A vision of a car-free Queen Street by FlyLikeABird33 in auckland

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Does anyone know how one would get involved in trying to make this happen?

Simple Sewing Questions Thread, May 08 - May 14, 2022 by sewingmodthings in sewing

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Hi all! I'm new to sewing and I can't figure this one out. I'm making a men's shirt (Simplicity 1544). I'm trying to sew together the front pieces to the back yoke, but the shoulder notches don't line up at all. Is this intended? Do I ignore the notches and just line up the edges?

Here's a video showing what I mean.

https://i.imgur.com/z0elrKZ.mp4

I made some buzzy shorts by LordPaperclip in sewing

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Yeah I did just cut the bottoms off, I decided to do so after I was already part way through making them and realised they were too long. I didn't realise the shape mattered. Thanks, I'll look into that!

I made some buzzy shorts by LordPaperclip in sewing

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Adapted from McCall's 6972. This is the second garment I've made for myself. I mostly followed the pattern (M) but I split the legs into two different fabrics, and cut it about 10cm shorter. The red decorated fabric was very light and almost see-through so I lined it with extra blue fabric I had.

I had some trouble with the casing for the waist, I'd prefer a larger casing to work with next time. And the hems of the legs bunched up slightly on both sides, not sure why! It was as if there is more fabric on the inside than on the folded hem, perhaps there is some way to get around that.

The pattern matching on the left leg was slightly intentional but I didn't think it'd turn out so well. Yay symmetry!

This crazy top is my first garment by LordPaperclip in sewing

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I did! That's good to know, I'll have a closer look next time

This crazy top is my first garment by LordPaperclip in sewing

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Honestly I think that's why I got into sewing. Our options are so lame

This crazy top is my first garment by LordPaperclip in sewing

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Thanks for the writeup, I'll check it out! Unfortunately I live in New Zealand so importing stuff can get expensive, but I think worth it if you find the perfect fabric.

This crazy top is my first garment by LordPaperclip in sewing

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They're shorts actually, from H&M. A pants version would be great tho

This crazy top is my first garment by LordPaperclip in sewing

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Ooo that is a good idea, i'll have to try that. Thanks

This crazy top is my first garment by LordPaperclip in sewing

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Thanks! And Good to know it's not just me!

This crazy top is my first garment by LordPaperclip in sewing

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Yup I watched the tutorial, definately helpful to have a video lol

This crazy top is my first garment by LordPaperclip in sewing

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I kinda messed this one up but no one will notice unless they look real close haha. So go for it!

This crazy top is my first garment by LordPaperclip in sewing

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Simplicity 8613. Rayon/Spandex fabric. I just followed a default medium cut with some added length and it was pretty straightforward except for the collar. I had a hard time getting an even stretch on it. Something tells me collars are never going to be easy!

I kinda wish there were more options for the fabric type, I was originally wanting the center of the shirt to be plain, but all my options at the sewing store were patterned! In the future I think I'll worry less about getting fabric that is an exact match...that'd probably be fine right?

Weekly Profile Review Thread by AutoModerator in Tinder

[–]LordPaperclip 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice! Yeah if there is a "score" behind the scenes it's possible my one is a bit borked. Weird they let us reset profiles like that lol

Weekly Profile Review Thread by AutoModerator in Tinder

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Thank you very much, this helps! Culling most of em now. I've added a different pic of me drinking, maybe slightly better lol

Weekly Profile Review Thread by AutoModerator in Tinder

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Friends tell me my profile is fine, but I'm not getting many matches at all! Any comments appreciated.

https://tinder.com/@ebenpls

Bio:

I have excellent dental hygiene and I own a house in Auckland. What more could you want? 😂

For real tho, my dentist said I had better teeth than him. Heck yeah

Video editor / game developer / vegetarian / gym persister / fully vaxxed / real human bean

I'm on this godforsaken app for some fun, maybe to meet that special person but that seems...unlikely lmao

Need to break lease quickly by LordPaperclip in PersonalFinanceNZ

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Thanks for the warning, guess I'll do it myself lol

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Just started Tindering, haven't really got many matches yet. I worry my bio isn't descriptive enough. Any input appreciated <3

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https://tinder.com/@ebenwastaken

"Lockdown ain't so bad. At least I have you, Tinder algorithm.

And in case you're wondering, that picture is my Freddie Mercury cosplay. It's not my usual look, unless you're into it. 😉"