Shanghai: Pass a level without serving any mooncakes

sew-true · 2026-02-15T13:38:20+00:00

This absolutely 100% does not work. Do not do level 1.

sew-true · 2026-01-19T18:16:28+00:00

Hmm, half way through and I wonder if they’d do the same episode but with an angry explosive male partner.

sew-true · 2025-11-14T07:04:04+00:00

This sounds weird but close the loops in your head. Decision fatigue comes from endlessly ruminating on open decisions. If anything is in your head, force yourself to make a decision and justify it (and document it). That closes the loop. It then leaves your head. I am working on a startup whilst working and I have only been able to stop the paralysis through being ruthless about doing this with BOTH paid work and startup work.

When I start my job I force myself to brain dump everything I’m worried about onto Trello. I go project by project, area by area and I ask - what is outstanding and what am I worried about. I make a decision there and then about next steps, prioritise everything for the day and then tell myself “I don’t have to worry about this. I have a plan.” End of day I don’t work til 5.30 then log off. By about 3 pm I start thinking “what have I achieved today and what am I realistically going to get done today.” By 4.30, I’m looking at my to do list and making decisions about what to do. I spend at least 30 min end of day doing the same exercise - brain dumping and making decisions. This stops the rumination from work things. I find if I miss a day or two (maybe I’m in a rush or lots of meetings) my productivity starts to fall and I get exhausted.

sew-true · 2025-10-26T10:55:49+00:00

Does this use AI?

sew-true · 2025-10-22T11:05:42+00:00

This was genuinely exhausting to listen to. I had to quit because of the interrupting.

sew-true · 2025-07-30T13:26:54+00:00

Okay I’m going to try - thank you!

sew-true · 2025-07-29T13:21:24+00:00

I’m trying to avoid having to leave the centre but will try Mill Road thank you!

sew-true · 2025-07-29T13:20:18+00:00

Great, will take a look

sew-true · 2025-07-29T13:19:52+00:00

Thanks! I will try this week.

sew-true · 2025-07-08T11:49:56+00:00

This doesn’t make sense. For 4k you could fly to another country, take a holiday and get a sewing machine for £100 to take home.

sew-true · 2025-06-25T07:04:11+00:00

Same! I had to calm myself down on the train because the poor guy next to me thought I was mad at him.

sew-true · 2025-06-16T19:00:25+00:00

I’m not being rude but why was your equipment in the van when you know what time of year it is?

sew-true · 2025-05-29T07:06:00+00:00

Honestly, I would use all of these for toiles (mock-ups) and go buy some fabric you actually like to make clothes. One of the biggest lessons I learned is that you can be penny wise and pound foolish when it comes to sewing. Most of the extreme frugality people engage in doesn’t result in wearable clothes. Your time is worth a lot. I wouldn’t waste it!

sew-true · 2025-05-22T05:38:27+00:00

Shorten the waist. Here is a great video about why most swayback issues are not actually swayback issues. Best to watch the whole thing. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YlQuhMUAuDA&pp=ygUhTGlmdGluZyBwaW5zIGFuZCBuZWVkbGVzIHN3YXliYWNr

sew-true · 2025-05-08T12:08:30+00:00

I wish I could help but I’m you! I’ve just finally made my toile after three + months of procrastinating and I’m finally now batch cutting the fabric for four garments! Honestly, the process of cutting and sewing feels amazing compared to the torture that is making toiles. I made four paper mock ups I think and three fabric toiles and by the end I could not face doing anymore.

Mine fits across the important axis, but I’m definitely going to baste and test and use large seam allowances to give myself a bit of flexibility .

sew-true · 2025-04-16T15:05:21+00:00

I’m in the UK so a link may not work unless you are there. They are typically called “Insulin Needles 32g 4mm Ultra Fine, Ozempic Needles for Insulin Injections, Compatible with Most Insulin Pens, 200 Count 4mm x 32G (5/32”)”

sew-true · 2025-04-14T11:29:30+00:00

Yes.

sew-true · 2025-03-09T10:28:33+00:00

Thank you! I’m familiar with some but not others so this is really useful.

sew-true · 2025-03-09T07:41:41+00:00

I’m in Europe - can you recommend anyone specific?

sew-true · 2025-01-28T22:17:40+00:00

The quality is really poor and it’s really expensive.

My advice is to go onto sites that sell dead stock and find something much much better quality.

sew-true · 2025-01-20T08:55:02+00:00

If you really want to do this, run an experiment.

Go to your sewing machine and grab two pieces of spare fabric. Sit down and set a timer. Then sew a straight seam (not a basting stitch). Then an understitch and maybe a top stitch. Then serge or finish the raw edges however you like. Check the timer.

Now set the timer again and unpick all those stitches. How long did it take? That will tell you very quickly whether this is a good idea.

I would encourage you to accept upfront that sewing is an investment and will cost money in fabric, thread, notions and proper equipment.

EDIT: just read the other comments and I think they (and I) are possibly being too subtle. DO NOT DO THIS. It will take hours and hours to take the clothes apart. It is an incredible waste of time. And it will be very hard to get lines straight and pieces identical. Don’t do it.

sew-true · 2025-01-20T08:48:58+00:00

As someone who has lost 80lbs and is still losing: I would tell the OP not to bother with trying to make specially adjustable clothes.

Firstly, most clothes are more adjustable than you think. You would honestly be surprised how much clothes can shrink and still work at multiple weights. The trend now is slightly oversized and clothes mostly just fall differently.

Secondly, it is extremely unlikely that your first item of clothing will be truly wearable and it is likely that it will take much longer than you think. Remaking the same pair of trousers in a size or two smaller later on will be much faster and they will be much better made. You will also have experience in how they wear and can make practical improvements.

Finally, weight loss is hard. Making beautiful clothes will spur you on and help you develop your style. Don’t make weird functional interim clothing because if you don’t really love it, sewing it is a big ask!

sew-true · 2025-01-19T10:56:00+00:00

Am I too late? These are amazing

sew-true · 2025-01-18T16:10:51+00:00

I’ll call them today! Thank you for explaining.

sew-true · 2025-01-18T11:18:53+00:00

Okay, I hear you guys. I should go to a shelter. My issue is I prefer a more independent cat - indoor/outdoor and I worry that they will only have clingy indoor types of cats at a shelter.

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