#diy repairs

[labelleizzy]

Today I realized that something annoyed me.

Well, last night, really, was when I realized. Today I decided I was going to make a change.

NBD, well within my sewing skills 🧵🪡 .

I just... Never thought about removing the cuffs from a zip up hoodie before! I've cut sleeves and neck-rings out of tshirts, but this particular mod is a new one. The sleeves have always been too flappy and awkward. Way too long.

Dive into DIY! First I got out my trusty seam ripper (if anyone has the Seam Ripper My Beloved locket gif, drop me a link. It was seriously the MVP of the day. )

Took off the cuffs, and pulled all the loose threads out afterwards. This is a HUGE hoodie, a fundraiser for To Write Love On Her Arms. I've referred to it as "my boyfriend hoodie" and I am not a small woman.

Then tonight after dinner, I used the existing 1/2" fold from the serged connection between cuff and sleeve, pinned it up, threaded my needle, and took a quick running stitch around the cuff. Ditto on the other sleeve.

Found my good sashiko thread, cut a length, split the four strands in half. Being a little more careful with the stitching, I rolled and pinned the first hem, and tacked THAT securely in place on both sleeves.

Here's the result:

It's something *different* and it brings me a kind of joy that feels like punk. Feels like competence. Feels like fuck the normal, I'm doing it my way.

Took about four hours total, but I think this hoodie has gone from "meh" to "YAY"

It's dumb how many little things I've left annoying me, and how with a little effort and my existing skills, I can often resolve that.

Can you fix or change one thing that annoys you today? Brag in the comments, or the tags.

🧵🪡

[ichaserabbits]

I have lived in the apartment for over a year and I still have no idea how to get to the toilet tank. Our toilet has a slightly loose handle and you have to wiggle it sometimes to stop it from running and I could easily fix this problem IF I COULD OPEN THE TOILET TANK

WHY IS THE COUNTER A SOLID PIECE OVER THE TANK WHEN THE TANK COVER DOESNT SLIDE OFF

STUPID

[labelleizzy]

Practicing my sock darning because I want to keep these socks 🧦 (how cute are they??)

[fkfloorsanding]

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[uvaldecomputerrepairsstuff]

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[erieeducation]

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Struggling with a refrigerator that won’t cool? Erie Institute of Technology’s guide offers troubleshooting tips for common issues like thermostat malfunctions and condenser problems.

[fredcore2008]

Wed. 6/5/2024

At some point, I should aim to hit the hay earlier, by my own standards, to rise early and tidy up the house, focusing on key areas like the bathroom and my bedroom. Specifically, the bathroom opposite mine requires attention, particularly because my dad's attempt to fix the toilet left some areas in need of cleaning.