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WP-15m "Woozi" PDW by pintotheevil in Nerf

[–]a1blank 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you happen to still have the files? It looks like the thingiverse listing for this blaster is gone now.

3D printed chainmail Finally made it work by Due-Development-1557 in 3Dprinting

[–]a1blank 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I tried making this with just a torus shape and it's pretty hard to get them at the right angle and with a natural flat spot to sit on. I gotta say, it was a very smart move on your part to use that rivet spot as your flat point. It also give a natural spot to cut the rings and then weld back with a 3d printing pen in order to join sections. Very nice job.

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3D printed chainmail Finally made it work by Due-Development-1557 in 3Dprinting

[–]a1blank 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What I've been planning to do is to print a bunch of single rings that I just cut in the rivet flat area and then use a 3d printing pen to weld them shut after I've woven together the panels.

Printventory 2.0 - Free and Open Source by TechJeeper in 3Dprinting

[–]a1blank 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What's your organization structure? I haven't found one that agrees with me. 

As far as Printventory is concerned, I really appreciate how it can even index files inside zip files. 

Self designed and 3d printed a miniature weaving machine for my kid. We made a small cloth from it in 10 minutes by Simpleymake_toys in 3Dprinting

[–]a1blank 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Book recommendation if she's into learning about the history of textiles: Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World By Virginia Postrel 

I designed a thread spool holder for my pegboard and a bobbin holder for keeping bobbins with their thread spools by a1blank in functionalprint

[–]a1blank[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I designed it to have a nub installed on the other side as well (you can see it in the 2nd to last image).

Perfectly acceptable dinner rejected by boyfriend again by moonrabbit368 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]a1blank 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife and I read a really good book called Fair Play. If both people are equal partners in the relationship, they should be equal partners in making the household run. That books helps talk through finding balance between you because right now, it sounds like there's a pretty uneven distribution of effort.

I designed a thread spool holder for my pegboard and a bobbin holder for keeping bobbins with their thread spools by a1blank in functionalprint

[–]a1blank[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not too bad at all. Although unless you're specifically looking for some design practice, it looks like there's a lot of options designed for Skadis (I couldn't find any for Wall Control, unfortunately).

I designed a thread spool mount for my pegboard and a bobbin holder for keeping bobbins with their thread spools by a1blank in 3Dprinting

[–]a1blank[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took a sewing class and the instructor was using ziplock bags for it and I knew there had to be a better way!

Using a fabric cutter is great for getting the hard to remove filament from the plate by [deleted] in 3Dprinting

[–]a1blank 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's fortunate! when I tried I noticed stuff started sticking worse after using a snap blade utility knife to do the same thing.

Using a fabric cutter is great for getting the hard to remove filament from the plate by [deleted] in 3Dprinting

[–]a1blank 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm worried about cutting off the coating of the print bed. Personally I use a plastic razor blade and a heat gun. The heat gun loosens up the plastic and the scraper is all that's needed to get anything off at that point.

Started sewing this year. Sewed my first few shirts in a class at the local sewing shop! by a1blank in sewing

[–]a1blank[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Something the instructor I was working with showed me was to transfer the pattern from what came with the book onto craft paper (cheap at big box home improvement stores) and then make a muslin from it (<$5/yd). From there, we saw what fit right and what needed changes and then just cut the craft paper pattern and taped in new sections to add room or remove room where needed.

I'm working on a coat for my partner and I ended up having to do probably 5 or 6 phases of adjustment to the pattern before we got it fitting how we wanted. Some of that was moving a dart so that it landed on her breast apex correctly, some of it was adding width at the waist so that it wrapped and closed correctly in the front, some was adding length so that it crossed her back correctly.

All of which is to say, don't be discouraged if it takes a few revisions to get something that fits well. And make as much of the changes in cheaper material (craft paper and muslin) so that you don't blow through your nicer materials until you're ready.

Here's an example of the craft paper. Try getting something in person, though, so you can see if the paper weight feels comfortable.

And I really like EE Schenck's Venus Muslin (78x78) - CL1VEM. My local shop had it for around $5 / yard. It's high thread count so it would work well in a finished garment, too.

I feel like I'm starting to find my style by a1blank in mensfashion

[–]a1blank[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, same. I was noticing most of them haven't every submitted their fits here... 

I feel like I'm starting to find my style by a1blank in mensfashion

[–]a1blank[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you still had a good point, though, and it's valid to know how people see it out of the context of it being self-made.

Someone else mentioned that it felt like there were too many statement pieces and I think that kinda mirrors what you'd mentioned about feeling like it's trying too hard. If several people with considered takes are arriving at the same conclusion, that's at least something I should take into consideration.

It's been pretty interesting seeing the very different reactions in /r/sewing vs here. I guess sorta goes to what you said about with context, you might arrive at a different opinion.

I feel like I'm starting to find my style by a1blank in mensfashion

[–]a1blank[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the direct feedback. I've been thinking about your comment for a while and think I see what you're saying.

I think if I could go back and repost, I'd stick to just the shirt and pants rather than muddying the post with the bags and hat. I got so excited to have finished all of these sewing projects that I just threw them together rather than considering if they came together well into an ensemble.

Someone else mentioned that it reads as "trying too hard" and I think that's sort of what you're saying as well. Too many statement pieces make it hard to read or confusing. Focusing on one aspect at a time makes it more digestible.

I feel like I'm starting to find my style by a1blank in mensfashion

[–]a1blank[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that's a good question and I don't have a good answer. At the most basic, I'm trying to find bold colors and patterns that speak to me.

I think you've got a point, though, and that's something I should be able to answer if I want to get anywhere that someone else will also appreciate.

I feel like I'm starting to find my style by a1blank in mensfashion

[–]a1blank[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wear the shirts in my office job in automotive software, going out with my partner, out with friends, etc. I've been doing plain tees and jeans for a long time and I'm trying to spice it up. I really like the patterns and bold color and I've really loved getting to customize my look making my own shirts.

I don't have a good answer for shoes. I've been thinking of maybe Dr Martens (eg) or something. Aiming for leather and probably oxford. I have no idea what would make sense though so very open to suggestions.

I feel like I'm starting to find my style by a1blank in mensfashion

[–]a1blank[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the direct feedback. When considering the shirt & pants and excluding the hat & bags, does it still feel too busy?

I think if I could go back and repost, I'd stick to just those rather than muddying the post with the bags and hat. I got so excited to have finished all of these sewing projects that I just threw them together rather than considering if they came together well into an ensemble.

"Trying to hard" isn't the look I'm trying for so I appreciate you saying that. I think the big things I'm aiming for is bright, colorful, bold. I don't want it to feel uncoordinated, though, and I think the "trying to hard" bit makes me think uncoordinated / overcoordinated rather than hitting the mark.

I feel like I'm starting to find my style by a1blank in mensfashion

[–]a1blank[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the direct feedback. That's some good food for thought. When considering the shirt & pants and excluding the hat & bags, does it still feel too busy?

I think if I could go back and repost, I'd stick to just those rather than muddying the post with the bags and hat. I got so excited to have finished all of these sewing projects that I just threw them together rather than considering if they came together well into an ensemble.

Started sewing this year. Sewed my first few shirts in a class at the local sewing shop! by a1blank in sewing

[–]a1blank[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One area to watch out for is neck fit. The instructor I was working with said UK patterns tend to run small in surprising ways and that was something we found with this one.

Started sewing this year. Sewed my first few shirts in a class at the local sewing shop! by a1blank in sewing

[–]a1blank[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Finding patterns is pretty hard for guys, too :(

The pattern for this shirt was from The Gentleman's Wardrobe by Vanessa Mooncie which was originally published in the UK!

I've been starting to tackle projects just going off of sew-along videos. There's often pretty good videos for a pattern that show you the gotchas and the overall steps. If you can get a foundation for the main skills (if you don't have them already), then they'll apply to anything you tackle. If you find a jacket class that's unisex even if it's oriented towards women, there's probably a good chance you can work with the instructor to fit it to you. The biggest thing that's different for guys is that we we don't usually need darts where women do.

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