#home seamstress

[kaasi-legacy-designs]

First Official try on after blocking the sweater.

It took two days to dry, but that's expected for Southern Humidity™️

[nels-mama]

Really just want some friends who wanna make quilts together, share recipes, and cast spells on our enemies is that too much to ask for?

[bloodyarn]

@maestrojax 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚞𝚎𝚍 𝚏𝚛𝚘𝚖 ››› [ 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎 ]

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     Vigilant as can be, the drow seemed to have caught the woman's intentions.      While his hat did enough to safe her from a sunburn, Babette was happy to have him speak this silent offer. In return, the tailor did not reply with words, too   —   rather scooting closer to Jarlaxle until her smaller frame fit snugly by his side.

Now that the hexblood didn't have to worry about dancing along to catch the mercenary's shadow, she enjoyed this little make-shift cave he oh so politely provided. And of course, this proximity was the cherry on top. What a wonderful excuse to bask in the man's presence.

     ❝ I like this spot. ❞     Babette hummed, gaze ascended from where she stood. Truly, her new favorite spot.     ❝ Though, the hat would have sufficed, mind you. ❞

[meiko3323]

The Thundering Seamstress

I am the cutting edge of fashion! 🧵🪡 oh hell yeah, you can cut me up any time, Queen 😻 i just saw her character demo and was so enamoured i just HAD to draw her. im a simple gal - show me a badass dommy mommy and i immediately melt into a submissive puddle. fr that moment from her teaser, you know the one, it def had me feeling some type of way 😳

[gutsfics]

i wish id put more effort into learning to sew as a kid

[projectgoblin]

First two fronts all put together! For the dads’ sweatshirts I used 4” squares with a 1/4” seam allowance and the moms’ got 3 3/4” with a 1/4” seam allowance. It went directly through the serger with a 4needle thread - 2 poly and 2 wooly nylon

I sincerely think I might use this fabric (Joanns soft and minky) in place of velvet in some cases. Very lovely pile and the sheen is very soft. Nice colors too! After initial shedding on cut edges it stays together really nicely with minimal edge curling.

Kind of hard to work with for quilting as it’s a two way stretch so I pinned a thin strip of water soluble embroidery stabilizer to the fabric as I pinned the squares together. This prevented it from stretching as it went though the serger and will disappear after the first wash.

I might employ this method more often on difficult-to-work-with stretch fabrics in the future; it does rely on the ability to get the fabric wet/washed which may not be possible on all projects/fabrics. You also run the risk of leaving residue if the stabilizer does not thoroughly wash out.

[ringneckedpheasant]

rethinking some aspects of kiernan’s backstory because of capital. there’s probably tons of child labor in kirkwall huh

[thembrace21]

All I do these days is watch fly ass ladies make fly ass shit that I can fantasize about making myself. I’m still watching the video but I love the finished product in the thumbnail.

[kaasi-legacy-designs]

Weaving and trimming ends while I rewatch some RetroClaude She had inspired me to bust my own stash.

Now time to start blocking my pile of knits

[tanjir0se]

I’m so fucked about Sanemi at this point I don’t even know what’s canon what’s fanon and what came to me in a series of cryptic, prophetic dreams

[silvernyxchariot]

Well... there goes my Kaveh funds.

Good news is I finally have Gorō to buff my WIP Geo characters, I'm married to Chiori now, and she even let me pick up her favorite accessory from the smithie. Bad news is if Kaveh shows up any time soon on a limited banner, I'm fucked for his constellations.

Alhaitham can sit at C0 for another year. Assbutt fought me tooth and nail the first time to come home. And he's 100% viable at C0 with a 3☆ weapon.

[darkandstormydolls]

PSA to all historical fiction/fantasy writers:

A SEAMSTRESS, in a historical sense, is someone whose job is sewing. Just sewing. The main skill involved here is going to be putting the needle into an out of the fabric. They’re usually considered unskilled workers, because everyone can sew, right? (Note: yes, just about everyone could sew historically. And I mean everyone.) They’re usually going to be making either clothes that aren’t fitted (like shirts or shifts or petticoats) or things more along the lines of linens (bedsheets, handkerchiefs, napkins, ect.). Now, a decent number of people would make these things at home, especially in more rural areas, since they don’t take a ton of practice, but they’re also often available ready-made so it’s not an uncommon job. Nowadays it just means someone whose job is to sew things in general, but this was not the case historically. Calling a dressmaker a seamstress would be like asking a portrait painter to paint your house

A DRESSMAKER (or mantua maker before the early 1800s) makes clothing though the skill of draping (which is when you don’t use as many patterns and more drape the fabric over the person’s body to fit it and pin from there (although they did start using more patterns in the early 19th century). They’re usually going to work exclusively for women, since menswear is rarely made through this method (could be different in a fantasy world though). Sometimes you also see them called “gown makers”, especially if they were men (like tailors advertising that that could do both. Mantua-maker was a very feminized term, like seamstress. You wouldn’t really call a man that historically). This is a pretty new trade; it only really sprung up in the later 1600s, when the mantua dress came into fashion (hence the name).

TAILORS make clothing by using the method of patterning: they take measurements and use those measurements to draw out a 2D pattern that is then sewed up into the 3D item of clothing (unlike the dressmakers, who drape the item as a 3D piece of clothing originally). They usually did menswear, but also plenty of pieces of womenswear, especially things made similarly to menswear: riding habits, overcoats, the like. Before the dressmaking trade split off (for very interesting reason I suggest looking into. Basically new fashion required new methods that tailors thought were beneath them), tailors made everyone’s clothes. And also it was not uncommon for them to alter clothes (dressmakers did this too). Staymakers are a sort of subsect of tailors that made corsets or stays (which are made with tailoring methods but most of the time in urban areas a staymaker could find enough work so just do stays, although most tailors could and would make them).

Tailors and dressmakers are both skilled workers. Those aren’t skills that most people could do at home. Fitted things like dresses and jackets and things would probably be made professionally and for the wearer even by the working class (with some exceptions of course). Making all clothes at home didn’t really become a thing until the mid Victorian era.

And then of course there are other trades that involve the skill of sewing, such as millinery (not just hats, historically they did all kinds of women’s accessories), trimming for hatmaking (putting on the hat and and binding and things), glovemaking (self explanatory) and such.

TLDR: seamstress, dressmaker, and tailor are three very different jobs with different skills and levels of prestige. Don’t use them interchangeably and for the love of all that is holy please don’t call someone a seamstress when they’re a dressmaker

[bloodyarn]

@bloodtwin 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚞𝚎𝚍 𝚏𝚛𝚘𝚖 ››› [ 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎 ]

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    𝐍𝐨𝘁𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝘀 𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐢𝘀𝐚𝐩𝐩𝗿𝐨𝘃𝐚𝐥, 𝘁𝐡𝐞 𝘄𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝘄𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝘀𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐦.      It took a whole ten seconds for Babette to realize there was a question thrown her way   —   a rather important one. And oh how bad she was with names. What was the guy's name again   ?   Some lord, that stuck with her at last.

     ❝ Gomery   ?   Something with G. Important guy. The huge robots told us today. You are coming with us, yes   ?   Maybe they throw a dinner, a party, maybe. Now, the make-up, please   ? ❞     Oblivious to the importance of their future encounter, the hexblood was more interested in dolling herself up. Not for that 'lord'. He served only as an excuse to be all pretty. If one would put two  &  two together, that 'Gomery' she was speaking of was the city's newest contender for the spot of Baldur's Gate's Archduke. Gortash.

     ❝ Do you already know what you will be wearing   ?   Perhaps we can match colors . . . ❞

[silkenperfection]

Tag drop 2: Chiori

༘⋆✿  |  𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 (visage.)  →   a woman of style ༘⋆✿  |  𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 (headcanon.)  →   secrets kept guarded ༘⋆✿  |  𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 (blogcanon.)  →   look deep within

༘⋆✿  |  𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 (isms.)  →   the small details of things ༘⋆✿  |  𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 (aesthetics.)  →   there's inspiration in all ༘⋆✿  |  𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 (musings.)  →   deepest of thoughts ༘⋆✿  |  𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 (wardrobe.)  →   befitting a seamstress ༘⋆✿  |  𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 (designs.)  →   tailored perfectly by her ༘⋆✿  |  𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 (abilities.)  →   endless possibilities ༘⋆✿  |  𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 (interests.)  →   fashion beauty and all ༘⋆✿  |  𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 (music.)  →   tunes to design to ༘⋆✿  |  𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 (cravings.)  →   fueled for designing ༘⋆✿  |  𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 (apartment / home.)  →   private quarters ༘⋆✿  |  𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 (about.)  →   dossier of the designer

[missempanada]

How to help the people in Spain

As you may have seen online, Spain is going through a flash flood since October 29. It's mainly affected the Community of Valencia but also some parts of the south-west and the cold drop is now moving to the north-east.

95 bodies have been found at the time I'm writing this (edit: 205 now), there's still people missing and entire towns are isolated as they don't have electricity and their roads have been destroyed. A lot of people don't have tap water or any means to cook. If you're wondering why people didn't evacuate beforehand, it's because authorities didn't care enough to warn people so technically everyone had to go to work and school. Though politicians should be held accountable, the most important thing at the moment is to help those in need. So here's some ways you can help both people and animals that have been affected.

NGOs and fundraisers

MOST NEEDED AT THE MOMENT: You can donate to Valencia's food bank by making a transfer to this bank account: ES86 2100 2806 6402 0009 8998.

Horta Sud is a county in Valencia that has been the most affected by the floodings. People are leaving their houses because they're scared of the infrastructure getting damaged and even walking by foot to Valencia capital to get food. You can help those families via this gofundme.

Hambre Cero is a Spanish non-profit that was founded after the earthquakes in Indonesia. They will be giving food to those who need it. Here's different ways you can donate.

This gofundme is joining efforts with the town hall of Valencia to help people who have lost their homes.

Una copa por Valencia ("a drink to Valencia") is a campaign organized by Spanish influencer David Aliagas. The idea behind it is to donate the amount of money you would spend on drinks on a night out. He'll be joining effort with local non-profits. You can help here.

Here's a thread of artists that are accepting commissions in exchange for donations for Valencia.

Spanish Kpop fans are organizing a collective fundraiser.

EDIT: took Cáritas and Spanish Red Cross out of this post after this tiktok made by a volunteer went viral and a lot of people posted their experiences working for these NGOs. Apparently they're not distributing food. Instead they're telling people not to send more food and send money instead so they can keep part of it.

Help people directly

Help Sara, Steven and Bruno rebuild their home in Valencia.

Help this high school teacher buy a new car to get back to work.

Raúl was about to open his barbershop on October 31 but it was destroyed by the flood. Please help him get his dream back.

Help the neighbours of Aldaia (Valencia) rebuild their homes.

This artist has been affected by the floods and lost their car. They've opened emergency commissions.

You can help rebuild the town of Letur (Albacete) by donating to this gofundme that's directly coordinated with the town hall.

Rebeca is a seamstress. Her studio was both her workplace and a place were came together for a sewing club in the afternoons. It was destroyed by the flood. You can help her rebuild it here

Animal shelters

Refugio Minipow was home to 50 rabbits and guinea pigs. Thankfully, the owners were able to move all the animals to their homes and those of their neighbors, though the shelter itself has been destroyed right after recent renovations. There's different ways to donate here.

El Refugio de María a dog shelter in Sueca (Valencia), is completely flooded, leaving the dogs visibly distressed, as shown here. You can donate to PayPal maria.g.may@gmail.com

Modepran is a dog shelter in Campanar (Valencia) where infrastructure damage has left some dogs without a proper sleeping area. You can donate through PayPal here.

Gatos Campo de Gibraltar is a cat shelter in Los Barrios (Cádiz). need of assistance for relocating cats to new homes and rebuilding damaged facilities. You can donate to their PayPal gatoscampodegibraltar@gmail.com

Protectora San Antón is an animal shelter for cats and dogs in Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz). The entire place is flooded and the animals don't have a comfortable place to sleep in. Cats can't even walk on the ground. You can donate to their PayPal protectorasananton@hotmail.com

I'll be adding more as I find them. Thank you everyone for your help.

Edit: adding this because I keep seeing people on Twitter and Tiktok say it makes no sense to give money to people in a "first world" country. I need you people to understand that living in a western country doesn't equal politicians caring about you.

This whole thing started because politicians weren't doing their job and they're still not doing it. People (literal civilians, not firefighters or policemen) are literally pulling bodies from under cars and putting them inside the trunks so children in the affected areas don't see them. There's underground parkings still flooded by water and we don't know how many people may be inside them.

France offered to send us 200 firemen and the Ministry of Interior literally REFUSED. Some of these French firemen came on their own anyway. But that's what our politicians are doing. Negating help and pointing fingers at each other so they don't seem guilty.

[projectgoblin]

Making my own purse! It’s all scraps again-

The starter fabrics were this upholstery velvet in lime green I got in remnants at Joann’s as well as a small 10x10 swatch of a lovely wide weave upholstery plaid in lime green and cream and grey. They just looked so nice together but I didn’t have enough of the plaid to make any outfits. Definitely had to do some piecing together in order to use as much of the plaid as I could.

I matched this with an assortment of black pleathers I have from various projects. Most is upholstery pleathers, some are more project/cheap pleather from the dollar store, and the rest are a mystery.

The lining are two quilting cottons I liked. I didn’t have enough of the kitty themed fabric for the whole purse so it’s just in the pockets, and the remainder is lined in the grey and gold fleck “cork” look.

There’s one exterior pocket with a zipper, as well as a zipper pocket set into the interior lining, 2 skinny slots, one larger pocket and two medium sized on the opposite lining side. The interior pockets have a pleather trim just for fun.

The hardware is gold to give it a nice upscale look

The pattern was Vekza Bowler Bag by Country Cow Design, with a few small personal adjustments.