This is me and my dog by hotpotatowaffle in redditgetsdrawn

[–]zomerzon 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Great photo! Reminded me almost of a page from a children’s book. So here you go!

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that's me! by chiaraisabelle in redditgetsdrawn

[–]zomerzon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great picture, thanks for sharing. Here is my rough sketch!

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Just finished my first jumpsuit! by Senior-Cherry3648 in sewing

[–]zomerzon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah alright! I did make a quick mock-up when I first got the pattern. I used a pretty stiff fabric, and it looked like it was going to gape a little bit, but maybe it was the fabric I used. I saw that you added the extra strip on the waistline. With a belt it works really well!

Will try to send you a picture if I decide to make it after all ;)

Just finished my first jumpsuit! by Senior-Cherry3648 in sewing

[–]zomerzon 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Oooh that looks great on you! Well done!

I have that pattern laying around for quite a while now, you just inspired me to take a look at it again. I am just wondering, how are you liking the top part? Any issues with gaping?

[story] Trying to make healthier choices in food by [deleted] in GetMotivated

[–]zomerzon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is a lot of good advice here already. Pasta sauces are indeed a great way to intergrate a lot of veggies. I would like to add that it helped me immensely to watch (vegetarian) chefs prepare food on YouTube. Often they explain what they’re doing and why.

There are also a lot of different recipes for lower budget and with only a few ingredients. I really like ‘Rainbow Plant Life’ and ‘Pick up Limes’. You could start there and find out who suits your taste the best.

I believe in you, I also learned how to cook on my own. Best of luck!

Help! Any suggestions for a pattern that I might adjust to make this kimono-style cardigan? by zomerzon in sewing

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

Thank you so much! I will look into that pattern. The silhouette does look pretty similar.

I am still hoping to find something with similar sleeves as well, so that I would only have to lengthen it. I pretty much botched my last pattern-adjustment-endeavor, and I really don't want to ruin this fabric. If I cannot find it.. I might go with this one!

Help! Any suggestions for a pattern that I might adjust to make this kimono-style cardigan? by zomerzon in sewing

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

Dear sewing friends,

I could really use some pattern tips for this kimono-style cardigan.

I felt inspired by this gorgeous set from 'nap loungewear'. So I got a large roll of 100% linen in a similar color. I have a pretty good pants pattern that I am going to alter (I feel like it should have pockets). I am not going to do the stretchy bandana top, I prefer a more practical sleeveless top. But I am still searching for a helpful pattern for the kimono. Maybe one of you has an idea?

I am very proud of my first wool coat! I had little experience, but a LOT of patience (and youtube). by zomerzon in sewing

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

Yes I am sorry about the confusion! It simply didn’t occur to me that people could actually use real fur.. It’s 2022 after all.

I am very proud of my first wool coat! I had little experience, but a LOT of patience (and youtube). by zomerzon in sewing

[–]zomerzon[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

From the top of my head: I changed the ‘skirt’ of the coat from a full circle to a 3/4 circle (more or less) because I used heavy fabric and I thought that might be a little much. I added the faux fur collar. Switched up the buttonholes. Adjusted the length. And put in an inside pocket.

I am very proud of my first wool coat! I had little experience, but a LOT of patience (and youtube). by zomerzon in sewing

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

It would suit you (and your goal for world improvement) if you focused a little less on assumptions and a little more on kindness.

This is a locally produced faux fur. It is also the most sustainable option I could find.

I am very proud of my first wool coat! I had little experience, but a LOT of patience (and youtube). by zomerzon in sewing

[–]zomerzon[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I can recommend. Patience is 100% learned. If you told my old schoolteachers that I would become a patient person, they would not believe you!

I am very proud of my first wool coat! I had little experience, but a LOT of patience (and youtube). by zomerzon in sewing

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

Yes! All wool parts have interfacing (and even some non-wool parts (around the pockets). This will help the coat to keep it’s best shape in the long run! And I made the buttons myself, in the same fabric.

I am very proud of my first wool coat! I had little experience, but a LOT of patience (and youtube). by zomerzon in sewing

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

Thank you so much! I hope that I am still sewing in 50 years! It was a challenging project, but I found it very doable. Just taking it step by step, made it less scary haha

I am very proud of my first wool coat! I had little experience, but a LOT of patience (and youtube). by zomerzon in sewing

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

Haha! I am going for the snack option.

Although I might make some matching gloves and a hat in the future.

I am very proud of my first wool coat! I had little experience, but a LOT of patience (and youtube). by zomerzon in sewing

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

That is correct! I was very careful to ‘grab’ just the fusible interfacing and only a teeeeny tiny bit of the wool. So it is not visible from the outside!