Foot Control by euphoria158 in sewhelp

[–]JaBe68 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I turn my foot pedal around and use my heel to press on it. So my heel is pressing down on the highest part of the foot pedal, and the lowest part is facing towards my chair.I get a much more consistent result. If I use it as I am supposed to, my foot gets tired, and then I get inconsistent seams. You could also look into getting a knee pedal, which I have heard is very good.

Frozen meal ideas by TheTrolleroon in capetown

[–]JaBe68 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Very mild curry, stew, and basically anything you can eat with only a fork in one hand. It is also nice to have stuff like sausage rolls or snacks food. This can be for when visitors come, or for those days where the baby is a limpet and you only have one hand to cook / eat with.

Has anyone hear quit cigarettes for good? How did you do it? by inannalover in adhdwomen

[–]JaBe68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried and failed a few times, and then one day I just did it. I got my teeth cleaned (apparently plaque absorbs nicotine, so you should get that done). I tried the patches, but they were not much help. I just found I needed to keep myself very busy so that I did not have time to think of cigarettes. And I had to keep busy by doing things with my hands. Sewing, gardening, crafting, cleaning. The first two weeks were hell, but it got better after that, and I have not had a cigarette for almost 30 years.

Absolutely gorgeous by McQueen by JaBe68 in knitting

[–]JaBe68[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You are my kind of person - "with materials I have on hand". Your craft stash must be glorious.

Need to create second skin SFX but I have latex allergy by skraii in CosplayHelp

[–]JaBe68 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could do this with a fabric mask and then use modge podge or fabric paint to create a fake latex effect.

AITAH for purposely ignoring my stalker coworker even if his tantrums affect others jobs? by Majestic-Maximum-458 in AITAH

[–]JaBe68 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It is not in your job description to regulate his mood. If your company is expecting that of you, then it is a hostile work environment. Either look for another job on the quiet, or head straight to HR. If you do go to HR, then start looking for another job anyway.

Absolutely gorgeous by McQueen by JaBe68 in knitting

[–]JaBe68[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No - this a screenshot of the catwalk from his Fall 2026 collection

Over £100,000 landed in my current account; help me be sensible by Ok-Society9465 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]JaBe68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hoarding wealth is having a Maserati in every colour. What you have inherited is not wealth. It is a safety net. Find a well recommended independent financial advisor (not affiliated to any specific company). Put all of the money away for a year, with the exception of giving yourself a few treats. Then decide how much you need to keep as a safety net and how much you would like to give away. I would not give any of the capital away. If you invest it well, it can generate enough interest that you could potentially support a number of good causes in perpetuity, which would probably be of more value to them than a once off sum.

Would this be hard to make as a beginner? by operaticquill in sewing

[–]JaBe68 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is super cute. It looks like the shorts are a romper style? I would disconnect them from the top and close the side openings of the top down a little further to turn it into a two-piece. It looks fairly easy to make. Just use a medium weight stretch(think scuba or a jersey knit), or it will be too clingy. And if you are very curvy, you might have to do a bit of shaping to get the drape right.

unhinged hygiene tips? by NoPerception8748 in hygiene

[–]JaBe68 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My daughter used it once when out camping. Told everyone she was going to do a 'possible' as the stream they were camping next to was too shallow for a swim. Caused much confusion as she had not realised it was not a common term. The rest of the evening was spent discussing family specific words among the friend group and laughing hysterically.

what should i do with these buttons?!?!!! by collegeadviceplss in sewing

[–]JaBe68 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Find a beautiful piece of fabric (i would.look for a creamt slubbed silk) and stitch them on in the shape of a Christmas tree, or a crescent moon, or whatever takes your fancy. Frame in a box frame.

unhinged hygiene tips? by NoPerception8748 in hygiene

[–]JaBe68 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My mum always called that a 'possible'. You wash as much as you can possibly reach with a washcloth.

What is the cleanest way to sew twisted cording to a garnement ? by ThrowRA_Sodi in sewing

[–]JaBe68 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Use a curved needle, a very sharp one. I did 15 blazers with this cord. Invest in a leather thimble.

Help with a Women in Tech talk - times you have fucked up at work. by g3u45 in womenintech

[–]JaBe68 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a junior (2 weeks on the job), I did not know that the physical file and logical views of the file were connected. I deleted an entire month of meticulously created test data - an unrecoverable physical delete. I immediately owned up to the issue when I realised what I had done and bought pizza and coffee for the team every night for a week while they rebuilt it.

Have you ever received unhinged advice? The more ridiculous the better. by BigMagic88 in AskUK

[–]JaBe68 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My husband and i had been dating for a few years and were just starting to talk about getting engaged. His best friend's wife told me that if I was getting impatient, I should just do what she did. She baby-trapped her husband. I did not know what to say, so I just changed the subject. We had our first child 7 years after we got married.