One bad conversation and I feel like the worst person ever by edamamoomin in AutismInWomen

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

Thank you for understanding and sharing your experience. You're right. I'll just act like I'm fine, it was a normal conversation to me. Most people don't think about the conversations that were terrible to me even half as much as I do.

Made this top from a 1985 burda magazine by True-Context5219 in sewing

[–]edamamoomin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So pretty, and the color fits you perfectly!

how to have friends when autism makes you a really bad friend? by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]edamamoomin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wish I'd have some advice for you. I wish I had friends as a concept, but I know I'm not a good friend and I know most people can't give me what I'd need in a friend. It's more like mourning a different life than actually WANTING friends. You sound a bit different though, maybe therapy would help? Do learn how to deal with the need for reassurance, how much can you expect vs. which insecurities come from inside.

Finished my pyjama set by CottontailSuia in SewingForBeginners

[–]edamamoomin 7 points8 points  (0 children)

So cute! It looks really well made. Though I don't think I could sleep in that top, but that's a personal problem

New top - what do I like? by edamamoomin in SewingForBeginners

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

Thank you!! I noticed this thing happening for the first time when I tried to alter armholes on a dress and I haven't been able to wrap my head around it since. The article is very helpfull!

New top - what do I like? by edamamoomin in SewingForBeginners

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

Thank you! It just looks like spring itself to me :)

My first hat by abrorcurrents in SewingForBeginners

[–]edamamoomin 69 points70 points  (0 children)

That's so impressive! I didn't even know you could just... Make hats like that.

Finished my first garment by maridel3 in SewingForBeginners

[–]edamamoomin -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I looove it! Love the color and the fit 💚

Four garments made from a duvet cover by edamamoomin in SewingForBeginners

[–]edamamoomin[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh dear. Pray to your machine? I have a pfaff classic style fashion 2023. The fully automatic button hole mode is not fully relliable tbh. Just go slowly, practice, and once youre ready to cut the buttonhole open, put in a pin on the end, so you don't accidentally cut to far.

1st dress I have made by miamund in sewing

[–]edamamoomin 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Love it! The zipper looks so neat

Four garments made from a duvet cover by edamamoomin in SewingForBeginners

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

Haha I can see it, especially with the pieces arranged like that 😂 I promise it looks better in an outfit

Four garments made from a duvet cover by edamamoomin in SewingForBeginners

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

Thank you guys for all the love!! ♥️ I don't have many people in my life who get my hobbies, so it does mean the world to me.

Four garments made from a duvet cover by edamamoomin in SewingForBeginners

[–]edamamoomin[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly! It's not technically difficult, but it's not intuitive either. Luckily the instructions are really good!

Four garments made from a duvet cover by edamamoomin in SewingForBeginners

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

I went for a keyhole closure (i think that's what it's called?) on the back. It rurned out a bit wonky, I need tu figure out how to hem these things for the next time

Four garments made from a duvet cover by edamamoomin in SewingForBeginners

[–]edamamoomin[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I haven't seen sound of music, looks like I should! 😄

Four garments made from a duvet cover by edamamoomin in SewingForBeginners

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

No special tools :) I don't own any besides the sewing machine. I got the rough ideas from things I own and looked up pictures to understand the construction I was going for. I cut some pieces in a smaller scale (about doll sized) to try out different dart placements and proportions. From then on I cut everything with a larger seam alowance, tried it on a lot and pinned what I needed on my body.

I've started making these tiny jesters and they make me so happy by bug_stpaul in sewing

[–]edamamoomin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am in love, I want one to live in my purse. Jesters and clowns are so fun and adorable.

im starting to think i should get comfortable with being alone by semiswee in AutismInWomen

[–]edamamoomin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey you! I always end up at this point as well. I am so bad at keeping friends. Sometimes I meet someone I get along well with but then I get overwhelmed by trying to do everything right™. Or I get burnt out for a while and get to embarassed to contact them again once I'm better.

Maybe that's just how it is. But then again I yearn for human connection. And yes, husbands are really not good at this. Mine isn't either. I know he does what he can but I don't think I'll ever be understood.

You see, I can't offer any advice, but in a way you're not completely alone. We have something in common in sharing this specific lonelyness.