Can I shrink my over-sized sweater by washing it in hot water?
Your question details: It's too big and it was an Xmas gift and I can't return it... it looks like I'm wearing a cloth bag. So I could either gain weight or give it a shot. Is it worthwhile?For one thing, it would depend upon the fabric. Is it wool? Cashmere? A wool blend? Washing it in hot water won’t help much - it’s the dryer that typically shrinks a garment. And using hot water may easily ruin it - depending upon what it’s made of.But let’s say it’s cotton. Can you wash a cotton sweater in hot water? Yes you can, but some of the color will be lost in the hot water so that’s not an especially good idea. Even if you use a hot dryer instead of hot water, you could end up with a misshapen sweater which you could wear when you paint the garage - but that’s about it. So it would depend upon your plans for this sweater. For gardening? Maybe for that too.The idea of gaining weight to fit into a sweater is preposterous (sorry). If you did that, none of your other shirts and sweaters would fit, so you’d be sacrificing your entire wardrobe just to fit into one new item. The logic behind this particular strategy is flawed.Next idea!Assuming I didn’t know where it was purchased, what I would do myself is take it to a tailor. Taking in an oversized sweater along the vertical seams isn’t difficult. If this particular Christmas gift has sentimental value to you, then it might be worth it to spend whatever a local tailor would charge you for alterations.And if it were me and I really liked the sweater - and I could exchange it?I would find out where it was purchased (it’s really okay to ask). If it was purchased at a retail store, I would simply exchange it for the next size down - or two sizes down if it’s really humongous.Usually the easiest solutions are the best ones.
What are some themes for a fashion show?
Thanks for the A2A!!Ok, so for a fashion show, you can choose some really cool themes…..I’ll give you some ideas.Space theme.Ok, so for this theme, the models can wear clothes that represent anything related to space. May it be any celestial body, galaxy, space suits, space shuttles, satellites, or any thing else. Let me show you some pictures for reference:2. Boho theme.So, for this, of course, the models need to wear boho themed clothes. Some pictures to help you:You got the vibe, right? OK, moving on.3. Glow in the dark or neon theme.Ok, so for this, you’d need to do the fashion show at night, preferably in a dark auditorium, maybe.You can also include glow in the dark makeup and hair, to go with the theme. Some pics again:4. Beach theme!!It doesn’t need to be just swimsuits, you can do very casual clothes too! You’ll understand more in the pictures:5. Masked theme.Ok, so this is the last one, because I’m out of ideas now!! You can accord the dresses with the masks. Some pictures again:I hope I helped you!!If you need more help regarding this, just DM me with more details!!Toodles!!
How old were you when you started to knit? Did you take to it right away and love it or did you have to work at it before you felt comfortable knitting?
I was 9 years-old, and we were going to a program sponsored by our school called “Summer Recreation.” It was two hours on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We made little crafts during the first hour, and then had the choice of playing on the playground for the second or taking a class for the second hour. One of the classes taught knitting, and my Mom—an excellent crocheter—talked me into learning that, and then showing her what I’d learned each day. Fortunately for me, the lady who taught us, Vi Angelo, lived just across the street from me, and evidently several other of her students were from the same areas. Soon, there was a regular congregation of mothers and daughters in the Angelo’s garage, all trying our luck with the needles. We were making slippers, and mine came out with one too little and the other too big. Then I tried knitting a sweater—also not successful, and never completed. I went back to crocheting which my mother had taught me. Mom, however, continued to knit.A few years later, Mom made me a knitted poncho. I loved it, and asked her to make me another in a different color. She responded that I knew how to knit, and should make it myself. After much coaxing she got me to try knitting again. This time it really worked. The poncho was in my closet for many years, and I’ve been knitting one thing or another ever since. I’m now 65, and I’m so grateful for those who taught me and encouraged me to keep going.
What are the things that remind you of your childhood?
Some things that remind me of my childhood are…PlaygroundsI would play on them all the time as a kid, so this shouldn’t be too surprisingThose bright blue blow-up swimming poolsMy friend had one at her house. One day, when her dad was drunk, he decided to try and dig underneath the pool to build a “deep end”. Didn’t end well.FrisbeesIt was a simpler time when grade school recess allowed us to play ultimate Frisbee. After they realized we basically played it like tackle football, it’s not a shock that it was banned.The Public LibraryAs I was going into middle school, the game Roblox was all the craze. I would run to the library, memorize my library card number, and quickly punch it into the computer so I could play.They limited you on two hours a day, but that didn’t stop some bullies from physically removing you from the computer.Hubba Bubba Bubble Gum or Tic TacsI used to chew this bubblegum and blow the biggest, fattest bubbles imaginable. My friends and I would make contests on their sides.I also pretended that Tic Tacs were drugs and give myself “pretend overdoses” that I was in movies (I was a lovely 9 year old girl.)The feeling of your bare feet burning on hot asphalt in the summerAs a kid, I didn’t really like to wear shoes. I also frequently played in the front or backyard, so my precious toes were protected by the summer heat from the grass.If I wanted to venture across the street to invite another friend over, I’d have to tiptoe quickly and pray not to get run over by a car.Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream barsI loved these things as a kid, and I ate them all the time to cool down. Self explanatory.Freshly baked loaves of breadA childhood friend of mine lived on top of a bakery that her parents owned, so it was pretty often that I was going home with free bread every day to bring to my parents. We also got to help them make bread too, which was a really fun thing to experience as a child.I think I’ve contributed enough ;)