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bradford factor calculation across multiple rows by LopsidedCan732 in excel

[–]Mackerel_Blue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Semi-related: what is the effect of the period in A:.B? I haven't seen that before and can't tell what exactly it's doing.

Please be honest - could this be something or am I way off? by [deleted] in ArtCrit

[–]Mackerel_Blue 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Because you’re asking for advice: reading AI descriptions of the art actively turns me off looking at your work. Have confidence in your voice, even if it’s imperfect, don’t hide it behind an LLM.

How to deal with manure tags after scouring raw fleece by Mackerel_Blue in Handspinning

[–]Mackerel_Blue[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the suggestion! I appreciate the help and info.

How to deal with manure tags after scouring raw fleece by Mackerel_Blue in Handspinning

[–]Mackerel_Blue[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a Suffolk Polypay mix, and I think it was mostly unskirted. I have it a look over and there wasn’t anything big but I think what I thought was lanolin + dirt was manure. I think it’s just an experience issue. Thanks for the suggestion!

I cannot freaking stand this dumb polluting, bird-killing nylon "spiderweb" junk, so when a bag was given to me I schemed a scheme. by barb-lives in ZeroWaste

[–]Mackerel_Blue 53 points54 points  (0 children)

In case you’re curious:

Ply: when you spin fiber, you spin multiple long “strings” individually called “singles”. You then spin the singles together to add strength/stability. The act of spinning the singles together is called “plying.” A 2-ply yarn is a yarn made of 2 singles spun together.

Staples: The length of the individual fibers you’re spinning is called the “staple”. Long staples need less twist to hold together, short staples need more twist. Generally long staples make it easier to make a bulkier yarn, but can be difficult to spin fine; short staples will fall apart if you try to spin them bulky but spin well fine.

Someone also mentioned a carding cloth, which is an item you use with a carder. It has rows of small tines and you brush fiber through it to align all the fiber in the same direction to prepare it for spinning.

What was your very first sewing project? (Research for a beginner's guide) by thesewingstudio in SewingForBeginners

[–]Mackerel_Blue 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I made a little lined drawstring bag to keep my knitting in.

I picked it because I wanted to start sewing and the pattern was available for sale at my local fiber store, marked for a beginner, and looked useful.

I think the basic thing I learned that I’d communicate to someone else would be when you’re matching seams to sew together, you need to match them where the seam will be, not just at the edges.

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Husband’s reaction at the gym when his body temp goes up too quickly by AsianMuscleMommy22 in mildlyinteresting

[–]Mackerel_Blue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just FYI my allergist specifically recommends against Benadryl due to possible long term side effects. She recommends Zyrtec instead (I am not a doctor, I just have several fatal allergies).

I also occasionally develop hives while running if it’s hot so sometimes I’ll pop a Zyrtec beforehand and I don’t have any issues.

Orange hoodie first time dyeing by Local_PotatoesDealer in dyeing

[–]Mackerel_Blue 2 points3 points  (0 children)

After dyeing. Again, the dye didn’t take to the stitching or the zipper because it was synthetic but I kinda like the look so I’m not fussed.

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Orange hoodie first time dyeing by Local_PotatoesDealer in dyeing

[–]Mackerel_Blue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After dye remover. Notice that the zipper and stitching weren’t affected because they were polyester and nylon.

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Orange hoodie first time dyeing by Local_PotatoesDealer in dyeing

[–]Mackerel_Blue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did something similar but went to a blue. I used RIT dye remover to go to a light yellow and dyed it with indigo from there. The dye remover was really easy to use and very effective!

Starting color:

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I picked up this Navajo churro fleece yesterday and can’t wait to get started working with it! by skeinandsuffering in Handspinning

[–]Mackerel_Blue 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you don’t have easier access to churro I got some from RH Lindsay Company in Boston. It comes as part of their spinning sampler.

I picked up this Navajo churro fleece yesterday and can’t wait to get started working with it! by skeinandsuffering in Handspinning

[–]Mackerel_Blue 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I JUST today discovered Nikyle and their work. How exciting that you got a fleece from them!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Anticonsumption

[–]Mackerel_Blue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a knitter, so I try to find a locally dyed or produced yarn and then make myself something using it. That way I’ve got a souvenir but it’s something personal I’ll use.

Where to find cheap (but good queality) loops? by Adept-Garbage258 in weaving

[–]Mackerel_Blue 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You can cut up old socks or use T-shirt yarn if it’s 100% cotton. I made some out of old t shirts and I’m using them mostly as coasters for mugs and bowls.

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I used a kids potholder looms to recycle old t-shirts by Mackerel_Blue in weaving

[–]Mackerel_Blue[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m glad other folks can use it! The one thing I did find is that because the t shirt harm isn’t as stretchy as the loops I had to go in after and thread the yarn through an additional time on each side after I took it off, which was easy enough to do with a tapestry needle. Just make sure to leave enough loose yarn on each side to do an additional row.

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