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This post is for casual conversation if you don’t feel like making a post of your own.

  • pedantichedgehog@sh.itjust.works
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    1 day ago

    So it turns out lightweight mesh is an absolute nightmare to cut and sew. I ripped up my attempt at an illusion neckline shirt in frustration.

    I still want to make an illusion neckline shirt. They’re hella cute and sometimes I wanna wear something that isn’t a plain t-shirt, y’know? So my next attempt will involve attempting to starch the absolute fuck out of the mesh before cutting it. I’ve never starched fabric, let alone for this purpose, so I guess I’ll see how it goes.

    Plan C if this doesn’t work is to try to find fabric that’s both very sheer and not at all stretchy. I have the mesh; I don’t want to do that.

    • LavaPlanet@sh.itjust.works
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      1 day ago

      Oh, wow, I super admire that you make your own clothes! That’s so cool! I would love to make my own clothes. I know how to sew and use a machine. It’s just having the time and or the energy. Especially as my body is changing as I’m aging, I used to be able to throw anything on from the racks and it fit, now I’m lucky if I find one thing in multiple stores. I’ve now noticed how they all seem to cater to one body type. What other things do you make?

      • pedantichedgehog@sh.itjust.works
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        12 hours ago

        All kinds of things! I started over a decade ago with cosplays. I don’t go to conventions as much as I used to so nowadays I generally only make a cosplay every few years.

        Lately I’ve been making underwear, because hanes, fruit of the loom and other big brands keep changing how they make womens’ underwear. It’s infuriating! I finally gave in and took the time to make my own underwear pattern. It is an absolute gamechanger. I’m never buying underwear again.

        The other thing I’ve been doing recently is altering thrifted clothes. Buying new is too expensive! So hemming jeans, adding waist darts to pants, elasticizing a knit headband that’s stretched out, and so on.

        (Sorry not sorry for the essay, I love sewing. I will gleefully yap about it all day.)

  • Arcanepotato@crazypeople.onlineEnglish
    4·
    2 days ago

    Whenever I feel the urge to be mean to someone on the internet I just block them instead. They don’t need someone saying mean things to them and I don’t need to go through the cycle of anger/guilt that I will feel. I don’t think blocking is a mean thing. I think of it as choosing to avoid conflict.

    I’m not perfect and am sometimes still mean, but just something that can be considered.

    • LavaPlanet@sh.itjust.works
      2·
      1 day ago

      That’s a really kind philosophy. I usually just try and scroll on, but I might adopt your way. That seems to be kind to yourself, as well, because you aren’t seeing the people who cause anger again. Clever, I like it!

      • Arcanepotato@crazypeople.onlineEnglish
        2·
        1 day ago

        Yeah! I wanted to share so that people don’t feel bad about blocking. It doesn’t mean the person you are blocking is bad or not worth hearing. I block communities that are too depressing as well.

        Some people on lemmy might say you are silencing people but I don’t invite annoying strangers into my home so I’m not stressed about it.

        • CallMeAl (like Alan)@piefed.zipEnglish
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          18 hours ago

          I agree with this and I do it too.

          I think it’s perfectly fine to “silence” people from me. It’s not like I’m cutting them off from anyone else.

  • Lantsu@sopuli.xyzEnglish
    5·
    2 days ago

    Wednesday started very weakly, I got bad panic attack first time in ages. Luckily it has been a while from the last time, but it kinda makes it feel worse… Anyways I was able to push through and actually finally got around in selling old unused books, games and DVDs. I collect physical media so it is pretty good to let the unused stuff go. I priced them very low and a bunch got sold already! Feeling very happy about this, the bad morning doesn’t matter. :) The money will go to my next PC… Looking forward to that too. Is alright.

  • osanna@lemmy.vgEnglish
    5·
    2 days ago

    I had a very stressful appt today, but I made it through. Took my SW with me to the appt. Glad it’s over

  • CallMeAl (like Alan)@piefed.zipEnglish
    4·
    2 days ago

    I mixed up the date for my appointment at the doctor and didn’t realize until I woke up and saw reminder on my phone. Fortunately I got up early enough to have a quick shower and rush out. Its only a 5min walk so I made it on time. Then they were late to call me in anyway so it was fine anyway.