Posts tagged: gender
Bathroom Etiquette for Men.
By ChrisjobFatherly blog Husbandhood.net offers nine bathroom etiquette tips for men whom share their washrooms with women they value. Have a look below for an overview, then read the full article here.
- Lower the seat!
- Replace the empty role of toilet paper.
- Clean out the shower or bath when you're done using it.
- Stack rolls of toilet paper under the sink.
- Place a stack of clean towels under the sink.
- Rinse off the sink and countertop after shaving.
- Refill the s » READ MORE
Sewing Machine 101- Sewing For Dudes (and Ladies) No. 2: Stitches and Seams
By ChrisjobCheck out Sewing for Dudes (and Ladies) No. 1: Gathering your Gear
The best way to learn to use your specific sewing machine is to READ THE MANUAL. If you fall into the male stereotype of one whom doesn’t ask for directions, and won’t read the instructions… get over it.
Anatomy of a Sewing Machine
1) Bobbin winder
2) Spool pin
3) Thread guide
4) Tension Knob
5) Foot and needle
6) Bobbin housing
7) Reverse stitch button
8) Stitch length adjustment
How To Buy Your First Sewing Machine - Sewing for Dudes (and Ladies) No. 1: Gathering Your Gear
By ChrisjobSo, I’m a guy, and a bit ago, I bought a sewing machine.
No one in my family of origin sews, nor does my wife, and I went to an all male high school with no home ec courses, so I was starting from scratch.
I went to the bookstores, the fabric stores, the craft stores, and the library, and was blown away by the available literature, or, by how useless it was to me. It seemed that nothing had been published in the last ten years, and everything w » READ MORE
Teach a man to sew....clothe him for a lifetime.
By ChrisjobI'm a postmodern guy: I recognize the social construction of gender roles, and the institutionalized injustices that pre-determine one's lifestyle based on gender identity, social background, economic status, and education.
So, last night- when my wife was out of town- shhh..don't tell [not because I'm ashamed, but because she'll get mad at me for spending money]- I bought a sewing machine. It's a middle-of-the-road Singer, which I hope I won't ou » READ MORE
