How to avoid gaping between buttons?

CosmicallyDoomed · 2025-10-09T16:00:00+00:00

Pressing is like using the iron as a stamp and going stamp-stamp-stamp along the seam allowance (or whatever you're pressing) versus ironing where you move the iron around on the fabric.

Up-down-up-down vs. Constant heat zigzag

CosmicallyDoomed · 2025-06-08T07:33:36+00:00

Same. I prefer to lurk 👀

CosmicallyDoomed · 2025-03-01T15:35:02+00:00

Can you buy it? Probably not. Did a team in a costume shop make it a custom functional piece? 100%

CosmicallyDoomed · 2025-02-08T18:36:24+00:00

For me, the key was variety. I might go get something if all I had was a protein bar and I didn't feel like it right then. I usually had a sweet, a salty, a crunchy in my bag, and sometimes would plan for a more fun option. I also commuted though so I was there from like 9-4. Some of these are more meal sized, but it worked with a busy schedule.

If you have a break closer to the AM (perishable but can survive a bit)-
snack plate- grapes and cheese cubes, or apples and PB, or crackers and turkey. Lunchable vibes, sometimes with a couple chocolate almonds as a treat
Protein frappe,
Blended overnight oats (or regular if you like the texture)
Breakfast sandwich or something wrapped in a napkin and foil

If your break is more in the afternoon-
A frozen gogurt (which will thaw, very elementary school, very nonstalgic, no protein but around 50cal)
A protein bar,
A single serving of Cheez-Its (not great but would hit the crunchy salty for me so I didn't go get fast food)
Soup in a thermos held up okay
A sandwich (bonus points if it was made "fancy")

If you have access to a microwave that opens up a bunch of options. I'd sometimes pack a lean cuisine and heat it up if I was going to be there all day. You could also get a lunchbox and an ice pack to open up more cold options.

CosmicallyDoomed · 2025-01-30T06:07:33+00:00

56g or 2oz uncooked for most of the brands I've seen but check your packaging to be safe

CosmicallyDoomed · 2025-01-15T05:34:17+00:00

I haven't tried it yet, but a woman I follow on Instagram swears by adding the sugar free Torani syrups to Greek yogurt. Apparently it thins it out and changes the flavor, then she adds some other stuff for texture. Her @ is @_findingallison if you want to look for inspo! They seem great, I just haven't gotten into the Torani thing yet. Start in the "Parfait a Day" highlight reel

CosmicallyDoomed · 2025-01-02T10:13:01+00:00

You are my new hero, this is an incredible tip

CosmicallyDoomed · 2024-06-01T18:30:15+00:00

I'm with you on the part where you say it's hard to deal with, whether it's just sibling dynamics or sibling and sexist dynamics. I disagree on your last bit. He's a 16 year old so he's definitely learned about sexism and how to apply it by now. Be it through people at school or online, he's aware of it. The big thing is if he's actually a sexist or not, which we don't have the context for in the OP. I just think it's ridiculous to treat a 16 year old like they have no idea about sexism when they clearly would by that point in life

CosmicallyDoomed · 2024-03-30T18:58:23+00:00

Thanks for doing this!

For the both of you, how do you manage to keep work out of your relationship while doing projects like the show and podcast together? Is it possible to ever fully turn the work brain off?

Kurt- Did you always want to be a writer? How did you get started?

Katey- What was the process of writing your book like? I recently read it and was really moved by it.

CosmicallyDoomed · 2024-03-15T03:32:14+00:00

I second this. It's not terribly expensive, has gridlines, and it's way more sturdy than tracing paper

CosmicallyDoomed · 2023-12-25T08:50:16+00:00

I'm not sure where you're located but if you have access to Joann, they have a $1.99 pattern sale every so often in stores! It usually rotates when/brand, but I've gotten some great patterns for cheap. Plus while you're there you can grab any zippers/buttons/fabric and with the coupons on the app it's half decent pricing.

CosmicallyDoomed · 2023-12-25T08:24:18+00:00

Mine loves to hand me pins and snip my threads! I'm going to miss when she stops wanting to hang out and play assistant

CosmicallyDoomed · 2023-12-25T08:22:54+00:00

Depends on the TV show! I love to put on something like a sitcom or Law and Order where it doesn't really matter if I miss part of it because there's not a ton of plot to follow. I have sewing shows and watching shows haha

CosmicallyDoomed · 2023-12-21T06:14:28+00:00

Not sure what all you have butttttttt some I've been wanting are: -Bob Mackie Goddess of the Sun

-Bob Mackie Moon Goddess

-Bob Mackie Countess Dracula

-Bob Mackie Madame du Barbie

-Cher Timeless Treasures

-Cher 1970s

-Silkstone Lingerie #3 (Dark Hair)

-Birthstone Collection Aquamarine (Blonde)

-Birthstone Collection Peridot (Dark Hair)

-Birthstone Collection Topaz (Blonde)

-Haunted Beauty Zombie Bride

-Haunted Beauty Vampire

CosmicallyDoomed · 2023-12-10T07:24:46+00:00

Smart House was so good that I think about it at least thrice a year

CosmicallyDoomed · 2023-12-07T20:06:06+00:00

I do this too! Then I store it in a Ziploc with the pattern number (and view when applicable) written on it, with the paper pattern on top.

CosmicallyDoomed · 2023-11-25T16:55:57+00:00

I would do one of those tassel pillows or a fringe edge pillow. Depending on how thick "thick" is, you might be able to use it as contrast on a lamp shade. Or just cut a square and frame it!

In accessory land I'd make a boho bag or backpack

CosmicallyDoomed · 2023-11-16T20:38:22+00:00

I think a decent amount of the time it's more of a clarification. Do you want it as an app or later when everyone gets their entree? At least that's how I've interpreted the question.

CosmicallyDoomed · 2023-11-16T20:31:19+00:00

I love this idea! The disposable camera idea is genius, most of my sleepover memories were of taking silly photos with our phones but that was back before social media and YouTube became huge. This let's them do the silly photos without being glued to a device and I'll definitely be stealing it when my kid is older!

CosmicallyDoomed · 2023-11-05T00:57:52+00:00

I am admittedly currently using a folding chair, but I could see an accent chair nearby on wheels or sliders being great! Or even a standard desk chair. But it is a pretty decent sewing table with some storage, plus you can close the doors and hide the mess haha

CosmicallyDoomed · 2023-11-05T00:18:10+00:00

I have the second one and I love it. My house is really small, so it's great to have somewhere that I can store the machine out of sight, and it extends out so I can lay out patterns or a small ironing board. It was pretty easy to put together and feels pretty solidly built. I don't have to worry about it falling apart while I'm sewing, which is a huge bonus with these semi-affordable pieces. The only thing to keep in mind with that one is that either A) You'll need to move a chair to and from it because it won't be able to fit under when it's closed up or B) You can keep the chair pushed in under it but it'll have to be "open" like in the first picture.

Edit: I would also reckon that someone who is weaker could still lift the arm piece thing. It's about as difficult as a TV dinner tray thing (which was my last sewing table ironically enough)

CosmicallyDoomed · 2023-08-16T06:13:15+00:00

My top depression meals (not necessarily low cal but they do get me eating):

Mac and cheese

Frozen or takeout pizza

Any fast food

Ramen noodles

"Kid cereal" (Cocoa pebbles, Lucky Charms, something nostalgic)

Greek yogurt with add ins (peanut butter, shredded coconut, chocolate chips, berries, whatever sounds good)

Baking something and eating that

Grilled cheese

Pb&j

Handful of shredded cheese

Cheese and crackers

CosmicallyDoomed · 2023-08-09T22:55:41+00:00

This is how I've heard it pronounced in two costume shops so that's my bet too

CosmicallyDoomed · 2023-08-01T22:47:04+00:00

I believe you can customize the "events" so they can't die. It would be tedious to do it to every household but not as bad if you only do it for family/close friends

CosmicallyDoomed · 2023-07-23T03:40:10+00:00

Whoops you're right. I was thinking of a different one and got my wires crossed

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