#autumn.personal

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okay so, just so we're super fucking clear because i am certainly having a night tonight, this blog is a safe space for trans folks. i will always be behind you guys 100%.

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every time i'm clicking a pen for whatever reason--in this case, because i'm stuck reviewing sixteen hours of security footage--i think about the "a kid clicks a pen and the world ends" line from time and tide

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this is a tubbs the cat apologist blog for a couple reasons but the main one is that this is my irl cat:

her name is xena. she weighs 15 pounds.

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okay, here's a question. how would you guys feel if i started designing/selling adoptables?

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mini sewing and diy tutorial post

these are tutorials that have personally helped me make stuff along with a little commentary of my own, just for reference. feel free to add on!

no fancy tools are necessary to get started sewing--i personally use fabric scissors and a seam ripper a lot, though if you're working on something small (plushes, patches, etc) a tiny swiss army knife does the job just as well in my experience.

basic hand stitches and techniques

you can also use the tie off stitch to start your stitches if you are worried your knot will pull through the fabric. i've never used thread gloss before and sew just fine without it. (it does sound nice, though.)

understanding sewing patterns

personally, i've flipped a flatscreen tv or computer monitor on its side, pulled up the pattern, and gently traced onto tracing paper to change the size of a pattern--which is how that kyogre plush is so big. this is definitely, like, the "feral gremlin" technique, though. in my defense, printing is expensive.

alt, punk, and goth diy fashion tips

thrifting stuff and altering it to better suit your tastes is in my experience cheaper than buying new clothes or making your own clothes from scratch. (fabric is also expensive.) some craft stores will have a fabric scrap section where you can buy small pieces, typically a yard or shorter, which is great for details, patches, etc.

saving buttons, zippers, elastic waistbands, etc from old clothes that are worn out is a good way to build up a stock of supplies you don't have to pay for. like, i had some worn out jeggings that i cut the waistband out of and am turning them to miniskirts.

searching "thrift flip" tutorials on youtube is a great way to look for ideas, and remember you don't need a sewing machine to get started! a ruler or washable marker to mark stitches is helpful if you're struggling to keep them the same size.

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so! i played two vgc side events today--i lost in the final round of the first one, but won the second and now have a new friend:

i've been invited to another event tomorrow based on my performance today! i'm pretty stoked!

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sushi

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*reading my own campaign notes for the first time in a month* wow this shit is awesome

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thank you guys so much for a thousand followers!

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halloween fit

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okay, i kind of want to finish this set of drawings (legends arceus major arcana).

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the world champion commentating is really just the gastrodon stan hour

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new icon

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new icon is old loor art because i'm having a moment

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well! my stay for the indianapolis regional tournament in my is officially booked. i have a max ranked team right now but will probably be tweaking it a little to get a higher win percentage. i'll keep you guys updated!

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thinking fallout thoughts today and y'all. i think i need an intelligent deathclaw oc