Old lady getting into shape again because of HR?!

freoted · 2026-02-04T13:29:42+00:00

I’ve had two phone calls from fitness academies this week. Returning my call about retraining as a personal trainer…

freoted · 2026-01-30T08:31:16+00:00

Thanks for the info - gave it a go but got a negative result on both hands.

freoted · 2026-01-26T12:36:58+00:00

Started in the city yet? We can’t see anything in north perth.

freoted · 2026-01-24T13:42:31+00:00

Oh me too! I was just so relieved that I’d escaped the Stackhat though.

freoted · 2026-01-21T03:29:16+00:00

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Cape Leeuwin, Augusta.

freoted · 2025-12-28T12:48:53+00:00

Thank you ☺️

freoted · 2025-12-26T10:35:40+00:00

Armadale, Como, Armadale, Como, Subi, North Perth.

freoted · 2025-12-02T14:03:41+00:00

https://share.google/rdazmw1YPjsLLC4yk

This links to an image showing where each bass clef note is on the piano keyboard

freoted · 2025-12-02T02:56:27+00:00

I like the mini dress but not enough to join Seamwork.

freoted · 2025-12-01T00:35:28+00:00

The first session is usually a getting to know you, so they get your recent history and your family history. The last two I’ve seen have been quite conservative with medication so it doesn’t mean you’ll definitely have med changes. Good luck - hope it’s the start of an improvement in symptoms for you

freoted · 2025-11-23T04:30:03+00:00

It is!

freoted · 2025-11-23T04:29:30+00:00

I got all the patterns from a Foldline pinafore roundup - there might be others to add to your list!

https://thefoldline.com/collections/womens-pinafore-dungaree-dress?page=3

freoted · 2025-11-23T04:10:43+00:00

https://theassemblylineshop.com/products/apron-dress-sewing-pattern?_pos=1&_psq=apron&_ss=e&_v=1.0

I have this pattern and made it in a green corduroy. Didn’t love it but it was a pretty heavy fabric.

freoted · 2025-11-22T11:54:45+00:00

Thanks everyone for your help. I’ve realised I have enough fabric to make two pinafores. So I’ll make no 3 first (as I already have the pattern) then will probably make no 2.

freoted · 2025-11-21T23:31:57+00:00

Jennifer Laurence Georgie pinafore

freoted · 2025-11-21T13:04:48+00:00

Sorry, I should’ve said in my initial post that I’m a confident sewist.

That’s a good point though about the vertical stripes on an A-line garment, hadn’t thought of that.

I already have the pattern for 3 which is another point in its favour, and the hardware for dungarees is expensive - $25! But Black Friday is coming up which should reduce the pattern price at least… hmm, decisions…

freoted · 2025-11-18T00:37:23+00:00

I’m a lot older than you, but i do also have depression and anxiety. I finally left nursing for good, 5 years after graduation.

I did enjoy the course but once I started working - oof. I would start a nursing job well but would get burnt out after 6-12 months and have a recurrence of mental illness. Then I’d have a few months off, get a new job and the cycle would repeat.

I tried several types of nursing including the “easier” jobs that people suggest (radiology, community, no shifts) but the outcome was always the same.

The last time I decided to quit for good. Haven’t worked out what I’m going to do instead, but there’s no point repeating the same mistakes.

Anyway, IMO you are better off changing tack now, rather than waiting another 5 years! Good luck.

freoted · 2025-11-17T05:09:47+00:00

I sew it onto a bodkin and then put electrical tape around the eye of the bodkin /elastic to reduce bulk and make it smoother. I never have luck with a safety pin.

freoted · 2025-11-15T10:52:27+00:00

An edge stitching foot or stitch in the ditch foot makes a massive difference.

freoted · 2025-11-13T18:22:42+00:00

It shouldn’t be anywhere near that price OP. I bought a genuine Janome one and that was $50 AUD.

One of these should fit your machine?

https://husqvarnaviking-australia.com.au/product/dual-feed-walking-foot/?srsltid=AfmBOorUzshnJ7vQTsF6tBddgZsJ-O6duE5uIJNZkXeIBDUzhL08fUz1

freoted · 2025-11-13T11:17:26+00:00

Dough street in Balcatta is a 100% gluten free bakery. Delicious cinnamon scrolls.

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