#patch’s advice

[valentjin]

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[leegoguen]

Switching from Etsy

Alright y'all... I'm tired of Etsy fees. It was super convenient for the shipping labels but they took $100 of fees for 17 sales last month and that's just not sustainable for a small business like myself. So I'm asking for your opinions! Has anyone used big cartel? I hear good things but I'd love to read some user experiences from both sides (as a seller and a purchaser). I'm considering switching over there as it seems way more reasonable than Etsy's ridiculous fees.

[cripplecharacters]

What is your opinion on the trope of a character faking disability for plot reasons? (One that often comes with "surprise they weren't actually disabled all this time" plottwist when it's done by not one of protagonists)

Hello! Please please please don’t write this. This sort of representation is overdone, and can have real harmful effects on disabled people. It can lead others to believe that disabled people who are just living their life are “faking” it. Trying to identify what disabled people are faking only ends up hurting people.

Thanks for the question, Mod Patch

[sparticus2000art]

BEHOLD THE FRUITS OF MY LABOUR!!!

I finally finished that jacket for the fell sans cosplay- just in time too cause the convention I want it for is just around the corner….

BUT!

I also want to ask for some help/advice/opinions!!!

Here’s my rough plan for the cosplay- but I’m not sure how to style my hair for it/ what would fit a fem (human) version of fell…

I’ve drawn up a few examples of styles I would be able to do, though other suggestions would also be greatly appreciated!

Thanks to anyone who chimes in!

[decora-kai]

I need some tips for what fabric paint or markers to use. I made some patch pants over a year ago but with childrens paint that happened to be over 15 years old sitting in the cupboard and that definitely was NOT suitable for fabric, so when I eventually washed the trousers the patches all washed out...kinda sucks but after like 6 months I really wanna get back into making patches and graphics but I dont have any good painting materials and am unsure what to go for so if you have any tips please lmk !

[froglyberrys]

stamp making

so for Christmas I got the kit in the photo and I wanted to use it to make stamps and patches. but now I'm relising that I don't have any ink?? Paint for it, can I use acrylic paint? so all I'm asking is what do i need?

[eepysnailfairy]

working on my vest

[aecholapis]

Party duck

[look-like-my-sound]

Going to a concert, what to wear, what to wear...

[maplefield]

i know the game basically just came out but how is the story of zenless zone zero so far? gameplay looks fun and i'm kinda interested mostly bc miyabi but i have limited time (and space on my pc) so i'm curious about what others think

[cripplecharacters]

Mods

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Sasza

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Hey! My name is Sasza and I use he/him pronouns. I am a disabled artist who loves to write and draw characters like me. I am autistic, (mildly) intellectually disabled and have several physical conditions including dyspraxia, severe hyperkyphosis, cranial nerve diseases (causing double vision, chronic pain and a facial difference among other things), and HSD. Sometimes I use a cane. I'm very passionate about accessibility and disability representation in all kinds of media - books, comics, video games, and any other kind of art that's out there.

Bert

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Hello! I'm Bert (previously Mason), and I use he/they pronouns. I am a writer who loves to write plays and fiction with characters like me and my friends. I am autistic and have ADHD, I have psychotic PTSD and a DID system. Physical health-wise I have migraines, fibromyalgia, and a lateral lisp. I love talking about representation and ways we can make a kinder and more inclusive space everywhere we go.

Sparrow

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Hi, I’m sparrow, they/he for me. I’m a disabled artist who makes a lot of disabled characters like myself and probably like a quarter of the world. I have autism and ADHD, among other brain things, as well as chronic pain in both my jaw and my knee and ankle. I also have POTS and some sort of sleep disorder. I am a sometimes cane user as well. I really enjoy research and thoughtful art that makes people feel seen. Aside from that, I am a huge fan of historical fiction and really enjoy fantasy as well.

Rot

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My name is Rot, I use all pronouns including neo pronouns as well as any rot and insect themed nounself pronouns. I’m an artist who loves putting disability in my stories. I’m mostly undiagnosed due to medical neglect and have chronic fatigue & chronic pain that ranges from mild to debilitating. My known disabilities are pots, nerve damage/palsy, autism (level unknown), asthma, anxiety and psychosis. I have a metal implant, use a cane and am mostly verbal and use aac infrequently.

Virus

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Hello! I go by Virus and I use She/Her but anyone can use any pronouns for me, have fun with it. I'm a writer—mostly fanfiction—who has been in fandom very long and used to be a classical musician. I have Hypermobile Ehler Danlos Syndrome along with it's fun co-morbidities (MCAS, POTS, Gastroparesis, Fibromyalgia, and Von Willebrandes). I also have Pan-Hypopituitarism which is the following: Adrenal Insufficiency, Hypothyroidism, Diabetes Insipidus, Precocious Puberty, Growth Hormone Deficiency, Hyperprolactinemia/galactorrhea, as well as High Estrogen and Testosterone issues. I have Pituitary Dwarfism/Proportional Dwarfism, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and a Speech Disorder. I used to have a Port-a-cath, Picc-Lines, and a feeding tube, amongst many other things. Phew, now that that's over. I love every art form with a favour towards music, writing and the fiber arts. I love seeing representation no matter how big or small especially in medias that rep is often glossed over!

Rock

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Hi! I am Rock; any pronouns are okay. I am a writer, mainly of sci-fi and fantasy, and I love adding all sorts of disabled characters. I am hard of hearing (mild-moderate bilateral hearing loss) and have profound auditory processing disorder. I have scoliosis, POTS, and lower-body muscle weakness so I am a full-time mobility aid user. I am also intersex; I have several hormone deficiencies among other conditions as a result of my intersex variation. I am excited to join the mod team!

Aaron

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Hey, I'm Aaron, he/him. I'm a writer of fantasy, science fiction, dystopia, utopia, and historical, and I like writing incorporating casts of disabled characters into all of them and reworking magic, technology, and science to accommodate them. I have a TBI, a lot wrong with my speech, cognitive issues, slight developmental disability, myofascial pain syndrome, medium support needs autistic but fully verbal, OCD, multiple types of anxiety, PTSD, depression, severe ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, articulatory initiation anomia, medically significant migraines, a chronic headache, chronic pain, and chronic fatigue. I'm also visibly disabled (one of those people who looks autistic) and transmasc. I am a certified direct support professional and provide in-home aid for disabled people, so I can answer questions about DSPs. I can't wait to see what amazing things you guys come you with.

Zohar

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Hello everyone! I'm a new mod, and you can call me Zohar. I'm a writer of fantasy and sci-fi for the most part, and definitely prioritize disability, LGBT, and Indigenous representation in my work. I am Blind with a form of Albinism/strabismus/ptosis, along with some hearing loss. I am intersex/transgender with mixed gonadal dysgenesis (XO/XY Turner Syndrome) that goes hand in hand with GHD/pituitary dwarfism and affects my skeletal and hormonal health. I also have POTS and complex DID caused by RAMCOA and am comfortable answering asks about that. He or She pronouns is fine with me. I can't wait to help out here!

Icarus

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Hello all! My name is Icarus (He/Him). I'm a new mod here and a writer of original work (Primarily contemporary short fiction and cosmic horror) with some fanfiction on the side. I have been diagnosed with ADHD, autism, PTSD, Tourette's Syndrome along with several other mental and physical health conditions. I also had epilepsy, asthma, and a heart condition as a child but have since grown out of them. I am currently seeking a diagnosis for something causing a few different symptoms including chronic pain, mobility issues, sensitivity in my joints/bones, progressive vision loss (Currently to the point where I have very little to no peripheral vision), and dizziness/fainting episodes. I am a full time cane user at the advice of my physio. I am also a gay trans man and in full-time university studies.

Jess

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Hey y'all! I'm Jess, and I use she/her. I'm 35, and I work full time behind the scenes in the grocery industry (in an office, designing shelf layouts!). I enjoy writing and reading slice-of-life stories mostly. I especially like exploring how certain magical elements can be parallels for disability. I also do art, including some 3D illusion chalk art. As for my disabilities: I have multiple sclerosis, and a few issues that have come from that, including severe permanent damage from optic neuritis. I was briefly 100% blind in my left eye, but a small amount of vision returned. The residual vision causes some hard-to-describe double vision, so I wear a completely opaque occlusive contact lens on my bad eye to help me see more clearly. I also had a period of time when I suffered from paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia, a rare movement disorder. I also have a body-focused repetitive behavior disorder (dermatillomania) and visible scars from that. I'm looking forward to being helpful!

Patch

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Howdy! I am The Patchwork Quilt, but please call me Patch. My pronouns can be found on this link . I have several disabilities, including but not limited to Autism, hEDS, Chronic Fatigue, and Dependent Personality Disorder. I am also a system who experienced RAMCOA/TMBC. I use a rollator-style walker that converts to a powerchair. I am currently at college for a degree in disability studies. I can answer asks about my disabilities, as well as others I have personal experience with. In my free time, I like drawing, writing, and TTRPGs! I love my cats. My favorite asks are about creative/magical mobility aids and world-building. I also enjoy helping with research.

[magentagalaxies]

commented about the buddy cole documentary on a youtube video that has nothing to do with the kids in the hall and just got a reply from someone who hasn't heard about the doc but LOVES scott thompson saying they're so excited that this project exists and immediately subscribed to my channel. i'm so happy genuinely the best part of my night

second best part of my night was watching john mulaney's netflix talk show live and texting scott asking if he wants to (re)watch it together when i'm in town and getting the reply "i'd love to do that. he is fantastic" (the fact that scott is a major john mulaney fan makes me so happy bc mulaney was one of the first comedians i was obsessed with)

third best part of my day was listening to the "masturbation fire" bit from kevin mcdonald's standup for the first time (he referenced the story when i met him irl but i didn't know the full story was available anywhere until now)

also i made a reference to "too many cooks" at dinner and realized my brother had somehow never heard of it so i'm very excited to hear his reaction. i'm usually a person who doesn't care about spoilers but watching "too many cooks" with zero expectations is such an experience i'm lowkey jealous of him seeing it for the first time lmao

[box-of-slugs]

Making my first patch jacket and wondering if anyone can give tips on how to sew a big back patch??? I get the jist but not how to keep if flush to the actual vest without glue or something in the middle. Please hand tips over theyre appreciated!!!

(Using canvas ish material from an old skirt if that changes anything too :D)

[milkweedman]

Sewing question:

I have a leather jacket I've been sewing patches on. But the lining is some horrible polyester shit and so I can't wear it with t-shirts, since it makes my arms sweaty immediately.

So, I've been thinking I should take out the sleeve lining and replace it with cotton. But I can't really remove the lining in the torso, since I've sewn patched through it (unless I cut around the patches ? Idk)

If I sewed a cotton lining directly over the polyester though, which might be easier, would it still not breathe bc the poly is still there ? I want to do as little work as possible here tbh, just not sure how to proceed

[leafy-m]

Hi Jade, I hope you don't mind if I throw some book recommendations in your ask here, but I do book recommendations all day at work and I saw the tags on the visible mending post and I was like oh man. I know what I must do.

Simply Sashiko - 9784805316245 (by a Japanese author and even comes with templates!)

Visible Mending - 9781837830732 (goes over multiple techniques with different types of fabric)

Sashiko + Color - 9781644031070 (a translation from a Japanese crafting publication, and gives ideas for fun accessories to make and new twists on common stitches, but probably a good source to have for inspiration!)

🤩🤩🤩 Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for these! 💖💖 These book recs are just what I need. When it comes to hand-crafts I've always been more into crochet, so mending clothes and sewing/embroidering (that isn't like. Chain stitching Appa's arrow lmao) is outside my wheel of knowledge.

I can't wait to look these up 💖 Thank you again!!

[dognonsense]

Okay, cool! Thank you for responding! I'm excited to make some patches and put them on my pantaloons!! Please have an amazing day or night!!:)

hell yeah have fun! And make sure to leave space on the edges of ur patches so you can hem them.

Imagine like a One cm thick border around the edge of the patch and keep it blank there. Then when sewing, so you can fold the edge under your patch. This prevents the edges of the fabric from fraying and falling apart.

Another hack is instead of sewing thread try use other things then thread to sew. For example a lot of people use dental floss for its sturdiness, and for the fact you can melt it to help tie it in place.

I personally use embroidery floss for fun colours and for its thick lines. Floss is made of like 9 threads all together instead of one so is stronger too. I enjoy the more cartoony bold look of it compared to thread.

my pink patch pants were mainly done in thread and she has broken stitches everywhere while my embroidery floss has never failed me yet.

Good luck with your pants and have fun! Safety pins are your friend, try safety pin a patch and then wear the pants to see if it looks good while being worn as well. oh and make sure to put something inside the leg of the pants so you dont sew through to the otherside. Sometimes i just sew the patch onto the pants while wearing them if im having trouble getting it right.