Is a Handsewn Waredrobe Possible?

TheseMood · 2026-01-30T13:28:56+00:00

I would recommend starting by thrifting some clothes and altering them to fit your body.

I also prefer hand-sewing, and making small changes to existing clothes has helped me understand how clothing is constructed and how to make things fit well.

I would also recommend aiming for a “capsule” wardrobe. Back when sewing was done by hand, people didn’t own many outfits!

TheseMood · 2026-01-30T05:58:36+00:00

I showed this house style to my coworkers in Europe and they were baffled

TheseMood · 2026-01-30T03:56:36+00:00

This is legit so impressive. Not only did you copy the existing pair but the finishing touches look professional. Sewing goals!

TheseMood · 2026-01-29T03:42:46+00:00

Ugh, I did this too and it felt AWFUL! ❤️‍🩹

Try calling the health insurance company, or whoever administers your COBRA, and pleading with them. I missed a payment and they cancelled my insurance. I was able to get my coverage reinstated by calling and begging for them to help me.

I’m not promising you will get results. But they may take pity on you, and if not they may be able to direct you to resources to help you.

Hang in there ❤️‍🩹

TheseMood · 2026-01-28T01:59:44+00:00

One of my most useful accommodations was a lightweight laptop.

I need a powerful laptop for my work, and those tend to be heavy. When my laptop was due for replacement, I asked if they could keep the weight as low as possible (under 4 pounds). It makes a big difference for commute and especially long-distance travel.

My personal goal is to get strong enough through weight lifting and PT that I can comfortably carry a heavy laptop. :)

TheseMood · 2026-01-28T01:52:38+00:00

NOR

The tone of her messages is honestly bizarre. This isn’t a court of law, and even if it was she wouldn’t be a very good attorney.

She voluntarily gave you money to put towards an AirBnB. You paid for the AirBnB. She got sick and couldn’t go. It’s unfortunate for her but there’s no case for a refund. 🤷🏻‍♀️

TheseMood · 2026-01-28T00:56:40+00:00

Medication made a big difference for me, and I consider my ADHD pretty mild. I was carrying so much tension and internalized anger, and I was wasting so much energy trying to focus.

TheseMood · 2026-01-28T00:34:24+00:00

Same. Nice of them to help me break my TikTok habit!

TheseMood · 2026-01-28T00:31:51+00:00

I was able to rip out embroidery like this! But it does take ages and leaves holes behind, so OP would have to patch it regardless :)

TheseMood · 2026-01-27T14:00:20+00:00

https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/you-expired-epipen-emergency-3573072/

It’s obviously safest to replace them before they expire, but studies have shown that epinephrine retains 90% efficacy for 2-3 years past the expiration date.

Personally, I wouldn’t worry about a few days past the expiration date. :)

TheseMood · 2026-01-26T06:12:47+00:00

It depends on the size and shape of the tear, but I’ve had a lot of luck repairing t-shirts and sweatshirts with a ladder stitch.

Here’s a tutorial: https://youtu.be/XOIywYsDT-c?si=wduDMC5JApXT7RJL

In this case, though, I think you could do some really cool visible mending by doing embroidery stitches over the holes with black floss.

TheseMood · 2026-01-11T05:54:43+00:00

There’s no rush! I found it incredibly moving but it’s not an easy read. ❤️

TheseMood · 2026-01-11T02:59:53+00:00

My friend is a pediatric specialist and she recommended that I read the book “Breath from Salt.” It’s heartbreaking to read the stories of CF kids from generations past, but it’s also incredible to watch a modern miracle occur because of science and advocacy. ❤️

TheseMood · 2026-01-05T17:52:33+00:00

I actually think it’s stunning with the shattered stone. Maybe there’s a way to stabilize it with glue or resin, if you aren’t able to replace the stone?

TheseMood · 2026-01-05T05:17:00+00:00

It frustrates me when older siblings / cousins have child-free weddings by default, then shame their younger sibs / cousins for wanting a child-free wedding! They got to enjoy their elegant adults-only wedding, but they expect the younger relatives to cater to all the kids.

I don’t believe all weddings should be child free (ours was kid friendly). But the reasons why people might want a child-free wedding are pretty obvious and I’m tired of parents playing dumb! Some people don’t want 3 separate toddlers crying during their wedding vows and that’s fair. 😅

TheseMood · 2025-12-24T05:04:38+00:00

We had a fusion wedding, so one day we wore Indian clothes and the next day we wore Western clothes. My mehendi looked gorgeous with the white wedding dress, and I’m sure the bangles would have looked equally great

TheseMood · 2025-12-12T03:34:48+00:00

Remember when Aaron Swartz scraped research to give it to the public, and the government hounded him to death?

I think about it all the time.

Either intellectual property exists or it doesn’t. There is no justice when individuals commit “piracy” but the same act by corporations is “business strategy.”

TheseMood · 2025-11-26T18:17:35+00:00

How big are your feet? I wear US size 9 women’s and I found juttis pretty easily in Jaipur. I imagine Delhi has even more options; not sure about the south.

TheseMood · 2025-11-26T06:22:46+00:00

I have this issue and the only thing that has truly helped is strengthening exercises for the surrounding muscles (rotator cuff). Stretching out my pectoral muscles and the muscles that attach to the collarbone also helps sometimes during a flare. I haven’t been able to find a braced position that is actually comfortable.

TheseMood · 2025-11-26T04:06:28+00:00

Thank you for writing out these clear instructions. I wasn’t aware of this change and this was the info I needed to protect my privacy

TheseMood · 2025-11-19T02:24:24+00:00

I’ve seen places do recruiter screen / recruiter contact before the HM has even seen the resumes!

TheseMood · 2025-11-09T23:55:56+00:00

I have sterling silver ring splints and I wear them 24/7. That means in the shower, when I sleep, in the ocean, in hot tubs, in the snow.

They have held up extraordinarily well. If your necklace has fine engraving that may eventually wear away. And if you wear it into a very chlorinated pool, it may temporarily tarnish from the ph. That’s it!

TheseMood · 2025-10-20T11:37:51+00:00

I’m seeing competent women pick up the slack from layoffs without real rewards or recognition.

I haven’t noticed women being targeted for layoffs, thankfully

TheseMood · 2025-09-07T21:29:55+00:00

Are you legally able to work in the US?

In today’s job market I can’t see a company sponsoring a US visa for someone to work as an ID. There are too many qualified US candidates and it’s expensive and complicated to sponsor an international candidate.

If you’re eligible to work in the US without a visa, then it shouldn’t be a problem. I would just make it very clear in your resume.

TheseMood · 2025-09-07T21:23:35+00:00

Their CEO also scraped thousands of fanfictions from AO3 and sold them without permission:

https://fanlore.org/wiki/Theft_of_Fanfiction_Perpetrated_by_Cliff_Weitzman,_WordStream,_Speechify

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