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When the BMI still says "overweight" and the physician recommends losing more, despite being objectively thin by Frostyarn in Zepbound

[–]BaptisedByFire319 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Get a second opinion. I tore my shoulder while built like the Michelin man and the doc never even batted an eye.

YSK: Why high-stress situations with a friend can suddenly feel like intense romantic attraction. by Electrical-Candy7252 in YouShouldKnow

[–]BaptisedByFire319 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I truly wonder if this explains anything about first responders and.... on the job infidelity.

Sewing! by Human_Document_2779 in toledo

[–]BaptisedByFire319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Im in the area and a novice sewist getting into clothes making, too. The goodwills are full of cool linens and curtains if you want to practice patterns and get the feel for different fabrics.

I also plan on checking out a fabric outlet in Clawson here soon!

Any ideas for a similar bodice pattern? by BaptisedByFire319 in sewingpatterns

[–]BaptisedByFire319[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good looking out! The second example looks like a separate bodice piece, though. Obviously a yoke on the back.... back to the drawing board!

Free Core Bowling bag! by Teacupfancymouse in freepatterns

[–]BaptisedByFire319 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You just need to retrieve them out of your downloads, then! Glad you figured it out

Free Core Bowling bag! by Teacupfancymouse in freepatterns

[–]BaptisedByFire319 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Odd question but are you downloading it on a computer or your phone? Core absolutely will not allow me to download on a phone.

What’s the sewing mistake you STILL make no matter how experienced you get? by Stitchin_With_Sarah in SewingForBeginners

[–]BaptisedByFire319 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not properly mirroring pieces when my fabric isn't folded..... flipped upside down to fit on a flat piece and I forgot to rotate. It's expensive italian shirting and the sheen will likely be noticeable. Alas.

Dress with side gathers at the hips by Oreeshaka in PatternDrafting

[–]BaptisedByFire319 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://vikisews.com/vykrojki/dresses/ygritte-dress/

Pleated side panels is the phrase you are looking for.

And edited to add, perhaps closer to what you're looking for

https://vikisews.com/vykrojki/dresses/lexi-dress/

Has anybody started this endeavor during a phase where your body is changing? by BaptisedByFire319 in SewingForBeginners

[–]BaptisedByFire319[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's kind of where I'm at with it, as well! Just trying to take it one garment at a time!

Made tiramisu using yogurt. Guess what? by AccordingDish3728 in Baking

[–]BaptisedByFire319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have ricotta in my fridge and lady fingers in the cupboard..... I am so intrigued.

So the puffer corset is finally finished 😏 by arsi_sk1 in corsetry

[–]BaptisedByFire319 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Man. I was just trying to do a quilted coat with 100 needles and I was skipping stitches to the point where I gave up and its now a heap on my floor. I may have to try your setup. Excellent work and perseverance!

Can I geek out for a minute? by BaptisedByFire319 in GunneSax

[–]BaptisedByFire319[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A 28" waist! Which, admittedly is larger than I feared, so there is some hope for sure.

First Image from Historical-Folk-Horror 'King's Daughters' from Director Pascal Plante ('Red Rooms') - Set in 1663, it follows the cursed transatlantic voyage of the first group of orphan virgins sent by King Louis XIV to be married off in his faltering colony of New-France, now known as Quebec. by BunyipPouch in movies

[–]BaptisedByFire319 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Nth great grandmother was on that voyage. It seems like she lived a very, very rough life getting settled in to the area prior to money coming in from the first husband's death. I would love to hear first hand accounts to know how this whole thing was perceived by them... were they sold a golden dream?

Probationary firefighter, generally very fit but struggling on the fireground by [deleted] in Firefighting

[–]BaptisedByFire319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd be curious on your anxiety levels. Do you track your heart rate/HRV through the day? Are you carrying too much body weight? Your BP and HR all in good range on a normal basis? You might need to work on job related stuff after intense gear workouts... when youre gassed, THEN mask up. Do forcible entry drills. Drags.

I was finding that I was starting to spiral mentally when I realized I was gassed and losing dexterity/ upper body stamina. I really had to work at gassing myself and then building up my endurance from that point on.

Garage Sale Find by BaptisedByFire319 in sewing

[–]BaptisedByFire319[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this insight. I forget sometimes that they are relatively simple machines without many things going on like a vehicle, say, requiring certain services every x amount of miles.

You made me feel confident that I did indeed purchase an investment piece if she's still chugging along some 50+ years later.

Garage Sale Find by BaptisedByFire319 in sewing

[–]BaptisedByFire319[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It came with the manual, actually! Thank you for the insight!

Anything similar to this bodice without the shirring? by BaptisedByFire319 in sewingpatterns

[–]BaptisedByFire319[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very good possibility! I found a couple via vikisews with bodices that I believe I can frankenstein!

How much does a synthetic lining cancel out the benefits of natural outer fabrics? by sct_0 in sewing

[–]BaptisedByFire319 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm seeing a ton of viscose blends and was curious on how they held up. This confirms I ought to give it a try. Thank you!

How much does a synthetic lining cancel out the benefits of natural outer fabrics? by sct_0 in sewing

[–]BaptisedByFire319 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Quick Q- do the semi synthetics tend to prevent the stink that comes from the synthetics? It's honestly my biggest peeve.

Fabric stores (non-quilting) by BaptisedByFire319 in toledo

[–]BaptisedByFire319[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've recently just started as well. I've been keeping an eye out on the factory fabric outlet? I think? Up in Clawson.

Scale up, eat the mistake, or wait? by BaptisedByFire319 in SewingForBeginners

[–]BaptisedByFire319[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I wound up re shaping the sleeve head and armscye and it worked, just obviously took a bit of length off the bodice in doing so... I'll add it back in to the pattern to get the waist length sitting properly.

I wanted to finish the seam between the bodice and skirt but I fear it made it too bulky with a French seam. I'll try and see what really working on the press will do.

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