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It's 07/18/2025. Hey, What's Going On! (lemmy.world)
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[–] knightly@pawb.social 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

I picked up a cheap sewing machine last week to patch a few torn garments I've collected over the years, and I think this new hyperfixation is going to stick for practical reasons. It's damn near impossible to find off-the-shelf clothing that fits well on an enby like me, but now I'm developing the skills to fix it myself! And honestly, even with mediocre tools, sloppy linework, and an absolute lack of prior experience, the results have been just outstanding.

I'm already fighting the urge to fly off the handle, buy a better machine as well as one for embroidery and a serger, move furniture to make a dedicated crafting space, start modding all my clothes, and trying my hand at designing my own asymmetrical streetwear. =O

[–] Lexam@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

That's a good skill to have.