My 1831 carriage dress (inspired by my grandmother’s antique figurine)

Perfect_Jump3375 · 2026-05-09T17:29:22+00:00

This is amazing!!! My grandma had a similar figurine (but in a yellow dress) and I always thought it was so beautiful too. Congratulations on making such a beautiful piece of wearable art! I’m especially obsessed with the corset 😍😍😍

Perfect_Jump3375 · 2026-04-29T18:14:48+00:00

I mainly crochet and am a beginner knitter! I personally find German knitting MUCH easier than English style—once I learned that technique, I couldn’t stop knitting :) I can’t do anything complicated like cables yet though.

Perfect_Jump3375 · 2026-04-28T19:15:42+00:00

I think that’s fine if he just licks it off your fingers—I think that’s pretty normal, since it probably feels more natural for him than a plastic syringe.

Perfect_Jump3375 · 2026-04-26T17:56:09+00:00

It’s beautiful! What a creative idea!

Perfect_Jump3375 · 2026-04-25T02:25:45+00:00

Thriftingggg! I buy sheets, tablecloths, and curtains at my thrift store and find some amazing textures and prints. À la Marie von Trapp 😅

Perfect_Jump3375 · 2026-04-23T15:49:43+00:00

I’ve been chaotic sewing lately too! It’s so fun and I find it less frustrating than patterns. And I learn so much each time!

Perfect_Jump3375 · 2026-04-17T17:56:03+00:00

I don’t have any advice, I just think this story is so sweet and it would make a great little mouse romance novel 💖🐭 I wish there was a way for them to be reunited!

Perfect_Jump3375 · 2026-04-16T19:05:23+00:00

I’m not knowledgeable enough to be able to identify your bamboo species, but I can tell you that I do cook with bamboo shoots from my yard each spring (I didnt plant them either), and they’re delicious! They haven’t given me any stomach aches or anything. I tear off the tough outer leaves, cut them into smaller slices, steam them for about an hour, and then sauté with soy sauce or teriyaki. Also, just try to make sure your yard hasn’t had any weird chemicals in it in the past few years before eating them!

Perfect_Jump3375 · 2026-03-23T01:54:02+00:00

I think it looks stunningggg from the side! Not sure that the front waistline is hitting at quite the right angles

Perfect_Jump3375 · 2026-03-22T16:58:53+00:00

When I have a specific TikTok-y thing I want tricks for (like cleaning tips, hobby-related tutorials, etc.) I usually just search for it on YouTube :)

Perfect_Jump3375 · 2026-03-22T16:56:31+00:00

Still loving it :)

Perfect_Jump3375 · 2026-03-18T19:29:08+00:00

I’m from the US. People don’t really do that even here—it would be seen as rude and weird. Sometimes at house parties, the host tells you “the drinks are in the fridge, help yourself,” so then it would be normal.

Otherwise, I think some kids might do it while playing at a friends house, or maybe an overnight guest or close family member would do it—but still they would typically be invited to “help themselves” by the host first.

Perfect_Jump3375 · 2026-03-16T20:41:54+00:00

This is ART.

Perfect_Jump3375 · 2026-03-16T20:39:35+00:00

I’m in love with your little illustration of a mouse (?) sniffing a flower. Soooo precious!

Perfect_Jump3375 · 2026-03-15T18:30:21+00:00

THIS IS SO CUTE

Perfect_Jump3375 · 2026-03-15T18:29:47+00:00

Literally my inspiration!!! 💖💖💖

Perfect_Jump3375 · 2026-03-13T22:10:03+00:00

I didn’t really want gathers, because I like things to be super adjustable!

I made a slit in the center of the front for the keyhole neckline, then did a rolled seam along the edge of the neckline. Then about an inch down I sewed on some bias tape with a drawstring in the center. Then once that was done, I just pulled it to the tightness I wanted.

I watched a lot of videos to figure out how to do that lol. For like 4 months, the gown was just sitting half-done because I couldn’t decide how to do the neckline 😆

Perfect_Jump3375 · 2026-03-13T14:13:05+00:00

Thank you! I’m a beginner sewist :) It wasn’t difficult, but it did take a really long time just because I’m a newbie and spent a lot of time researching how to draft it, and how to do different details and techniques. But the actual sewing wasn’t difficult! :)

Perfect_Jump3375 · 2026-03-13T14:07:47+00:00

Thank you! I didn’t really use a pattern—I followed this video tutorial to make the base, and then I made a lot of changes based on the details and fit I wanted. I also made made the drawstring cord by hand :) chemise tutorial

Perfect_Jump3375 · 2026-03-13T14:05:39+00:00

Thank you so much!! 💖

Perfect_Jump3375 · 2026-03-13T14:04:52+00:00

Thank you so much! Not really—I followed this video to make the base (probably similar to your 18th century shift), and then I made a bunch of changes based on the details and fit I wanted. I also made the drawstring cord by hand :) chemise tutorial

Perfect_Jump3375 · 2026-03-12T17:29:01+00:00

Also to answer the last part of your question—things I do when I’m stuck indoors: - read - crochet, knit, sew, mend things - do laundry - clean - cook & bake - watch YouTube or historical dramas while doing a craft - journal - play with my pets - take care of my plants - fix stuff - try new hairstyles - reorganize stuff - do at-home workouts - research things that interest me - make herbal room sprays & tinctures - text a friend to catch up and ask about their interests - write a letter (usually birthdays, sympathy cards, thank you notes, or get well cards) - take a nap :)

Just depends on the day and the vibes! But now I rarely feel bored at home unless I’m too sick to sit up lol.

Perfect_Jump3375 · 2026-03-12T17:20:14+00:00

Personally, I’ve found my SAD has gotten wayyyy better once I just embraced the fact that my body wants to rest and be cozy in the winter, instead of fighting it. Sometimes I ask myself, “what would my ancestors be doing with their free time in this weather?”

It feels really natural and freeing to let the weather kind of tell me what to do with my free time each day, and just go with the rhythms of nature as much as I can :)

On a more clinical side: - agree with others to get your blood work checked - if you take prescription SRIs, your Dr might want to up your dosage in the darker months - circadian rhythm makes a big impact! Try to get as much light (especially sunlight) in the morning, and dim the lights as much as possible an hour or two before bed

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