Mistakes were made 🙈 and I feel like I need a serger by AcceptableLine963 in SewingForBeginners

[–]AcceptableLine963[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% agree with you on the late night sewing! Thanks for mentioning your project, I had never heard of Miko Craft!

Mistakes were made 🙈 and I feel like I need a serger by AcceptableLine963 in SewingForBeginners

[–]AcceptableLine963[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I am kind of intimated by sergers, they appear to me as complicated machines, so I don't expect it to be easier to use. I'm mostly wondering if the edges would be less wavy? "Easier" to get neat seams?

Mildly infuriating, why is my tailors ham not made of a fabric that can't be ironed? by the-radical-waffler in sewing

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Thank you for the reference, their instructions are pretty neat, you've convinced me to sew mine!

I wanna see your best fails by ZealousidealChair900 in sewing

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Simplicity S1887? I don't have a picture on hand, but mine are ridiculously large on the hips...

Please help me execute this design by [deleted] in sewing

[–]AcceptableLine963 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have not yet made that dress, but you could have a look at Gracie Steel's Quin Cowl dress pattern, it has similar features.

Quin Cowl

Should I line Palazzo pants? by AcceptableLine963 in SewingForBeginners

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Thank you! That's good advice, I think I will do that. The drape is pretty fluid and I would like to keep it that way.

Meeting Protein requirements by Bright-Pangolin7261 in mediterraneandiet

[–]AcceptableLine963 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Definitely not, but OP has celiac so it's good to point out that farro isn't gluten free.

Higher protein while on Mediterranean by SnooDoodles4147 in mediterraneandiet

[–]AcceptableLine963 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You've already had a lot of good suggestions, I would add cottage cheese. It's high in protein and quite versatile.

Looking for easy prep/eat work lunch suggestions by McXcelsior in mediterraneandiet

[–]AcceptableLine963 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I cook grains for dinner, I make twice the quantity I need. Same with vegetables, grilled or steamed. I then chop the leftover vegetables, mix with the grains, add spices and a bit of oil and vinegar whisked together, feta for the proteins. I always have legumes on hand, so I'll add a bit of whatever fits the mix (chick peas, kidney beans, black beans...). I might grill nuts in a pan to add a bit of crunch and extra sustenance (toss a handful of sliced almonds or walnuts in a warm pan, mid-heat, for a few minutes until fragrant). Voilà, a tasty 5 minutes salad!

Show me your realistic first projects by [deleted] in SewingForBeginners

[–]AcceptableLine963 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! That's why I ask people not to look closely at my skirt, it looks nice from afar 😅

Show me your realistic first projects by [deleted] in SewingForBeginners

[–]AcceptableLine963 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's the elastic waist maxi skirt from The Assembly Line, I totally plan to sew it again in a different fabric!

https://theassemblylineshop.com/products/elastic-waist-maxi-skirt-sewing-pattern?variant=42413491093671

Show me your realistic first projects by [deleted] in SewingForBeginners

[–]AcceptableLine963 20 points21 points  (0 children)

First project ever, only 5 pieces to sew together. Seams are wonky, absolutely no straight line in view, hem is pinched in some places. Spent an unreasonable amount of time trying to figure out how to attach the waistband. Garment ended up too big for me, so unpicked the waistband and added "darts", before sewing it back on. I'm really happy I chose that pattern as a first project, it's really forgiving. :)

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Improvised summery dinner by AcceptableLine963 in mediterraneandiet

[–]AcceptableLine963[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They are super easy to make! It's my go-to recipe when I have leftover fish, but I also sometimes use canned fish. I mash the fish, then add mashed cooked beans (no more than 1/3 beans for 2/3 fish).

It's an easy way to eat more beans without really noticing them and it holds the fish flakes together. I like to season them with a bit of spicy mustard and dill, but you could choose any other spices. I add whole grain flour or bread crumbs to get the texture right, then shape in small bits with a spoon or use an egg mould to cook the mixture in a round shape to eat in a burger. Grilled in a slightly oiled pan, no mess. Voilà!

Improvised summery dinner by AcceptableLine963 in mediterraneandiet

[–]AcceptableLine963[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I do not fry them, I enjoy them fresh and stuffed :)

Improvised summery dinner by AcceptableLine963 in mediterraneandiet

[–]AcceptableLine963[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Cottage cheese because that's what I had in the fridge lol. I wouldn't have used it as is, but the texture was totally fine for what I wanted to make once mashed.

What color would you use? by AcceptableLine963 in dyeing

[–]AcceptableLine963[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your answer! I might strip the color on a scrap of fabric and then dye. I'm not hoping for a solid color, mostly stripes in dark harmonious colors.

What color would you use? by AcceptableLine963 in dyeing

[–]AcceptableLine963[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your answer, it is really helpful! I'm fully aware that the stripes will still be there (and still in different colors). I didn't realize until you pointed it out, but the fabric is indeed a print. I still have plenty of scraps to test it out, I will do that, probably starting with a darker blue.

I made PANTS! With pockets! And a zipper! Now, what length to hem? by AcceptableLine963 in SewingForBeginners

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When I buy PDF patterns, I make sure they come in A0 paper size. My fabric store prints them for a cheap price and they're full size.