Appreciate it.
Even though it was a lot of work, that doesn't mean people will like it, unfortunately.
Congrats on your new machine! If you have any questions or need some help, feel free to reach out.
Blue Gingham Lemon print dress
Made this jsk. No one wants it. Folks keep saying it's awful and ugly and only worth 25$.
No one has any interest. And I just got rejected from a local upholstery shop I'd been wanting to work at. Can't afford to be self-employed anymore. I need steady income.
Things aren't going great. Idk. I'm sad and frustrated.
Anyhow..
Pattern is self-drafted.
The straps attach in the front via buttons. It has 2 lengths.
The back is fully smocked & the front is partially so.
Waist is fully elastic.
The bodice is fully lined.
Waist bow is detachable via pin and can be put on a headband.
I made all the little bows.
Made the super poofy petticoat that fluffs up the skirt volume, too. Not that it matters. Took about 5-6 layers of tulle.
Last movie I went to (like 2-3 years ago), there was a lady on her phone with the brightness turned all the way up nearly the entire time.
No thanks.
I'm into very niche fashion. I love it so much, because it's fun.
Once had a guy, a stranger, completely unpromted, scrunch his face up in disgust and ask "is that supposed to be sexy?" as I was walking past.
Sorry that my fashion choices don't sexually stimulate you, you wee little garbage pail man.
What the fuck do you care about my fucking well-being, Microsoft, you pieces of garbage-water sucking shit!
Ngl, that one movie where she bashes her head on a rock because she went a little fast on that motorbike in order to see her ghost boyfriend, then wolfboy is like "oooh you're bleeding" then just takes off his whole shirt.... had me near hysterics.
It was so fucking funny.
Private schools are just that: privately funded. I used to attend a private "Christian school" and they were very open about what they would / wouldn't be teaching there.
Taking money from public funds and use it to encourage religious teaching is wrong. Especially when their morals include "x people are less than/must submit to y people" and "people who do [fill in the blank] are sinning against God and their actions are unambiguously wrong".
It's a slippery slope, especially because my family went down a path of "physical and mental illness is a result of your sins and spiritual shortcomings." I personally know of at least 3 pastors (whose church I used to attend) who have a child who eventually committed suicide. They do not see a connection.
It's evil.
Yep.
Being a woman trying to get your medical concerns taken seriously is hell.
Can't imagine how awful it would be to stack "not white" on top of that, too.
No, but it's on Nintendo Switch, PC/Steam, and a few other consoles, I believe!
I think it may be my favorite game of all time, so if you choose to play it, I hope you have fun!
Did SJW recently defederate from HB?
I specifically left because they were fighting very adamantly to stay federated.
Weird that they defeded with Beehaw, though.
Tbf, there's a lotta folks who come in here from other instances without even looking at where they are, sometimes making thoughtless comments.
In case you were one of those, I thought it best to explain. 👍
...I also did not realize it was a joke until you said something, so make of that what you will.
Autism can range from non-verbal to high-functioning and everything in between. My nephew is nearly 17 and has a mind functioning on a third-grade level. I struggle heavily on a social level and often am overstimulated by lights, sounds, unfamiliar environments, etc.
Not all autistic folk have the same "level" of autism.
As a seamstress: fukkin' yikes.
If she only sews casually, that would make sense, though. But it still gives me the jibblies.
Mushroom ensemble
Sage green cotton linen overskirt that ties over the separate white overskirt with a ruffled hem. Both are sitting on a petticoat I made that sports 5 layers of tulle!
White blouse has shirring in the back & sleeves. I did those pintucks manually (it was a pain). Last thing I need to do it attach the buttons & make the button holes on the blouse, trim the drawstrings, and probably wash off that blue fabric marker.
My serger was not functional while I was making this, so it's all rolled hems & French seams. 💀
I have several more pieces, both bags & clothing, and I'm going to be vending at a teeny tiny local convention this weekend! Doubt I'm going to sell much of anything.. but I hope people will at least appreciate it all! It's all much prettier in-person.
Everything is self-drafted.
Thanks for checking it out!
Alternative to HAxSP1 needles!
So I have a serger / overlock machine that has a manual specifying that it uses a needle type called "HA-sp1" needles. Alternatively, they are also called "HAxsp1" and "15xsp1". They're all the same thing.
So I was in a bind because I had no needles for the machine! And I'm on a deadline!! Those needles aren't sold locally, and I don't have a day to spare.
Turns out, the Schmetz company low-key confirmed that their 11/75 & 90/14 "Stretch" needles are very very similar to the HAxsp1 needles.
I tried it, though I was not optimistic. Hours later, no breaks, strikes, or any other funny business! HALLELUJAH!!
Change to the proper needle specification, when you can, but, as a temp, it seems to work just great!
So, to summarize:
All these three needles are literally the same thing: HA-sp1 , HAxsp1 , 15xsp1
The alternative needle if you're in a pinch: Schmetz Stretch needles, size 11 or 14, depending on how heavy your fabric is (11 for light - medium & 14 for medium - heavy).
Happy sewing!
Does a clean PC run better than one with a lot of dust in it?
I am not a tech person, but I cleaned out my secondhand PC today, and it took hours with the sheer amount of dust accumulation. The fans were nearly overloaded with it!!
Does a clean PC run better / faster than one filled with dust? Or is it more a matter of keeping the fans running easily? Or something else..? Idk, maybe I imagined it, but it seemed to boot much faster after cleaning. Could be wishful thinking!
What's your favorite reaction image(s)?
I'm in need of more images to steal to collect. Please post your favorites!
Make sure you put questionable/NSFW behind spoilers, please.
Also, where do your images come from? Mine came mostly from 4ch×n, D×scord, and R×ddit (which I no longer use).
Here's some of mine:
My absolute favorite:
The tab count. It only happens with 9.
And only sometimes.
Before people start asking in the comments, the website is a niche fashion archive.
How do I get respite from my elderly neighbor invading my space?
Every time I go outside to my yard, my elderly neighbor comes out and tries to talk with me. Every. Single. Time. Without fail. I go out to relax and do gardening and yard work, and his presence makes me increasingly anxious & leaves me feeling particularly uncomfortable/unsafe.
He is dealing with dementia, and has become increasingly vulgar and outspoken, and even made some vastly inappropriate remarks about his wife & my other neighbor while my child was right there.
His wife is tired. I know this. Christ, I would be, too. He was kind of insufferable even before the dementia got bad (think him talking about his shitty political views), but, god.. I am so tired of babysitting him while I try to unwind in my own yard. He'll talk over the fence or simply waltz past it and follow me around while I try to do stuff or as I'm trying to talk to my kid.
One thing I know is this: do not piss off your neighbors, because, chances are, you will probably be living next to them for a looooong time.
What can I do? I just want peace without feeling like I'm being accosted.
Major Magic anamatronics have been preserved!
Always wondered what happened to them. So happy they're safe & sound!
"Can we add him to the party? You're welcome, btw."
Quick sketch of a text meme recently posted here: https://slrpnk.net/post/11620428
Where's the best unexpected place in Michigan you've ever eaten?
Let me recommend: Bill's Hot Dog Stand in Ypsilanti.
It's a drive-in. Open your window and eat in the parking lot. Get their dogs with everything on it + a mug of root beer. If you don't eat dogs, at least get the root beer!!! I don't even like root beer that much, but I now dream about the root beer from Bill's.
Absolute reasonable prices, too: got 4 dogs & 2 mugs of root beer for around 10$ total!
What's your recommendation for unexpectedly good food in Michigan?
A car ran up the curb, into my yard, and stopped in front of my living room window.
The noise scared my lizard something frightful!
Everyone was okay and no one was badly injured. Except for a patch of my lilies. But they're pretty resilient.
When you try to be social and casually contribute to a conversation
Illustration by Igor Oleynikov, for the story “The Boy and the Pooka”.
The story is from a collection in the book "The King with Horse’s Ears and Other Irish Folktales", retold by Batt Burns.
American Robin fledgling
Taken between June 5th - June 10th, 2024, Michigan.
Not a professional photo in any sense. Apologies for that. But I saw this grumpy-looking little guy/gal in a bush and took a photo from a distance away. Wanted to share it, even if it's not as good as any of the other photos posted here.
One of the babies I've been observing since the nest was built above my deck. It was fascinating to see them grow up & finally leave the nest! All 4 are finally gone.
I wish them the best in their growth and hope they are able thrive safely.
Could you post a photo of your cat and tell me what makes them so special?
My cat passed away around 2 years ago now. I miss him a lot, but just haven't been financially stable enough to adopt another.
Could you post nice stories and funny things about your cat(s) and talk about how much you love them? Thank you!
How long have you gone without being in a romantic relationship?
How much time have you spent being single?
If you're currently single: is it by choice or circumstance?
Do you / did you enjoy single life?
What are / were the pros and cons?
Is / was partnership a goal of yours?
If you're currently not single: Did your goals change after getting into a relationship?
What are the pros and cons?
Refrigerator leaking black liquid?
Refrigerator is a Frigidaire LTFR1832TF0.
Leak came from the front-right side.
I did not notice any temperature fluctuations, but I also don't notice much of anything. It still seemed cold when I unplugged it, though!
Checked the drain pan & it seems dry? Not overflowing or anything.
No water on inside of refrigerator.
Anyone have any idea what might be going on? I'd really appreciate it, as no one can take a look for another 3 days.
I don't want my food to spoil, as I don't have a lot of money. I just want to know if it'd be safe to plug it back in!
Thank you.
EDIT: had my BIL stop by to take a look. More than likely it's refrigerant. The compressor was fine, but one of the lines on it would not get cold, so that's that. Probably a leak in the line, more than likely from a failed seal.
The cost to refill the refrigerant / repair the line / seal would cost waaaaay more than a new fridge, unfortunately.
Thanks, y'all. Appreciate the help and advice.
Black liquid leaking from underneath refrigerator
Refrigerator is a Frigidaire LTFR1832TF0.
Leak came from the front-right side.
I did not notice any temperature fluctuations, but I also don't notice much of anything. It still seemed cold when I unplugged it, though!
Checked the drain pan & it seems dry? Not overflowing or anything.
No water on inside of refrigerator.
Anyone have any idea what might be going on? I'd really appreciate it, as no one can take a look for another 3 days.
I don't want my food to spoil, as I don't have a lot of money. I just want to know if it'd be safe to plug it back in!
Thank you.