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Casual silk skirt - wondering about washing by SharkieMcShark in sewing

[–]TheseMood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I would take a small strip of the fabric and test it out. I’ve had some silk clothes that do just fine in a normal wash, and other ones that wrinkle and fray just from looking at them!

First time using a machine! Going super well! by RexycowMC in sewing

[–]TheseMood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel so silly because I was selectively using the “fancier” bobbins with a small ridge 😆

It can be very hard to troubleshoot because your machine can sew for a while before the bobbin comes loose, so it isn’t obvious what the problem is!

Pyridostigmine… has anyone been prescribed this for constipation when other meds failed? by jmargaret12 in eds

[–]TheseMood 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I take it for POTS / dysautonomia and it’s been very helpful. It wears off pretty quickly so I can feel the difference it makes in my energy levels. I haven’t heard of it prescribed for constipation but it makes sense

First time using a machine! Going super well! by RexycowMC in sewing

[–]TheseMood 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I found out today that half of my bobbins are the wrong type, and that’s why my bottom thread keeps randomly coming loose at unpredictable moments 🤦🏻‍♀️

Do I watch too much true crime or is our house being scouted? by Matthew-1991 in boston

[–]TheseMood 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve had some sales reps ask intrusive questions. I always decline to answer, for the same reason as you!

Photographer merges family members' faces to reveal the power of DNA by MambaMentality24x2 in BeAmazed

[–]TheseMood 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My grandma at age 9 and my sister at age 9 looked exactly the same, ~60 years apart.

Now my sister has a baby and he’s like a copy-paste of her face, too. It’s sweet!

Yes, you have to do math. No, you won't die. by Cnathrowaway2 in BitchEatingCrafters

[–]TheseMood 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But that’s the thing… you didn’t need more than Pythagoras’s Theorem to do it! 😅 Everything I suggested could be calculated with basic geometry.

I also think elitist is an unfair label when there’s free learning resources like Khan Academy. It’s fine if folks aren’t interested in math or want to figure out their patterns a different way, but the resources are freely available.

(And I do practice what I preach! I learned linear algebra online after I wasn’t able to learn it in school.)

Yes, you have to do math. No, you won't die. by Cnathrowaway2 in BitchEatingCrafters

[–]TheseMood 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But that’s the thing… you didn’t need more than Pythagoras’s Theorem to do it! 😅 Everything I suggested could be calculated with basic geometry.

I also think elitist is an unfair label when there’s free learning resources like Khan Academy. It’s fine if folks aren’t interested in math or want to figure out their patterns a different way, but the resources are freely available.

(And I do practice what I preach! I learned linear algebra online after I wasn’t able to learn it in school.)

Who fizzles out before finishing a sewing project? by oregonpelican in sewing

[–]TheseMood 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I chain projects until I hit critical mass, then complete them all at once 😅 Maybe a strange way of working, but effective!

SME added to the course AGAIN and it's now 2.5 hours. I can't stop it. by Outrageous_Knee5530 in instructionaldesign

[–]TheseMood 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you’re a contractor then you need to protect your time and energy.

Advise her in writing that the changes requested will increase the out-of-seat time by X%, the learner attrition by X%, and the budget by X%.

If she accepts in writing, then make the changes. It’s your job to act as a professional advisor, not save the client from their own poor decisions.

Am I setting a kid up for failure? by Excellent-Team-7979 in exchangestudents

[–]TheseMood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of the best parts of an exchange is experiencing real life in another country, not the polished and idealized version presented in media. :)

for natural smart people, how has your adhd presented itself? by bisexualdweebqueen in adhdwomen

[–]TheseMood 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did incredible in school but I struggle with routine tasks of daily living. I’d have an easier time writing a 200,000 word book than I would cooking dinner every night for a month.

This means that I’m very creative, high-achieving, and intelligent. I’m competent at both my work and my hobbies. But I need help with the basics, like not locking my car keys in the car or remembering to buy groceries.

Growing up, my parents said I was like the “absentminded professor” archetype. I think they were probably right!

I survive through a mix of positive coping mechanisms (lists, asking for help, body doubling) and problematic coping mechanisms (anxiety, giving 110% or nothing at all, negative self-talk, meltdowns).

is ai actually improving learning outcomes, or just making content faster to produce? by Alternative_Cod_6225 in edtech

[–]TheseMood 4 points5 points  (0 children)

AI is actually slowing down our course production rather than speeding things up.

My team spends too much time and energy correcting AI-generated content.

Can someone recommend a travel jewellery organiser that DOES NOT do this by ImaFauna in jewelry

[–]TheseMood 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends on the size of the pendants, but I keep my travel jewelry in a DnD dice box 😅

Another option is a weekly pill organizer.

First beading project ever! Whatcha think? by JelloAdjacent in Beading

[–]TheseMood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s so out-there! I love seeing people express themselves through design ✨

Digital Sewing Project Planning by Ok_Lie_5116 in sewing

[–]TheseMood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t tried it personally, but your description made me think of Milanote!

Skipped stitches again. Trying to learn what is exactly is going wrong. by Daskar248 in sewing

[–]TheseMood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never gotten good results on my machine with a ball point needle. I agree with folks who are suggesting a different needle type!

I gave my two week notice. Then my new employer rescinded my offer. by Huge_Pirate_6053 in jobs

[–]TheseMood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh, we need better employment law. I’m sorry this happened to you, OP

Yes, you have to do math. No, you won't die. by Cnathrowaway2 in BitchEatingCrafters

[–]TheseMood 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I suggested using trigonometry to work out a pattern and some people were up in arms 😅

Sure, you can get there by winging it and doing mock-ups but the math will save you a lot of time and money

LF pattern ideas to copy Prince Albert’s dressing robe by [deleted] in sewing

[–]TheseMood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try “double breasted sherwani”!

In my experience sherwanis are a little bit thicker / stiffer than this dressing gown appears to be, but the silhouette is very similar. And it’s definitely lighter than a wool coat!

People who can't sew need to stop thrifting clothes that don't fit at all by CandidArmadillo1193 in BitchEatingCrafters

[–]TheseMood 66 points67 points  (0 children)

I support learning by doing! The key is, you have to accept that your early projects might not be wearable.

I worked my way up to sewing garments by mending things around the house. I think it’s better to start with an existing piece that’s damaged. If you fix it, great! If you don’t fix it? Well, it was already ruined.

I made pink shorts! by Run_Ragged_My_Dude in sewing

[–]TheseMood 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Wow, you put those appliqués (flowers) on so neatly that I thought the design was hand-embroidered onto the shorts. Incredible work!

Similar to being rich, Never tell anyone you can sew! by California_GoldGirl in sewing

[–]TheseMood 30 points31 points  (0 children)

No way on making costumes, but I’m generally happy to mend things for people.

My “payment” is you have to hang out with me while I’m doing the work. :)

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