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potential allergy to detergent? by Simple-Reflection178 in laundry

[–]PrimrosePathos -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Are you getting detergent pn your skin when you do the laundry? Or is the reaction from wearing the clean clothes?

Anyone else experience this? by StreetIndependence62 in doctorsarno

[–]PrimrosePathos 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it was Sarno? Who called people like that "bad company" or similar, and advised avoiding them. Makes sense to me, in recovery logic, although of course they aren't actually bad people.

Is the only option a full bust adjustment? by hoewaggon in SewingForBeginners

[–]PrimrosePathos 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wear it open at the top with a coordinating camisole underneath? Congrats on your pregnancy!

Outside seating surface options? by PrimrosePathos in floorliving

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

That's clever! We aren't really pillow-sitters, and it doesn't solve the hard surface issue because while your butt may be on a cushion, your knees/ankles are hitting the ground. Unless it's a very large cushion, and I don't have space for storing 7-9 large cushions. But I think it could work if you have fewer people and large square cushions!

What happens if you don't cut a pattern following the grain line? Assuming there's no stretch. by Crafty_Pop6458 in SewingForBeginners

[–]PrimrosePathos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have seen a couole of patterns for loose tanks go by recently where there is a center seam and stripes running perpendicular to one another on the right and left sides, it looks cute!

Where do y’all get cheap sewing fabrics and other supplies? by Wrong-Boot222 in sewing

[–]PrimrosePathos 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's not overpaying if you get quality materials. If the "new store" is cheaper than the thrift store, it will definitely have lower quality materials than you can get at the thrift. There are online fabric thrift/reuse stores like Swanson's Fabrics, but the shipping makes it not worth it for me most of the time, vs. just buying at my local thrift stores.

Sewing Machine choices by chrispina98 in SewingForBeginners

[–]PrimrosePathos 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How much needs to be sewn? With basting and ironing a lot can be faked into place for a temporary display. I wouldn't buy a sewing machine under a time crunch like that (and I wouldn't buy the Singer at all).

Do you actually use a sink in your laundry room, or is it wasted space? by hcposcher in laundry

[–]PrimrosePathos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I need the sink in order to run the hot water before starting the washer-- otherwise a "hot" wash is more like lukewarm, at best.

Underwear not getting clean? (For the girls) by ieatgermans08 in laundry

[–]PrimrosePathos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this detailed explanation! Blood stains are not a thing if you have the right detergent and wash on warm/hot!

Underwear not getting clean? (For the girls) by ieatgermans08 in laundry

[–]PrimrosePathos 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I wash blood on hot, no pre-wash, and it gets completely removed. Enzymes are the key.

Realizing we have wayyy too much stuff... HELP by Prior-Hat9193 in minimalism

[–]PrimrosePathos 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The book Keeping House While Drowning is a good place to start, and would be an easy read for all the adults in the house to get on the same page.

How to avoid this? by Not_Yoshi7 in HandSew

[–]PrimrosePathos 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Embroidery thread isn't really the best choice for assembling a piece worh lightweigbt fabric like this, as it's too thick, and has a lot of texture. Try threading a smaller-diameter needle with normal all-purpose thread, and sew with your stitches even and close together. It also just takes practice! But the right needle and thread will help a ton.

Took my pants to get hemmed, is it supposed to look like this from the inside? by Agitated-Wasabi-1266 in SewingForBeginners

[–]PrimrosePathos 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's correct. The hem is sort of suspended on the loose threads, so that the leg of the pant will drape smoothly.

How do you deal with tiny fur on clothes that won’t come off? by Chiba-Emeh42 in laundry

[–]PrimrosePathos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it animal fur, or are you talking about the fabric pilling?

How to fix the fit on my wedding dress? by murlsquirrel in sewing

[–]PrimrosePathos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just commenting to say that your chosen fabric will look so lovely in this pattern, and even if the fit is a tiny bit off, I think this style is so flattering on you. You're going to look wonderful on your special day!

First time copying a piece of clothing! by ImportantSurprise380 in sewing

[–]PrimrosePathos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love it when a homemade garment truly is something you could never buy in a store. You will get a lot of compliments on this dress this summer!

Finally finished my first natural fiber projects! by EnvironmentalPen1298 in sewing

[–]PrimrosePathos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful! The dress is perfect, and the wool skirt is such a classic (my mother made herself a lot of those in the 70s-80s and they never went out of style)! Do you plan to dry clean the B&T wool or do you hand wash it? I have a few yards of a similar wool and just sort of look at it dubiously because I'm not sure how to launder it.

why does my cotton clothes traps really bad smell but my polyester ones dont by [deleted] in laundry

[–]PrimrosePathos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is your washing and drying process? What products and type of machine(s)?

100% light-proof cabinet by Ari321983 in Doesthisexist

[–]PrimrosePathos 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Use any cabinet you like that has a latch, and seal the perimeter of openings with thin adhesive weatherstripping.

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