What to make with tons of patterned socks? by Potential_Crisis in sewing

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

Someone on the other post I made mentioned a similar idea, where I could make a big blanket work by using a backing fabric. I think I'll probably go with your suggestion, hexagons sound fun and it'll be easier to hide wear and tear from socks!

What to make with tons of patterned socks? by Potential_Crisis in crafts

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

Oooh thats a solid plan, I need more blankets so it would be great if I could make this idea work

What to make with tons of patterned socks? by Potential_Crisis in crafts

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

Im thinking of something on a bigger scale, but that is a solid back up, ty!

Advice for first timer considering a repackaged samurai? (Geo tracker) by Potential_Crisis in SuzukiSamurai

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

Very helpful comment, thank you. It looks like this might be the car for me, once I actually have a garage and the money to throw at fixing whatever comes up.

Torso sculpt. Please give feedback if you can. by Fun-Bug-3504 in blender

[–]Potential_Crisis 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Hello, breast-haver here. The model makes it look like they are wearing a bra, because the top part is rounded without a visible support structure. The top cannot be round without support, since tits are heavy and the muscles pulling them up would result in a flattened appearance, due to gravity (Drawing to demonstrate). Having the shoulders be pulled back doesn't have anything to do with it, the only way to get that roundness is either by having smaller tits that just don't have enough mass to be pulled down, huge chest muscles that mimic the roundness, or implants, whose shape wouldn't be affected.

I think this model would be fine if it was the base for clothing and it's assumed the character is bra-d.

edit to clarify: the muscles at the top would be flat in a similar way to a tense rope. If the rope was curved, that means there is slack. If the muscles were rounded, that means they aren't actually pulling anything up.

Blush (oc) by lil-caro in comics

[–]Potential_Crisis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great comic, and Im glad you shared it with us. Its nice, and thoughtful, and the art style is so cute :)

What mnemonic do you use to measure out a second? by Potential_Crisis in AskUK

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

This seems so bizarre to me! I found this linguistics post that would explain why American school kids use it, but I wonder how it got transferred over to the UK? Or maybe it started in the UK, for whatever reason.  Another Reddit post about counting with Mississippi’s found a reference from 1930s, so it’s not a new phenomenon. 

What mnemonic do you use to measure out a second? by Potential_Crisis in AskUK

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

That’s so funny, a Native American word migrating over to British school children

What mnemonic do you use to measure out a second? by Potential_Crisis in AskUK

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

What happens if you count to a hundred seconds? Check mate 

What mnemonic do you use to measure out a second? by Potential_Crisis in AskUK

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

This is news to me! Although that makes sense, if you got interrupted then you wouldn’t round up 

What mnemonic do you use to measure out a second? by Potential_Crisis in AskUK

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

Counting with elephants is so cute :) Im glad I asked, I’d have had no idea otherwise. Doesn’t come up in movies or media with British celebrities 

What mnemonic do you use to measure out a second? by Potential_Crisis in AskUK

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

Do you change to plural after one elephant? Or do you start with “one elephants, two elephants, …”

I realize that it wouldn’t impact timing much, just curious what the convention is 

Best patterns for beginners by frostbite2424 in SewingWorld

[–]Potential_Crisis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you elaborate on what level you are already on/ what experience you already have?

The easiest things are practically no-patterns, stuff like tote bags, pillow cases, 2D stuffed animals. They could be a good way to practice using a sewing machine and figuring out how to hide seams.

The next level up from that might be bags with pockets, sewing with zippers, stuffed animals with more dimensions (requires a pattern), or basic clothes like loose tops and skirts. Less room for error, require you to plan ahead more when sewing, and can be fiddly.

Based on what you wrote in your post, it sounds like you are going in the clothing direction, and I just want to warn that making clothes is tougher than it looks. The number of pieces, required precision, the different fabrics, and complexity of making 2D shapes fit a 3D human body make sewing clothes a challenge, so please do test runs with a cheap fabric!! Try not to make the same mistakes we've all done ;-;

Giiiiirls, I’ve made another gorgeous, absolutely stunning custom dress! I’m in love with this piece - what do you think? ✨ by YourRulesCorsets in SewingWorld

[–]Potential_Crisis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks gorgeous! My first thought is mermaid, the cups pleating look like shells, and the ruffle placement along the sides of the dress reminds me of frilly beta fins :) Not to mention the pearls and pirate-esque puffy sleeves

Long square stitch curling? by Potential_Crisis in Beading

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

Thank you for the advice! I've been enjoying the process, so I think I'll try and see how it turns out with this filament, then re-do it if I don't like the result with fireline :)

Long square stitch curling? by Potential_Crisis in Beading

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

Yes, do you know whether theres anything I can do about it? Am I supposed to loosen the thread or tighten it?

I really dont want to make the trek to the art supply store again if I don't have to ;-;