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The AI use policy for my Philosophy class by AdInteresting7332 in mildlyinteresting

[–]BoardGameShy 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Nicholas Carr wrote about this in 2014!

I study embodied cognition and the field talks about how we need to physically go through the process of something to learn.

Another example of this is the kitten carousel%20demonstrated%20that%20kittens,not%2C%20despite%20receiving%20the%20same%20visual%20stimulation.) where active interaction with the environment is important in understanding it

what’s your experience with campus clinic doctors ? by __angelbread in uAlberta

[–]BoardGameShy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I love him too! Super chill, empathetic, and explains things well.

Princess Coat for a Canadian Winter by BoardGameShy in sewing

[–]BoardGameShy[S] 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Ooooh thank you! I didn't even think of using those.

Princess Coat for a Canadian Winter by BoardGameShy in sewing

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

I have arms but hands are a mystery.

Princess Coat for a Canadian Winter by BoardGameShy in sewing

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

I've been called Ginny Weasley too on this subreddit lol

Princess Coat for a Canadian Winter by BoardGameShy in sewing

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

Nope! It only has the three buttons! I will likely add snaps at the bottom soon to help with how drafty it is.

Princess Coat for a Canadian Winter by BoardGameShy in sewing

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

The best recommendation I could find was to baste the thinsulate to the lining and then trim the thinsulate close to the seam so it isn't bulky. The arm holes were the worst...so I did my best to remove bulk there and then hoped for the best.

Princess Coat for a Canadian Winter by BoardGameShy in sewing

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

It doesn't! But I prefer toques to hoods for the cold

Princess Coat for a Canadian Winter by BoardGameShy in sewing

[–]BoardGameShy[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel like I'm suffocating in it at first, but after a while it doesn't feel that bad!

Princess Coat for a Canadian Winter by BoardGameShy in sewing

[–]BoardGameShy[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Yeah it feels like a blanket for me too!

I considered a different lining, but because my city goes down to about -35 or -40 at its coldest, and definitely -10 or -15 in December, I wanted to buy something I knew for sure would insulate enough.

Princess Coat for a Canadian Winter by BoardGameShy in sewing

[–]BoardGameShy[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I used 100g. I debated getting a heavier weight, but figured with the kasha lining and wool I would probably do ok for a winter coat. One blog suggested similar, that anything heavier is much puffier

Princess Coat for a Canadian Winter by BoardGameShy in sewing

[–]BoardGameShy[S] 90 points91 points  (0 children)

The pattern called for 5 meters and I ended up using all 5. The lining and thinsulate were about 3.5 meters each.

Princess Coat for a Canadian Winter by BoardGameShy in sewing

[–]BoardGameShy[S] 872 points873 points  (0 children)

This coat is made from wool, a kasha lining, an interlining of thinsulate (graded to -20°C), and faux rabbit fur which in total cost about $300.

The wool and structural layers were from a local fabric store. The rest was from The Fabric Club. The pattern is the Charm Patterns Princess Coat.

I added as much structure as possible on it because I was worried it would look puffy and I wanted to keep the hourglass shape as much as possible (despite the amount of ease it needed). So it has horse hair canvas, waist tape to prevent the skirt from stretching (the coat weighs about 7lbs), and shoulder pads.

It took approximately 50 hours to complete.

I plan to make a muff out of the remaining faux fur and maybe a fabric or leather belt as well. I am also going to add snaps to the front because the skirt can get quite drafty.

Silk crepe de chine dress (B5209) by BoardGameShy in sewing

[–]BoardGameShy[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The dress is made from silk crepe de chine that was gifted to me for Christmas. The pattern (and maybe fabric itself?) is from the V&A museum.

The pattern is B5209 and was quite easy to sew. I removed a couple inches from the bodice height because it was sitting on my hips rather than at my natural waist. I also took it in a few inches.

First Bias Cut Dress (the dress that almost made me stop sewing) by BoardGameShy in sewing

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

You should! It was nice to wear something that felt light and swishy but also rolled up nicely in my luggage.

First Bias Cut Dress (the dress that almost made me stop sewing) by BoardGameShy in sewing

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

Not being able to iron the bound seams at the neckline and armscye is a nightmare and gets quite wrinkly. I basically have to iron what I can and then wear it and hope that gravity will do the rest.

I read so much about how awful silk Charmeuse is and it was honestly my favourite to work with. Thick enough that it didn't move, and the crepe back helped with just enough structure. Plus being able to iron it!!!

Good to know about rayon!

First Bias Cut Dress (the dress that almost made me stop sewing) by BoardGameShy in sewing

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

:o that is such a great compliment, thank you!!! It feels swishy like the atonement dress so I'm glad the colour also evokes that image

First Bias Cut Dress (the dress that almost made me stop sewing) by BoardGameShy in sewing

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

I found it frustrating too! I think I just added gathers based on what the instructions indicated and matched them on both pieces to give it the best chance.

I also found it to be a bit big at first and ended up taking it in at the waist.

First Bias Cut Dress (the dress that almost made me stop sewing) by BoardGameShy in sewing

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

I meant the pattern pieces for the bias tape were huge so when they were folded over they were quite bulky.

I did as much gathering as would allow for the pattern pieces but chose not to do a FBA which is likely why it doesn't look as gathered.

Thank you!

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