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Kaktusya

since 2/19/2020

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Comment inChoosing Fabric for DIY Bedding

Yes, girls, buying fabric and finished bedding online is not an option. There is a lot of "cotton", but the quality is terrible and the pilling that appears after the first or second wash indicates that the fabric is ...

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Comment inWhich sewing machine should I buy for my mom?

Please tell me which machine to buy for my mom, she used to have a Chaika machine, now I would like to gift her a new one. But since my mom is elderly and it will be difficult for her to figure out the innovations and...

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Comment inHow to restore white soles without damaging them

Loose sole – what is that, like with treads/embossing? Unusual method with starch, I haven't even heard of such a thing. I'll have to try it, thanks for the tip 😍 Here on the forum, someone once advised washing kitche...

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Comment inHow to restore white soles without damaging them

I re-read your tips and remembered how I tried a lot of tips on my own shoes. I once bought white New Balances, and with mesh too... and white leather sneakers. The scale of the problem, I think, is understandable to ...

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Comment inFive ways to transform a classic black skirt

I completely agree! 👍 Everything is wonderful except for the too-provocative mini skirt. And for myself, I would choose an outer skirt with a "denser" mesh – the very obvious color contrast is a bit jarring I agree wi...

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Comment inChoosing Fabric for DIY Bedding

I prefer linen or linen+cotton (for durability). The fabric, of course, wrinkles very badly, but in the summer you will definitely feel the difference between such bedding and store-bought cotton-polyester.

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Comment inHelp Me Choose Fabric-Cutting Shears

A sturdy appearance does not mean a tool is indestructible. 🙂 I hope everything works out. Let us know whether you manage to sort it out. Thank you again! Everything seems fine now. My mother is left-handed. In the pa...

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Comment inHelp Me Choose Fabric-Cutting Shears

Yes, I dropped them the day before. They look so substantial that I never thought they could be damaged. Thank you—I will look into it!

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Comment inHelp Me Choose Fabric-Cutting Shears

Could someone advise me? My scissors have become loose. More precisely, the upper blade wobbles against the lower one, and the fabric is not cutting cleanly. 😞

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Comment inHomemade Hand Sanitiser: Archive Safety Notes

The original comment shares an alcohol, chlorhexidine, and glycerine mixture. Do not assume that combining pharmacy or cosmetic ingredients produces a safe, effective hand sanitiser. Products can be unsuitable for the...

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Comment inShoe Odor: Safer Care, Drying and Ventilation Tips

To reduce odour, I try to choose comfortable, breathable shoes and socks, then let them dry fully between wears. Materials and fit vary, so this is only what works for me rather than a guarantee.

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