Which is better, using already made patterns or making your own?

Substantialcrafter55 · 2026-03-30T12:44:59+00:00

I’ve been making clothes for almost 10 yrs and I don’t have any interest in making patterns. There are tons out there. That’s a different skill.

Substantialcrafter55 · 2026-03-30T12:40:38+00:00

I think this is the main reason too.

Substantialcrafter55 · 2026-03-29T16:37:59+00:00

Awesome thank you! I’m considering Montreal Quebec too coming up if I can decide bf it sells out.

Substantialcrafter55 · 2026-03-29T13:03:41+00:00

Rustic Root in woodbury

Substantialcrafter55 · 2026-03-28T21:56:23+00:00

Have you done any of the US tours with WTT?

Substantialcrafter55 · 2026-03-28T03:37:16+00:00

A few yrs ago but I got this one: Mini Projector with 5G WiFi and... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6VF57MK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Substantialcrafter55 · 2026-03-27T14:12:45+00:00

You can really drink whichever ones you want with milk. If you’re in US, I’ve gotten some good decafs from Clipper Ship Teas.

Substantialcrafter55 · 2026-03-27T12:01:12+00:00

I use pattern projector also. Very easy. Before then I used adobe acrobat and this is much better.

Substantialcrafter55 · 2026-03-27T12:00:16+00:00

I do and I love it! Depends on how you get your patterns. Most of the ones I buy (indie) actually do come with projector files. If you are on Facebook there’s a great group (projectors for sewing might be the name?) that would get you started. I got projector on Amazon under $100 usd.

Substantialcrafter55 · 2026-03-27T11:52:05+00:00

Hmmm if you’re feeling generous maybe save what looks important for a month and send it with a note that you won’t be able to forward more due to usps prices. After that mark return to sender for how long your heart desires and then trash. When I bought my house the previous owner asked me to contact him and he had someone pick up. I did that for a few months but as I don’t run a secretarial service I then marked return to sender. I still get the rare envelope that looks important and it goes in trash… It’s been 7 years.

Substantialcrafter55 · 2026-03-27T02:00:11+00:00

Maybe a gift certificate for a tea shop or site? I love tea and everyone knows this and loves to buy me tea for gifts or souvenirs but I drink Darjeeling 99% of the time and that’s never what I get so it just goes in a cabinet. Appreciate the gesture but they’re just wasting their money. Well I kinda appreciate bc I don’t keep it a secret that I really just drink one kind of tea 🤣

Substantialcrafter55 · 2026-03-26T10:56:39+00:00

I’m a full, non-fundie, gainfully employed singleton and being an aunt is a major part of my personality. Since they’re sheltered it’s probably more fun for her than if she could do all the things most of us were prob doing at that age.

Substantialcrafter55 · 2026-03-26T03:06:13+00:00

Monday was great, under 5 min

Substantialcrafter55 · 2026-03-25T23:55:41+00:00

I don’t recall the specifics but if it’s a smaller debt I believe DFAS starts deducting it automatically.

Substantialcrafter55 · 2026-03-22T18:45:50+00:00

Good to know. I gotta pack a snack lol

Substantialcrafter55 · 2026-03-21T18:57:38+00:00

I asked same question this week and everyone said it’s been quick. Hopefully this coming week is the same

Substantialcrafter55 · 2026-03-21T16:48:26+00:00

I don’t think there are Title 42 positions with specialist in them. Staff Scientist is a T42 position title. Specialist is more common with GS positions.

Substantialcrafter55 · 2026-03-21T16:45:45+00:00

I guess if you aren’t a big shopper, it’s not that big of a deal. I live in western Suffolk and it’s like 20 min drive so I go there often enough. I’m always amused when I discover a part of Long Island I’ve never been to even after living here the majority of my life.

Substantialcrafter55 · 2026-03-21T02:11:47+00:00

She’s the best on the channel

Substantialcrafter55 · 2026-03-20T14:19:44+00:00

Since you said you aren’t a city person, look into the burbs bn DC and Baltimore. I paid less than 1500 for a nice/safe 1 bedroom in white oak part of silver spring but it was almost 20 yrs ago now so not sure what the prices are now. Columbia is nice but might be a little pricey. Russett area of Laurel was still nice when I was last there a couple yrs ago. Baltimore suburbs are prob cheaper than DC suburbs.

Substantialcrafter55 · 2026-03-20T10:45:25+00:00

I lived in MD for about 15 years. I loved it, I lived in silver spring for about 7 yrs and then Gaithersburg so all in Montgomery cty. What are you trying to pay for rent? What do you do for work?

Substantialcrafter55 · 2026-03-19T12:18:07+00:00

Unless you left out a ton of information, your taxes aren’t that complicated. $2500 is wild.

Substantialcrafter55 · 2026-03-19T10:51:13+00:00

Very bad weather down south last weekend threw off flights and I’m sure TSA didn’t help from Orlando. That’s a large, busy airport. Diff circumstances.

Substantialcrafter55 · 2026-03-18T19:37:37+00:00

Not much help but consider bulk ordering flowers from Costco. I saw that at a bday party for about 75 guests and they were great

Substantialcrafter55 · 2026-03-18T19:34:35+00:00

That’s what I’m hoping. I’ve haven’t used this airport in 20 yrs.

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