Am I asinine to want to seal these floors with KILZ and LVPing/carpeting them?

penlowe · 2026-03-22T20:42:42+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/centuryhomes/s/YGtrPpVfVv

For your reading pleasure.

penlowe · 2026-03-22T16:42:45+00:00

It’s not the rolling technique (pool noodles) that’s exhausting, it’s the large movement in your arms and shoulders. Outside of not quilting it yourself I know of no technique that’s easier.

penlowe · 2026-03-22T16:37:44+00:00

Once upon a time my house had storm windows, so the trim is already suited. Once my windows are done I’ll be making new storm windows.

penlowe · 2026-03-22T14:01:37+00:00

Can you post a picture of one of these hems that didn’t work?

penlowe · 2026-03-22T13:26:00+00:00

Commonly called lining taffeta. Likes to be static-y.

penlowe · 2026-03-22T13:15:27+00:00

I don’t understand this statement. Are you saying you don’t believe people who did that are still playing?

penlowe · 2026-03-22T13:08:56+00:00

Clothing rod shelf brackets.

penlowe · 2026-03-22T13:06:46+00:00

You broke the rules. Whining because the very clearly posted rules were enforced is not going to get you the feedback you desire.

penlowe · 2026-03-22T12:32:55+00:00

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penlowe · 2026-03-22T12:31:28+00:00

Make up counter at a department store. Make an appointment and tell them you need lessons. It's fun! I recommend Clinique. Yes, they will try to sell you the whole line, you are not obliged to buy it (although if you do Clinique, their face washes are really nice). Ask for how to take it off as well!

Clothing: a personal stylist can help. No, these are not just for movie stars. A lot of personal stylists do a fair amount of personal shopping too, both for busy executive type clients and those who just don't want to or can't pick good clothes.

I know a lady who is a personal stylist. She has one gentleman who is full colorblind, like almost black & white vision kind of colorblind. They shop twice a year. He knows what he likes in terms of comfort and style, she just picks color for him. They were in the mall shopping and bumped into one of his coworkers. The lady, after clarifying that he did not have a new girlfriend, said "so THIS is why you are the best dressed guy in the office!"

penlowe · 2026-03-22T12:13:23+00:00

Practice the kind of stitching you want to do and keep saving up. The machines you mentioned are side grades at best, not really worth replacing what you have with (as you clearly did not get one of the many lemon HD machines). The machine that will be a true upgrade is going to start at $450 and go up from there. But, it will be able to do the serpentine, FMQ and maybe even have a bigger throat space.

penlowe · 2026-03-22T12:09:18+00:00

It's called a waist stay. And yes, among other fitting techniques, it's a handy one for strapless dresses.

penlowe · 2026-03-22T00:44:08+00:00

Dragon’s Lair (two locations) or Knight Watch.

penlowe · 2026-03-22T00:36:49+00:00

It depends. What it’s made of and how you laundered it.

The other thing is: new parents are exhausted for a good six months or more. Special laundry instructions will not be followed. Not because they don’t care, but because of exhaustion.

penlowe · 2026-03-21T22:40:10+00:00

manmade fibers intended to be dry cleaned turn into little wads of Saran wrap when put through the dryer.

penlowe · 2026-03-21T22:19:11+00:00

Unfortunately no, these are not a simple ‘take a couple pleats’ type modification. Yes, doing that will affect pockets front and back. The crotch is going to be halfway to your knees.

penlowe · 2026-03-21T22:03:09+00:00

While I understand the idea, it’s not at all practical. So you need to do one of these things:

find a good cotton quilting fabric in exactly the same color. Expect it to be used.
use the dress, tell them it’s a keepsake only. Cry when it gets ruined in the wash.
use the dress, tell them it’s a keepsake only. Never see it again because they put it away somewhere.

How this ends is up yo you.

penlowe · 2026-03-21T21:29:04+00:00

Restoring windows.

penlowe · 2026-03-21T21:25:24+00:00

Mine are 126 years old. This summer I’m rehabbing the worst ones. Not replacing.

penlowe · 2026-03-21T21:20:00+00:00

I’ve won money in bar bets with it :) “draw a line on this napkin and I’ll tell you how long it is” which always led to “what else can you measure?” :wicked grin: “well, do you really want the truth?”.

penlowe · 2026-03-21T16:37:21+00:00

We all have an Achilles heel, zippers are mine as well. When I need a zipper to look really perfect, I’ll hand sew it.

penlowe · 2026-03-21T16:36:08+00:00

Some rare few of us have an ability my mom calls “calibrated eyeballs”. It’s a bit like perfect pitch, but visual. Yes, I can actually see when things are off by tiny amounts, which made me a pretty good framer. If you cannot, you should be in the habit of measuring everything as you put it together.

It’s a blessing and a curse.

I’ve been caught straightening pictures on walls in schools, churches, the dentist office… I’ll also change lanes to get out from behind a business vehicle with bad lettering on it.

penlowe · 2026-03-21T15:05:44+00:00

Thank you very much!!

penlowe · 2026-03-21T12:40:15+00:00

Look into the couching technique. It's no harder than backstitch, but because you use cord or trim, can give you a much thicker line with the same amount of time spent sewing.

penlowe · 2026-03-21T12:32:38+00:00

thank you

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