SharkEatingBreakfast

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[–] SharkEatingBreakfast@sopuli.xyz 11 points 22 hours ago

Sowing the seeds of hopelessness, trying to get you to think your every effort is futile and doesn't matter.

It matters. You matter. Keep fighting. Do what you can. Be a beacon. Be a safe place & a safe person. Be kind. Send hope.

Not giving into despair is resistance.

Keep it up!

Tell them it's your shot-chalice!

[–] SharkEatingBreakfast@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

pay attention to things that are actually happening, as well as things that people in power say

Ahh, well.... that's precisely the problem. ):

[–] SharkEatingBreakfast@sopuli.xyz 9 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (5 children)

haha

no, but seriously.. how do I deal with this?

[–] SharkEatingBreakfast@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

When I owned a cat, I made sure that any keyboard I used had an on/off switch for that very reason.

Then he could stay on the keyboard to his heart's content, and I could turn it back on when he was done.

You don't have to be "cured" or anything, but it would be in your best interest & the interest of your future partner to learn good coping mechanisms, strategies, and improve your general mental welfare before you get involved with anyone.

Basically, you need to know how to care for yourself and your own mental health, first and foremost. That doesn't mean hiding it or having it "go away", but it does mean knowing that you would be able to support your partner in their struggles, as well.

A partner is NOT a replacement for a qualified therapist.

[–] SharkEatingBreakfast@sopuli.xyz 54 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

MARRY AND BREED

[–] SharkEatingBreakfast@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

He brutalized a person.

That's the context.

What is wrong with you?

[–] SharkEatingBreakfast@sopuli.xyz 8 points 2 days ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Right?? I don't even break 300 weekly. ):

EDIT: Sorry, Errer! I wasn't trying to make you feel bad. It it definitely a good deal, tbf! For those who can afford it.

YES YES YES YES YES!!!!

[–] SharkEatingBreakfast@sopuli.xyz 0 points 2 days ago (1 children)

socially awkward loser

He's a creep and a misogynist lol. You can be socially awkward, but by being the others, that's what makes you a loser.

I'm sure he was appreciated in some scenarios, but he was not liked.

His only friend is a little girl. Probably the only person who can tolerate him. Because A). he doesn't treat her like a conquerable object like he does adult women, and B). emotionally, they are on the same level.

And remember!— just because someone is willing to have sex with you doesn't make you not a loser!

 

This nearly destroyed him, though.

 

Pattern & graphics are self-made.

Inspired by a bag I got many years ago that has since fallen apart.

Made from canvas with a soft cotton lining. The "bones" are cross-stitch canvas to help keep the shape. Graphics were made in Inkscape & ironed onto the fabric.

Can hold a phone, wallet, keys, etc. My old bag was too small and couldn't do that. Fully lined with 2 strong magnetic closures on the top.

These are the 3 "flavors" I've made so far as I was perfecting the pattern.

 
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submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by SharkEatingBreakfast@sopuli.xyz to c/sewing@lemmy.world
 

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.

 

I can't be the only one who has been on both sides of this, yeah?

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Mushroom ensemble (sopuli.xyz)
submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by SharkEatingBreakfast@sopuli.xyz to c/sewing@lemmy.world
 

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!

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submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by SharkEatingBreakfast@sopuli.xyz to c/sewing@lemmy.world
 

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!

 

Beautiful creature.

 

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!

 

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:

 

And only sometimes.

Before people start asking in the comments, the website is a niche fashion archive.

 

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.

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