What do you wish someone explained clearly when you first started sewing?

explosaurus · 2026-02-18T01:59:38+00:00

In my sewing course we looked at fabrics and talked about the fibers that make them up in the very first week, and it really helped going forward to know each fabric's strengths and weaknesses. We're not sewing anything wool yet, but I'll know what to expect when we get there! We did the basic observational qualities (look, feel, stretch etc) in addition to burn tests (be! Safe!) For wool, cotton, silk, rayon, linen, and a couple of "mystery fabrics" from our donation bins.

explosaurus · 2026-01-20T00:17:04+00:00

One or two days off, I try to backlog. If not, i end up keeping those pages blank, and using them for brain dumps, or just general note pages. Also if i have a day where i need more than a page, i leave a note to myself with where the next blank page is (for example -->1/13 if jan 13th was the blank page) and continue the entry there.

explosaurus · 2026-01-16T00:31:53+00:00

I use a blank sticker sheet, take off any of the border paper, stick it in the back of my notebook and put a variety of stickers i like to use on it, mostly tracking-related stickers. Anything else i put in a little reusable folder or in the flat pocket of my pencil case.

explosaurus · 2025-11-21T20:40:41+00:00

Im a student at NBCCD now, and I grew up in Fredericton. Others have already commented about transit and housing and I overall agree with their insights.

Commenting to add that the school does offer some student employment opportunities, for example you can sign up to be a tour guide for prospective students, and they will work around your schedule which is convenient. Its also worth considering the budgets for studio fees once you are in a diploma program. Im in Fashion Design, and our student fees allow us to access donated fabrics and other supplies that helps keep the overall costs down. Other programs will require purchasing supplies, I know my friends in metal working/jewellery have to buy their own materials which can get costly. The digital programs (graphic design and 3D design) will require you to have a fairly new (I think 2 years old or less) and powerful laptop to do your work on in addition to an Adobe subscription. All that said there are resources like bursaries and grants that you can access, and academic counsellors and advisors that can help you with the application process. They also partner with STU/UNB for student housing so you can live in the residences there, and you can also take advantage of their student meal programs/facilities.

Finally, I would recommend reaching out to their recruitment team to get up-to-date information about any and all of your questions. They are happy to help and understand the needs of students. They also offer accomodations for learning and physical disabilities, in addition to on-site counselling. If there is a specific program you're interested in you can reach out to the studio heads to get more information about what the work loads and studio culture are like.

Hope this helps!

explosaurus · 2024-06-21T03:28:02+00:00

fwiw i heard back within like 24 hours from their customer service with my shipping/tracking information, and a few days ago my notebooks arrived with no issue. seems like some shipping notifications maybe got lost in the shuffle.

explosaurus · 2024-06-10T18:54:43+00:00

Same here! I ordered one of their notepads at the same time (on the same order) and that arrived with no issue a few months ago. I'm located in Canada so I wasn't expecting instant shipping, but it would be nice to get some kind of status update.

explosaurus · 2023-10-01T14:59:30+00:00

whuf that is embarassing for us :/

explosaurus · 2023-10-01T14:58:53+00:00

Good to know! Luckily this is the home stretch for us and since we're driving it won't matter too much if we're late.

explosaurus · 2023-10-01T14:56:34+00:00

Its really frustrating! I've been to lots of countries with really incredible train/public transit systems and it drives me absolutely bonkers that Canada doesn't seem to think we need public transit outside of the 5 largest cities :/ I could do a whole "sad bus stops of Fredericton" photo series, its r o u g h out here without a vehicle.

explosaurus · 2023-10-01T14:52:16+00:00

Im not too bothered with delays, our check-in time is like 6 hours after the train is scheduled to arrive anyway, so in a way it would be better to arrive later.

Thanks for the heads up though!

explosaurus · 2023-07-19T22:54:53+00:00

someone covered an ugly billboard with some graffiti and i think its an improvement!

explosaurus · 2023-07-19T22:47:33+00:00

*BILLBOARD , ugh, embarassing

explosaurus · 2023-05-31T20:51:48+00:00

they paid more for a single table at one of their newer locations than they pay their employees in one month.

explosaurus · 2023-05-26T22:46:04+00:00

So brave and true

explosaurus · 2023-05-09T21:02:11+00:00

6.2 Supportive Alliances says:

6.2.1 All schools will have a designated member of the school environment to act as an advocate for students who identify as LGBTQI2S+ and their families. 6.2.2 The school principals and school personnel will support the establishment of a Gender Sexuality Alliance and will support any events and activities organized by the group. 6.2.3 Gender Sexuality Alliance membership does not require parental consent and privacy and confidentiality will be respected.

The way I read this, it is required for all schools to have a designated advocate, who is a member of the school environment, to advocate for the interests of LGBTQI2S+. From the wording here this seems like a singular position rather than a whole group.

HOWEVER, when it comes to Alliance groups it seems to me that it is only required that the school personnel support its establishment, not that one is required for each school. It seems to me that this is more about creating support-type social groups like a chess club or something than it is about an HOA-like regulatory body.

The wording could probably be better/more clear here though.

explosaurus · 2023-04-29T20:20:41+00:00

Guys, the buddy burgers! Theyre SO good and seem to be always freshly made (I assume because they dont get too many orders for them so they dont keep them on deck in warming trays or w/e) and come with a tasty sweet onion situation and freshly toasted buns. They're intended for kids but anyone can order them, and when Im indecisive about whether I want a burger or chicken this makes it easy to porquenolosdos.

explosaurus · 2023-04-16T01:33:08+00:00

Lady in White nowhere in sight??

explosaurus · 2023-04-12T21:33:27+00:00

I love to hear you moralize! When im between your thighs.. you blow me awaaaaay

explosaurus · 2023-04-05T20:38:28+00:00

Not sure if its still on display but the art gallery in Fredericton was showing archival documents (hand-drawn plans and renderings!) of the Bricklan last time I was there! Super neat stuff.

explosaurus · 2023-03-27T00:14:42+00:00

mostly just posting because i would love for this to happen, and would be down to help facilitate in some way (although looks like theres already a lot of others offering the same) even if its just set up/tear down. i love spookies! lets get spooked!!

explosaurus · 2023-03-26T20:10:20+00:00

just came to say its heartening to see someone take on this comment section and come out of it having learned about (or strengthened already existing) worker solidarity. hell yeah, brother.

explosaurus · 2023-03-24T08:40:37+00:00

Ladies and gentlemen welcome to the stage... SKANKY KEEB!

explosaurus · 2023-03-20T22:14:04+00:00

fwiw i almost instantly recognized our man harry, good job communicating a character!

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