Hobbies

[prisma]

Dec 14, 2019 15:05:19 GMT -4 boxofrocks said:

Sorry for the double post, but here's an update to the sheet mending. I ended up darning it. I had shoved the sheet into a closet while deciding what to do and when I was ready to work on it, I had forgotten how long the tear was--around 14 inches. Needless to say, it took a while. While mending, I also noticed that the surrounding fabric was also pretty weak and another tear was on the horizon. I have some cheap muslin I could attach as a patch on the underside by sewing. I don't have a machine, so it will take another long while (argh). I originally thought I could use heat-fusible backing, but that won't withstand laundering and drying.

Ugh. I'm glad I read this. I asked for a sheet and duvet cover set for Christmas last year--I love the pattern--but right after the return period expired I noticed there was a rip in the sheet. Now I've spotted a rip on one of the shams. It makes me mad because, while they were not luxury sheets, they weren't cheap, either. I was going to try to mend it with fusible backing but now I'm realizing that's not a good long term solution over the long term. I don't have a working sewing machine to try to do something more ambitious.

[chonies]

Dec 14, 2019 21:56:56 GMT -4 prisma said:

Dec 14, 2019 15:05:19 GMT -4 boxofrocks said:

Sorry for the double post, but here's an update to the sheet mending. I ended up darning it. I had shoved the sheet into a closet while deciding what to do and when I was ready to work on it, I had forgotten how long the tear was--around 14 inches. Needless to say, it took a while. While mending, I also noticed that the surrounding fabric was also pretty weak and another tear was on the horizon. I have some cheap muslin I could attach as a patch on the underside by sewing. I don't have a machine, so it will take another long while (argh). I originally thought I could use heat-fusible backing, but that won't withstand laundering and drying.

Ugh. I'm glad I read this. I asked for a sheet and duvet cover set for Christmas last year--I love the pattern--but right after the return period expired I noticed there was a rip in the sheet. Now I've spotted a rip on one of the shams. It makes me mad because, while they were not luxury sheets, they weren't cheap, either. I was going to try to mend it with fusible backing but now I'm realizing that's not a good long term solution over the long term. I don't have a working sewing machine to try to do something more ambitious.

You might want to check to see if your local public library has a sewing machine.

[mojogirl]

Dec 14, 2019 22:03:04 GMT -4 chonies said:

Dec 14, 2019 21:56:56 GMT -4 prisma said:

Ugh. I'm glad I read this. I asked for a sheet and duvet cover set for Christmas last year--I love the pattern--but right after the return period expired I noticed there was a rip in the sheet. Now I've spotted a rip on one of the shams. It makes me mad because, while they were not luxury sheets, they weren't cheap, either. I was going to try to mend it with fusible backing but now I'm realizing that's not a good long term solution over the long term. I don't have a working sewing machine to try to do something more ambitious.

You might want to check to see if your local public library has a sewing machine.

Or your community center may have a tool library. And back when we had a local fabric shop, you could pay by the hour to use their sewing machines.

I am making an ornament for my work's ornament exchange - a little crocheted mouse sleeping in a half walnut shell. I couldn't find a picture online, but the pattern is from this book. I just broke out the hot glue gun, which is my all-time-favorite crafting tool! Anybody have anything loose they need glued down?

[chitowngirl]

I need to make an iron on transfer. The only heat transfer paper I have is for ink jet printers and mine is being stupid right now. Can I use the Xerox machine? Will the toner work correctly?

[mojogirl]

Just made my second Etsy order for recycled cashmere and merino yarn this month. If we go into quarantine I will have plenty of crochet projects!

[seat6]

I had no idea until this week my hobby was touching my face, rubbing my eyes, and scratching my ears.

It is endlessly entertaining and inexpensive!

However, I do not recommend anyone else take it up. It’s more dangerous than sky diving or swimming with sharks.

[scarlet]

Man, I rub my eyes all the time! Also, mess with my hair. Is that supposed to be a no-no now, too, because if so, I'm screwed.

[Mugsy]

Now that we're all housebound, I'm curious what everyone's hobbies are, beyond tech-based things like watch tv/movies, play video games.

I read, make jigsaw puzzles, do word puzzles. No, I'm not 80.
I do crafts, such as creating miniature rooms from kits and random stuff for holidays and home decor. I just made some cool carrots from styro cones and orange yarn as an Easter decoration. I also make pebble art, which I sell at craft fairs.

[scarlet]

I just started a jigsaw puzzle and am reading Ronan Farrow’s Catch and Kill. I’ve also been going through my clothes and books because I’m doing a ‘donate 40 items for the 40 days of Lent’ challenge.

On the TV front, just discovered that Six Feet Under is on Amazon Prime, so started a rewatch.

[seat6]

I do embroidery and I’m a member of an adult sports team. I’m part of a book club.

I’m working on a cross stitch pillow for my boss. She’s currently undergoing chemo. It’s my own design—a bunch of the Venus symbols surrounding the sentence, “Nevertheless, she persisted.”