The diagram for the classic Origami Goat, with a twist to make its horns curve ! It’s from this video by by Origami Word, but it seems to be a pretty old/intemporal design that a lot of people have made. I could not find a diagram online so I made one.
(If you make her in yellow/orangy-yellow, then decorate her with red ribbons, you can make your own origami gävlebocken ! )
Wore a couple modified shirts recently and someone asked “how?” so my illustrator background made me draw this because work was slow ✂️ Featuring examples at the end— drawn in Procreate.
simple tutorial on how to make those bottlecap buttons you see everywhere
you’ll need:
bottlecap•soda tab•safety pin•pliers•sandpaper/file•paint/paint markers/smth to decorate with•clear nail polish
remove the print on the buttons using a file or the sandpaper
(if you wanna keep the print skip this step, use a cloth to protect the print from scratches when folding down the sides of the cap)
fold down opposing sides of the cap, to help add in the safety pin
bend the tab at a slight angle, insert it into the cap. make sure the side of the safety pin that can not open is the one stuck under the tab
fold down one side of the cap to lock the tab in place, then try and press the tab as flat as you can, to lock the safety pin in place (prevents the buttons from moving on the safety pin, if you like rattling buttons, skip this step)
fold down all other sides of the cap
cover the button in one or more base layers of paint
add ur design (i use paint or paint markers for good coverage and vibrant colors)
cover that in one or two layers of nail polish, it will protect the button from rain and the paint from cracking
thats it, lemme know if you want tutorials on anything else, i like making em.
I make minicomics, and travel to conventions and shows to promote and sell them. I was using picture frame stands to display them, but the smaller comics often fell over if the table was bumped or someone walked by too fast. Stacks of minicomics on the table tended to slide around when touched. It worked, but neither was ideal for a busy con.
My cardboard test next to the finished display rack.
I wanted something that could hold and display several minicomics at once. Something that wasn’t going to tip over or slide around if the table was bumped. Something that would come apart and lay flat for easy storage and transport, and that didn’t require any tape or hooks to hold it together when assembled.
I looked for a while, but never came across a display that met all those requirements. So I decided to build my own.
I wanted this but the original poster is transphobic
This is called the “analog loophole” and there’s nothing anyone can do to stop it. They can encrypt and copy-protect all they want, but eventually the file has to be sent to a speaker and/or screen, and it has to get there in a human-readable form because that’s the whole dang point
The simplest way to exploit the analog loophole is just pointing a camera at a screen or a microphone at a speaker, but direct recording is also always possible and always will be. Anything that can be displayed can be saved and displayed again
Back in the day, people also used to share software over the radio with this technology. Because computer programs and files are really just sets of binary code, and that code can be turned into audio tones.
The resulting audio file can be played over the radio (sounding a bit like the old dial up noise, as it’s just two quickly oscillating notes) and recorded to a cassette tape, which you can then give to your computer to “decode” back into 0’s and 1’s, which gives you the program file. You can then run it as if you’d installed it from a disk.
why the fuck aren’t there decorative dispensers for maxi pads.
they could look like those fancy tissue box covers but function like a tea bag dispenser
I don’t use tampons but a dispenser for those could be like the ones for straws
I have to do everything myself I guess
I still have to sand and finish it but I’m pretty happy with how it came out
I added a finish! I didn’t stain it or paint it because I like how it matches my room.
Also some of yall are telling me to patent this, but why would I do that when I can just as easily post a diagram for free on the internet so anyone could make one if they wanted to :)
*gets my period* :(
*remembers I get to use my box the next few days* :)
This is GENIUS. I love the idea of having cute boxes like this with supplies for guests. Like “no need to furtively dig through my cabinets, there’s no shame here and also you get more time to snoop through my cabinets this way.”
Hmm. I don’t have woodworking tools or skills but I wonder if something could be 3D printed (once the library reopens, that is).
Look, as soon as the library reopens their tech lab I’m printing this.
This is lovely! And it’s a simple enough design that it should be possible to make out of several different materials depending on what you have available.
I’m not a woodworker (yet) so after some fiddling and tweaking, here’s what I came up with!
I used plastic canvas and yarn! I didn’t take into account the width of the wood and overlap in the measurements, so if you’re also secretly an 80 yo in a 20-something body I recommend squaring up all the measurements to either the 4.5" or 5" mark depending on preference. I made my lid a hinge and then just added edges to make it look finished with the herringbone design. I also recommend instead of cutting a curve front to go by the grid to make it easier to wrap the edges.
Mine are a bit jank as you can see but it’s functional and cute and that’s all I need. :) if you’re a cross stitcher or pixel artist it would be super easy to translate that to here and make some super cute patterns or designs! I kept it simple to match my current bathroom decor. :3
(Image source) [ID: four black and white photo’s of a person demonstrating how to wear a simple wrap top made out of a rectangle with a neckhole and straps at the sides.]
Easy vintage wrap top
This vintage wrap top design is an easy beginners project: you don’t need a pattern, you can customise it to your own size, and despite lacking stretch it doesn’t require any zippers or buttons.
The top is made out of woven fabric and consists of a rectangle in which a hole for the head is cut. Straps are added to the short sides of the rectangle to tie the top around your body.
AssunDIY on Youtube also has tutorials for two variations on this top: a rectangle shirt version and a butterfly shirt version.
Given the simplicity of this top, it’s a neat way to use up old bed sheets and such.
Some examples:
(Image source 1) [ID: a person standing in a kitchen while wearing a gray wrap top with t-shirt-like sleeves and a round neckline.]
(Image source 2) [ID: a gray wrap top lying on a wooden floor. The top consists of a rectangle with a hole cut in the middle for the head. Two sets of straps, one thin and one thick, have been sewn to the sides of the rectangle.]
(Image source 1) [ID: a person modelling a royal blue wrap top with large sleeves and a slot neckline.]
(Image source 2) [ID: a royal blue wrap top lying on a tiled floor. The top consists of a rectangle with a hole and a slit for the head, and thin straps at one end of the rectangle and thick straps at the other end.]
(Image source) [ID: two photo’s. Photo one shows a person wearing a wrap top made from a dark blue fabric with white flowers. The top has very wide sleeves. Text: “Free pattern + video”. Photo two shows the same top lying on a white background. It has a drop-shaped neckhole, two sets of straps (one thin and one thick), and round bulging sleeves.]
I made one of these on a whim out of scrap fabric the other day. So comfy! So fast to sew! Definitely recommend as a casual project.
Visible mending is a decorative way to fix up an item. Instead of trying to make your mend as invisible as possible, the idea is to make it part of the garment’s design.
Visual mending is not a single technique: it’s more of a mindset. If you’ve got an item you love, it deserves to be mended, and if you’re going to put that love into stitches, why not show them off?
That being said, there are some specific techniques that are popular with visible menders. Let’s take a look!
Sashiko:
Sashiko is a type of traditional Japanese embroidery that is used to both decorate and reinforce fabric. In visible mending, sashiko is often used to cover up holes with patches or to reinforce thinning fabric. This technique uses a variation on the running stitch.
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(Image source) [ID: sashiko stitch diagram: the distance between each stitch is ½ stitch in length.]
Some resources on sashiko:
SashiCo on YouTube: sashiko livestreams and information on the cultural aspect of sashiko.
(Image source) [ID: three examples of sashiko embroidery on jeans fabric.]
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(Image source) [ID: sashiko embroidery with white thread on blue jeans fabric.]
Embroidery:
Regular embroideryis also a popular technique to accentuate your mends. Check out my embroidery 101 post to learn how to get started. You can embroider patches, or use embroidery to hide or accentuateany stitches you’ve made to fix holes. Embroidery’s also a great way to cover up stains.
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(Image source) [ID: colourful embroidery floss covers a worn sleeve edge of a jeans jacket]
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(Image source) [ID: colourful flower embroidery surrounds a hole in a pair of dark gray jeans. Fabric with a red and black flower print peaks out of the hole.]
Patches:
There are many ways to add patches to a garment. My tutorial on patches is a good place to start if you want to make custom-shaped patches to sew on top of your fabric. You can also sew your patch on the inside of your garment and have it peek out from beneath the hole you’re trying to fix. Fun ideas for this are lace or superheroes.
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(Image source) [ID: Spiderman peaking out of a rip in a pair of blue jeans.]
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(Source) [ID: a red flannel heart-shaped elbow patch on a gray knitted sweater.]
Darning:
Darning is a technique used to repair holes in fabric by using running stitches to weave extra fabric over the hole as to fill it up again. While traditionally darning is done in an invisible way by using the same colour of thread as your fabric, you can also use contrasting colours to accentuate your fix. Check out this written tutorial on darning by TheSpruceCrafts.
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(Image source) [ID: vintage instructions on how to darn a hole.]
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(Image source) [ID: four examples of darning on blue fabric with colourful contrasting thread.]
Conclusion:
Visible mending is a creative way to fix up your clothes and give them some personality at the same time.
You should be proud of the fact that you took the time and learned the necessary skills needed to mend your clothes! Show off what you did!
A fun side effect of wearing these obvious mends is that people will notice them. They’ll remember your fixes the next time they’re faced with a hole in their wardrobe, and it will make them more likely to try it for themselves.
These are just a few ways to visibly mend your garments. Want more inspiration? Check out Pinterestor r/Visiblemending on Reddit.
I love makeing witch hats. They are pretty simple to draft, and don’t use too much fabric. so here are my instructions:
A = height of hat
B = circumference of head + 1 inch
C = radius of head (calculate from B)
D = C + width of brim
For the cone draw a circle with radius A, and measure B along outside.
For the brim make 2 circles with the same center point, with radius C and D.
Cut 1 of cone, and 2 of brim. I also like to line the cone with felt, and use canvas or something heavy to interface the brim.
Just inside the seam allowance of the brim, zigzag over a wire to help give the brim shape.
Right sides together, sew the side of the cone and the 2 brim pieces along the outside. Then sew the cone to the center of one of the brim pieces and flip it inside out. Then sew the bottom brim to the top in the center.
might as well plug my video on this post too, since it gives more sewing directions (the drafting is included in it too)
picking up crochet to attempt to learn beyond a chain AGAIN, but literally every tutorial is so unhelpful except for illustrated ones that have clear arrows without fingers getting in the way. except i can’t seem to find one that will take me through a whole project like that! like i can find illustrations on individual stitches but not how to connect them together in any helpful way. :(((((
This is my attempt at a realistic Pseudonaja affinis, an elapid snake common in Western Australia. This was a requested design by a herpetologist studying these snakes for her PhD. The color Sequoia looks the most realistic for this snake which is sometimes called a Spotted Brown Snake
The 12 inch tail is knit like cord starting with very small needles. Most of the snake is stockinette worked back and forth. The head is knit in the round and requires a little hand sewing with a scrap of some non-fraying fabric similar in color to your yarn. You need some polyfill and eyes. I also added a patch of leather inside the head for shaping.
Knit this Snake Scarf by
Barbara Tomlinson from Beachton.com. Find the PDF pattern on her website here, or on Ravelry here.
I’ve been seeing an increasingly large amount of people get into fic binding lately, which is fucking amazing! I love each and every one of you guerilla publishers! With the history of fandom takedowns, purges, and the bull shit legislation corporations try and start every few years, it’s so good that fics are being given permanency.
I’ve noticed that fic binders seem to be focused on longer fics, ones in the 50k onward range, which makes sense and is great because these fics absolutely deserve to be put into print! But, the thing is, my favorite fics have almost always been short one-shots, and no one seems to be talking about binding them.
So! I’m gonna show you how to bind short one-shots.
Yeah! Her name is Mercury Stardust, and she’s a maintenance technician who gives tips and talks about renters’ rights. She also does burlesque shows! She’s mostly active on TikTok I think, but she has some other socials and a main website.
The book blurb, taken from the publisher’s website:
Dear Readers:
As a transwoman, I’ve discovered (the hard way) that we live in a world with much to fear. But imagine fearing something as simple as asking for help. Imagine relying on others—landlords—to provide a basic human right, like housing, but knowing those same people believe you’re an abomination because of your sexuality or gender identity. Imagine a world where reaching out for help is more than just a mundane task—it’s a game of chance. Sadly, for too many renters, this isn’t just a one-time moment of fear. For single moms, college students in a foreign town, and many others, a knock on the door can feel just as terrifying, even when you need the help.
All renters deserve to feel empowered enough to take matters into their own hands. The skills I’ll show you how to develop will allow you to help friends, teach family members, and even assist a panicking neighbor—further empowering more people to take on tasks on their own. We all have a home—whether it’s made up of brick walls or plaster—filled with memories and dreams. Knowledge should pass through any barriers put up around it because a little bit of knowledge can go a long way toward making someone feel more in control of their own life.
Your soon-to-be favorite virtual repair technician, Mercury Stardust, the Trans Handy Ma’am
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