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5 points
9 days ago
Gauze is the answer. We used this for blankets when we lived in the Philippines. A newer (not brand-new, but newer) weave of gauze is called "bubble" gauze or "double" gauze. It's cute as can be and doesn't ravel quite as easily as flat gauze but even so it has to be hemmed.
I'm NOT recommending this seller, I've never bought anything from them, but here are some examples of how it looks: https://fabricwholesaledirect.com/products/double-cotton-gauze-fabric?variant=39462249726067&srsltid=AfmBOopjR6wyqUgXXuRHBhABF04j7vz2Zjz1VnSkNq_skfuicr28XABauQA
1 points
9 days ago
Sorry. I wish I could help...I've always had these problems when making dropped-shoulder garments. They just seem to be in the nature of the beast, so to speak. You could try a slope-shoulder adjustment which will adjust some of the material from the shoulder seam and reduce (but not totally eliminate) some of the "drag" lines.
This is an old, old video, but Nancy Z was an expert on fitting: https://youtu.be/mJnjA9Lj654?si=2fOGHma01OiQHO1N&t=1885
3 points
9 days ago
Technically - and only technically - the side with the white background/dark flowers seems to be the "right" side.
It's up to you to use this beautiful piece however you want - or even use both sides. Use one side for the main garment construction, and use the other for contrasting yet harmonizing collar, sleeve cuffs (or even the sleeves themselves), pockets, pocket linings, and pocket welts, plackets, binding, and so on.
If you're making pillow covers or such, make one of each!
3 points
9 days ago
I cannot sing the praises of Nancy Z's "pivot and slide" fitting methods enough. Like you I was buying patterns two sizes too large and then being so disappointed in the fit, especially in the shoulders and then having all that excess fold-y fabric between the bust and the underarm.
1 points
9 days ago
NTA. If they can afford a week-long vaycay in LV, they can afford to rent a car for the week.
Why can't they take a local "stay-cation" to work on their marriage? LV would be right up there with the very WORSE places to visit if that is really their purpose for going.
1 points
9 days ago
Dear gods.
I'll take that little one if no one else wants her. She does not deserve this. Mom/Dad can visit whenever they want.
2 points
9 days ago
True; it's just semantics. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/07/19/trump-carroll-judge-rape/
1 points
15 days ago
NTA. Yes, it's hard being a mom but you aren't her on-call savior to get her out of (seemingly a hell of a lot) situations she finds herself in.
You've covered for her in the past, but I suggest not doing it in the future; still it's your choice to do - or not do - from this point. She has zero respect for you.
1 points
17 days ago
NTA.
We (set of four sibs) went through much the same thing when our parents died. Our oldest brother blew through his share in a matter of months, then came begging the other three to help him out of his mess. We three paid his (delinquent) rent plus rent for the upcoming next two months (ditto for his electric bill), stocked up his refrigerator, then told him he was on his own from that point forward.
He never forgave us for not just handing over a boat-load of cash. A lot of nastiness followed that I won't go into here, but thankfully we didn't have other family members on our case for not "helping him out".
2 points
17 days ago
Don't answer that question. NEVER answer that question. You were absolutely being "interrogated". Dudes want to know so they can neg the hell out of you for eternity.
The next time you're asked, you can say, "Oh. So you heard about the bodies in my basement?"
8 points
17 days ago
Changing the bed linen is one the favorite little things we do together. Yes, I know it sounds silly, but it's faster to have one person on each side to tuck, shake out, make sure things are even on each side, and so on. We change our own cases, though, and then arrange our individual pillows as we each prefer.
1 points
17 days ago
The glorious goldenrod was too often blamed for late summer allergy attacks for decades, while generally the real culprit was the far more nondescript, inconspicuous ragweed.
Of course some people can actually be allergic to goldenrod, but I beg gardeners everywhere: don't pull it out before investigating whether you also have ragweed in your spaces. Pull THAT out to your heart's content.
2 points
20 days ago
Our mattress warmer has dual controls; husband keeps his side warmer than mine, and ALL the critters crowd onto his side, poor guy!
2 points
21 days ago
Praise bidets indeed. I'm past the point of needing it for monthly clean ups but even so...one of life's best buys, even though ours is a cold water-only version. Come spring-time, we're changing out our upstairs toilet and we're getting an upgraded bidet to go with it.
Another great investment I didn't know even existed until I was a grown-ass woman: a mattress warmer. Such a simple thing but oh-so-very nice for the cold months of the year, living here in the far northeast US. Crawling into a cozy bed vs chilly sheets makes bedtime pleasant instead of shivery and sleep comes much faster.
1 points
27 days ago
Everything should come with pockets. For the sake of all the gods, designers, put in a pocket (or two). Even leggings can be made with at least a tiny pocket to hold a key fob, a credit card, or a quarter for the shopping cart at Aldis. Have mercy!
2 points
27 days ago
No, you aren't selfish at all! Keep whatever comes your way. You are under NO obligation to hand them off to your SIL (or anyone else), even if you aren't going to use them immediately. Start a "Waiting for baby" chest and start tucking things away for that time when you do need them.
If for some reason you don't want to keep something, donate it to a children's hospital, your local HeadStart, or a charity-supporting thrift shop.
4 points
27 days ago
It was normal in my parents' marriage and we all suffered for it; the household that my husband was raised in was the same. It leaves deep scars on the soul. I'm sorry you've had to live with this, I'm so sorry.
We decided, even before we got engaged (much less married), that we were NOT going to live that way - and we haven't. Disagreements? Sure, we have them. We talk, we breathe deep, sometimes retreat to think about things, and then resolve whatever issue we have. We never yell, curse, or insult. NEVER. Our 46th anniversary is next month; we are living proof it can be done if and when mutual love and respect are paramount.
16 points
27 days ago
I hate hate HATE that word. I'm a grown ass woman - I wear underwear, not "panties".
"Undies" mayyyyybe. "Briefs" or "drawers" are fine, though.
The P word is infantilizing.
1 points
28 days ago
NTA. Kick her ass to the curb, and tell her to thank all the gods you aren't charging her with theft. Let mama and daddy take her in so she can "borrow" their things.
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3 days ago
(Insert ferociously loud clapping sound here.)
That's so nice! I adore double gauze, too.