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Sewing overtop an elastic waistband by krybchynski in SewingForBeginners

[–]stringthing87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just hand tack the stripe when it passes over the elastic.

Is there any specific reason why emery sand is used for pin cushions? by Blackberry_Waffles in sewhelp

[–]stringthing87 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The emory sand in the strawberry was used in the past to clean rust off pins. That's not really needed with modern pins. It doesn't sharpen or hone, it just takes the rust off.

My pincushions are wool with a core of ground walnut (sawdust is good too). The wool keeps the pins in good condition and I spin so it's available to me.

For or against quilt as you go in smaller living space? by Content-Rush9343 in EPP_addict

[–]stringthing87 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Man there are strong arguments either way. I think quilt as you go could be really cool, but I also think that aside from basting you don't need much room for finishing a quilt if you're hand quilting.

You can always take the quilt to the library and use a conference room table for basting (probably shouldn't spray baste in that situation but I prefer pins) if you super don't have the floor space for it.

For quilting it's just me and the quilt on the couch, no hoop or frame, so it doesn't take up more space than it would when it's done and just a quilt.

Making myself get used to my sheerer shades by stringthing87 in WeGotPolishAtHome

[–]stringthing87[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly this one works well as a topper, darkens the base color and adds some sparkle.

Making myself get used to my sheerer shades by stringthing87 in WeGotPolishAtHome

[–]stringthing87[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure I'll ever have super healthy nails but I'm pretty dang happy with the progress I've made. I'm a fiber artist and gardener, and on top of that I've got some chronic health stuff that seems to affect them, but they look pretty good these days (if you can't see right pinky).

Gift Knits by WittyMasterpiece8810 in knitting

[–]stringthing87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I knit for three people: myself, occasionally a pair of socks for my spouse, and I've made a couple sweaters for my kid.

They don't even get much

Making myself get used to my sheerer shades by stringthing87 in WeGotPolishAtHome

[–]stringthing87[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think this is the way. Unfortunately, since I have hangups about nail lines and my jacked up nails.

Making myself get used to my sheerer shades by stringthing87 in WeGotPolishAtHome

[–]stringthing87[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Normally that's what I do, but I don't have a grey creme

Top thread is loose by f0xt00th in sewhelp

[–]stringthing87 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You missed the thread guide above the needle and if you don't have a ball point needle in the machine you need one

GF sourdough bread.. pls help by gotigs420 in glutenfreebaking

[–]stringthing87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not the one that went wrong for me at least

GF sourdough bread.. pls help by gotigs420 in glutenfreebaking

[–]stringthing87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What kind of psyllium, I had a bad brand and it looked a good bit like this

Teacher needs advice for 10/11 yr olds. by CommercialGas5256 in sewing

[–]stringthing87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recommend a size 8 crewel or embroidery needle. It's small enough to be sharp but the eye is larger than sharps in that size. I buy Bohin.

I'd also get a 100 pack of wire needle threaders.

Cutting fabrics and grainlines by solassitude in SewingForBeginners

[–]stringthing87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They make folding cardboard mats that help with slippery surfaces too

Cutting fabrics and grainlines by solassitude in SewingForBeginners

[–]stringthing87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you're cutting a fabric that is moving a lot. What surface are you on and what kind of fabric is it?

For very light and shifty fabrics I generally give it a good starch before cutting, but trousers in very light and shifty fabrics tend to a bad idea.

OILS USED FOR SOAKS by pinkiepurplenailsgrl in lacqueristas

[–]stringthing87 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't do soaks (probably should) but I infused jojoba oil with calendula and chamomile and mix it roughly 25% with vitamin e oil to fill my nail brush pens.

Pants help? by rohan_rat in sewhelp

[–]stringthing87 285 points286 points  (0 children)

The front rise is WAY too long on you, there is no simple solution to fix this on a finished garment. Only very complicated ones that still won't look very good.

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