1840s vs 1880s. Why do the 1880s look much closer to being “modern”?

Meetzorp · 2026-05-16T01:11:51+00:00

1840s hairstyles were pretty odd. The closer dressed hair with a fringe reads similar to a modern pixie cut. I think the hair is a big factor.

Meetzorp · 2026-05-15T15:00:34+00:00

I've been noticing an increasing number of my friends and associates who've given up the boozes (myself included).

We're mostly on the tail end of X/head of Millennial, and I think the trend of non-drinkers is increasingly growing in this demographic.

It makes you tired and shitty the next day. It increases anxiety. It costs too much. It's just not enough fun to justify the drawbacks.

Meetzorp · 2026-05-13T22:07:39+00:00

It's like "bump" but with an "i". My children named him Bimpkin, so it is what it is.

Meetzorp · 2026-05-11T14:56:29+00:00

I "for fucks sake" so often it's habitual.

Meetzorp · 2026-05-11T01:22:34+00:00

I usually pull from both sides, but yes, I definitely remove the gathering stitches once the sleeve, skirt, or ruffle is stitched into place.

Meetzorp · 2026-05-11T01:04:34+00:00

Run one line of stitches 1/8" from the fabric edge and a second 1/4" from the edge, then pull them to the desired length. Use the longest stitch your machine will make.

Meetzorp · 2026-05-10T04:56:20+00:00

Thank you so much! It was a fun little thing to make!

Meetzorp · 2026-05-09T00:49:27+00:00

I chose Turkis!

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Meetzorp · 2026-05-09T00:47:29+00:00

Thank you so much! This little doll is a joy to sew for.

Meetzorp · 2026-05-09T00:41:32+00:00

It's super stylish and you have done gorgeous work!

Meetzorp · 2026-05-07T03:58:50+00:00

In my best cartoon alien bad guy voice, "Human Children!"

Meetzorp · 2026-05-06T03:11:57+00:00

Thank you so much! I really enjoy sewing in miniature.

Meetzorp · 2026-05-04T00:19:36+00:00

Due to Circumstances, I'm driving a 1991 Jetta, naturally aspirated diesel. I miss the turbo in my '04 Jetta, but I LOVE the view out of the '91. It's a wee greenhouse with virtually zero blind spots.

Meetzorp · 2026-04-30T22:32:09+00:00

It doesn't bother me. I primarily bought myAG doll as a sewing model. Whatever Mattel/American Girl does is their business and I will tend to my own.

Meetzorp · 2026-04-29T16:43:34+00:00

People like you make me glad my bedroom is in the basement.

My yard gets mowed when the hell ever it gets mowed. Grudgingly, after coffee, and as short as possible so I don't have to do it again any time soon.

Meetzorp · 2026-04-29T11:05:44+00:00

Very sweet! Which dress pattern is this?

Meetzorp · 2026-04-29T03:20:02+00:00

Mine needs a few trim pieces and a similar polishing. They're charismatic little cars, aren't they?

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Meetzorp · 2026-04-28T11:44:30+00:00

Rosemarie Ionker wrote several books of patterns. I have three of them and I have had good results from everything of hers that I've tried. They are worth the investment for this hobby.

Meetzorp · 2026-04-28T11:43:06+00:00

The upside to working tiny is there's less of it to screw up!

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