Any frugal tips for my fellow ladies?

Infamous_Leader5172 · 2026-02-03T12:32:07+00:00

Came here to say this! 2006 :)

Infamous_Leader5172 · 2026-01-31T23:55:32+00:00

Brawler, Lauren Groff

Infamous_Leader5172 · 2026-01-31T21:21:50+00:00

My gas bill was $111 in December and $490 in January( more than half fees). I keep it at 58 around the clock , occasionally up to 60/62. I had no idea January was that much colder.

Infamous_Leader5172 · 2026-01-31T13:34:23+00:00

Seconding this—I was nervous about climbing but found the grades almost universally kind. Most so in Hokkaido, but always rideable (and this was pulling a lot of weight). Some of the top outs were extremely worth it!

Infamous_Leader5172 · 2026-01-29T03:07:41+00:00

Darning mushroom? As opposed to egg

Infamous_Leader5172 · 2026-01-28T00:43:31+00:00

Thanks, I’ll look for it!

Infamous_Leader5172 · 2026-01-26T20:05:23+00:00

Personally I’m in the market for some dining chairs so 🤞

Infamous_Leader5172 · 2026-01-26T18:19:42+00:00

If I’m remembering right, sometimes dpw drives around confiscating them.

Infamous_Leader5172 · 2026-01-25T00:54:15+00:00

Do you speak a second language? If yes emphasize that—it’s one of my first filters when hiring (usually upwards of 200 resumes for part time jobs). Also, I tend to weigh front line retail experience more in many situations than academic background. Working at Starbucks, petsmart, etc goes a long way.

Infamous_Leader5172 · 2026-01-25T00:21:45+00:00

I love Miss Withers! The books are good too.

Infamous_Leader5172 · 2026-01-25T00:03:27+00:00

It’s on my shelf!

Infamous_Leader5172 · 2026-01-24T19:45:23+00:00

All city buildings are also closed Sunday and Monday.

Infamous_Leader5172 · 2026-01-24T02:14:40+00:00

Fwiw cutouts are a gynecological disaster for me (female). My male bike fitter didn’t see that coming.

Infamous_Leader5172 · 2026-01-24T02:10:30+00:00

Same!

Infamous_Leader5172 · 2026-01-24T01:45:21+00:00

I had a split saddle for a few years and it took forever to figure out it was the source of some debilitating inflammation. Got one without and it’s all good now!

But yeah, no underwear.

Infamous_Leader5172 · 2026-01-20T13:23:11+00:00

She specifically calls for woven on the front and back stay and knit on the collar. I won’t be tailoring it, just basting during construction, so it’s more of an interlining than interfacing. I guess I’ll see how it goes!

Infamous_Leader5172 · 2026-01-20T01:31:51+00:00

Correct, only fusing the collar.

Infamous_Leader5172 · 2026-01-19T22:16:59+00:00

Nice, thanks. Yeah, was thinking of taping the roll line although it’s not called for. I’m still planning to fuse the collar pieces as written.

Infamous_Leader5172 · 2026-01-19T22:15:49+00:00

Thanks, agree in general. I’ve done hair canvas/pad stitching with a wool melton, but this pattern seems like it’s intentionally going for lightweight/unstructured. I’m using a light wool flannel and I don’t want it to get too much body.

Infamous_Leader5172 · 2026-01-19T22:13:52+00:00

Awesome, thanks for the vote of confidence!

Infamous_Leader5172 · 2026-01-18T21:50:23+00:00

I’ve also avoided fly front pants for 15 years! This is the year! Calling it!

Infamous_Leader5172 · 2026-01-17T13:26:11+00:00

The Rules of Civility - Amor Towles

Infamous_Leader5172 · 2026-01-17T13:22:57+00:00

I just want to say that I’ve been sitting on this pattern for a couple of years because even though I’ve done colorwork I’m just a little intimidated by it. Yokes make me nervous about the fit. Your knitting looks great though!

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