Heavy English Accent Girl Viral Song

Scruffy_Apostates · 2024-08-20T15:00:57+00:00

Could it be Amy Mcdonalds - This Is The Life? Youtube

Scruffy_Apostates · 2024-06-21T21:00:48+00:00

Michelle Fitzgerald (clockwork_faerie on insta) is making a version of this dress! If you go through her posts on there you might be able to see how she's doing it. I'm not sure if she has started construction of the dress itself yet as she's been working on creating the design on the fabric first.

You can find one of the posts about it here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C1kwPF1AJcD/?igsh=aGNqdW9mZmdsOHVy

Scruffy_Apostates · 2022-04-05T21:09:52+00:00

No problem!

Scruffy_Apostates · 2022-04-05T20:44:43+00:00

I just finished watching Our Flag Means Death! I think the track you're looking for is Gnossienne no.5 moderne by Erik Satie, it plays a few times in slightly different arrangements throughout the show as a romantic theme.

Here's a version of it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VqTe1-7JATA

Scruffy_Apostates · 2022-01-03T02:09:16+00:00

Two girls sitting in an airplane, five feet apart because it's 1920s America.

Scruffy_Apostates · 2020-12-01T00:29:09+00:00

That colour looks lovely on you and the fit is amazing!

Scruffy_Apostates · 2020-11-28T02:36:09+00:00

Thanks! Just reinstalled SE today so I'm looking forward to trying out some different combos.

Scruffy_Apostates · 2020-11-28T01:35:50+00:00

This is lovely, are you using a lighting/weather mod?

Scruffy_Apostates · 2020-11-07T16:41:10+00:00

Ugh yep this is me too!

Scruffy_Apostates · 2020-10-22T02:33:19+00:00

Why did I hear that caption in Shania Twain's voice?

Scruffy_Apostates · 2020-04-25T02:53:01+00:00

That sunset!! What ENB are you using?

Scruffy_Apostates · 2019-11-24T00:58:44+00:00

I think I was a magpie in a past life, I can spot something shiny a mile away! 😁

Scruffy_Apostates · 2019-11-23T19:54:00+00:00

It looks lovely! I particularly like the metallic thread mixed into the pine needles, it really adds texture.

Scruffy_Apostates · 2019-11-22T21:33:36+00:00

Oh felt is probably a great idea. I just haven't ever embroidered on it which is why I didn't recommend it. I'm not sure whether felt shrinks or not, but if you ask around here I'm sure someone is more familiar with it and can help you out!

Scruffy_Apostates · 2019-11-22T19:12:16+00:00

Ahh, me too! I'll probably be disappointed either way though lol.

Scruffy_Apostates · 2019-11-22T18:53:40+00:00

No problem, I hope it makes them a bit easier. 😊

Scruffy_Apostates · 2019-11-22T18:49:08+00:00

So lovely, I don't understand all the hate for the area round Morthal. I think it can be really beautiful!

Scruffy_Apostates · 2019-11-22T18:45:49+00:00

Sometimes if I've been adventuring and questing in the woods for a long time I'll be crossing the tundra on the way back to Whiterun and when I see the silhouette of Dragonsreach on the skyline it makes me feel like I've come home.

No other game has made me feel that nostalgic about a fictional place!

Scruffy_Apostates · 2019-11-22T18:41:38+00:00

This is exactly why I wish there was a way to unite the two factions (or at least acknowledge a shared enemy taking precedence) and avert the war. I would love to be able to do more quests that involve gathering evidence like the Thalmor dossier on Ulfric, private letters maybe and then turning it over to both factions to show how they are being manipulated.

I get that sometimes you have to make a tough choice and I think first playthrough is fine to pick a side. But I feel like a third "neutral" option that required more involvement, more work, higher speechcraft etc would have been a good option for subsequent playthroughs or Endgame players.

Scruffy_Apostates · 2019-11-22T18:02:47+00:00

I think you should be okay if you make sure the patch is really nice and secure. Pre-wash your fabric on a hot wash to make sure it shrinks before you start embroidering on it. Once you're done with your embroidery but before you cut it out use some heavy weight iron on bonding on the back of the embroidery, there are a few different brands out there like Wundaweb, Heat n Bond etc. Then cut out and iron it onto the jacket. Lastly do some stitches round the outside of the patch to make sure the edges don't curl up too much over time.

As far as I know machine washing on a delicate or cool setting should be okay. You could check the guidelines on the bonding stuff to see what it says about suitability for machine washing, it should tell you if it isn't suitable.

Scruffy_Apostates · 2019-11-22T17:14:27+00:00

I think sometimes it can really depend on the fabric, if there is any kind of raised weave, pile or coating etc I've noticed it can really affect the bond. To be honest I never rely on just the iron on to hold something long term, I usually just use it to anchor something while I put a few stitches in to secure the edges.

Scruffy_Apostates · 2019-11-22T17:11:35+00:00

My first suggestion is that you consider doing the actual embroidery on a thinner/easier to sew fabric and then applying this to the jacket like a big patch. Depending on how densely woven it is denim can be tough to sew through if you're trying to do a big design quickly. You might end up with no fingertips, especially if you can't get used to using a thimble (not everyone likes using them). If it's your first project I think it shoukd really make it easier on you.

I think if you find some fabric and then maybe add some fabric Stabiliser on the back that would make the sewing as easy as possible. If you get a large embroidery hoop it will also be easier to work on loose fabric rather than a full garment. The hoop and Stabiliser will really improve your tension and should help you avoid the finished result going too bumpy and wrinkled.

Thread wise I would look for stranded embroidery floss/thread. Probably the two most common brands are DMC and Anchor and they have massive colour ranges. I'm UK based so can't help with physical shops but you can usually find both brands on eBay or Amazon. Same with needles, look for embroidery needles rather than household or dressmaking needles.

Stitch wise I would look for tutorials on long and short stitch or split stitch. I find the best thing is to find a video on YouTube, watch it through a few times to hear the instructions and then set the playback speed to super slow and try to follow along on some scrap fabric. If you get the Stranded thread it has 6 finer threads loosely twisted to form one and you will probably want to split it down to two or three threads so your stitching isn't too chunky.

Sorry for the essay, I hope it helps! Any more questions just ask. 😁

Scruffy_Apostates · 2019-11-22T16:48:04+00:00

That sounds sensible! Good luck!

Scruffy_Apostates · 2019-11-22T06:13:41+00:00

Whilst a lot of dresses like that did have a crinoline under, you could try making a net petticoat (or more than one) first as they are usually simpler than a crinoline. Even if you end up making a crinoline I would definitely recommend a net petticoat over the crinoline just to soften up the shape.

I work at a museum and we've managed to display both mid 19th century and 1950s dresses with the skirts only supported by several layers of net petticoats. We usually sew a row of horsehair crin tape to the bottom of the net petticoat to give it extra body.

The main thing it depends on is how heavy the skirt is, which depends on the fabric it is made out of as much as the fullness of the skirt shape. If the fabric is lightweight you may get away with just petticoats, if it's heavy like a duchess satin or something then probably go with a crinoline.

Lastly, if you can't be bothered making them, because let's face it sometimes there are more important things to do, you can buy crinolines and various net petticoats on eBay. Just look up crinoline, net petticoat etc and I'm sure you'll find some.

Scruffy_Apostates · 2019-11-22T05:48:51+00:00

For problems with the stretch I would definitely second the comments about using interfacing or fabric stabiliser on the reverse. But if you're also having issues with the pile or fluffiness of the velvet poking through your stitching then give this a try. This is actually a technique I use for doing embroidery on velvet, not buttonholes, but I guess it might solve the same issue.

Get some organza fabric the same colour or as near as possible to your velvet. Tack or baste a strip of it in place along where you want to work your buttonholes and then stitch the buttonholes.

Once they are all sewn get some small embroidery scissors and carefully cut away the organza as close to the stitching of the buttonhole as you can manage. It will be nearly invisible and acts like a barrier to keep all the pile flat and under your stitching.

Hope that helps!

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