I have been dragging this pic-line of mine around with me for I don't know how long and racking my brain to figure out what to do to end this sock thing so I finally came up with something. I figured since I was probably going to have this pic-line in for I don't know how many more weeks, I thought I would make a nice looking cover-up for it. I was so very tired of the sock thing that I tossed out the single socks, you know the ones that dosen't have a mate or a date ha ha; so I got out my sewing machine and stiched up a nice cover-up.
After I put it on, it felt so much better. I didn't feel like some weirdo anymore either. I don't think anyone even paid attention to it.
I started off with just plain ones at first and then I bought some prettier fabric. The fabric is made mostly of poly/cotton or just cotton. I made a very pretty one out of the color of an eggplant for one lady. I made it so it would go down to her wrist and I added a little charm or something to that effect. It turned out very nice if I do say so myself. I even made some to match what I was wearing that day. My husband was even helping me to color coordinate too. Imagine that.
Anyway I thought I would post that I am making them for only a few bucks to cover the supplies and shipping.
If anyone is interested, please e-mail me.
If you are interested, please tell me if you would like a plain one or a printed one and what color and what kind of material; stretchy fabric is best. Let me know also if you would like printed. I will also need to know the upper measurement of your arm. That is so I don't make them too tight and so that I will make them tight enough. The more information I know about it the better and I will do my very best to make you a proud owner of a very pretty cover up and you won't be ashamed anymore. lol
Oh and by the way, they will be hand washable or if you prefer, just toss them in a load of your laundry.
I hope I can help you out.
Thanks.
Maria firsttwin Posted by lymemomtooo (Member # 5396) on :
Hi first twin. I think of you every time I go thru town on my way south helping to move my mom or going to the cracker.
I even saw a car with first twin on it on a side road the other day so hoped it meant you were doing better and getting around.
Since you have not been on for awhile, they have a rule that you can't promote yourself or try to sell things so they may ask you to move or delete this post. But hope not, this sounds like a good idea.
Hope the picc line is working out.
Some may not remember you being first diagnosed with MS, I think.. Good luck..lymemomtooo
Posted by firsttwin (Member # 5529) on :
Hello there,
I know its been a long time since I have been on but I haven't felt well for about as long as the last time I posted here.
I just couldn't sit for too long at one time.
I have missed so much; even being on the Lyme Net Discussion. You can't do what you can't do.
Oh I know whose car that is that says first twin. I would have put that on our car but only one person can use it.
I wish I knew when you were coming through town, you could stop by and see me. I don't have anyone to visit me. It would be nice to see a new face.
Who would I ask about the picc line covers?
I didn't know it was so strict around here. Oh well; thats ok.
Better go for now. You take care.
Maria firsttwin Posted by kelmo (Member # 8797) on :
How funny you should write about this because I was daydreaming of making covers for my daughter if she should get a pic line.
Did you use elastic on each end of a tube of fabric? That's what I've been thinking. Or velcro?
Posted by firsttwin (Member # 5529) on :
Hello Kelmo,
That is exactly how I do it. I put what I guess you would call two pockets at each end of fabric after you make a tube. Then feed elastic through the bottom and the top with elastic with a safety pin.
Make sure you don't make the elastic too tight or she will get a red mark around her arm and it will start to hurt after awhile.
Make sure you don't make it too loose or it will fall off.
If you have a difficult time and can't make it, I would be more than glad to help you out. I only ask $3.50 enough to handle the material and shipping. I have plain colors and a cute print with apples all over it.
It's really not hard. I am sure you can do it.
Good Luck, Maria firsttwin
Posted by lymemomtooo (Member # 5396) on :
Maria, sorry you don't get much company. I will try to stop on one of my next trips thru. HOpe the picc line gives you back your health..lmt
Posted by firsttwin (Member # 5529) on :
Hello Kelmo,
That is exactly how I did it. I created I guess you would call a pocket at each end and then put the elastic through with a safety pin.
I didn't make the elastic too tight because it would make red marks around my arm but you have to make it tight enough so it won't fall off.
I feel lost without one on. It feels so much better than a sock.
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