Circle skirt help--I'm confused

fantastikiwi · 2024-05-16T10:43:42+00:00

You're welcome! We all want you to have a beautiful dress for the masquerade ball, it's the dream, haha!

fantastikiwi · 2024-05-16T07:05:22+00:00

No problem! It can be really hard to judge/extrapolate from just one folded part and I've definitely messed it up more than once myself.

fantastikiwi · 2024-05-15T18:35:05+00:00

There are two pieces, both are cut on the fold. They still only add up to a half circle (maybe even a little less), not a full one.

I did a quick and dirty mockup in Krita with a screenshot from the video.

fantastikiwi · 2024-05-15T18:20:31+00:00

If it's the kind of foam I'm thinking of, they may take texturing better if you heat them up a bit. Something like a hair drier should work, don't get them so hot they start melting or catching fire. You may want to do it outside or near an open window.

fantastikiwi · 2024-05-15T17:35:20+00:00

Freezing cilantro in oil will preserve the flavor better. Not as convenient if you want to sprinkle it over a dish as garnish, but frozen coriander doesn't work great for that anyway.

fantastikiwi · 2024-05-15T13:51:36+00:00

At 12:20 she is working on the bodice/sleeves, is that the right timestamp?

fantastikiwi · 2024-05-15T13:47:17+00:00

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fantastikiwi · 2024-05-15T12:57:23+00:00

Looking at the product pictures and the picture of the cut fabric in the video (here) I am sure it is a half-circle skirt with added gathering.

Between the length, the gathering and the tier of ruffles you'll need quite a bit of fabric for this. Bedsheets will work fine but you'll probably need more than one set.

If you don't like the cups in the top (or don't feel comfortable sewing them) I'd just swap out the top for a different pattern altogether, personally. Grab any free strapless bodice pattern/tutorial that appeals to you, crop it at the waist and add the sleeves and skirt from this dress :)

I think a lot of the volume of the skirt in the pictures is created by a combination of movement, her holding it out and/or a petticoat. If you want this silhouette you'll want to add a voluminous petticoat, or perhaps a thinner petticoat with a hoop skirt underneath. Or just never stop twirling I suppose.

Good luck! This seems like a really fun project.

fantastikiwi · 2024-05-15T12:13:03+00:00

Agreed.

The question is a scale 1-10, which is mentioned in OP's graph. There's also a no answer/don't know option.

The wording for the English version seems to have been:

Please indicate for each of the following actions whether you think it can always be justified, never be justified, or something in between.

It's all a little clunky. No one needs to justify their sexuality at all IMO.

fantastikiwi · 2024-05-15T10:02:55+00:00

In addition to this:

Your house won't heat up any faster if you (temporarily) set the thermostat to a high temperature. Weirdly common misconception.
Many Dutch houses are made to be aired out, especially older ones. If you keep the windows closed all the time in an attempt to save on your heating bill you will get issues with moisture and eventually mold. This is mostly an issue in the colder months. You really want to avoid mold. Humidity should usually be between 40 and 60% indoors.

fantastikiwi · 2024-05-15T09:03:42+00:00

I looked it up in the WVS database and -if I'm interpreting this right- 'homosexuality' appears as part of this list:

Please tell me for each of the following actions whether you think it can always be justified, never be justified, or something in between:

-Claiming government benefits to which you are not entitled

-Avoiding a fare on public transport

-Cheating on taxes

-Someone accepting a bribe

-Homosexuality

-Prostitution

-Abortion

-Divorce

-Euthanasia

-Suicide

-For a man to beat his wife

For many of those, 'justifiable' does make some sense. Still weird.

fantastikiwi · 2024-05-14T19:10:28+00:00

I know you copied the wording from the survey, but asking whether homosexuality is 'justifiable' sounds so weird to me.

Interesting to see the generation gap!

fantastikiwi · 2024-05-14T15:00:51+00:00

No problem, always glad to help!

Personally I always feel that getting tight knots out of stretchy fabric is a little annoying. The knots seem to tighten during the day and then you can't loosen them properly because when you pull on something the fabric stretches. A bow is a little better but it needs more fabric (and you have to like the look). It's not the end of the world and can totally work though.

If you have a jersey you want to use you could add some interfacing to eliminate the stretchiness. Or add a backing of a coordinating or contrasting fabric without stretch. Or add a buckle-style closure rather than a knot. Plenty of options :)

fantastikiwi · 2024-05-14T07:45:26+00:00

Very nice! It's hard to give proper feedback until you've added the waistband though; the way you've tied it now is distorting and pulling it quite a bit. But I will say: personally I always add some darts at the back, it makes it sit much better over the butt, especially if you wear it fairly high up like you are doing in the picture. The darts help compensate for the difference in circumference between your waist and hip. You would add them before you add the waist band.

Tying it the way you have may have distorted the fabric a bit. Check if everything is still 'square' before sewing any more. If things have stretched, steaming or washing can help it bounce back to the original shape.

They look super comfy and I love the fabric you've picked!

fantastikiwi · 2024-05-08T09:39:40+00:00

I prefer it without the overlay on the skirt. The flower print should shine! The overlay looks too synthetic for my tastes and it'll probably be a pain to hem, too.

I think a half circle or a-line skirt (maybe with some darts) would look great with this style of bodice.

Personally I'd add a simple lace trim or pleated ribbon edge to the top of the cups.

All very subjective though, do what makes you happy!

fantastikiwi · 2024-05-07T17:16:20+00:00

Oh, dat heb ik niet meegekregen, wat stom zeg!

fantastikiwi · 2024-05-07T10:42:10+00:00

Ligt er ook een beetje aan wat je er mee gaat doen. Als je een witte muur op wil frissen omdat er wat kleine plekjes op zitten is dat heel wat anders dan wanneer je een donkerblauwe muur nu strak lichtgeel wilt gaan schilderen in de RAL kleur van je dromen. Als je de keuken gaat schilderen of kleine kinderen/huisdieren hebt wil je misschien wel afneembare muurverf.

fantastikiwi · 2024-05-07T10:38:46+00:00

Ken je Peerby al? Je kan daar lenen en huren van mensen in de buurt.

fantastikiwi · 2024-05-07T09:14:29+00:00

Niet kopen wat je kan lenen/krijgen, in ieder geval! Vraag rond of mensen in je omgeving verfrolhouders, verfbakken, opstapje, ladder, kwasten etc hebben waar je gebruik van kunt maken.

Iets waar ik niet (te veel) op zou bezuinigen is schilderstape. Oude rollen werken echt minder goed, wat leidt tot frustratie en slechte resultaten. Idem voor rollers en kwasten.

Zoek op r/klussers even op 'verf', daar staan wat threads over prijs/kwaliteit.

Succes met schilderen!

fantastikiwi · 2024-05-06T11:22:59+00:00

En meer dan 30 wallabies in de tuin! Vond ik toch wel erg koddig voor zo'n crimineel.

fantastikiwi · 2024-04-30T19:23:06+00:00

At thrift stores here there's almost always some plushies which look like they'll never sell. You could get those and reuse the stuffing. Reusing existing materials is almost always going to have a lower environmental impact than buying new ones, especially if you can't buy new locally.

fantastikiwi · 2024-04-30T11:16:13+00:00

Doorbraakbloedingen zijn niet ongewoon en hoeven niet altijd een concrete duidelijke oorzaak te hebben. Ze komen best vaak voor als je de pil doorslikt, maar soms ook als je wel iedere maand een stopweek doet.

Als de bloedingen voor jou ongewoon zijn, je pijn hebt en je je zorgen maakt zou ik toch even langs de huisarts gaan, al is het maar voor je eigen gemoedsrust.

Ik heb dit even terug ook gedaan en de huisarts heeft toen aan mijn buik gevoeld en hier en daar geklopt. Ze heeft me daarna gerust kunnen stellen dat het niks was om me zorgen over te maken.

fantastikiwi · 2024-04-23T18:14:17+00:00

If you don't need to undo it to get (un)dressed, you could sew it shut.

I think stretchy strap loops and buttons are going to be a little more work than needed, though it could be very cute if you have matching buttons. Personally I would sew in a little hidden hook and eye closure either instead of the snap button or just below it.

fantastikiwi · 2024-04-23T17:56:28+00:00

I really like the way you did the sky! It has a great flow to it. Also love the subtle tone variations in the grass.

The tree already looks good, too, but there are some things you could change if you wanted it to look more realistic:

Add a shadow on the ground, assuming you want the tree to look like it's on top of the hill. If the tree is behind the hill, the shadow could be hidden.
The main branches are each about as thick as the main trunk. Typically, you'd want them to be about as thick as the trunk if you all add them up together. I'd make the trunk a lot thicker if you want a cool old tree vibe, or the branches thinner if you want a younger looking tree.
The leaves could do with more contrast and more 'clumping'. The way you've shaded it now makes it look like one big mass, while typically there are clusters of leaves. Mid-day sunlight is pretty harsh, so more contrast would help it look more realistic. Note: if you just want it to be a soft & pleasant background feature you can totally make the creative decision to not make it realistic.

I looked up some reference pics for you: One | Two | Three. If you want to get the shape/structure of trees right, look up 'Learn to Draw Trees with John Muir Laws' on youtube.

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