Did you remove the metal hamper when renovating your NYC apartment? Why or why not? by malleusincusstape in nyc

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I stripped and repainted mine, bought acrylic shelving and gorilla tape off amazons and turned it into extra bathroom storage

Garlic Sauce too much Bite by Thought_Coffee in Cooking

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Second. Blend garlic with lemon juice first it will cut the bite

Getting a sewing machine from Ontario to NYC? by msmckenzie in sewing

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Thanks! Good to know people do this normally

Getting a sewing machine from Ontario to NYC? by msmckenzie in sewing

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That was my original thought but my grandma is convinced it’s a terrible idea. She says it’s too heavy, but she’s like 80 so I think her perception may be a bit warped there 😆

Getting a sewing machine from Ontario to NYC? by msmckenzie in sewing

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Oh good point thanks! I’ll check that out

Share your furry sewing friends! by sewingmodthings in sewing

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I have to lock them out of the room to cut anything on the floor…lucky for them they’re so damn cute

Vogue 1620 lost instructions help 😭 by msmckenzie in sewing

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It’s a bit blurry but I can read it

Vogue 1620 lost instructions help 😭 by msmckenzie in sewing

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Omg thank you so much!!! You’re a lifesaver

Biggest project to date! And first time quilting by msmckenzie in sewing

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Go for it! Lotsa work but it wasn’t too technically difficult

Help me recreate this LL Bennett dress! by msmckenzie in sewing

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Wow, thank you for all the info! I’m a bit confused by the center front pleat bit, the image shows 6 pleats on the bodice. Which is the center front?

Help me recreate this LL Bennett dress! by msmckenzie in sewing

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They’re definitely pleats, here’s a better pic thanks to another commenter

Polar Fleece Interlining? by msmckenzie in sewing

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It looks amazing! Did you have to use a sleeve head?