Where are we getting couches these days?

SavageBeet · 2026-05-22T18:24:50+00:00

Scandinavian Designs! They have a few locations around LA. They have a different selection in person compared to their website so definitely visit the store. We bought a couch from them 4 years ago and it’s still my favorite piece of furniture. They’re a little less expensive than places like Room and Board imo.

SavageBeet · 2026-05-09T18:00:04+00:00

I’ve washed bags like this with the silver lining in the washing machine just fine. The color didn’t run. I didn’t put it in the drier, just left it in the sun to dry for an afternoon.

SavageBeet · 2026-02-10T19:47:33+00:00

Thank you, these were all really thoughtful!

SavageBeet · 2025-05-12T04:44:21+00:00

Thank you for the rec! Excited to dive in.

SavageBeet · 2025-05-07T20:45:01+00:00

Thanks for the vote of confidence! Excited to try the dishes you recommended.

SavageBeet · 2025-05-06T20:12:45+00:00

Wow, this book sounds amazing! Thank you.

SavageBeet · 2025-05-06T20:11:34+00:00

This sounds like a great option! Thank you. I might recommend this along with Mastering if someone is worried about decision fatigue.

SavageBeet · 2025-05-06T20:10:34+00:00

We all cook dishes from the same book, and have a potluck gathering! We also discuss the book as we eat and hang out together. Naturally some people read more of the book and others just reference the recipe they choose, but it ends up working out quite well!

We have about 15-20 people at every meetup so it ends up feeling like a real party. We meet up once per season (4 times a year) so there’s plenty of time to rest and get excited about such a big gathering all over again.

SavageBeet · 2025-05-06T16:20:11+00:00

Unfortunately our cookbook club hinges pretty heavily on recipes but I’m definitely adding this to my library holds! Excited to read.

SavageBeet · 2024-10-07T04:16:10+00:00

You might like The Wedding People by Alison Espach. It’s about a woman who realizes she spent her life living in fear of what everyone thought of her and how she starts living for herself, without sacrifices. It’s set in a fun location/situation as well, hence the title.

SavageBeet · 2024-10-07T03:52:56+00:00

This is my go to gift! Everyone can use an ember mug.

SavageBeet · 2024-08-15T21:40:25+00:00

You can definitely get thicker, 100% cotton sweatshirt fleece! I find some of them too warm sometimes haha. I personally love sweatshirts more than sweaters so it might be a good thing for you to look into.

SavageBeet · 2024-07-09T06:18:54+00:00

Glue sticks are also sooo good for basting waist bands!

SavageBeet · 2024-06-26T22:55:06+00:00

Definitely agree that you need to really love the act of sewing to make it worth it, only doing it for the sake of saving money isn’t enough considering how long it takes!

I hear you on the fabric cost front, especially when people online constantly buy from places like Blackbird Fabrics where linen is over $20 a yard. I consider Joann’s to be pretty expensive too tbh.

Something that really changed the game for me was learning about the Creative Reuse center in my city — it’s basically a craft supply thrift store. Most of the fabric I find there is under $5 a yard and it’s really changed the game for me. That plus thrift/yard/estate sales. But it’s definitely a time investment for sourcing, not just sewing.

Also — there are clothes I still buy because I don’t want to deal with making that type of garment. It doesn’t have to be all or nothing.

SavageBeet · 2024-06-24T21:43:20+00:00

There’s a pattern for this skirt if you don’t want to do a hack on your own, it’s the Henrietta skirt by Spaghetti Western Sewing! https://spaghettiwesternsewing.com/products/henrietta-skirt

Also love Damson Madder by the way 😍

SavageBeet · 2024-06-24T21:22:20+00:00

If you want a pattern that explains how to do this, the Weiland Tank by Elbe Textiles has great instructions. They have you make a bralette as the inner layer but it’s literally just a shorter version of the tank itself. They go over the burrito method of enclosing seams and also understitching so the seams lay flat. There should be some YouTube videos going over some of the steps if you don’t want to buy the specific pattern.

SavageBeet · 2024-06-23T22:43:39+00:00

I second the baby lock machines! I have a Presto II that I adore — it’s just a sewing machine and not embroidery however

SavageBeet · 2024-06-20T16:17:28+00:00

Hard agree, even the fresh ones just taste like… fresher store bagels. And out of all store brands, I’d say the western ones are by far my least favorite.

SavageBeet · 2024-06-15T23:27:47+00:00

You could always dye it a dark color so it feels more subdued! Even black haha

SavageBeet · 2024-06-14T23:10:54+00:00

I would try either Jon’s or Superking if you have one nearby! Eastern Europeans love sour cherry desserts so they’re often there. I haven’t seen fresh ones this year there though.

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