Movie: Hustlers
29 Sep 2019 07:52 amThis wasn't what I was expecting based on the trailers, and wasn't what I needed to see at that point in time, but it was a really good movie. It was a serious adaptation based on the true story in an article from The Cut by Jessica Pressler. Jennifer Lopez was luminous and Constance Wu was so genuine. The supporting cast was equally great. It was also nice to see Devin Ratray in a bit part.
Hill Walk 17
4 Aug 2019 07:54 am
Both the weather and the views from both tops were gorgeous!
Rocky Butte is a 613 ft high Boring Lava dome. It is irregularly shaped due to being slammed into by the Missoula Floods thousands of years ago, as well as quarrying. The eddies from the flood going around the side of the butte carved out Alameda ridge!
There is a park at the top - the Joseph Wood Hill Park - that was a WPA project along with the roads leading up the butte to it. The park is surrounded by parapet walls, bastions, balustrades, and a sweeping staircase made completely out of the quarried stone. The road was mostly hand-graded, and the retaining walls - some 40ft/12m high - and more balustrades, were also hand-built from the stone.
It was finished in 1939 and was the second most expensive WPA project in Oregon.
Both the park and the roadway have achieved National Historic Landmark status.
The view from the top is breath-taking. You can see several mountains on a clear day. The pic above is of Mt. Hood to the east-ish. We could also see Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Tabor. It was pretty hazy, and you can see there was a layer of clouds, so we couldn't see anything else pointed out on the marker listing everything.
In the middle of the park is an old airway beacon. It always looked to me like just another radio tower, but was built in 1931 to help pilots navigate through the Columbia River Gorge and has a rotating light on the top. Pilots used to navigate by looking out the cockpit and following roadmaps. When the postal service decided they needed to be able to transport airmail overnight, a system of lights was constructed in the 1920s. The light on Rocky Butte was decommissioned in the 1960s, but is still lit and with a dimmer light.
There are no "official" trails, only social ones, steep cliffs, and a lot of illegal campers. This walk had the most broken glass on it of any I've been on so far. I'm glad I had a friend to go with me.
On a side trail, we came across a banana slug almost as long as my foot, probably about 8in/24cm. Ew. You do not want to step on these guys in your bare feet. Bleh.
We also came a little too close to this guy or gal and unfortunately frightened them. It's a tiny garter snake! It's head was about 1/2in/1.3cm wide. So cute!
Rocky Butte is right next to a very busy interstate, and L and I were wondering how it deals with all that vibration coming through the ground, as I was having trouble hearing over the noise.
And that's actually the only thing I'd change about this hike if I could - the noise.
*The elevator ride to the top cost $3 in 2005 (when the book was published) and now costs $8.
Hill walk 15
7 Jul 2019 07:39 amLeach Botanical Garden and Mt. Scott.
Looking at a topographical map of this area, you can definitely see the Boring Lava Domes sprinkled around. They are also kind of steep. Which may be why I felt like I was going to pass out towards the end, complete with tingling hands and feet. I really need to start bringing snacks with me. Luckily, L had some and shared with me. I still feel a little weird today.
The best thing about this walk was the wildlife: we saw a goat in a front yard and a mother and young deer in the street.
There were also some great views.
In my favorite part of the walk - a street on the NW side of the mountain - there was a neat sculpture made from... old car parts? tractor parts? in another front yard.
It was my favorite street because it's cool and leafy and Johnson Creek runs through the backyards. There were a lot of cozy looking houses tucked in among the trees.
I learned that:
- Leach Botanical Gardens probably wouldn't be around today if Mt. St. Helens hadn't erupted. The YMCA facility that got buried in ash needed a new location, which they were going to get money for by selling the Leach property to developers, but the Friends of Leach convinced the Parks commissioner to save it.
- There are deciduous conifers.
- The Willamette National Cemetery was a WPA project and was graded by hand.
The Leaches also had a burro named Pansy who lived on their property and who they took with them on expeditions. 😍
Looking at a topographical map of this area, you can definitely see the Boring Lava Domes sprinkled around. They are also kind of steep. Which may be why I felt like I was going to pass out towards the end, complete with tingling hands and feet. I really need to start bringing snacks with me. Luckily, L had some and shared with me. I still feel a little weird today.
The best thing about this walk was the wildlife: we saw a goat in a front yard and a mother and young deer in the street.
There were also some great views.
In my favorite part of the walk - a street on the NW side of the mountain - there was a neat sculpture made from... old car parts? tractor parts? in another front yard.
I learned that:
- Leach Botanical Gardens probably wouldn't be around today if Mt. St. Helens hadn't erupted. The YMCA facility that got buried in ash needed a new location, which they were going to get money for by selling the Leach property to developers, but the Friends of Leach convinced the Parks commissioner to save it.
- There are deciduous conifers.
- The Willamette National Cemetery was a WPA project and was graded by hand.
The Leaches also had a burro named Pansy who lived on their property and who they took with them on expeditions. 😍
Hill Walk 16
8 Jun 2019 09:25 pmA walk through Mt. Tabor and neighborhoods.
It was one of the longer ones in the book, and we walked 7+ miles.
I've done this walk more than once, and I still can't remember what I learn each time.
Things I "learned" this time:
It was one of the longer ones in the book, and we walked 7+ miles.
I've done this walk more than once, and I still can't remember what I learn each time.
Things I "learned" this time:
- The water in the resevoirs - when they had water - is between 35 and 50° F (1.6 and 10° C), colder than the Pacific off the Oregon coast
- "Portland's water system is among the few in the nation in which the water meets federal standards without being filtered. Other major cities that share this distinction are New York, Boston, San Fransisco, and Seattle." What? NY? Really? Does she really mean NYC or upstate? How did she find that out?
- The same guy that carved Mt. Rushmore - Gutzon Borglum - sculpted the statue of Harvey Scott on the top of Mt. Tabor
I was aware, and moderately a fan of, Brian Cox from watching the UK show "QI" and a few other interviews. I liked how he explained particle physics concepts and tries to bring these concepts to the masses. It helps he's not bad-looking, either.
But it wasn't until I saw "Professor Brian Cox Enraged Deepak Chopra" that I knew I wanted more. Getting Chopra to tell you to shove something up your ass after you present a fact? Sign. Me. Up.
He and comedian Robin Ince have being presenting world tours for several years, and on Sunday there was one at a local theater. C, gorthx, and I went and, despite our various ailments that evening, we enjoyed it.
The prof talked about the history of the universe, how space and time work, the possibility of life in other galaxies, and black holes. Robin made fun of him and talked about life and science on this planet1. It was a nice mix.
My favorite part was the simulation of a black hole. Interstellar's director wanted to get space as accurate as possible in the movie, and consulted scientists to create a computer model that would generate it. Prof. Cox used it in his show to simulate a black hole and all the warping of space around it. And guess what? It looks like the picture of the supermassive black hole that was recently taken by Event Horizon Telescope. Neat-o!
Oh, and he explained event horizons. I think I understand it. And I hadn't realized water had actually been discovered on Mars.
1. A proper chemist always has one eyebrow missing.
But it wasn't until I saw "Professor Brian Cox Enraged Deepak Chopra" that I knew I wanted more. Getting Chopra to tell you to shove something up your ass after you present a fact? Sign. Me. Up.
He and comedian Robin Ince have being presenting world tours for several years, and on Sunday there was one at a local theater. C, gorthx, and I went and, despite our various ailments that evening, we enjoyed it.
The prof talked about the history of the universe, how space and time work, the possibility of life in other galaxies, and black holes. Robin made fun of him and talked about life and science on this planet1. It was a nice mix.
My favorite part was the simulation of a black hole. Interstellar's director wanted to get space as accurate as possible in the movie, and consulted scientists to create a computer model that would generate it. Prof. Cox used it in his show to simulate a black hole and all the warping of space around it. And guess what? It looks like the picture of the supermassive black hole that was recently taken by Event Horizon Telescope. Neat-o!
Oh, and he explained event horizons. I think I understand it. And I hadn't realized water had actually been discovered on Mars.
1. A proper chemist always has one eyebrow missing.
Movie: John Wick 3 Parabellum
17 May 2019 09:26 pmI kept seeing Parallelogram. One is a gun, one a simple quadrilateral.
I think I may just be tired of movies. I was a little bored in this one. I liked the sword fight on the motorcycles. And that was probably the most interesting use of a library book I've ever seen.
The "why" of pretty much everything in the movie was above my head.
I think I may just be tired of movies. I was a little bored in this one. I liked the sword fight on the motorcycles. And that was probably the most interesting use of a library book I've ever seen.
The "why" of pretty much everything in the movie was above my head.
Avengers: Endgame
28 Apr 2019 07:23 amDo you remember the movie AI that came out in 2001? I did while watching Avengers: Endgame. I thought, "This movie could end here and be fine. Is it ending? Nope," and then thought, "I remember thinking this while watching AI." However, AI felt longer than Avengers, and Avengers was actually 36 minutes longer.
There were some fun parts with Thor, Hulk, and Ant-Man. However, I found myself disconnected from a lot of it. I think I'm all Marvel-ed out.
It was fitting, but also disappointing, there were no post-credit scenes.
There were some fun parts with Thor, Hulk, and Ant-Man. However, I found myself disconnected from a lot of it. I think I'm all Marvel-ed out.
It was fitting, but also disappointing, there were no post-credit scenes.
Hill Walk 14
13 Apr 2019 11:22 amThis walk through Eastmoreland was not very hilly, but made up for it with flowers* in the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, one of my favorite places.
I learned how aquifers develop and that the Missoula Floods created a perfect environment to store water underground in the Willamette valley. I finally learned what those droopy blobby trees are, but not why they grow like this in Portland. I connected horsetail tea with the plant, which is very primordial-looking. I learned how Dutch elm disease is dealt with in Portland. And finally, I identified bigleaf lindens.
*and ducks
I learned how aquifers develop and that the Missoula Floods created a perfect environment to store water underground in the Willamette valley. I finally learned what those droopy blobby trees are, but not why they grow like this in Portland. I connected horsetail tea with the plant, which is very primordial-looking. I learned how Dutch elm disease is dealt with in Portland. And finally, I identified bigleaf lindens.
*and ducks
Wood duck
Wiksten Haori Jacket
6 Apr 2019 06:26 pmWhat do you do after a week of closet cleaning and mending? You make an impulse purchase of a pattern, cut up some old clothes and stash fabric, and make a New Thing.
The Wiksten Haori was shared with me by a coworker a few months ago, and I hadn't been able to stop thinking about it. I had a medieval linen tunic I made and wore once to an SCA event a decade ago hanging in my closet waiting for me to do something with it. The linings were harvested from a 20s robe I made out of velvet and silk lining that I never wore, and some silk dupioni that was a failed garment just waiting in my stash.
As usual, I did not take before photos.
I managed to eke out an XXS (I'm a Small, according to the measurement chart) and spent two days sewing and combining all the pieces into a very comfortable, lightweight jacket.
If I make this again, I'd probably try the S, or make the sleeves wider. I made it 7/8" longer, which corresponded to the largest size length, and it's just right.
Photos will get posted at some point.
The Wiksten Haori was shared with me by a coworker a few months ago, and I hadn't been able to stop thinking about it. I had a medieval linen tunic I made and wore once to an SCA event a decade ago hanging in my closet waiting for me to do something with it. The linings were harvested from a 20s robe I made out of velvet and silk lining that I never wore, and some silk dupioni that was a failed garment just waiting in my stash.
As usual, I did not take before photos.
I managed to eke out an XXS (I'm a Small, according to the measurement chart) and spent two days sewing and combining all the pieces into a very comfortable, lightweight jacket.
If I make this again, I'd probably try the S, or make the sleeves wider. I made it 7/8" longer, which corresponded to the largest size length, and it's just right.
Photos will get posted at some point.
Textiles recycling
2 Apr 2019 09:50 amI cleaned out my closets! And dressers! Unfortunately, some things are moth-eaten and not donate-able. Could I recycle them?
After an arduous websearch, and not finding anything local, I found a couple options:
At a company called TerraCycle, you can order a variety of box sizes for a variety of materials, fill it, then print a shipping label and send it to them. For me, it would be the Fabrics and Clothing Zero Waste Box.
As much as I shudder at "fast fashion", I do like H&M and they and some of their brands have a clothing recycling program. You get a voucher for 15% for bringing things in, too.
After an arduous websearch, and not finding anything local, I found a couple options:
At a company called TerraCycle, you can order a variety of box sizes for a variety of materials, fill it, then print a shipping label and send it to them. For me, it would be the Fabrics and Clothing Zero Waste Box.
As much as I shudder at "fast fashion", I do like H&M and they and some of their brands have a clothing recycling program. You get a voucher for 15% for bringing things in, too.
Surreptitious Yeti Pajamas
27 Mar 2019 09:55 amPajamas wear out way too fast, which is why I decided to use lightweight twill for these. I will never have to make pajamas again. If these last 40 years, that is. If I'm lucky. /too dark?
Anyway.
There is a yeti somewhere in the idyllic landscape print. It is Yeti Toile from spoonflower and designed by chris_jorge. As mentioned above, I had it printed on lightweight twill.
Unfortunately, the printing was off grain. By about 4"! Fortunately, it did not affect the final pjs, because you have to order whole yards at spoonflower, I had enough fabric.
I've ordered other fabric from spoonflower and have never had this happen. ???
Anyway.
There is a yeti somewhere in the idyllic landscape print. It is Yeti Toile from spoonflower and designed by chris_jorge. As mentioned above, I had it printed on lightweight twill.
Unfortunately, the printing was off grain. By about 4"! Fortunately, it did not affect the final pjs, because you have to order whole yards at spoonflower, I had enough fabric.
I've ordered other fabric from spoonflower and have never had this happen. ???
Twisted Dress
26 Mar 2019 08:26 am
This was another exercise in translating.
This is the Twisted Dress from the Japanese sewing book "Garments of a Dignified Lady" by Koji Takiguchi (2014) published by Bunka.
The second-most challenging aspect of this dress was fusing the tape onto the armholes and neck edge. On very shifty fabric. Fortunately, I got help with that from
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gorthx , thank you! Also, sewing very shifty fabric.The dress is made from two layers - polyester georgette and sandwashed rayon - twisted at the hem before sewing together.
It went together pretty simply and quickly, and I noticed that some of the construction techniques were used in RTW, like the armhole finishing.
The sandwashed rayon is luxurious and I miss those rayons from the 90s. Very heavy and drapey.
I forgot to try this on before completely sewing it up. It would have been pretty easy to do that with just the lining. Instead, I found out after the second-to-last step of mostly sewing the hem that the armholes are pretty low. LOW. I added at 3" high gusset to the underarm by taking apart the main fabric and lining and sewing the main-fabric-and-lining-double-layer gusset to each layer separately (so the dress could still twist). However, I could have just sandwiched the gusset between the two layers and sewn them all together and it would have been fine, as the dress would still twist.
The hem is what gives the dress the twist and bubble hem - you layer the dress wrong sides together, and bring the left side seam to the right side seam at the hem, and sew them together, leaving an opening to turn the dress right side out. Which it already was? I had to put this down and talk a walk to figure it out in my head before doing it. It worked, but I'm still not entirely sure how.
If I make it again, I would probably add about 1/4" in width to the outside armholes. This could be fun with contrasting colors of lining and sheer main fabric.
I like it because it's very comfortable, but I'm not sure about the bag shape on me.
I feel like it needs pockets.Dress with Handkerchief Hem
23 Mar 2019 07:24 pmI can't say that I ever feel dignified on a regular basis. Or on an irregular basis.
The translated title of this book is Garments of a Dignified Lady. Um. Can I actually wear these if I'm not dignifired? Or will it turn me into a dignified lady. Do I want that?
Regardless, I fell in love with the blouse on the cover of this book by Koji Takiguchi published in 2014, and bought it without knowing what else was included. There are so many other wonderful garments in here that I started making dresses before anything else. And these are not my style of dresses - asymmetrical and arty.
I decided to test the "Dress with Handkerchief Hem" with some of the vintage fabric a coworker gave me. It fits fine - it is unstructured and loose enough that choosing to make size ML, instead of M, probably didn't make too much of a difference in the end result.
It probably would have made a
difference in the cutting layout, though!
The fabric is 100% cotton broadcloth and tends to stick to itself and wrinkle. I was going to dye it, since the red and greens are not my colors, however under the chiffon dress, it looks lovely. It adds depth and dimension to the colors. As usual, I have yet to take pics of the chiffon version.
Probably the hardest part was translating the instructions. I figured out, for the most part, using the google translate app and this helpful Japanese sewing terms translation list, what the instructions said. The only part I couldn't really figure out were the instructions on finishing the hem. A friend who studies Japanese figured out that google translate's "throwaway sewing machine" actually meant staystitching. So the hem is left raw and staystitched, as it is all cut on the bias.
And I did keep my sewing machine.
The translated title of this book is Garments of a Dignified Lady. Um. Can I actually wear these if I'm not dignifired? Or will it turn me into a dignified lady. Do I want that?
Regardless, I fell in love with the blouse on the cover of this book by Koji Takiguchi published in 2014, and bought it without knowing what else was included. There are so many other wonderful garments in here that I started making dresses before anything else. And these are not my style of dresses - asymmetrical and arty.
I decided to test the "Dress with Handkerchief Hem" with some of the vintage fabric a coworker gave me. It fits fine - it is unstructured and loose enough that choosing to make size ML, instead of M, probably didn't make too much of a difference in the end result.
It probably would have made a
difference in the cutting layout, though!
The fabric is 100% cotton broadcloth and tends to stick to itself and wrinkle. I was going to dye it, since the red and greens are not my colors, however under the chiffon dress, it looks lovely. It adds depth and dimension to the colors. As usual, I have yet to take pics of the chiffon version.
Probably the hardest part was translating the instructions. I figured out, for the most part, using the google translate app and this helpful Japanese sewing terms translation list, what the instructions said. The only part I couldn't really figure out were the instructions on finishing the hem. A friend who studies Japanese figured out that google translate's "throwaway sewing machine" actually meant staystitching. So the hem is left raw and staystitched, as it is all cut on the bias.
And I did keep my sewing machine.
Idea for a scarf
20 Mar 2019 07:53 amHow to make a scarf with just a serger and wash away stabilizer.
I could use some of these techniques, especially for creating fringe, with the leftover sandwashed rayon from my twisted dress.
I could use some of these techniques, especially for creating fringe, with the leftover sandwashed rayon from my twisted dress.
Circle Dress Part 2
19 Mar 2019 07:53 amIt's taken me a while to just grit my teeth and get on with writing this up. I finished this back in August. It's now March.
What went right:
This is a drafting exercise from the very beginning of the first book of the Pattern Magic series. After I got a decent sloper, I decided to test this design in a real garment. I combined the "Inserting a circular design line" with the skirt from a 1940s Simplicity pattern, and using more of the upholstery fabric you can see me standing next to.
I interfaced the entire front bodice based on what I learned by taking apart a RTW dress. I found that Pellon 865F Bi-Stretch Lite was closest in look and feeling to the interfacing in the RTW dress. I detailed this in the Circle Dress Part 1 entry.
I used fusible tape on the armholes and the Pellon on the neck facings.
The circle seam in the front has a 1/4" seam allowance and wow, do 1/4" curved seams ever go together well. I didn't have to clip anything.
I took in the side seams a little to get a closer fit.
For sewing and inserting the lining, I used tips from more of Kathleen Fasanella's site about "A better way to sew linings and facings" Part 1 and Part 2. For inserting the lapped zipper, I used her tutorial "Lapped zipper construction". I'm really please with how it turned out.
I really like the fit of this dress as well as the weight of the fabric, how easy it washes and wears, and the drape. I think I might make more dresses out of upholstery fabric!
What went wrong:
This dress really wanted to be a mirror image of itself.
I liked the fabric so much I made a skirt out of the extra - the upholstery book said I needed 5 yds for a channel back chair (I needed maybe 2?) - and then thought I might have enough for a dress.
I managed to cut out two left back bodices, two left back skirts, then another back bodice piece with the wrong center back seam allowance, effectively making it... another left back, but wrong side out. So a right back, but un-useable.
I think something went wrong with the pockets, but it's been so long at this point I can't remember.
At that point, I was reeeally running low on fabric, and in order to get a complete skirt back, I had to piece one together from slivers. If you look at this photo closely, you might see it. If not, great!
I've washed and worn it a few times and it washes and wears wonderfully. I'm just going to take a breather before tackling something like this again.
What went right:
This is a drafting exercise from the very beginning of the first book of the Pattern Magic series. After I got a decent sloper, I decided to test this design in a real garment. I combined the "Inserting a circular design line" with the skirt from a 1940s Simplicity pattern, and using more of the upholstery fabric you can see me standing next to.
I interfaced the entire front bodice based on what I learned by taking apart a RTW dress. I found that Pellon 865F Bi-Stretch Lite was closest in look and feeling to the interfacing in the RTW dress. I detailed this in the Circle Dress Part 1 entry.
I used fusible tape on the armholes and the Pellon on the neck facings.
The circle seam in the front has a 1/4" seam allowance and wow, do 1/4" curved seams ever go together well. I didn't have to clip anything.
I took in the side seams a little to get a closer fit.
For sewing and inserting the lining, I used tips from more of Kathleen Fasanella's site about "A better way to sew linings and facings" Part 1 and Part 2. For inserting the lapped zipper, I used her tutorial "Lapped zipper construction". I'm really please with how it turned out.
I really like the fit of this dress as well as the weight of the fabric, how easy it washes and wears, and the drape. I think I might make more dresses out of upholstery fabric!
What went wrong:
This dress really wanted to be a mirror image of itself.
I liked the fabric so much I made a skirt out of the extra - the upholstery book said I needed 5 yds for a channel back chair (I needed maybe 2?) - and then thought I might have enough for a dress.
I managed to cut out two left back bodices, two left back skirts, then another back bodice piece with the wrong center back seam allowance, effectively making it... another left back, but wrong side out. So a right back, but un-useable.
I think something went wrong with the pockets, but it's been so long at this point I can't remember.
At that point, I was reeeally running low on fabric, and in order to get a complete skirt back, I had to piece one together from slivers. If you look at this photo closely, you might see it. If not, great!
I've washed and worn it a few times and it washes and wears wonderfully. I'm just going to take a breather before tackling something like this again.
Dragon Princess
13 Mar 2019 07:44 amSonny Chiba's 1976 karate revenge film in which the daughter of karate master who was jumped and incapacitated by five guys grows up and tracks them down and kills them with her karate skills drilled into her by her father.
Thing I didn't understand: random sexy dance scene with a man wearing a not-sexy outfit and a naked lady. These are not people we've seen at any other point in the film. I wasn't even sure if it was the same club the preceding scene took place in. Then a jump cut to regularly scheduled programming. ???
Thing I didn't understand: random sexy dance scene with a man wearing a not-sexy outfit and a naked lady. These are not people we've seen at any other point in the film. I wasn't even sure if it was the same club the preceding scene took place in. Then a jump cut to regularly scheduled programming. ???
Captain Marvel
12 Mar 2019 07:25 amWe finally get to see the back story of Nick Fury's eyepatch! And it's good.
Captain Marvel is another BDF (Big Dumb Fun) from Marvel movie universe, and a character I knew nothing about going in. After I figured out since it's set in the 90s, that Vers (Captain Marvel) was also of the 90s, which explains her 90s riotgrrl snarkiness, I liked her a little more. Her costume is amazing, as per usual with Marvel. I liked her mohawk helmet and the special effects related to her costume like the face mask and all of the light that surrounds her.
The other highlights for me: I loved, loved, LOVED Stan Lee on the bus, intently studying his Mallrats script. That was genius! And Nick Fury and the cat. I would watch him play with a cat for two hours. Where's that movie?
( Cut for mild (or large) spoilers )
Captain Marvel is another BDF (Big Dumb Fun) from Marvel movie universe, and a character I knew nothing about going in. After I figured out since it's set in the 90s, that Vers (Captain Marvel) was also of the 90s, which explains her 90s riotgrrl snarkiness, I liked her a little more. Her costume is amazing, as per usual with Marvel. I liked her mohawk helmet and the special effects related to her costume like the face mask and all of the light that surrounds her.
The other highlights for me: I loved, loved, LOVED Stan Lee on the bus, intently studying his Mallrats script. That was genius! And Nick Fury and the cat. I would watch him play with a cat for two hours. Where's that movie?
( Cut for mild (or large) spoilers )
Sewing quote
20 Feb 2019 09:15 amThe coworker who gifted me a few pieces of vintage fabric was at work yesterday, and I was finally able to tell her that in addition to the bag, I made a dress from some of her fabric.
We got to talking and she mentioned she'd been making bibs for her granddaughter, which then led to a general workroom discussion about how awful modern bibs are (too short and don't stay closed), which then led to her talking about how her family has been telling her she should make and sell them.
Like me, she really doesn't want to have to put in the massive effort and time that would require, for little monetary return. She said something that really resonated with me about why we both sew unique things and don't want to do manufacturing/production sewing:
"I like how sewing opens up more options for what I can have in my life."
😊
We got to talking and she mentioned she'd been making bibs for her granddaughter, which then led to a general workroom discussion about how awful modern bibs are (too short and don't stay closed), which then led to her talking about how her family has been telling her she should make and sell them.
Like me, she really doesn't want to have to put in the massive effort and time that would require, for little monetary return. She said something that really resonated with me about why we both sew unique things and don't want to do manufacturing/production sewing:
"I like how sewing opens up more options for what I can have in my life."
😊
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
19 Jan 2019 12:15 pmI saw this yesterday and it was fantastic. The movie is the animated adventures of Miles Morales, the new Spider-Man of this universe, and several others from other dimensions.
I've been a little... disappointed with Spider-Man movies in the past, and haven't even seen the latest Marvel versions. I saw a trailer for this at the end of... another Marvel movie, and decided I wanted to see it because it made me laugh, hard.
I'd heard it was good, but I didn't realize how good. The animation was beautiful, with half-tone dots and colors bleeding outside the lines mimicking old comic book printing, as well as hashing shading. And some parts looked almost psychedelic. It was really beautiful. The soundtrack was really good, the highlight for me was Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G. The characters were good. The story was good. And I laughed way more than expected, and it was nice because I haven't laughed that much in a while.
If you go see it, as with all Marvel movies, stay through to the very end of the credits. *snort*
I've been a little... disappointed with Spider-Man movies in the past, and haven't even seen the latest Marvel versions. I saw a trailer for this at the end of... another Marvel movie, and decided I wanted to see it because it made me laugh, hard.
I'd heard it was good, but I didn't realize how good. The animation was beautiful, with half-tone dots and colors bleeding outside the lines mimicking old comic book printing, as well as hashing shading. And some parts looked almost psychedelic. It was really beautiful. The soundtrack was really good, the highlight for me was Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G. The characters were good. The story was good. And I laughed way more than expected, and it was nice because I haven't laughed that much in a while.
If you go see it, as with all Marvel movies, stay through to the very end of the credits. *snort*
