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tt40art · 2 months
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This is Lenny.
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seamsterslocal · 10 months
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summer binder picture tutorial
this is the third binder ive made for myself recently and the first one i’m writing up. it’s designed to do a few things: 1) allow me to put it on by myself without dislocating my shoulders 2) allow me to breathe well enough to partake in normal activity 3) be cool enough to wear throughout a muggy 90-100F summer 4) not constrict my ribs in a way that aggravates my lack of connective tissue and causes intense pain.
this has become necessary even though i had top surgery many years ago, because when i had it i was extremely skinny and since then i’ve increased in size by about 50%. this has been really fucking good for my health in every single way* except that when my chest is squishy or moves at all it’s So Goddamn Triggering for me. but also since ive had top surgery ive developed and/or been made away of a plethora of chronic conditions that make every single commercially available binding option medically impossible. unbound, my chest is pretty much what you’d expect for a chubby cis guy but venturing out into the world in just a tshirt no longer works for me
*anyone who badmouths weight gain or fat bodies in the notes WILL be blocked
under the cut are a bunch of process pictures and explanations of what they all mean:
first i’ll give you a look at the pieces and measurements:
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most of the seams are sewn in this picture and one half is turned inside out, allowing you to see both the finished dimensions (right) and the placement of the fusible horsehair canvas that gives this lil scrap of linen any structure at all (left)
to get your chest measurement, you’re gonna have to do some math:
first measure above and below what you want to bind. average these numbers. mine are something like 32 and 34, which average to 33. subtract a few inches--this is to allow the air movement between the laces at center front and back, critical in the summertime. i deleted 3 inches bc i like that number but you can go bigger if you want. the more inches you subtract here, the more youll be able to ratchet all your chest material down later, but at the same time you need to leave enough fabric for a sturdy garment. let’s say a range of 2-6 inches/5-15cm. by taking your measurements this way, you’re essentially measuring the chest you would like to have. that + the horsehair canvas work together to compress any squishy tissue/force anything that doesnt compress up and to the outside (basically into the armpit/lower shoulder--the chest might stick out but it will give a very puffed chest captain america pectoral silhouette)
you can also see how ive clipped my curves and pre-drilled my lacing holes. i used the marlin spike on my knife to open up the holes on the interfacing side, mainly as a way of marking them. this worked well bc the interfacing’s glue kept the linen from raveling
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this is the same stage but looking at the non-interfaced grey linen/cotton blend (the black is some 100% linen from my cabbage stash). you can see ive broken the solar-plexus-to-back measurement up into a bunch of pieces to save on fabric but that’s not necessary. my original pattern was just two pieces (front and back) and chopping the straps into thirds on both sides was aesthetic
in the following picture you can really see how this is really just overgrown regency stays:
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i thought about doing side lacing but didn’t think that would be comfortable for me. on the front, the side seam allowance was pressed inwards before turning to create a finished looking slot. on the back the side seam is left unfinished with an extra wide seam allowance, and is inserted into that slot.
here’s a closeup on it pinned in place (you can adjust the angle of the side seam and the fit during this pinning stage):
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that side seam was just topstitched in place once i had the fit how i liked it, and the armhole was reinforced with more topstitching
alright, time for eyelets: first, you can see how well the marking worked:
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next, two rows of basted eyelets (left), one row of eyelets sewn with a doubled and waxed cotton thread (center right), and one row of eyelets opened and stainless steel rings placed (right).
next time i’m going to mark the eyelets same as i did above, but do this step differently--i’ll mark and baste the steel rings in place BEFORE widening the eyelets. this is bc i had a lot of problems keeping the eyelets on center
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eyelets half done on this one! on the left are eyelets sewn with doubled and waxed cotton thread and on the right eyelets sewn with quadrupled and waxed thread. the center is basting again. i was able to force the holes back in line while sewing the eyelets but it was kinda annoying. adding a second picture that doesnt have great focus but hopefully shows how that process worked and shows the spike clearly
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i ended up using this white cotton thread because it’s stronger than my black cotton thread (which the rest of it is sewn with). [eta: after this was first posted, i pressed the whole thing heavily, which effectively de-waxed the thread, and i dyed the whole thing a medium charcoal grey, the thread blends in perfectly on the lighter side and isn’t such a sore thumb on the darker side]
bonus: the piecing layout for that little piece of strap. the whole light gray half of the binder was made from 1/2 of one of the legs i cut off some linen suit pants to make slutty camping shorts last year and i really really didn’t want to break into any of the other three halves for this garment--i have Plans for it
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overall the fit of this is incredible. it DOESNT hurt my ribs which every zip-up garment ive been able to find (and it is difficult) does due to really thick elastic at the base. it doesnt aggravate my sensory issues with the synthetic fibers that every commercial option is made of. i can walk up a hill or stairs, or go to pt, without getting too out of breath. i can eat with it tight, or loosen the front easily and without taking it off to make eating easier and less nausea-inducing. it is reversible!
best of all the lacing at the back gives the garment enough movement for me to get it on without dislocating, and the interfacing and steel rings give it structure once it’s on. the shaping comes only from fusible horsehair linen canvas and stainless steel rings like youd use for chainmail, there’s no boning at all, which makes it very quick to sew (except the eyelets, but metal grommets would be sturdy and quick provided theyre of good quality)
there’s a small amount of gaping on the outside of the shoulder strap, which i plan on fixing with a tiny tiny dart in the armpit, i want to add pockets to tuck the laces into, and i need a better lace for the back, but it’s completely wearable in time for the 90 weather next week which is all i wanted. i’ll do a reblog when it’s perfectly finished with an update on the fit but for now it is done enough 
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the little ridge where it doesnt lay flat against the shoulder is most visible with just a single t shirt over it. with a flannel or a sweater, it disappears, and by itself, it’s hidden in movement
eta: after dyeing this, i relaced it a bit looser in the back and that gape mainly disappeared. ive decided to leave it in instead of smoothing it with a dart because the loose fabric gives space for my chest to expand when breathing and shapes my silhouette in a way that emphasizes my shoulders
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psychecreations · 4 months
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ASHLEY LIAO as SIMONE Physical 1.01: Let's Do This Thing
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incredible-beast · 2 years
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bearlyfunctioning · 22 days
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Comic #342 : Built different - Website links: Here Ok, maybe this is a bit too self depreciating but it's hard not to feel a little twisted with all your physical faults laid out in painful detail :P The most severe one I was born with anyway and has been causing me hell all my life, so nothing new there. Back pain ahoy! 🐻💬
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soapdispensersalesman · 4 months
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We really gotta stop referring to every form of media as "content" what a despicable word.
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jaubaius · 1 year
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Designed by The Archimedes, LIAM F1 UWT is a new generation of wind turbine for domestic use capable of generating an average of 1,500 kilowatt-hours of energy with a wind speed of 5 m/s.
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free-my-mindd · 2 years
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Always protect your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual self.
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funtimestoday · 5 months
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If you DM me, and I highly encourage you to do so, put your age either in your introduction or have it in your bio. I don’t need the hassle of having to explain minors viewing my posts or engaging me in conversation.
All my posts imply consensus between adults. I’m a soft Dom and am always looking for women to play. Tell me your dirtiest fantasies and we will have a great time trying to fulfill your needs, at my discretion of course. I say what goes and how you are treated. A lot of that depends on your behavior. Good girls get to cum.
I live and work in Northern Kentucky, near Cincinnati. I do travel to southern Minnesota periodically to visit family.
I’m heterosexual only. Not gay or bi. I have been with MF couples, usually married couples, before and our male attention was always on her. Team work can be so sexy.
I do love sex and intimacy as well as the Daddy/sub dynamic. I feel like Superman when you get what you need.
I’m not into these things: raceplay, incest, severe mutilation/ gore/hardcore, death/necro, scat, soiled diapers, piss drinking, feeding/blowing up, vomiting, zoo.
Tell me what you want, what you fantasize about, and I will decide if it excites me or not.
Call me Daddy or Sir if we are in a Dom/sub situation, or by my my name or baby if we are being conventional. Tell me what names turn you on and that’s who you will be. I will claim my writings and photos with tags.
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karis17love · 6 days
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ꨄ ᴅᴀɪʟʏ ᴊᴜsᴛ ᴅᴀɴᴄᴇ ᴄᴏᴀᴄʜᴇs ꨄ
"𝘐 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦
'𝘊𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘦'𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘺 𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘦."
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cinemajunkie70 · 2 years
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Rest In Peace Olivia Newton-John!
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psychecreations · 4 months
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God, she's fucking flawless. How old is she, 19? I swear they get younger every year.
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strawbubbysugar · 8 months
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Physical Signs
The most dangerous, and least common signs. Reserved for those who are either actively avoiding their bond, or refuse to acknowledge it. It is advised that you seek out your bond before it escalates to this point.
Touch You may feel sensation matching that of what is happening to your soulmate. This is often not intense, however it may be distracting. Ex) Person A is shopping, and feels a soft shirt. Person B feels the sensation of softness on their fingers. Illness Symptoms related to an illness that is currently being experienced may be mirrored in the opposite partner. These can range anywhere from sharing the sniffles, to experiencing a less intense form of exactly what they have. Treatment will not work on the party that did not experience the original source of the illness. Ex) Person A has food poisoning, and is sick. Person B feels nauseous, but is not debilitated by the condition. However, they are unable to take any action to lessen the nausea, other than helping their soulmate.
Injuries Injuries sustained by one will be fully felt in the other. The injury will only be felt, not seen, as phantom pain, that will not resolve until the injury is healed on the initial party who received the injury. Ex) Person A cuts their hand. Person B will feel the cut, and the continued pain afterwards, until the cut is healed. If left for too long, this sign will begin to show physical symptoms that are visible even to outside parties, and cause real, tangible damage. Ex) Person A cuts their hand. Person B's hand will appear to be cut by nothing, and will become a real injury for them as well. Any act taken to fix the damage on either party will heal both. ***WARNING. Any attempt to purposefully draw out meeting your soulmate to this point will be considered by healthcare professionals to be dangerous and harmful to both you and your soulmate. You may be given the option of breaking your bond. This is highly inadvisable, as it is an incredibly invasive and experimental treatment that may result in unwanted side effects.
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nowthisissafespace · 2 years
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Random hugs and kisses while going through the day is what makes life more beautiful.
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I wanna say all those things that would be better unsaid
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thepersonalquotes · 1 year
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People always said that I didn't give up my seat because I was tired, but that isn't true. I was not tired physically, or no more tired than I usually was at the end of a working day. I was not old, although some people have an image of me as being old then. I was forty-two. No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.
Rosa Parks
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