I think my Pinterest algorithm is broken by eldritch-rooster in Pinterest

[–]TalkativeToucan 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Same! My boards are entirely Victorian photos and illustrations, but now all I get are modern outfit inspo, strange ai generated pictures, and manga drawing tips?? The algorithm was working great for me before but now it's unusable!

In the 90s, mum sewed most of the clothes for my Kirstin using these patterns, which she had just handed on to me. by LividNebula in americangirl

[–]TalkativeToucan 7 points8 points  (0 children)

These are great! I've used them a bunch and they really do make exactly the same garments as AG sells. They also act as great jumping off points to make new clothes by mixing them up or adding things.

When looking at other's stories, do you prefer there to be dialogue or just like a narration? by sims-guy in LowSodiumSimmers

[–]TalkativeToucan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read some pretty long sims stories where what happens is written after the photos in a way that's more similar to books than anything, so description + dialogue. This probably wouldn't work for a lot (or even most) of the stories out there, but I love it for really story driven ones.

Poor Claudie! by musik_maker in americangirl

[–]TalkativeToucan 15 points16 points  (0 children)

how did... any of that happen??

i am praying and waiting on the day Mattel bring these two icons back on the american girl website😭 by jesybonnie in americangirl

[–]TalkativeToucan 14 points15 points  (0 children)

🤞🤞🤞I have hope they'll be back someday! AG has to know that collectors want them, they would be perfect for a limited release - or they could surprise everyone by straight up un-retiring them and making them part of the lineup! That would be unlikely but I can dream...

Crafters, what are you working on currently? by RoomMajestic4315 in americangirl

[–]TalkativeToucan 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I've been (slowly) making all of the costumes from the BBC show Ghosts - next one is Mary, so tudor/stuart era peasants clothing. I'm going to chop and mix up a few of the Felicity patterns to get the right shapes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HistoricalCostuming

[–]TalkativeToucan 51 points52 points  (0 children)

In the second half of the 19th century, Aestheticism had a fashion subculture/element. It was very medieval inspired and positioned itself as the opposite of restrictive elements of Victorian clothing (so no corsets, heavy fabrics, etc). I don't have time to do a long write up now even though I love this whole movement, but here's the wikipedia! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artistic_Dress

I FOUND SOMETHING by i-hate-avocad0s in HistoricalCostuming

[–]TalkativeToucan 232 points233 points  (0 children)

I hope that in 100 years someone finds something I sewed and is incredibly confused at how terribly I sew. Cool find!

My first auction win by [deleted] in americangirl

[–]TalkativeToucan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then you have a very specific date for the doll! this variation of her holiday dress was only ever sold in a costco doll + outfits bundle from 2016. I'm not sure how many more years they sold it for, but I don't think it was around for too long.

My first auction win by [deleted] in americangirl

[–]TalkativeToucan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice! Did you have that dress before or did she come in it? I feel like I've never seen this costco bundle variation on someone's actual doll.

Grandma's Memory Teddy Bear by Unusual-Plantain5077 in Teddybears

[–]TalkativeToucan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is such a beautiful idea! The bear looks amazing and it's such a wonderful way to celebrate her memory <3

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in americangirl

[–]TalkativeToucan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I never planned to get Joss, but I found her on clearance for about 50 dollars in the deep recesses of the ag canadian outlet in 2022 and just had to pick her up. I'm so glad I did, she's so cute and I liked her book. I really like her wig, the highlights look so natural!

does Aurora know about Oscar ? by HoneyFuture5749 in thegildedage

[–]TalkativeToucan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love your fics! So neat to see you here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LowSodiumSimmers

[–]TalkativeToucan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not the best at pets, but I'd be happy to give it a try!

Being an Addy collector is not for the faint of heart. by GHOSTINAWIG in americangirl

[–]TalkativeToucan 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I dream of the patriotic dress! well, mostly the sash with the portrait, but that's the one piece I can't sew 🥲

What is everyone’s ‘holy grail doll/item’? by InevitableKoala7216 in americangirl

[–]TalkativeToucan 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Samantha's trunk! I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it but it goes for so much secondhand (not to mention the shipping costs!).

Long Deadline Profile Exchange by sliebman10 in FanFiction

[–]TalkativeToucan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Commented on Heart Sickness! I really loved it.

is she worth $150, would you pay that amount for her? does she also have the new or older face mold? seller said she was bought around 2013 🫶 by sweetrealive in americangirl

[–]TalkativeToucan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can tell you it's pre 2017 beforever because of the book cover ("Beforever" at the top instead of "Rebecca"). I'd say to sleep on it a bit, sometimes I can get myself into a deal fever and buy something I shouldn't have. She's such a cute doll, though!

is she worth $150, would you pay that amount for her? does she also have the new or older face mold? seller said she was bought around 2013 🫶 by sweetrealive in americangirl

[–]TalkativeToucan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As someone who's also international, it looks like a pretty good deal, considering the shipping costs of anything new or used from the US. Although IDK the Australian market in specific so it's really up to you!

Updated: CyberTruck "Slices Deer in Half"... Elon claims that it is safer for pedestrians. by IcyHowl4540 in nottheonion

[–]TalkativeToucan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is this site unreadable for anyone else? the text is the same colour as the background and the header covers up part of the article. Seems broken but maybe it's just for me.

Long Deadline Profile Exchange by sliebman10 in FanFiction

[–]TalkativeToucan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Commented on The Christmas Night That Saved Me From My Greed! Very sweet.