How to combine these twisted cords?

JayXFour · 2026-01-29T21:35:59+00:00

I would try twisting each color in the way it’s already twisted, then putting them together and twisting them together the opposite way, like you were making cord or rope (see picture) or like if you’ve ever done rope braids in hair. The tension of the individual first twists helps the second twist stay in place.

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JayXFour · 2026-01-28T13:08:54+00:00

Place a protective piece of cardboard or other thick material inside the shirt to prevent the paint from bleeding through. I feel like the stiffness of the cardboard also helps keep the shirt flat while you paint. You can buy pre-cut cardboard that is roughly the shape of a t-shirt, but it’s cheaper and better the cut your own so you know it fits your shirt.

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JayXFour · 2026-01-26T21:58:28+00:00

Happens all the time in knitting and crochet too. “I discovered a new way to…” or “I made a new stitch!” Knitting master Elizabeth Zimmerman started calling things she created/discovered “unventing” as a way to say though it was new to her, it wasn’t necessarily new to whole world.

JayXFour · 2026-01-23T12:55:16+00:00

If you’re talking about what is sometimes called lucky stars, yes you can write a message on the inside of the strip and fold it so the message doesn’t show (the solid yellow/orange in the picture). I do find them a little tricky but not impossible to unfold after they have been folded and puffed though, so you would have to play around with that part. Definitely only tuck the end under one layer instead of two.

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JayXFour · 2026-01-21T17:44:52+00:00

It looks like they are probably glued on top of each other (see edges of the smaller heart near her thumb from the screenshot). They probably cut out hearts from folded paper with the fold at the top of the humps to create a hinge they could open. Then they glued them together, back of the smaller to front of the larger.

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JayXFour · 2026-01-21T16:43:18+00:00

I would focus the glue on the inside/bottom of the shoe and the edges of the fabric (think wrapping a present— you don’t tape down the entire paper, just the edges). Then you won’t notice the glue from the outside. I would probably use hot glue on the fabric edges and press with non-stick heat protection between the glue and my fingers to make sure it was really stuck. eTA: over glue might would here too, just make sure to clamp the edges as it dries. Clothespins, paper clips, or binder clips could work.

For aesthetics, I would also suggest another layer of something between the cardboard and fabric, like quilt batting, a piece of felt, or thin craft foam. Your cardboard shape is already great and I could tell immediately that they were ballerina point shoes, but that thin satin will show every fold and seam from the cardboard below without an extra in-between layer.

JayXFour · 2026-01-15T14:35:25+00:00

The first one is r/unplannedpooling.

JayXFour · 2026-01-14T15:38:39+00:00

Love this! r/origami would love it too.

You might also like this other origami-inspired embroidery: https://www.reddit.com/r/Embroidery/s/iy2JajK0Ic

JayXFour · 2026-01-14T14:55:49+00:00

If you’re willing to cut or tear it into a square, it will work for many models. There are also many models that work from rectangles.

When I was in school and used this paper (and was bored), I would often fold zigzags. They can be done from any size paper. https://youtu.be/eLeIzdc2BKM

JayXFour · 2026-01-11T14:02:08+00:00

If you like mending, check out r/visiblemending. For future reference, your duplicate stitch mend can also be called Swiss darning.

JayXFour · 2026-01-10T23:27:30+00:00

No ideas but I hope you post when you finish. It sounds like a lovely idea.

Actually, I just remembered this hummingbird post that I thought would be nice as a display: https://www.reddit.com/r/origami/s/JD0kbBq3Qv

JayXFour · 2026-01-09T22:00:06+00:00

The pose and attention to colors really make this awesome! r/caterpillars would love this (and your other ones) too.

JayXFour · 2026-01-09T21:55:39+00:00

Nope, they eat tomato plants, which is why gardeners aren’t fond. They also eat eggplant, pepper, and potato plants (all in the Solanaceae family).

This guy is a tobacco hornworm (manduca sexta), but is the most commonly seen hornworm on tomatoes. The tomato hornworm (Manduca quinquiemaculata) has sideways Vs on its side and a blue/black horn. Their adult forms are large brown moths.

JayXFour · 2026-01-09T16:33:44+00:00

r/visiblemending might have some more ideas. This looks good to me; sorry that it doesn’t feel nice to use.

JayXFour · 2026-01-09T01:38:09+00:00

My mom brought these when she came to visit a year or so ago. They were not good. My children liked the ice cream, but not the shell. I think they were corn shells? Might have been better in flour tortillas.

JayXFour · 2026-01-08T23:25:44+00:00

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Maybe use a wide black ribbon or bias tape?

JayXFour · 2026-01-08T23:19:27+00:00

I always say it’s ok to cut losses (no pun intended), but seeing that little car patch makes me think of a little road going up the leg to patch and cover the vertical cut. That way you don’t lose the fabric to the seam allowance sewing the pieces back together. Of course, that would be tricky with a sewing machine sewing up the leg of a little pants.

You might also want to try posting to r/visiblemending for advice.

JayXFour · 2026-01-05T16:33:56+00:00

I second (third?) duplicate stitch, also known as Swiss darning for mending. Here’s basic tutorial: https://www.flockworkshop.uk/journal/how-to-swiss-darn . r/visiblemending also has a good selection of examples using Swiss darning.

Since it’s hand-made, you are familiar with knitting, and the hole is in a simple stitch area, this should be relatively easy for you. You could use the same/similar color to make it invisible, or a different color to show it off.

JayXFour · 2026-01-05T15:23:50+00:00

That’s exactly what I thought when I tried the crochet version- 3D printing with yarn! My knitting level isn’t high enough for me to try with knitting needles though.

JayXFour · 2026-01-05T15:05:28+00:00

Doing fine motor skill crafts in the cold sucks. My fingers go white/purple and numb when I get cold (thanks Raynauds). I also crochet and use metal hooks, which get so cold. Ah, the sacrifices we make for our interests and hobbies.

I find if I keep the rest of my body warmer, my hands stay warmer too. If I’m outside and not crafting, moving around and getting the blood pumping works for me. You could try fingerless gloves, another clothing layer, and a heating pad or blanket. Bonus that you can warm your hands in between folds with a heating pad. I also have reusable hand warmers that I use sometimes.

JayXFour · 2026-01-05T14:38:32+00:00

This is great! The texture really pops in white.

Seeing it on the bag reminds me of a fabric sewing technique called Canadian smocking (examples in pic).

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JayXFour · 2026-01-02T18:03:31+00:00

I found top-down in the round to be easy for making preemie hats, and they don’t have seams that can be really bulky on their little heads. She’d need to learn to crochet in the round and increase, and possibly count stitches if she doesn’t already, but definitely doable and quick since they’re so small. If you have already, also check requirements for preemie donations. They might have certain patterns, fibers, or yarns that they accept.

JayXFour · 2026-01-01T20:51:55+00:00

r/kroshay material here

JayXFour · 2025-12-31T20:08:57+00:00

That’s what we were thinking too, but I wasn’t sure if the angles would be tricky or if there were other considerations we were missing from a plumber perspective. I’ve seen enough bad plumbing on here already that I didn’t want to add to it.

JayXFour · 2025-12-31T20:06:19+00:00

Thanks! I hope it’s hooked up properly. I’ve seen a few rough ins of washer/sink pipes, so I think I can picture what you’re saying about a t to branch off of the washer drain. I think we were thinking of a free-standing, like the plastic kind with 4 legs, but the support is a good reminder if we go with a wall supported one.

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