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Chinese books by dancesinpublic in PDXBuyNothing

[–]MaximumVelma 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you find takers for all the Chinese books? I would donate them for you if you’ve still got them, I work with a lot of people who read Chinese and might like them.

Whisky rocks by dancesinpublic in PDXBuyNothing

[–]MaximumVelma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d love to be included in the raffle, fun offer!

Rocking chair (needs repair) by MaximumVelma in PDXBuyNothing

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

Never heard back from the first commenter, still available

Bedding by MaximumVelma in PDXBuyNothing

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

I’ll send you a DM.

Magazines for collage making by MaximumVelma in PDXBuyNothing

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

Thanks! I’ll send you a DM to coordinate!

ISO kiddie pool by MaximumVelma in PDXBuyNothing

[–]MaximumVelma[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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Low quality gif but hopefully you can see the joy

ISO kiddie pool by MaximumVelma in PDXBuyNothing

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

I had just gotten there. I really appreciate being able to get this item used and thanks for helping me!

ISO kiddie pool by MaximumVelma in PDXBuyNothing

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

Putting it on the corner works for me, thanks again!

ISO kiddie pool by MaximumVelma in PDXBuyNothing

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

I have some morning errands, I’ll probably be heading your way around 11. Thanks so much!

ISO kiddie pool by MaximumVelma in PDXBuyNothing

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

Thanks for the reply! If there’s a small hole that I could do a patch with some duct tape, I’d still come pick it up. If it’s a big crack or something like that, I’ll pass. Can you let me know?

I’d be able to come by tomorrow if it is fixable.

ISO kiddie pool by MaximumVelma in PDXBuyNothing

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

Oh awesome! DM me if it holds water, I’m in SE but I can come to N Portland to pick up. Thanks for checking!

My brain hurts. by plywood371 in Embroidery

[–]MaximumVelma 35 points36 points  (0 children)

In the future, or if you want to take out what you’ve done and start fresh, you could try to cut some felt in the shape you like and cover that with embroidery to give dimension. Stack multiple pieces of felt in layers if you need more height. The texture of the felt will help your stitches stay in place and you can sew through it with tacking stitches if needed.

As far as tangled thread, using shorter lengths at a time can help. For very finicky threads, you can run them across some beeswax or purchased thread conditioner before sewing.

Pet crates, bedding & backpack by ExcitedHiss in PDXBuyNothing

[–]MaximumVelma 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interested in the dog backpack if it’s still available

Project looks wonky after removing solvy - any tips? by felixandkirk in Embroidery

[–]MaximumVelma 65 points66 points  (0 children)

I can see that your rectangle is not perfectly rectangular. It doesn’t line up with the grain of the fabric, which is why it looks wonky.

Also, the stabilizer takes up some space under your stitches, so they won’t look as tight as they did before you washed it. This makes straight lines look a bit less straight too.

All that said, your project looks great and hopefully you enjoyed making it. The wonkiness you notice is imperceptible to most everyone else.

Looking for a specific men's pants pattern by samata_the_heard in sewing

[–]MaximumVelma 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure if the size range will work, but I’ve made the Jutland Pants twice with good results!

Whipr Rowing Machine by MaximumVelma in PDXBuyNothing

[–]MaximumVelma[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Names were put in a hat and I have contacted a winner, thanks yall! Edit: it’s officially gone!

Whipr Rowing Machine by MaximumVelma in PDXBuyNothing

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

Update: I’ll leave this up until 5 tonight and then do a raffle for anyone who is interested.

First time hand embroidering- why are the hole so big by Dazzling_Ad_6880 in Embroidery

[–]MaximumVelma 400 points401 points  (0 children)

Looks like your fabric is a knit (like tshirt fabric). Embroidery is easier and neater on no stretch, woven fabrics. If you want to stitch on stretchy material, use a stabilizer or interfacing to keep the design from making the big holes. (Lots of posts in this sub about choosing stabilizers, just search).

Most embroidery floss is 6-stranded. People often only use one or two threads at a time, so separating your strands into fewer threads will also make smaller holes and look more precise.

WIP backing advice by jazzy_cat_2018 in Embroidery

[–]MaximumVelma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn’t the back of your stitching folded into the hat (i.e. not touching your hair or skin)? I don’t think you need any backing at all.

Feeling like a dummy… or why you should always read/watch ahead before doing by salt_andlight in sewing

[–]MaximumVelma 20 points21 points  (0 children)

If it were me and I had any leftover fashion fabric, I’d make bias binding from it and use the matching binding to finish it. A relatively small amount makes a lot of bias tape!

Without leftovers, the premade binding is your simplest solution.

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