Crochet n' stuff

Knitting with a cat on your lap while the temperature creeps up into the 80s? Highly recommend.

Wearing Staple Linen Top by Joji Locatelli. I did not do finishing edges on the neck and sleeve holes because of reasons.

THATS CROCHET!

ITS A HOOKERS OF TUMBLR!

NO ITS NOT!

NO THEY ARE NOT! THEY ARE GODAMM HOOKERS!

Alien 2: “Yes, this is an insightful battle simulation training recording.”

Alien 1: “You misunderstand. The humans are not battle training. They are doing those things for entertainment only. For fun.”

Alien 2: “…What?… for entertain… Even the human young?!”

Alien 1: “Yes.”

New chapter dropped

Harry Potter but it’s a comedy.

Harry is a squib and must bullshit his way through wizardry with the power of common sense, modern technology and friendship.

Oh and hes trans because f*ck terfs and JKR for being one.

There is also info about where to buy the scales, a video tutorial for visual learners, and a written tutorial with lots of photos. 

She also sells patterns for these:

(Pictures sourced off Google images, therfore are not mine, credit goes to respective owners, however the moodboard is of my own creation)

Ok so... I made a moodboard for a Lord of the Rings (Aragorn x OC) fic I've been writing - the first two chapters are currently published on ao3.

I was wondering if anyone would be interested in me posting it on here too? Let me know what you think...

Summary:

Finding a Fellowship:

Growing up Killiel never thought she was that different. But when she discovers her mother has been keeping secrets, her whole world is turned upside down and she finds herself thrown into a world that is harsher tham she knew.

No longer knowing who she truly is, and not being able to trust anyone, Killiel must venture across Middle Earth to find the answers she so desperately seeks. Along the way, she finds the Fellowship of the Ring and joins them on their quest. A quest in which she has a larger part to play than she realises.

THATS CROCHET!

ITS A HOOKERS OF TUMBLR!

NO ITS NOT!

Windrose Rug by NT Maglia

Rules: post the names of all the files in your WIP folder, regardless of how non-descriptive or ridiculous. Let people send you an ask with the title that most intrigues them and then post a little snippet of it or tell them something about it! and then tag as many people as you have WIPs.

Thanks @lauwrite1225 for the tag 💕

You’ll never have to be alone (chapter 14)

Wondering if you were ever coming around

As yet untitled fic for #hayleys2k challenge

Blood Feud

1. Songs of the Unbroken Chapter 21 🤣 (FinanxOC)

2. Snap for Help Chapter 4 (FinanXEadith)

3. Alone, Together Chapter 8 (Reylo)

4. Young, Wild, Free One Shot( SigtryggrxStiorra)

5. Children of Spring and Snow Chapter 42 (Jonerys)

6. The Lost Lovers Club Chapter 5 (BenSoloxDaenerys)

7. In the Dark Chapter 22 (Reylo)

TAGGED:

@solinarimoon @osferth @thebohemianpenguin @magravenwrites

Ooh ok here we go:

1. Finding a Fellowship Chapter 2: Trade

2. Finding a Fellowship Chapter 3: Show Off

3. Find a Way To You

4. Time Together

5. Broken Foundations

6. Autumn Leaves (this was a really old idea but it was in the folder so it's on the list haha)

Tagging:

Sorry if any of you have already been tagged!

"Basically I re-write Harry Potter but it's a comedy" -not its official title but it's what the document is called.

"Sir (character name) the honourable" - this contains bits of other documents called "Wisdom" and "Magic" and "Creaturezz"

"Echo"

"-_-"

"dw"

"The knight and the dragon"

"House Grandmere"

Boooomm

We toss out over 80 pounds of textiles each year. These textiles are often made of plastic materials (polyester, nylon), made in unethical conditions, dyed with harsh dyes that often get put into the rivers, etc. Even a single cotton shirt releases carbon emissions and uses tons of water. 

So the best thing to prevent the unsustainable growth of the fashion industry is to make sure that your clothing lasts as long as possible. To do so, mending clothing is a must. So here are some resources to help you learn how to do various things, such as sewing a button, to tailoring clothes, or even upcycling old clothing into new styles. 

* How to sew on three different types of button

* How to hand sew on a patch on a torn pair of jeans

* How to sew up a hole in an old shirt

* How to sew a simple T-shirt

* How to upcycle old clothing into new clothing

* More upcycle and sewing techniques

* How to repair a damaged sock

* How to do an invisible stitch

* 3 different stitches to work with for different results

* How to make a T-shirt smaller so it fits you better

* How to make repairs to your shoes

These are just a few of the things that you can do in order to make sure that your clothing lasts for a long time. Nobody wants to keep buying new clothing, as it is expensive and wasteful. 

So making alterations to your clothing, or fixing small holes hen you see them can be hugely beneficial to your wallet, to garment workers, and to the environment in the long term. 

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If you like what I write, consider buying from:

My Etsy shop for upcycled bags, jewelry, and crafting supplies.

Or

Many people have asked questions, so I decided that I should answer them to the best of my ability!  So let’s see what people are asking!

How to make small clothes bigger, or short clothes longer

This question was asked a lot, for instance, Celestriankle and Drachenstocther are at least two users who asked this, and this is a great question! Often you see how to make large clothing smaller, but not the other way around.

Here are some resources on that:

Shirts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isy2xwFYihQ

Jeans/pants https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s4TnNcbgEU

Mostly this is done by just adding a wedge of extra fabric between the seams, and this can make youtr clothes last and fit you, even if you fluctuate in your weight.

Here is a resource about adding more butt to your pants:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG_QnEL9xYI

When it comes to repairing the crotch of jeans, which is what anyone with thick thighs know all too well the irritation of, there are a few ways that you can do that. For instance:

Patching:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h90nYzbDFdE

Darning:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMsm6wyjF8E

This question was asked by user CleanLinens and Bovel.

One person, OnYourGoat, asked about resources for people who cannot thread a needles, The good news with this, is that there are needles out there that you do not have to thread if you have vision issues. These are called Self Threading needles.

Also, there were a few tips by users on how to make your sewing more sustainable. User SaveATruckRideAnOptimus-Prime states that you can get blankets and table-cloths from the thrift shop (something I often do myself) in order to have fabric to make your own clothing.

This is even more sustainable if you are choosing cotton, wool, or linen fabrics.

The last thing to mention is that user AssassinationTipsForLadies says:

“there is a great sewing instructor on YouTube called Evelyn Wood who has a whole bunch of videos on mending and the construction of old clothes.“

Fabric stores sometimes rent out machines too so check if you have one near by.