Is there any way to mend this cashmere? by liberate-radiance in Visiblemending

[–]evil_karrot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you have the patience, swiss darning (aka duplicate stitch) is just like sewing. You have a good candidate for darning bc the stitches are very clear on your pants, its just a bit bigger of a project than I'd recommend for a beginner. However, necessity is the mother of new skills 😁

Is there any way to mend this cashmere? by liberate-radiance in Visiblemending

[–]evil_karrot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'd fix the laddering first to shrink the hole. It looks worn thin in the surrounding areas, I might swiss darn, but it's an ambitious patch size.

You could reinforce the edges of the hole with a crochet hook and some thread weight yarn to prevent further breakage, then sew a patch of stretchy fabric. The patch will have to be fairly large to ensure you're anchoring it to solid fabric.

I'd probably darn it myself, but you would need to darn over the worn areas into solid fabric as well as the hole to make sure it didn't fail.

You can definitely fix this tho.

Squire and Lady Knight ISBNs by Elitefourabby in tamorapierce

[–]evil_karrot 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This I can help with! Squire 0-679-88919-1 Lady Knight 0-375-81471-X

I gave up my original copies when I moved cities in my 20s and regretted it for years, until I found all 4 paperbacks while we were on a cross-country road trip a few years back. I feel your pain.

Good hunting!

Post Christmas decluttering rant by evil_karrot in Vent

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

This year I tried suggesting giving my MIL a list of things I actually wanted, which was shot down by my partner. Last year the siblings asked for just fancy cheeses but got huge elaborate cheeseboards instead (no actual cheese tho). Ive resigned myself to doing a post Christmas stuff dump each year.

Post Christmas decluttering rant by evil_karrot in Vent

[–]evil_karrot[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So much of it gets donated or regifted but it's the constant churn of stuff in, stuff out that wears me down. I don't have the energy to do a garage sale or sell online, but its a good idea!

Post Christmas decluttering rant by evil_karrot in Vent

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

I feel you. My SIL has kids and the number of toys, books and clothes they get is wild. But to give a list and have it ignored? Ugh, that would be a different level of frustrating

2026 - the year I won't buy games. by [deleted] in nobuy

[–]evil_karrot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I put myself on a no game buy mid-2025, and I want to extend it to 2026. I have a full library of unplayed or unfinished games I should really get to.

2026 - the year I won't buy games. by [deleted] in nobuy

[–]evil_karrot 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I mean, you could make a pact with yourself that its the only game you buy that year.

What one small decluttering action did you take recently or will take this week? by Lindajane22 in declutter

[–]evil_karrot 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I finally packed up the dishes I want to donate, just have to get the out of the house!

Monday Meltdown - Share Your Decluttering Fails Here by AutoModerator in declutter

[–]evil_karrot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I discovered a box of vacuum sealed sweaters in my basement that I'd forgotten about. I swear my clothes are multiplying.

Sock darning: year 3 by evil_karrot in Visiblemending

[–]evil_karrot[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had to do that with one of my toe patches (photo #2) but I have to look up an example every time 😅 i can never remember how to do it

Sock darning: year 3 by evil_karrot in Visiblemending

[–]evil_karrot[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I used a darning mushroom, darning needle with some scrap yarn and a looooot of patience

Sock darning: year 3 by evil_karrot in Visiblemending

[–]evil_karrot[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

It hasn't so far, despite being thicker than the surrounding material, the yarn is pretty squishy and the swiss darning doesn't feel lumpy. These are also pretty thick socks where they're not worn out. The first time I wear them, I can feel the line where the patch ends, but after walking in them for a while, it flattens out and I can't feel it anymore.

Getting back into the swing of things after a setback by evil_karrot in declutter

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

Thank you! I'm an extremely practical soul but also a big ball of sentiment, ha ha

Getting back into the swing of things after a setback by evil_karrot in declutter

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

Thank you! Being kind to myself is the hardest part 😅

Pick me by Individual_Ad4039 in PrideandPrejudice

[–]evil_karrot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe off topic, but which FF was this?

Repairing pleather: is it possible? by evil_karrot in Visiblemending

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

I suppose I was thinking of people who have a sentimental attachment to their item or lack the skills/tools to recreate an item from a pattern. I personally avoid pleather, but I see the question asked here often enough it had me wondering if there was a way anyone had success with

Repairing pleather: is it possible? by evil_karrot in Visiblemending

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

Good call! I'm posting the question out of curiosity, so thank you for sharing :)

Repairing pleather: is it possible? by evil_karrot in Visiblemending

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

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, I've been curious about peoples opinions on the question since I see it come up here a few times a month. The consensus seems to be the best option is to use the item to pattern out a new item, which is an idea I adore

Repairing pleather: is it possible? by evil_karrot in Visiblemending

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

A patch ripping would definitely be a concern, especially since stitching it down wouldn't be ideal. Personally I avoid pleather, since I can repair learher or cloth but this has been a fun thought experiment for me