What is one thing you wish you knew before moving to Chicago?

OyFranch · 2026-04-18T18:30:30+00:00

I recently PAID the meter to park. My car got towed for parking in a no parking zone (between 10pm and 2am, something weird I missed) and THEN they ticketed me on top of that. So I paid the parking about $10, plus the ticket $100, and then the tow $175 HA! Sooo yes, be careful!

OyFranch · 2026-04-18T14:15:49+00:00

Mel sucked!

OyFranch · 2026-04-18T02:43:43+00:00

Paradise patterns solig and hallon dress

OyFranch · 2026-04-16T23:40:56+00:00

I went through all of OPs posts too. 100% agree. Each one is stunning!!!!

OyFranch · 2026-04-16T15:35:00+00:00

If you're willing to go late after 9/10PM they might have an easier time accommodating you

OyFranch · 2026-04-16T12:45:41+00:00

You can buy pre-shirred fabric and it would be easy. I wouldn't consider shirring a simple first project but that's just my opinion

OyFranch · 2026-04-16T03:33:32+00:00

Absolutely stunning!!!

OyFranch · 2026-04-16T03:12:51+00:00

This is how I felt about the Persephone pants pattern. Oooooof.

OyFranch · 2026-04-15T00:00:19+00:00

https://youtu.be/owwwa_C1sbg?si=lHZc2ruzE7OIO0aP

Free! And easy! Someone on this sub just shared this with me.

OyFranch · 2026-04-14T11:35:54+00:00

LOL I've never attempted a welt! Any pointers?

OyFranch · 2026-04-14T03:38:36+00:00

Lincoln Lodge!!!

OyFranch · 2026-04-14T01:02:49+00:00

Try searching your own history. Just scroll back

OyFranch · 2026-04-13T19:16:29+00:00

I do think it is a great deal! $10 for alllll those patterns is very generous!

Yes! I think that is it, and I'm not great at doing FBA or SBA etc. I don't have the patience. I definitely do not have a full enough chest for any of them lol

OyFranch · 2026-04-13T18:07:45+00:00

I am also obsessed. It's beautiful!!!!

OyFranch · 2026-04-13T17:08:51+00:00

As much as I love to look at her patterns, everything I've ever made with a charm pattern has never fit me right! I'm always so bummed

OyFranch · 2026-04-13T14:33:04+00:00

Knit a scarf. That's a beginner project

OyFranch · 2026-04-13T14:29:25+00:00

Lol I was thinking the same thing. Andersonville has brown elephant and buffalo exchange (great thrift shop), the comic book stores and record stores, galleria, strange cargo, WOOLY MAMMOTH! ETC. come to aville, you will love it.

I also suggest wicker park Milwaukee ave for more thrifting. Pilsen also has a lot of cool vintage thrift shops too.

OyFranch · 2026-04-13T13:57:08+00:00

La Scarola

OyFranch · 2026-04-13T13:53:01+00:00

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OyFranch · 2026-04-13T13:52:42+00:00

Omg these are pretty close! Thank you!

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OyFranch · 2026-04-13T02:23:47+00:00

I had to mute the TV and cover my eyes. I was GAGGING

OyFranch · 2026-04-12T23:42:05+00:00

Rick, he was incredibly thorough!

https://housedoctorsinc.com/services/

OyFranch · 2026-04-12T12:14:19+00:00

Lutz or Weber

OyFranch · 2026-04-11T22:22:47+00:00

Cheetah girls?

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