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i just invented a cathedral rose window granny square pattern and i feel insane now

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this messed up vintage cat sewing pattern has tormented me since i saw it & like some other folks have done in that post - i tried my hand at tweaking the pattern to resemble the illustration (and my personal tastes) a little more. i've ended up with this. i bestow it upon you nice folks now 👐

(update 2, added instructions & it's also on my Kofi!)

go forth and make weird little beanbag kittens! pls show me if you do!

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Hey i’m a fashion design student so i have tons and tons of pdfs and docs with basic sewing techniques, pattern how-tos, and resources for fabric and trims. I’ve compiled it all into a shareable folder for anyone who wants to look into sewing and making their own clothing. I’ll be adding to this folder whenever i come across new resources

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16uhmMb8kE4P_vOSycr6XSa9zpmDijZSd?usp=sharing

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YESSS! LETS GOOOOOO!!! THEY'RE BACK IN BUSINESS!

I’m so hype you have no idea

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There is a lot of information out there about weaving, crocheting and knitting, but relatively little about spinning.

Which is a shame, since spinning is really where the "resource provided by the earth" tangibly becomes "object with a use."

Aspects of spinning, such as the amount of twist and the length of the fibers, are impactful upon the thread or yarn created, but lots of fiber crafters don't get to directly play with those variables...

It is so strange how textile production is so utterly dominated by very few fibers, when so many are possible. Industry keeps coming up with new ways to transform bamboo or something into fibers, which is all well and good, but we have yet to run out of easily usable natural fibers that have worked for thousands of years.

Dogbane—Apocyonum cannabinum—was called "Indian hemp" because it was used by Native Americans for ropes, cords and textiles. It's incredibly strong, soft, and easy to collect large amounts of it. But hardly anybody uses it.

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smolweaving resources

a masterpost of resources to complement that post going around the other day with a glossary of several different kinds of small weaving. design your own potholder loom squares: https://friendlyloom.com/pages/potholder-design-wizard

make a pin loom: https://windsweptmind.com/2016/07/04/adventures-in-pin-loom-making-and-so-can-you/

warp a pin loom the regular way: https://adventuresinpinloomweaving.com/2018/09/21/choose-your-warping-method/

the diagonal way: https://howdidyoumakethis.com/square-pin-loom-speed-weaving/

fingerweaving

how-to: https://www.metismuseum.ca/fingerweaving/

another how-to: https://nativetech.org/finger/beltinstr.html

additional resources: https://jumaka.com/2019/03/finger-weaving/

tablet weaving

how-to: https://www.shelaghlewins.com/tablet_weaving/TW01/TW01.htm

another how-to: https://jumaka.com/2019/02/card-weaving/

personal favorite site for designing tablet weaving drafts: https://twistedthreads.org/

backstrap rigid heddle weaving

how-to: https://spinoffmagazine.com/backstrap-rigid-heddle-basics-get-weaving-handspun-bands/

3D printed rigid heddle backstrap loom parts:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6141824

3D printed rigid heddles for band weaving:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3999858

inkle loom weaving

how to build a loom from pvc and get started: https://littlelooms.com/a-free-guide-to-inkle-weaving/

inkle loom/rigid heddle backstrap pattern design: https://carolingianrealm.blog/PatternGenerator.php

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I don't know who needs to hear this, but if the phrase "self care" doesn't resonate with you, try calling it "system maintenance" and see if that clicks.

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Patch inventory off to a local shop yesterday

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Making a fishy patch…🐟🐠

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Salmon Sun!

She's finally done, my sewing and printing project! It's a faux quilted jacket with raw edge appliqué fish and a bit of embroidery <3

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Strawberry Knight

I'm working on a Strawberry Knight costume for the renfaire/festival near me.

Im thinking 14th century hood with lirrepipe based off those Greenland finds, waffenrokke with the heraldic Strawberry on it, simple shirt and trousers, cape that mimics a strawberry and "strawberry leather" armor pieces. I think am gonna add a mask of strawberry leather that looks like Hollow Knight. I like the creepy cute from that.

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ANTON KRUG 'Admiral' Dress if you want to support this blog consider donating to: ko-fi.com/fashionrunways

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Linda Friesen 'The Stardust 2.0 version' Haute Couture Gown

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Can I write a thesis about this? If I could I'd be happy.

terps: Epinetron” (επίνητρον) is a ceramic thigh protector that women in Ancient Greece used while spinning wool on their thighs. Penelope is usually pictured with one so it is associated with an activity you do while waiting. For Ulysses to come back, for the crisis to end. [...] I made this epinetron during the lockdown and sculpting it on my thigh, working on top of it for hours, I felt that I replicated the work of the women before me. The “spinning women” as they were called by male archaeologists, who perceived them as unethical because they were working.

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therapist: the open-eyed mycenean death mask from shaft grave iv isn't real, it can't hurt you

the open-eyed mycenean death mask from shaft grave iv:

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Figured tumblr would appreciate my salmon painting

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Look at those buttons! I'm not sure if it's better if the buttons are decorative or not

Livrée of three Swedish servants, ca. 1660 Livrée worn by servants in service of the Swedish crown, possibly used during the coronation of King Karl XI. in 1660. The suits consist of doublets, breeches and coats; two of the suits also feature knee-lenght stockings, while the suit on the left also features a detachable skirt.

While the garments are made of "plain" wool, they are heavily decorated with trim and silk bows. The suits follow the fashion of the mid-17th century, yet some details (like the voluminous breeches) might have been designed to resemble the fashion of the late 16th century, which was considered to be a Golden Age for Sweden. Exhibited at the Livrustkammaren in Stockholm, Sweden.