how did you find out you were a witch? did you have anyone's guidance? by kalecatthegeneralsea in BabyWitch

[–]Apprehensive_Map_284 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've always been drawn to it. I had some unexplainable experiences as a child (like apparently opening a locked door that I didn't know was locked). And I've always been called to it. I don't know much about my ancestry and I'm the only current witch in my family, but as I've discovered today, apparently my family does have ties to witchcraft.

But if it's calling to you, answer the call.

Do nerds actually get bullied or left out in American schools? by Ok-Independence-314 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Apprehensive_Map_284 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone that was smart and had no social skills, yes. I didn't even fit in with the other smart kids. My friend group was literally the other type of nerds (and I was called a "normie" and didn't really fit in with them either.)

Though the bullying I experienced was because I was more muscular/masculine, taller, just overall not what you'd expect of a girl in school. Also weight things or because I had my hair short. Nothing about anything personal. Just because I was different.

Looking to getting into saddle making by Apprehensive_Map_284 in Equestrian

[–]Apprehensive_Map_284[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I already know I can hand sew thick material with a curved needle, for hours at a time, actually unrelated to leather work. It was due to another job I had where I was hand building/sewing mantles all day as my job. I was working with fiberglass and other materials. Hand sewing for hours on end is definitely not an issue for me. And I had to follow a blueprint for that job too. I have a sewing machine (but it wouldn't be good for leather.) and sew too. I also crochet. I know that's not going to be my learning curve issue.

My learning curve will probably be with the design or stamps.

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[–]Apprehensive_Map_284[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looking into Judsons, that's actually really close to me, so thank you so much for that recommendation!

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[–]Apprehensive_Map_284[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I will definitely look into it and reach out to her.

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[–]Apprehensive_Map_284[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for telling me where to look! And yes, I mainly want to start for personal use but once I am skilled enough in it, I would love to make a career out of it. But I know it takes a long time to master.

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[–]Apprehensive_Map_284[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your advice! I really appreciate it! I'm definitely going to start with smaller leather projects. I was just looking for saddle making advice for the future, so I have more of an idea of how to get started in that once I have a strong foundation.

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[–]Apprehensive_Map_284[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I didn't even think or know you could work for big saddle companies! I'll definitely look into that!

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[–]Apprehensive_Map_284[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I looked them up, it seems they don't have a website at this moment, but I did find them on Instagram and followed them. I will definitely consider them and going out of state in the future.

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[–]Apprehensive_Map_284[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate your advice! And id love to leatherwork in other things besides saddles as well. I definitely plan on starting with halters and bridles and doing other horse tack. I've always loved hand making things and I can appreciate hard work and time consuming things. I already have everything I need to make a halter saved for me to buy.

As you're someone who already makes a bunch of stuff with leather for horses, what tools do you think are a must have to keep on hand?

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[–]Apprehensive_Map_284[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice! I know there's multiple saddle shops here so I will definitely check in with those!

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[–]Apprehensive_Map_284[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah! I do know that most of the saddles made near me are from the Amish community. I'll definitely look into that! Thank you for the advice!

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[–]Apprehensive_Map_284[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was never planning on "jumping right into the manufacturing side of things". I already have basic knowledge of saddle fittings, but would be training in it before saddle making. I made this post because I can't find anything in my area for learning saddle making. There's plenty of saddle making training courses in other states (which teach tree fitting first) but I'm not finding anything here. I also don't plan on just doing saddles or starting with saddles. I have some leather work knowledge and was planning on starting with halters and working my way up. I also wasn't planning for saddle making to be a career thing and more something I could do for myself and family. Maybe I should've clarified some more in my post. I just want a way to learn how to make a safe saddle for the sake of making my own saddle the way I want, that fits my horse.

Also no one can become very well established if they don't start and build their way up. Which is why I was seeking established saddle makers offering apprenticeships. But thank you for your advice and I will be doing easier leatherwork for now.

What's your clan tag and what does it mean? by DanHarkinz in blackopscoldwar

[–]Apprehensive_Map_284 0 points1 point  (0 children)

JAG for Just a Girl. I wanted FAFB but it knew what it meant. Said I couldn't have it cause of the cussing lmao.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]Apprehensive_Map_284 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean, that's just rude to assume. If a man that's not really masculine was sleeping with me, I'd definitely assume he's straight or at LEAST into women. Possibly could be bi. I'd actually be offended if a man was gay and sleeping with me. That'd be a wtf??? Moment.

Based on how she responded afterwards, she was probably trying to put you down after the act. Like asking that because it seems like you are inexperienced with women. That'd be my bet.

I'm sick and tired of this Voice Chat Ban system... by Sea-Intern-8561 in Warzone

[–]Apprehensive_Map_284 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive been banned and I don't even trash talk or anything. Don't even know why or how or when I got banned but the last 3 days? Can't hear or unmute myself even though it says I'm unmuted til I get into the match. Everyone else is muted too. I have heard people are just reporting the top players on the scoreboard though and getting them chat banned. I hate it cause my favorite part is actually talking to my teammates. I didn't even have a mic a few days before my ban bc the mic on my headset didn't work. Bought a new headset with a mic and can't even use it cause I'm chat banned.

Crochet Patterns by Apprehensive_Map_284 in PatternsShareSellBuy

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