Flower Power Punk

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[liberalsarecool]

#AbolishThePolice

[flowerpowerpunk]

Crochet Donations

Here’s the run-down on stuff I’ve crocheted to donate to homeless folks through Food Not Bombs DC! 

Donated on 2/6: 

17 hats, 2 pairs of mittens, 1 scarf

[flowerpowerpunk]

It’s getting warm in DC so I’m holding off on donating the winter gear I’m making. I’ll start donating them again when it cools off this fall!

Here’s how much I’ve made by 4/16:

1 blanket, 9 hats, 2 pairs of mittens, 1 scarf

I’ve also learned how to repair shoes so I repaired two old pairs of boots to donate this fall as well!

[flowerpowerpunk]

Update: 

Yesterday (12/17) I donated 19 hats, 1 blanket, 4 pairs of mittens, and 5 scarves I made!

[drumlincountry]

resources

Hmmm. Looks like there is a drive here containing practical resources on

gardening and small scale agriculure;

foraging and preserving;

knitting, crochet, and sewing;

organising!

AND more theory-ish readings on:

Sustainable development;

Ecological imperialism and food sovreignety;

climate grief and the psychology of sustainability.

& also there is a ko-fi link attached to it.

How cool!

[permacultureandhomesteading]

[flowerpowerpunk]

New design up on my redbubble! 

[anarchopuppy]

Have you seen any resources for making a spinning wheel?

Here’s the first good tutorial I could find, though I don’t really know much about the craft or what you’re looking for so idk if that works. Most of the DIY designs I’ve seen, including this one, are just a bike wheel and some wood, so if you use a reclaimed pallet and an old bike someone’s trying to throw away (check freecycle) then you can put it together for close to free

Hope this helps!

[ehbfrh]

Start with a drop spindle. There are different kinds from all over the world and every culture. They may not be as fast as a wheel, but you can make one very quickly and a person can learn to use them in minutes. Six people spinning on drop spindles are going to get you more usable yarn than one person taking a year to tinker a wheel into functioning. Making the huge leap of engineering and technology that is the spinning wheel is hard. If you’re set on making your own, check on the Indian Charkha, it is a very nearly perfect design for individual construction, can be made from found materials, and can be used for short and long staple fibers. They are simple to repair and, while learning to use them can involve a learning curve, mastery is attainable through practice.

[flowerpowerpunk]

Just wanted to share that there’s an etsy shop that makes 3D printed parts for  Charkha spinning wheels. They cost about $30 and require some degree of handiness because you have to assemble it but it sounds a lot easier than making a wheel from scratch

[bff0f7]

so can we start hunting down white liberals now or what

[adamtheredbeard]

The full picture is even more heart breaking after you open the uncropped version. Just a heads-up, it's rough

“The Roman Catholic Parish in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan was just grafitted.”

[afronerdism]

Nah let’s post it. Let’s feel it. Don’t look away.

[doobiebenson]

[butch-bakugo]

I notice alot of my followers on here skipping these posts just to mess with my lgbt ones, suspiciously the white popular ones.

Heres a not so friendly reminder, as an lgbt metis person, i dont give a single fuck what your blog is themed or if this is too painful for you to look at. Reblog this post. Reblog this post with the sources of the 751 children who were found.

Your compliance and silence as well as the compliance and silence of your ancestors is what allowed these schools to open and kill first nations children. The children of MY people.

Dont follow me if you cant reblog this post or the one with sources to your political blog or your most popular blog. Add trigger warnings if you must but if your political blog is only focused on the harms you personally face like being lgbt then you need to see some bigger pictures and stop being afraid of angering your racist mutural or actually saying some shit about racism. If you can reblog some antifa graphics or add blm to your bio to be a surface level ally, you can reblog some sources on the genocide first nations people faced and still face today.

They were CHILDREN.

They were murdered in cold blood.

[churchoftheconfusedchicken]

I’d like to add this photo I took last night in Victoria of the statue of Captain Cook. Though I myself am not indigenous, I 100% agree that these murderers, kidnappers and rapists shouldn’t have huge statues and plaques that decorate them and say how “great” they were.

Here’s another photo of the legislative assembly from yesterday. Later on there were more items, candles and signs at the memorial, as well as a big poster with 1505 painted on it but I didn’t get a picture

People need to see this. Not just quickly glance at the photos and keep on scrolling. They need to see this.

Reblog this or just stop following me

[upcycleability]

Resources for Mending Clothes

We toss out over 80 pounds of textiles each year. These textiles are often made of plastic materials (polyester, nylon), made in unethical conditions, dyed with harsh dyes that often get put into the rivers, etc. Even a single cotton shirt releases carbon emissions and uses tons of water. 

So the best thing to prevent the unsustainable growth of the fashion industry is to make sure that your clothing lasts as long as possible. To do so, mending clothing is a must. So here are some resources to help you learn how to do various things, such as sewing a button, to tailoring clothes, or even upcycling old clothing into new styles. 

* How to sew on three different types of button

* How to hand sew on a patch on a torn pair of jeans

* How to sew up a hole in an old shirt

* How to sew a simple T-shirt

* How to upcycle old clothing into new clothing

* More upcycle and sewing techniques

* How to repair a damaged sock

* How to do an invisible stitch

* 3 different stitches to work with for different results

* How to make a T-shirt smaller so it fits you better

* How to make repairs to your shoes

These are just a few of the things that you can do in order to make sure that your clothing lasts for a long time. Nobody wants to keep buying new clothing, as it is expensive and wasteful. 

So making alterations to your clothing, or fixing small holes hen you see them can be hugely beneficial to your wallet, to garment workers, and to the environment in the long term. 

***

If you like what I write, consider buying from:

My Etsy shop for upcycled bags, jewelry, and crafting supplies.

Or

My poshmark for reclaimed clothing.

[upcycleability]

Many people have asked questions, so I decided that I should answer them to the best of my ability!  So let’s see what people are asking!

How to make small clothes bigger, or short clothes longer

This question was asked a lot, for instance, Celestriankle and Drachenstocther are at least two users who asked this, and this is a great question! Often you see how to make large clothing smaller, but not the other way around.

Here are some resources on that:

Shirts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isy2xwFYihQ

Jeans/pants https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s4TnNcbgEU

Mostly this is done by just adding a wedge of extra fabric between the seams, and this can make youtr clothes last and fit you, even if you fluctuate in your weight.

Here is a resource about adding more butt to your pants:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG_QnEL9xYI

When it comes to repairing the crotch of jeans, which is what anyone with thick thighs know all too well the irritation of, there are a few ways that you can do that. For instance:

Patching:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h90nYzbDFdE

Darning:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMsm6wyjF8E

This question was asked by user CleanLinens and Bovel.

One person, OnYourGoat, asked about resources for people who cannot thread a needles, The good news with this, is that there are needles out there that you do not have to thread if you have vision issues. These are called Self Threading needles.

Also, there were a few tips by users on how to make your sewing more sustainable. User SaveATruckRideAnOptimus-Prime states that you can get blankets and table-cloths from the thrift shop (something I often do myself) in order to have fabric to make your own clothing.

This is even more sustainable if you are choosing cotton, wool, or linen fabrics.

The last thing to mention is that user AssassinationTipsForLadies says:

“there is a great sewing instructor on YouTube called Evelyn Wood who has a whole bunch of videos on mending and the construction of old clothes.“

Let me know if you have any more questions or tips!

[thegreenmeridian]

If you don’t have a sewing machine and done want to buy one, do check with your local library as it’s becoming more and more common for libraries to rent out things like sewing machines and other expensive but useful items. If yours doesn’t, expressing interest in a “library of things” could well be the motivation your library needs to get one going.

Fabric stores sometimes rent out machines too so check if you have one near by.

And if you’ve got any sewing/knitting clubs or places like the WI that are popular with old women, you will absolutely be able to find someone who will gladly let you use their machine and teach you how.

[merlily]

If you have older family members ask them about sewing cause chances are they’d love to teach you

[robotsandfrippary]

If you need supplies on the cheap, check out local estate sales.  I will never have to buy new hand stitching needles thanks to someone’s sweet grandmother who loved to quilt.

[deathsmallcaps]

Who tossed out 80lbs a year? Is that meant for the average household? That sounds like way too little for a country or something but too much for one person.

[upcycleability]

Yes, that is 80 pounds per person, per year. In the US, Canada, and the UK at least.

[hexesandherbs]

sometimes I decide I hate my furniture and repaint all of it

[flowerpowerpunk]

Eat Trash Patch (handpainted and made from recycled materials)

[iihandsiiheavenmp3]

Well I personally don't like seeing straight men enjoy male fantasies so Rita and Tessa need to drop taiki and get a third girl or just be lesbians together

[pnkvmpr-hiatus-deactivated20240]

Rita and Tessa are both bisexual lol so they can't be lesbians regardless of whether a man is involved

idc about Taika Waititi but two women in a relationship with a man and EACH other in REAL life are not a male fantasy they're real people. bisexual women can be in polyamorous relationships without it being to exist for a man's fantasy in particular lmfao and to think otherwise is misogynistic as fuck.

[free-and-to-none-accountable]

Why can't you jackals just let bi people exist

[flowerpowerpunk]

[flowerpowerpunk]

Hey you!

Do you like stickers that say cool shit? If yes, you should check out my redbubble! 100% of profits from it are donated to organizations that support queer and trans people of color!

https://www.redbubble.com/people/maxamillionbux/

[redstarovermoundcity]

De-Stereotyping Anarchism as a “White Ideology”

Accusations of anarchism as a “white ideology” erases its application of struggling peoples around the world, many of whom are of color.

[tutti-durruti]

Non-Western Anarchisms is a good read for folks who want a starting point for learning about some specific movements.

[gendernihilistanarchocommunist]

indigenous anarchist Aragorn! also has some good pieces on this very topic, and they’re great

[livedpoetry-deactivated20230925]

Here’s some literature about anarchism in China, Korea and Japan.

Also, the Southeast Asian section of The Anarchist Library also recently launched.

[livedpoetry-deactivated20230925]

I’d also like to add that the Korean Anarchist Library has launched as well

[effectiveresistance]

Other great Indigenous anarchists are Tawinikay; here, here and here. Also Gord Hill here, here and here.

Or there’s Indigenous Action and Indigenous Anarchist Federation.

For Black anarchists check these tags.

[embroiderycrafts]

Made this for a friend 🌸 by summerchild__

[flowerpowerpunk]

#craft idea

[flowerpowerpunk]

A new design is up on my redbubble! 100% of the profits from my shop are donated!

https://www.redbubble.com/i/sticker/Build-community-not-prisons-by-maxamillionbux/69183558.EJUG5

[fatmasc]

Hey i’m a fashion design student so i have tons and tons of pdfs and docs with basic sewing techniques, pattern how-tos, and resources for fabric and trims. I’ve compiled it all into a shareable folder for anyone who wants to look into sewing and making their own clothing. I’ll be adding to this folder whenever i come across new resources

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16uhmMb8kE4P_vOSycr6XSa9zpmDijZSd?usp=sharing

[on-my-way-to-the-woods]

Favorite links

These places have a lot to offer and I think more people should know about them.

Emergencies: https://www.facebook.com/groups/144798092849300 - If any human or animal ate a plant or fungus, you don’t know what it is, and you are concerned it is poisonous you can post photos here and experts around the world will identify it.  This is basically Plant/Mushroom 911, don’t post unless it is a potential emergency.  They’re real strict on their rules (and for good reason) so be sure to read them

Foraging: http://www.eattheweeds.com/ - A great resource on the edibility of tons of different plants

Gardening: http://www.freeheirloomseeds.org/ - An organization that distributes lots of varieties of heirloom seeds for free! (Please donate postage if you can afford it).  US based, but they have a page on which other countries they can send to at the moment https://www.robgreenfield.org/freeseedproject/ - An organization that will send seeds to US residents who can’t afford seeds OR are growing food for people who can’t easily access fresh food OR are first time gardeners. 

Privacy/Security: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/ - Web browser that isn’t Chromium (Google) based.  Works for both your phone and computer https://www.torproject.org/download/ - Web browser that isn’t Chromium (Google) based.  Very good for privacy, but can be a little harder to use.  Works for both your phone and computer https://cryptpad.fr/ - Non-Google alternative to Google Drive https://duckduckgo.com/ - Non-Google search engine

General: https://archive.org/ - Home of the internet archive (where you can go to get older versions of websites), but they also have a nice digital library which is super helpful when websites keep giving you the same copy-&-pasted information (such as planting info or recipes) and you want something new/better

I’ll keep editing this list as I remember resources so check back occasionally if this was helpful