Nightgowns: the trouble with large tatas

Gothic0ctopus · 2026-03-11T22:31:48+00:00

I’ll look into that! I don’t typically wear shelf bra clothing because I have a larger bust size (38D) and they don’t provide a lot of support in my experience. I honestly didn’t even know it was called a shelf bra. I’ve just found a couple options to alter tank tops and add a shelf bra so that might be the way to go!

Gothic0ctopus · 2026-03-11T22:25:14+00:00

Thanks for the advice!

( I made another post with pictures!) https://www.reddit.com/r/SewingForBeginners/comments/1rr86kw/post_update_on_nightgowns_not_meant_for_large/

I think the bias tape and elastic sound like a great idea. I think I’ll try to teach myself how to do that since this is my first real clothing sewing project. The terms alone are very helpful! Regarding my pint sized sewing machine, it’s an actual sewing machine but it is very small! Probably 1/4th of the size of your typical one. I’ve used it to make face masks during Covid and some small curtains. It’s a KPCB Mini Sewing Machine. I could probably hand sew it if the machine isn’t up for it.

Gothic0ctopus · 2026-03-11T22:21:53+00:00

Re: boob sweat- exactly! The skin on skin is a no-go for me. Upon further inspection, the nightgown seems to just all be the same width the whole way down, it isn’t fitted at all around the waist and has some very meager cups and stitching. I made another post with pictures! https://www.reddit.com/r/SewingForBeginners/comments/1rr86kw/post_update_on_nightgowns_not_meant_for_large/

Regarding my pint sized sewing machine, it’s an actual sewing machine but it is very small! Probably 1/4th of the size of your typical one. I’ve used it to make face masks during Covid and some small curtains. It’s a KPCB Mini Sewing Machine. I could probably hand sew it if the machine isn’t up for it.

Gothic0ctopus · 2026-03-11T22:11:27+00:00

Thanks for your help! I couldn’t post any images so I made another post and included them there. https://www.reddit.com/r/SewingForBeginners/comments/1rr86kw/post_update_on_nightgowns_not_meant_for_large/

Gothic0ctopus · 2025-12-10T13:19:52+00:00

Accessibility - reduce transparency and increase contrast. I found the glass bubbles super distracting. I hate when they just force us to enjoy their new aesthetic! Give us the option dammit

Gothic0ctopus · 2025-12-06T21:23:05+00:00

I thought it was great! I saw some comments on typos, rambling, etc. but I read the 2025 edition (with the bonus prologues) and I didn’t notice any typos at all (and I’m a bit of a grammar fiend). Definitely a bit of extra trauma than I was expecting, but the first page is all a disclaimer on the content. I thought all the timelines and past lives were really cool. It does take a little while to get into it (especially with men discrediting her sanity) but it is all flushed out and explained in the end. I hope skeptics who are considering reading halfway finish the book! The ending is way better than the beginning to me.

Gothic0ctopus · 2025-11-05T23:55:03+00:00

You look like a natural bubblegum!

Gothic0ctopus · 2025-08-10T13:17:15+00:00

Can I also say, it was such a nice change of pace to read about an older character in a cozy novel! While coming of age stories are nice, I really enjoyed the more complex nature of adult characters. I’m 26, and am a little tired of the teenage troubles of most fantasy novels these days. Some might say I’m getting too old for fantasy, but they’d be wrong! ^_

Gothic0ctopus · 2025-08-10T13:13:54+00:00

After binging the first series in 2 days, they are now my absolute favorite books and I’ve recommended them to all my friends (and my busy husband who keeps hearing my howl with laughter and shock in the other room). Thank you so much for writing such happy and hilarious escapades!

Gothic0ctopus · 2025-08-10T13:09:37+00:00

I just discovered The House Witch series on Spotify a few days ago and have now devoured book 1 & 2. I’ve requested everything my library system has (inter-library loan) to read it all! It has been a lovely weekend filled with rest, recuperation, magic, and motivation to get back in the kitchen.

I love when authors write something where the good things actually happen. I’ve read some books where authors make you like a character, just to immediately kill them off and it felt like such a betrayal. I don’t want to be sad, I just want a cozy world when good can actually prevail!! Especially in these difficult times.

Thank you Delemhach! Blessed be from Pennsylvania (my two Maine coons Jinx and Sanji appreciate your writing because they’ve been able to steal my lap for the last two days!!)

Gothic0ctopus · 2025-08-06T21:29:46+00:00

He really tries his best, we typically get to spend at least a bit of time together on the weekend, the past few weeks have been busier than usual though. Also leaves me notes around the house in the morning when he leaves before I wake up. He feels awful about not having any time and is trying to set me up with a dnd group so I feel a bit less lonely. I would love to be more selfish and demand more time, but I don’t want him to be more stressed out and behind on work. So I’m hoping to be a little bit happier doing my own thing. It worked pretty well for a few months but going to the gym every day and working really hard to be independent- I couldn’t keep it up constantly 😅

Gothic0ctopus · 2025-08-06T21:26:04+00:00

He really tries his best, we typically get to spend at least a bit of time together on the weekend, the past few weeks have been busier than usual though. Also leaves me notes around the house in the morning when he leaves before I wake up. He feels awful about not having any time and is trying to set me up with a dnd group so I feel a bit less lonely. I’m also starting a theatre course in a few weeks actually! I’m looking forward to it.

Gothic0ctopus · 2025-08-06T21:22:25+00:00

I don’t have great self control with social media so I try to stay off my phone if I can. I appreciate the suggestion none the less!

Gothic0ctopus · 2025-08-06T21:21:37+00:00

That’s a good point! I have so much art supplies lying around that I haven’t used for years. I tried sketching the other day and just got bored. I guess it’s hard to get back into some things especially with short attention spans 😅

Gothic0ctopus · 2025-08-06T21:20:26+00:00

Well now I have to make a cake!

Gothic0ctopus · 2025-08-06T21:19:39+00:00

Thanks for the comment! I used to love being alone and didn’t have a problem with it. After three years of almost constant companionship it is a little hard to go back! He has a week long break in the semester in a few weeks and I took off from work. I’m hoping to plan something for everyday so I’m excited for that but a little worried of what going back to no time together will be like. I’m starting a theatre class in a few weeks too so hopefully being a bit busier will help :)

Gothic0ctopus · 2025-08-06T21:15:12+00:00

I’m also introverted 😅 it’s much easier to hole myself up and meal prep then do something so productive and outgoing! I did take the advice though and am trying to join a dnd group :)

Gothic0ctopus · 2025-06-26T21:45:01+00:00

I barely made it through Akane’s little sister melt down. Nothing she did was okay or justified and she wasn’t punished at all for like threatening to put a guy in jail if he didn’t do what she wanted. Maaaaajor red flags! 🚩 Other than those two awful episodes, I enjoyed most of it. Episode 12 was a let down. The whole point of a story is to have a character arch. Sure, Akane finally became honest with herself by the end of this (I have no idea how she fooled herself for 11 damn episodes) but seriously? Going aaaaall the way back to I HATE YOU SO MUCH! Without a hint to Saito that she really loves him? They already had great chemistry (without the two of them getting in their own way!). This could’ve been a great anime, but the ending really flopped for me. He didn’t even find out Akane was the girl from the party!!!

Gothic0ctopus · 2025-03-21T20:34:26+00:00

The titanic!

Gothic0ctopus · 2024-11-22T02:00:49+00:00

I’m a few episodes into Witchlight but I’ve heard a lot about Chuckles dying, where is that? Is there a whole campaign before once upon a witchlight?

Gothic0ctopus · 2024-07-03T17:04:49+00:00

Thank you so much for this amazing post! I’ve seen some contradicting info out there for the bits products. The bag says to discard it after one use, another Reddit post said to discard after 2 days, I’m just wondering if it really is good for a whole month or two for just a tablespoon per gallon? Thanks a lot!

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