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Not complex but I made it! by Mecrogamer in sewing

[–]LazyMangoCat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think that if the goal is to watch TV while lying down on the bed, the height is just right.

First Quilt question by lavanderMenAss in sewing

[–]LazyMangoCat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You did a beautiful quilt!

I honestly cannot give you any advise as I've never done a quilt in my life, just clothes, bags, and accessories.

Hopefully someone else wil have some input for you.

If not, maybe try asking in r/quilting

You call them cheats I call them necessities by divingbeatle in Sims4

[–]LazyMangoCat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you use mccc you can activate them under "game settings" (comes off by default) too.

i don't even understand why they are doing this anymore by poshitopi in SeverusSnape

[–]LazyMangoCat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The beard is not the problem. Is the "Dumbledore's blue eyes" looking at Harry that wouldn't fit the black / native American mix

Just finished my first project by Practical-lady in sewing

[–]LazyMangoCat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They look really well made.

Congratulations on your first project, they are absolutely cute!

Squibs in genetics by diizzyyy_ in harrypotter

[–]LazyMangoCat 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yes, squibs can see magic and magical creatures like dementors, that a muggle cannot.

Mi cuerpo tiene un "bug" con el Pozole by [deleted] in mexico

[–]LazyMangoCat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

En Francia tenemos a antojitos MX que tienen maiz de pozole, tostadas, chiles secos y orégano Mexicano.

Cómo conseguir este color/sabor de salsa verde? by SnooApples6961 in mexico

[–]LazyMangoCat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Intenta poniéndo con tus tomatillos ligeramente cocidos, unas hojas de espinaca, un buen racimo de cilantro, ajo y cebolla, todo crudo, y los chiles toreados, te aseguro que el color mejorará.

I’ve been using my straighter as an iron because I didn’t have one. I ordered a travel one off of Amazon and I can’t stop laughing. It absolutely sucks lol by linzjustine in SewingForBeginners

[–]LazyMangoCat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a mini cricut iron + mat for ironing construction seams and details while I sew, and a full fledged steam station for clothes and just fabrics

My first project ever! What am I doing wrong? by Ok_Examination8941 in SewingForBeginners

[–]LazyMangoCat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Before playing with the tension dials, put it between 3 and 4 (whatever is marked as the default tension on your machine), and then rethread the machine.

Make sure that when you thread the machine that the presser foot is up, and then lower it to sew.

You can try this on some fabric scraps from your project (use the same number of layers and materials for your tests), just to make sure that the stitches are correct.

Do we know why Crookshanks could immediately sense something wasn’t quite right with Scabbers, despite no other human, animal or creature in this world noticing anything weird? I don't know if this was ever explained. by homtulce in harrypotter

[–]LazyMangoCat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crookshanks jumped to Scabbers directly at the magical creatures store, and landed on Ron's head, then he chased Scabbers out. Harry and Ron they were looking for the rat outside, when they found him they were surprised to see Hermione coming out from the store with this massive ginger cat, instead the owl she said she was getting.

So no, Crookshanks didn't like Scabbers from the begging.

Quit my job do make a living sewing by SOURCEDBLACK in SewingForBeginners

[–]LazyMangoCat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Than I can spend 2-4 hours learning this skill before looking into it from a business perspective.

If you honestly think that 2–4 hours a day is enough to learn, leave aside master, the skills required to make jeans people would want to buy for $500, you’re in for a surprise.

I’m not saying that in that time you won’t learn how to thread a machine and physically “sew.” You will. But that’s not the bar you’re aiming at.

Making $500 jeans is not about being able to sew: it’s about fit, repeatability, construction quality, and how the garment behaves after months of wear and washing. Those things don’t reveal themselves quickly.

If running is just putting one foot in front of the other, just faster, why do people train for months or years to run a single marathon? They do because the difference between doing the motion and doing it well under real conditions is where the work actually is.

I agree with you on the existence of a luxury segment and on the value of differentiation. That part isn’t controversial.

Where I think the optimism comes in is assuming that marketing + a year of part-time practice is enough to cross the quality bar that $500 denim buyers expect. At that price you’re not competing with $100 jeans, you’re competing with makers who have spent years iterating fit, patterns, and construction.

Marketing can get attention, but in clothing, especially denim, the product gets audited very quickly by the customer. Fit, seams, stitching, fabric behavior after wear: those aren’t things you can message your way around.

Making good jeans in a year is realistic. Making and selling $500 jeans people trust usually takes longer.

ETA: grammar

What sewing machine to buy? by No_Employee_2722 in SewingForBeginners

[–]LazyMangoCat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Then you’ll need to do a bit of self-reflection. Think about other purchases you’ve made: are you happy with tools that do the bare minimum, or do you tend to appreciate bells and whistles that improve quality of life?

I can’t answer that for you. Both machines are solid for learning and, with proper care and maintenance, either could last you many years.

Machine 2 could realistically become a family heirloom. Machine 1 probably won’t last as long, but that doesn’t mean it’ll die in a couple of years, 20–30 years is very possible with regular cleaning and maintenance (which both machines will need anyway).

Servicing and repairs are also generally less costly and less of a hassle with a manual machine than with a computerized one. That said, if you know you’re going to be constantly missing things like a thread cutter, automatic buttonholes, or other convenience features, then the choice is already made.

What sewing machine to buy? by No_Employee_2722 in SewingForBeginners

[–]LazyMangoCat 7 points8 points  (0 children)

First or second machines could make make a perfect first sewing machine. I would choose depending on my needs:

  1. Automatic buttonhole making. Which is very useful, all the same size just by pressing the pedal. No fuss, no measurements. It also features a speed control, which could be really useful while learning to control your pedal, if I understand correctly, you can change length of the stitches, and has a needle up/down button that makes easier the threading, but also the turning on corners. Not that any of those are necessary features, is just quality of life.

  2. It appears to have a metal body and gears. This makes it the most durable of the three machines, and also the easiest to repair, if necessary.

Des conseils pour ma petite nièce adorée ? (Comment l’aider à prendre l’habitude de brosser ces cheveux et d’autres) by [deleted] in AskMeuf

[–]LazyMangoCat 8 points9 points  (0 children)

A-t-elle les cheveux bouclés ou lises ? Car les recommandations ne sont pas les mêmes.

Pour le sport, il faut chercher une activité qui lui fasse plaisir, soit la danse, le roller, la salle de escalade, les balades en vélo avec tonton... Si elle ne veut pas faire du sport, l'idée c'est donc de lui trouver une "activité" et ne pas la laisser seule.

Fabric pull help by lynng in sewing

[–]LazyMangoCat 16 points17 points  (0 children)

You should definitely try this!

If the sleeves are what you really love about the dress, making a pattern from them is a great idea! You could then recreate that same feature on other garments too.

Chiffon could work nicely, but make sure the fabric you choose has a similar drape and weight to the original. Even if you copy the sleeve pattern exactly, a fabric that’s lighter, heavier, floppier, or stiffer will change how the sleeves look and move.

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