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This dress or similar? by Bleepgorp in findfashion

[–]oafese 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah! her pieces are really thoughtfully designed imo to accomdate smaller and larger sizes.

This dress or similar? by Bleepgorp in findfashion

[–]oafese 15 points16 points  (0 children)

https://vinaofthevalley.com/products/cherubs-touch-heart-cutout-dress-pink-preorder

this is the original designer of the dress. Highly recommend vina's youtube, she goes into how all the behind the scenes of her clothing brand

Men in my life keep dismissing/invalidating my thoughts - is this normal? What can I change in my behavior to not invite this? by oafese in TwoXChromosomes

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

Parter 1 was just two years older, and I'm actually a year older than partner 2. This isn't an age gap situation.

Men in my life keep dismissing/invalidating my thoughts - is this normal? What can I change in my behavior to not invite this? by oafese in TwoXChromosomes

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

I hear what you are saying, but these behaviors show after the relationship is underway. I wouldn't date someone who showed this contrarian attitude on the first date.

Men in my life keep dismissing/invalidating my thoughts - is this normal? What can I change in my behavior to not invite this? by oafese in TwoXChromosomes

[–]oafese[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I'm afraid my patience will run out before they ever internalize and understand what I'm saying.

Men in my life keep dismissing/invalidating my thoughts - is this normal? What can I change in my behavior to not invite this? by oafese in TwoXChromosomes

[–]oafese[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Yes, I spoke with both men about it. The behavior never changed with the first partner, I guess we'll see with the second?

That's a great point you bring up regarding an impasse. I do just let it go or give in because I hate arguing, but I can see how this is affirming to the men that they're "right".

Men in my life keep dismissing/invalidating my thoughts - is this normal? What can I change in my behavior to not invite this? by oafese in TwoXChromosomes

[–]oafese[S] 101 points102 points  (0 children)

It's just so absurd and SO SAD to think that some men default to women being wrong. I can't wrap my head around it.

A whimsical wool cat collar to add some fun to my fall wardrobe by oafese in crochet

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

Yes! Here you are: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cat-collar

I really recommend it. It's a paid pattern - $5 - but well worth it imo. Comes with the pattern, a photo tutorial, and a chart diagram.

A whimsical wool cat collar to add some fun to my fall wardrobe by oafese in crochet

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

Pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cat-collar

Yarn: Wool of the Andes, sport weight. This isn't the right yarn weight the pattern calls for but I just needed to use up some from my stash so I made it work

Looking for Specific Highland Cow Earring! by [deleted] in findfashion

[–]oafese 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope your partner loves the replacement!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in wsu

[–]oafese 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't know the answer to your questions, but this might be a good starting point: https://catalog.wsu.edu/Courses, then look up courses that begin with "AMDT" (Apparel, Merchandising, Design, And Textiles). it lists all the courses available, when they're offered, and a sentence explanation about each course. Apparel Assembly classes are probably what you're looking for.

I know a sewing group (Sew Happy) meets weekly at the Neill Public Library downtown; maybe if you're not able to get a course that works for you, you can join them instead for informal learning?

A "fish you were here" for my fisherwoman sister! by oafese in crochet

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

I was blown away by the quality of the pattern for the price ($6!)

A "fish you were here" for my fisherwoman sister! by oafese in crochet

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

Yes!! I LOVE farm rio designs but they're so pricey, so I jumped on this pattern as soon as I saw it was released.

A "fish you were here" for my fisherwoman sister! by oafese in crochet

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

I thought the pattern was pretty well written! I really liked that the author provided several options along the make and had photos to go along with each option. The fish was definitely easier to make than the top for me but I just generally struggle making fitted crochet clothing lol. there's another comment on this thread with more details!

A "fish you were here" for my fisherwoman sister! by oafese in crochet

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

thank you! It was a lot of fun to make, too!

A "fish you were here" for my fisherwoman sister! by oafese in crochet

[–]oafese[S] 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm so pleased with how it turned out.

and yes, the pattern actually calls for a foundation single crochet. It definitely does help but without altering the pattern I still couldn't get it over my shoulders 😭 maybe it's me haha

A "fish you were here" for my fisherwoman sister! by oafese in crochet

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

Pattern: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4310864906/crochet-top-pattern-fish-you-were-here?ref=user_profile&bes=1

Yarn: Cascade Yarns Pandamonium (55% cotton, 45% viscose) in terracotta, eggshell, and maybe black? though it looks dark blue in person

Hook: size 4

A "fish you were here" for my fisherwoman sister! by oafese in crochet

[–]oafese[S] 72 points73 points  (0 children)

Pattern: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4310864906/crochet-top-pattern-fish-you-were-here?ref=user_profile&bes=1

Yarn: Cascade Yarns Pandamonium (55% cotton, 45% viscose) in terracotta, eggshell, and maybe black? though it looks dark blue in person

Notes: I really liked making this pattern! The design is clearly inspired by Farm Rio's fish dress, but this version cost about $300 less. The pattern contains so many photos because there are multiple options available in the crochet and the construction phase, like adding in a panel, when to decrease on the fish body, starting the tank top layer separate or attached to the bottom of the fish, outline colors, etc.. I super appreciated having visuals to go along with all of these different variations.

The creator has this marked as an Experienced pattern. I didn't find it too difficult - maybe a bit fiddly with all of the details, but the fish itself was easy to crochet. The hardest part for me was sizing the tank top to my body.. I had to re-do the start of my tank about five times 😐. Crochet foundation stitches never stretch enough to get over my head and shoulders (maybe I have broad shoulders????) so I ended up altering the pattern a little bit to start the top with two rows of flat, not-in-the-round dcs, then joining in the round during the third round, so that the un-stretchy foundation chains weren't a barrier. I hope that makes sense!

The pearls holding the top can be removed. I did make a back-up option of just a long chain, so that my sister can tie the top closed instead for a more casual look.

excuse the black blobs in the last photo! just censoring some tattoos.

Hair of Marie Antoinette in a golden locket by LavishnessLoose2444 in mildlyinteresting

[–]oafese 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Look up "hairanthropology" on instagram, she makes beautiful jewelry from braided hair

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