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Viktoriya Avdeeva

@viktoriya_avdeevasince 2/25/2020

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Comment inHow to Choose and Sew with Terry Cloth

I wash mine with other things too; the main point is to keep the colors compatible. If a snag appears, you can carefully trim it with manicure scissors. The salt tip really works for me. I remember my mother soaking w...

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Comment inRefreshing Children's Shoes: Two DIY Makeovers

Gel polish is flexible, but without proper adhesion it chips quickly. A shoe upper is not a controlled nail surface, so I would expect it to come off soon. I do like the embroidery idea for canvas sneakers, although I...

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Comment inTrendy Produce Mesh Bag: Zero-Waste Sewing!

Such mesh is usually used for a small amount of groceries, it won't be enough for a bag. And the one for potatoes or onions, for example, has large holes. The idea is interesting, of course, but I wouldn't buy mesh sp...

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Comment inHow to restore white soles without damaging them

I agree with micellar water and melamine sponges. Sponges, however, wear out quickly, but they bleach well! Toothpaste didn't really help me, you can clean with any powder with the same success. I read good reviews ab...

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Comment inTypes of Fabrics — A General Overview

A very timely post! Since all the shops are closed, I was tempted by an offer to buy some inexpensive printed calico. BUT! I looked closer and saw it's 80% cotton and 20% polyester. Now I'm plagued by vague doubts: wi...

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Comment inHelp Me Choose Fabric-Cutting Shears

Yes, I agree that it is best to buy scissors in person, or at least try them first in a brick-and-mortar store. The principle is the same as with a favorite knife: the scissors should sit comfortably in your hand and ...

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Comment inFace Mask Fit: Archive Notes and Guidance Boundary

Important points! I disagree only about flat elastic: round cord elastic puts less pressure on me. As for fit, the sides should sit close enough to reduce obvious gaps, but a homemade mask is not a guarantee of protec...

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Comment inHomemade Hand Sanitiser: Archive Safety Notes

The original comment advises an upper alcohol percentage and recommends washing hands thoroughly for 20–30 seconds, with sanitiser used only when needed. Exact effectiveness and skin tolerance depend on a properly for...

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