back from a buyer that they are so please with their purchases.
It really is the "little things" in life that makes it special.
Check out "myscap" on Pinterest. I created boards with information / ideas of possible items to help ladies going thru cancer, people with broken bones just to name a few of the boards.

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BROKEN BONE / CAST
This is an excellent article to read if you are carrying for someone in a cast.
http://bit.ly/1dLRoA0