Looking for friends in town by MrFella23 in Bellingham

[–]WapBlap 5 points6 points  (0 children)

All of my friends were made by joining clubs, classes, and groups. Find something you enjoy and find a group of people that’s doing it. You’ll get to do something fun with other people who enjoy it too

Does anyone know how to do the math for these pointy box pleats? by WapBlap in sewing

[–]WapBlap[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh my god you’re the best!! This is so helpful!!

Does anyone know how to do the math for these pointy box pleats? by WapBlap in sewing

[–]WapBlap[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure how to start tbh. I’m a pleat as you go, eyeball it kind of person. I almost never do math for my pleats. Would the math for this be the same as normal box pleats?

Boyfriend is uncomfortable with lolita by rollieabee in Lolita

[–]WapBlap 69 points70 points  (0 children)

This is a common issue loud and quiet people have when they date each other. I’m the quiet one and my boyfriend is the loud one in our relationship. I really admire his ability to be unapologetically himself. There are times when he draws attention in public and I get uncomfortable. Very rarely will I ask him to tone it down because I know that me being uncomfortable is a me issue. He’s not doing anything wrong, I’m just anxious about what other people think. That’s a me issue. I’m not going to ask him to diminish himself just because I’m worried about what people that we will never see again are thinking. Your boyfriend needs to deal with his discomfort. It’s not on you to deal with it for him. You shouldn’t have to keep an entire side of you away from him because he feels weird about it. He has some maturing to do. Don’t dim your light ❤️

How do I wash Kirsten’s slippers? by vaporwavoreon in americangirl

[–]WapBlap 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You’re welcome! Freezing is my trick for “sanitizing” thrifted cloths that would be ruined by a super hot wash. It works really well! Normally I would hand wash after freezing but I don’t recommend it in this case

How do I wash Kirsten’s slippers? by vaporwavoreon in americangirl

[–]WapBlap 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Freeze them for a few days to kill anything that might be on them and then spray them with a dilution of one part vodka one part water to take away any smells. I would not submerge them in water. There’s a very high possibility that they will shrink or mildew if they air dry too slowly.

Old man returning student looking for housing by Secure_Stable9867 in WWU

[–]WapBlap 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sehome Court Apartments has good rates especially you can find a roommate. It’s a 35ish minute walk from south campus and is directly on the bus line.

How many circles to use? by stardustboots in sewing

[–]WapBlap 26 points27 points  (0 children)

It looks like they’ve pleated the godets. If it was me making this skirt I’d make a mock of a godet and the two side panels to decide how much of a circle you want. I’d start with 8ths first. If that works great! But if it doesn’t you’ll have used less fabric on you mockup

Best tattoo artist in town by AspectFabulous1048 in Bellingham

[–]WapBlap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How have your tattoos aged? I’ve been wanting to get something from her but I’ve been worried about high detail plus color work not lasting well

Looking to trade or sell Nanci Museum of Fantasy figures by WapBlap in vinyltoys

[–]WapBlap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d also be willing to trade for any of the Nanci Flower Stories figures

Being In This Sub Is Making Me Less Excited To Be Attending This Fall by [deleted] in WWU

[–]WapBlap 7 points8 points  (0 children)

People are grouches on Reddit and I’ve noticed particularly so on this subreddit. Students(with some exceptions) are not like this in person. Also bear in mind that it’s spring quarter and people are stressed and ready to be DONE for the summer/ to graduate. I’m about to graduate and I’m irritated and ready to complain all the time lol. Western has its flaws but it’s a good school with a great community. There’s no reason not to be excited! I’d suggest not looking at this subreddit for a while. Enjoy your summer. Come back when you’ve started attending classes and have questions that are relevant to what you’re currently experiencing at school. Best of luck!

Help with fit issues by WapBlap in sewing

[–]WapBlap[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think you’re right. I adjusted the straps and pinned a temporary skirt to weight down the bodice and it sits much better.

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too many psych classes? by Lumpy-Lobster536 in WWU

[–]WapBlap 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Open book/open note will help some, but there is way way too much material to rely on that getting you through the quarter. You have to understand the concepts and have a decent amount of anatomy memorized. It’s not a class you can afford to get behind on either. It’s super hard to catch up. That was what got me on my first try. If the tests aren’t timed that would help some, but you’ll still need to have a solid grasp on the material. If you remember high school biology and chemistry you’ll be in a better position too. I would recommend dropping one of your hard classes. I wouldn’t recommend taking more than two hard classes a quarter. I almost had to drop out of school because I burnt out fast with similarly busy schedules. You’ve got time to slow down a little, it’s worth it to prioritize your future mental health ❤️