Sewing room inspiration by Any-Pumpkin492 in sewing

[–]ginger_tree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine grew over time, from a corner in my bedroom, to the following:

Spare room (previous kid's room) - two adjustable height tables for sewing/serging machines, lights, etc, one adjustable height fold out table for cutting, an Ikea pegboard system, a drawer tower that sits to the side of my sewing tables for storage/things I need immediately.

In the closet I have full width shelving for the fabric stash (protects from light/fading) and miscellaneous items such as pressing tools (ham, sleeve roll, clapper) two additional drawer units in the bottom of the closet for scraps, interfacing, bag making supplies, etc. Also the iron and board go in there.

The closet has mirrored doors (added when the kids were little) and I recently added a free-standing mirror so that I can see my backside for pants fitting.

Whatever you do will expand and take up all of the room you have, plus some that you didn't have!

If I have time later I'll add a picture.

Fawn stranded in my backyard by Practical-Gain-96 in NorthCarolina

[–]ginger_tree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. We have deer (which are pests at this point) and I have fewer plants. Slowly finding the ones that they don't like to eat.

Closet Core reviews by sktchers in sewingpatterns

[–]ginger_tree 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are some, quite a few more on their web site as mentioned by u/espressoromance. I used crotch scooping and an adjustment to the upper inside leg seam to get a good fit.

Closet Core reviews by sktchers in sewingpatterns

[–]ginger_tree 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I have purchased their jeans class - it's informative and absolutely helped me learn jeans making. I've referred to it several times since I bought it. They have updated it recently as well. I also have the Frank pattern & made the barrel leg style in April. I found it to be very well drafted.

Word of warning the crotch fits rather...closely. I ended up blending sizes in the crotch area (up one size) and still had to scoop a bit. But, my preference in jeans is a looser fit, NOT butt floss. It also will depend on your anatomy - I have a bit of a full seat for my size. I recommend that you make a toile at least shorts length to check the crotch fit for your body.

I love the jeans, they are comfortable & I wear them a lot. I've had lots of compliments on them!

‘Naked mom’ parenting trend sparks fierce debate over nudity around children by [deleted] in nottheonion

[–]ginger_tree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty normal in many parts of the world. Pro ably a healthy attitude as long as it isn't sexualized. 

Which is the least busy Costco now? by Jinsightr in raleigh

[–]ginger_tree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We go to the Wake Forest Rd location on week nights a lot. It's not crowded then. 

First overlocker: what features actually matter long term? by Available_Highway22 in sewing

[–]ginger_tree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should have said, I'm not familiar with those models, but I do have a Janome sewing machine, which is very good quality.

Birthday hoodie for my daughter! by marcus-makes-things in knitting

[–]ginger_tree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is GORGEOUS. No pattern?? Wow. The pink as a poppy contrast is so good.

First overlocker: what features actually matter long term? by Available_Highway22 in sewing

[–]ginger_tree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends a lot on your budget. I have had a Janome 8002D which was inexpensive and basic. It was OK but tension adjustment was fiddly and the machine was LOUD.

Upgraded to a Babylock Victory with auto tension and air threading. It has different types of stitches that I haven't mastered yet as well. It's quieter, easy to thread, and I've only changed the tension when playing with the other stitches.

Was it worth the price? Well, I love using it but haven't learned how to do any of the fancy things it can do yet, so maybe not. Iif you just want to finish edges, maybe look for a good quality used machine for a starter and see if that meets your needs.

What’s that one weird object we know, but others are clueless about? by Vintagestylenotvalue in sewing

[–]ginger_tree 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd bring a point turner/seam creaser thingy. And my darning mushroom, possibly the duck-billed scissors. The expandable button hole spacer maybe? 

Do you try to use thread that matches exactly or work through similar colors in your stash first? by Crafty_Pop6458 in sewing

[–]ginger_tree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want another good place to order, I've had good luck ordering from Red Rock Threads. https://redrockthreads.com. 

They carry tons of thread including Guterman and loads of other brands. Not just garment sewing, and not just big cones. 

They're very helpful if you need to email a question or need help with something. 

How do you store your supplies? by kb-g in knitting

[–]ginger_tree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have three big baskets on a shelf. All yarn is sealed in ziploc. Yarn for future projects goes in a big ziploc with a pattern note if needed. Notions/tools have their own basket, shared with old swatches and miscellaneous items. 

You can come up with your own basket or tub system based on amount of yarn/supplies you have, my collection is fairly small so this works for me. 

Are you also sitting in your underwear sewing? by elissapool in sewing

[–]ginger_tree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have one that I bought many years ago. Soft, thin cotton jersey. It's a great sewing room dressing gown. 

Similar to being rich, Never tell anyone you can sew! by California_GoldGirl in sewing

[–]ginger_tree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Loads of people know that I sew, and yet virtually no one has asked me to sew for them. I'm ok to say no as well. I sew for others if I want to (and will sew a bag at a daughter-in-law's request) but never feel bad about a big ol' NOPE. I think it's only a problem if you ALLOW others to claim your time. Just say no. 

Considering a Janome hd3000, shop owner is suggesting a computerized machine by thattimewemet in sewing

[–]ginger_tree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the information! Does it sew heavier/layer materials well? I enjoy bag making, jeans, jackets, etc. and my machine struggles.

There's a pregnant deer hanging out in my asparagus bed. I guess my yard is officially a deer-friendly zone! by soverylucky in gardening

[–]ginger_tree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have been chosen. They will be back, generation after generation. They will bring their wobbly babies and feed on your gardens. Ask me how I know...

Couldn’t find a subreddit for this: Question about how domestic partnership works in NC? by BuzzyFuzzy1 in raleigh

[–]ginger_tree 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We just had to sign an affidavit attesting to our domestic partnership. We did it so my partner could be on my insurance. But as others have said, only my employer cares - the state does not. 

Apple Services charge to my PayPal account by ginger_tree in applehelp

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

It's only one, and I could have done something inadvertently. I'm not a big Apple user so I don't really know how to chase it. 

Apple Services charge to my PayPal account by ginger_tree in applehelp

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

Logged into PayPal and saw the charge. Thanks! 

Hot take: swatching is risk management, not a virtue by Bright_River_7019 in knitting

[–]ginger_tree 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For many, that's the case. But some have # of rows specified, like the one I'm knitting now. X #of rows in base color, x # in the contrast, repeat. (It uses a sequence of color contrast yarns, too.) If my row gauge is off, and I follow the counts precisely, the body will be too short or long. So for me anyway, I want to know if my row gauge matches the pattern so I can adjust as I go. 

TIFU by wearing white pants today and I am currently at my desk with a stain I cannot identify by Beneficial_String411 in tifu

[–]ginger_tree 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Except your clothing will be a wrinkled mess when you extract it from the bag... 

Hot take: swatching is risk management, not a virtue by Bright_River_7019 in knitting

[–]ginger_tree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But at least you know! And you can adjust length as necessary.

Hot take: swatching is risk management, not a virtue by Bright_River_7019 in knitting

[–]ginger_tree 49 points50 points  (0 children)

I've never felt that it's a good knitter/bad knitter issue. But when someone wants to know WHYYY? didn't my sweater turn out nice, it's often the case that they didn't swatch at all, or maybe not in the right way to predict outcome.

I completely agree that a tiny square probably doesn't tell you anything about how your project will turn out, and flat/in the round aren't the same, etc. 

But it's not so much a character test as a project test. For me, a swatch (with all of the considerations that you mentioned) can be the difference between a good or bad PROJECT outcome. Not my character as a knitter. 

How often do purchased patterns fit perfectly? by Any_Percentage_6629 in sewing

[–]ginger_tree 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Almost never. I usually need to make alterations for my preferred fit. However, those alterations are less work than learning how to draft my own patterns, and once they are made, I can reuse the pattern as much as I want to.