OOTD

[rs 1,473]

Okay, sew (har har I crack myself up) a lot can be accomplished by adding in a dart or two at the waistband of some pants/skirt. You can take it in quite a bit. My ass to waist ratio is pretty high, so I actually often have to do this with off-the rack clothes.
Hemming is pretty easy as well. I have to do this quite a bit too (I’m short as well as having a big ass [emoji23]).
I’d stay away from working with knits if you are a rank beginner. They can get buckling and be frustrating. Woven fabrics are much easier to work with.
There are TONS of great YouTube videos that can help you learn these simple techniques.
Orchid! I LOVE YOUR MURALS!!!!
And here is my crafty contribution! I JUST finished painting the longboard I’m making, and here is an example of one of my copperplate etchings. The copperplate etchings are what I show, my other crafties are just for fun. I am a firm believer in the power of craft!

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[rs 1,473]

Okay all you crafty people are making me jelly.

*goes off to sit in the craft-challenged corner with cheeseburgh.

I'm on Team Craft-Challenged too [emoji137]

[FluffyChix 17,415]

Dang! Such talented peeps here! I don't want to copy/paste them all again, but outrageous talent!!!! Thanks for sharing y'all!

**waves hi to all my fellow losers in the craft-challenged corner...**

[GreenTealael 25,384]

9 hours ago, AngieBear said:

Okay, sew (har har I crack myself up) a lot can be accomplished by adding in a dart or two at the waistband of some pants/skirt. You can take it in quite a bit. My ass to waist ratio is pretty high, so I actually often have to do this with off-the rack clothes.

Hemming is pretty easy as well. I have to do this quite a bit too (I’m short as well as having a big ass 😂).

I’d stay away from working with knits if you are a rank beginner. They can get buckling and be frustrating. Woven fabrics are much easier to work with.

There are TONS of great YouTube videos that can help you learn these simple techniques.

Orchid! I LOVE YOUR MURALS!!!!

And here is my crafty contribution! I JUST finished painting the longboard I’m making, and here is an example of one of my copperplate etchings. The copperplate etchings are what I show, my other crafties are just for fun. I am a firm believer in the power of craft!

WOW!🔥

[Deedee12 1,860]

Okay, sew (har har I crack myself up) a lot can be accomplished by adding in a dart or two at the waistband of some pants/skirt. You can take it in quite a bit. My ass to waist ratio is pretty high, so I actually often have to do this with off-the rack clothes.
Hemming is pretty easy as well. I have to do this quite a bit too (I’m short as well as having a big ass [emoji23]).
I’d stay away from working with knits if you are a rank beginner. They can get buckling and be frustrating. Woven fabrics are much easier to work with.
There are TONS of great YouTube videos that can help you learn these simple techniques.
Orchid! I LOVE YOUR MURALS!!!!
And here is my crafty contribution! I JUST finished painting the longboard I’m making, and here is an example of one of my copperplate etchings. The copperplate etchings are what I show, my other crafties are just for fun. I am a firm believer in the power of craft!

Wow!![emoji54][emoji54][emoji119][emoji122]

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[Deedee12 1,860]

Okay all you crafty people are making me jelly.

*goes off to sit in the craft-challenged corner with cheeseburgh.

I'm with you babe

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[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

9 hours ago, AngieBear said:

And here is my crafty contribution! I JUST finished painting the longboard I’m making, and here is an example of one of my copperplate etchings. The copperplate etchings are what I show, my other crafties are just for fun. I am a firm believer in the power of craft!

Your artwork is gorgeous! I especially like the effect you have on the paper-doll cutouts! And that octopus piece - my daughter would LOVE that one. She wants to get a master's in marine biology, specializing in octopi and squid!

[AliciaKC 36]

On 8/18/2019 at 4:42 PM, ms.sss said:

OOTD

The BFF and 3 mojitos convinced me to put this up here.

YIKES.

Oh my goodness! I'm new here and want to look like this! You look so amazing! Can I ask how much did you weigh before and how long did it take you to look like this?

[ms.sss 15,664]

On 8/19/2019 at 7:40 PM, sillykitty said:

Look at you in clothes that are your proper size! ❤️😍❤️

That outfit is very flattering, makes your legs look loooong!

Agreed!

[ms.sss 15,664]

On 8/19/2019 at 7:42 PM, Deedee12 said:

Vavavoom!!!!! Wow!!!! Good thing it's a Girl's trip! Your husbands don't need the headache of beating people off with sticks

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Well if someone came after the one on the left, I'd be the one brandishing a stick! (That's the Kid)

[ms.sss 15,664]

On 8/19/2019 at 1:17 PM, GreenTealael said:

Agreed. I'm (politely) demanding before photos! 😂

Ok, a "Before" OOTD:

[FluffyChix 17,415]

5 minutes ago, ms.sss said:

Ok, a "Before" OOTD:

Wow! Amazing and inspiring B/A's girlie! What a complete change!!! Huge proppahs for your hard work and determination!

[GreenTealael 25,384]

13 hours ago, AngieBear said:

Okay, sew (har har I crack myself up) a lot can be accomplished by adding in a dart or two at the waistband of some pants/skirt. You can take it in quite a bit. My ass to waist ratio is pretty high, so I actually often have to do this with off-the rack clothes.

Hemming is pretty easy as well. I have to do this quite a bit too (I’m short as well as having a big ass 😂).

I’d stay away from working with knits if you are a rank beginner. They can get buckling and be frustrating. Woven fabrics are much easier to work with.

There are TONS of great YouTube videos that can help you learn these simple techniques.

Orchid! I LOVE YOUR MURALS!!!!

And here is my crafty contribution! I JUST finished painting the longboard I’m making, and here is an example of one of my copperplate etchings. The copperplate etchings are what I show, my other crafties are just for fun. I am a firm believer in the power of craft!

Forgot to add,

Very reminiscent of Gauguin 🙌

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

Off to a doctor appointment

[sillykitty 10,776]

5 minutes ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

Off to a doctor appointment

Cheerful!!