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From making fun costumes to face masks

May 21, 2020 by SouthEtobicokeNews

Designs By Gen is a small upholstery shop in New Toronto that has switched over to making masks during these challenging times.

Enterprising Owner and Master Seamstress Geneveene Louwe says she’s busy these days selling her masks to residents, non-profit agencies and taking part in some giveaways.

Louwe prior to COVID-19 used to work with costumes and as a result uses ’fun fabrics,’ which are a ‘little edgy.’

“I like to be honest when I promote sewing masks,” she says. “I am doing this to help people and save the business.”

Her masks are well-designed, colourful and are popular.  She has quite an assortment of masks available.

Louwe can be reached at 647-765-4828 or you can order from www.bespokeoriginal.com or

www.facebook.com/bespokeoriginaldesign

 

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