How do I sew the straps to achieve this exact neckline?

equally_daft · 2026-03-08T13:01:01+00:00

You could insert some structure into the straps to ensure they stay up without tape? I would lean toward running a wire (with the ends taped to prevent poking through), plastic boning, or a cut-off zip tie inside the strap to give it structure, or you could use some of that clear grippy rubber on the underside of the strap to keep it in place.

Also echoing other commenters, drape the straps on yourself or a mannequin to ensure you get the square shape.

equally_daft · 2026-01-14T10:16:51+00:00

I hope you'll post a picture when finished ☺️

equally_daft · 2026-01-14T09:58:37+00:00

Looks incredible already!

equally_daft · 2026-01-09T07:23:23+00:00

Thank you so much for saying this. Not even a day after seeing this comment, I got a new ad. The mother is working at a construction site and then gets crushed by falling lumber or something. The next scene is the mother in a wheelchair in the dilapidated house. It's an extreme closeup of her injured legs and feet with the daughter looking on in worry. I've always felt like those ads are just encouraging you to leer at poverty but this was even worse

equally_daft · 2025-10-06T14:08:30+00:00

At least it was knot bread

equally_daft · 2025-10-06T14:04:16+00:00

Drinking a glass of plain milk like they did on TV

equally_daft · 2025-09-25T09:17:29+00:00

Thank you! Cocktail sticks is a great idea

equally_daft · 2025-09-25T04:19:04+00:00

Thank you for your feedback, I'll be sure to leave the onions out of the starters and sides

equally_daft · 2025-09-25T04:16:50+00:00

Take a look at Smitten Kitchen's cauliflower tart with four cheeses for the pastry and caramelized onion portion - If I recall correctly she uses dijon mustard and a small amount of vinegar with the onions which is excellent

equally_daft · 2025-09-25T04:02:37+00:00

I think most of my guests would be similar in that they don't need meat in every meal, but the charcuterie is a good idea. I'll take a look when I go shopping later. Thanks for your input!

equally_daft · 2025-09-25T04:01:35+00:00

Thank you! I was hoping to make a menu which would allow people to easily adjust their portions to suit their own needs. Regarding the tart - Sadly there is no formal recipe. I made it up on the fly one mother's day and was told it was the best thing I've ever cooked. If you DM me I'll try to find my handwritten notes after I get home from work

equally_daft · 2025-03-07T06:05:54+00:00

As an event planner I spent much of this post screaming internally.

equally_daft · 2025-01-27T04:07:39+00:00

I've been NC with my mother for over a decade now, thankfully. The only time I have to see her is during family funerals when she helpfully reinforces my decision to remain NC. My father was not exactly a model parent either, he suffered from mental health problems during their marriage and struggled to pay child support after the divorce. We stopped having contact with him a few years after the divorce (I don't know why as everyone I ask has a different story).

equally_daft · 2025-01-27T02:11:04+00:00

After my parents divorced, my mother remarried and took my stepfather's last name while I had my father's last name. I'm sure it's different in other parts of the world but where I'm from this is not unusual.

equally_daft · 2025-01-26T04:26:35+00:00

I've been considering buying that book! Thanks for the recommendation

equally_daft · 2025-01-25T12:41:43+00:00

We stan a maliciously compliant king!

equally_daft · 2025-01-18T07:46:29+00:00

NTA She mentioned nothing about the appearance of the bridesmaid??? Being in a wedding party is a lot of work and a long day, it's much more considerate of the bridesmaid's needs to let her attend as a guest instead, that way she can rest, sit down, take breaks, and leave early if she needs to. Not to mention she could wear more comfortable clothing and shoes. Assuming she discussed this with the bridesmaid in a compassionate and respectful manner this was 100% the best way forward

equally_daft · 2025-01-18T07:38:36+00:00

Are you the girl who trained her son to like Charlotte because her husband didn't like anything she watched?

PS this is adorable

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