TinkeringTailorTom-Dread is no longer Existential
@tinkeringtailortom.bsky.social
Personally irrelevant, Textile Tinkerer, Sewist, Tailor, amateur photographer. I do recreations of 16th-17th c. Clothing as time allows and recently became a vintage sewing machine enthusiast.
Pinned
1) Ok, so as promised yesterday, ( and hoping my internet connection stabilizes) , a thread on fashion history, art history, personal history, and some sewing thrown in about probably my favorite Renaissance fashion pants style, #PLUDERHOSE!
Reposted by TinkeringTailorTom-Dread is no longer Existential
“Hey, does my ‘This op-ed was written by a rich fucker’ t-shirt answer any questions?”
Truly hilarious headline from the Bezos-owned Washington Post yesterday.
Never, ever let the guys who control half the wealth in America and just got billions of dollars in tax breaks tell you we shouldn't tax the rich.
Never, ever let the guys who control half the wealth in America and just got billions of dollars in tax breaks tell you we shouldn't tax the rich.
February 5, 2026 at 12:14 AM
“Hey, does my ‘This op-ed was written by a rich fucker’ t-shirt answer any questions?”
Reposted by TinkeringTailorTom-Dread is no longer Existential
I mean, no shit. Growing sense? It's been obvious my whole life.
And it's not just the ubber wealthy, it's every very wealthy family in ever small community across the US.The rich have always gotten away with crime.
Also, White collar crime disproportionately does more harm than grand theft, etc..
And it's not just the ubber wealthy, it's every very wealthy family in ever small community across the US.The rich have always gotten away with crime.
Also, White collar crime disproportionately does more harm than grand theft, etc..
What should alarm us about the Epstein files isn’t just the appalling details, which are horrific and criminal.
It’s that here is a growing sense that there is small number of elite who see themselves as above the law.
It’s that here is a growing sense that there is small number of elite who see themselves as above the law.
February 5, 2026 at 12:20 AM
I mean, no shit. Growing sense? It's been obvious my whole life.
And it's not just the ubber wealthy, it's every very wealthy family in ever small community across the US.The rich have always gotten away with crime.
Also, White collar crime disproportionately does more harm than grand theft, etc..
And it's not just the ubber wealthy, it's every very wealthy family in ever small community across the US.The rich have always gotten away with crime.
Also, White collar crime disproportionately does more harm than grand theft, etc..
Yeet this all the way into the sun
February 5, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Yeet this all the way into the sun
Reposted by TinkeringTailorTom-Dread is no longer Existential
Did you know the OTB has a small collection of historic dresses? Your exclusive chance to view some of them in person is part of the PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival’s Independent Programme! events.humanitix.com/crinoline-fl...
February 5, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Did you know the OTB has a small collection of historic dresses? Your exclusive chance to view some of them in person is part of the PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival’s Independent Programme! events.humanitix.com/crinoline-fl...
Reposted by TinkeringTailorTom-Dread is no longer Existential
Redistricting did not turn out how Trump wanted. So, now he is resorting to political prosecutions, ballot seizures and the threat of federal paramilitary to steal the 2026 midterms. He is normalizing the idea that his administration will take over ballot counting. We cannot let that happen.
February 5, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Redistricting did not turn out how Trump wanted. So, now he is resorting to political prosecutions, ballot seizures and the threat of federal paramilitary to steal the 2026 midterms. He is normalizing the idea that his administration will take over ballot counting. We cannot let that happen.
Reposted by TinkeringTailorTom-Dread is no longer Existential
Liquidating WaPo to cover the cost of a docubribe is... wild accounting.
The fact that he'll probably get tax credits for doing it is a policy choice that is not on this administration.
The fact that he'll probably get tax credits for doing it is a policy choice that is not on this administration.
February 4, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Liquidating WaPo to cover the cost of a docubribe is... wild accounting.
The fact that he'll probably get tax credits for doing it is a policy choice that is not on this administration.
The fact that he'll probably get tax credits for doing it is a policy choice that is not on this administration.
Reposted by TinkeringTailorTom-Dread is no longer Existential
Those dumb pro Hamas clowns were out protesting… Kamala again 🥴🤡🤡
February 4, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Those dumb pro Hamas clowns were out protesting… Kamala again 🥴🤡🤡
Reposted by TinkeringTailorTom-Dread is no longer Existential
There are many ways to show someone you care.
Be there for them.
Craft matching swords and imbue them with old magic.
Adventure through the wildlands together, searching for mossy forgotten tombs of the forest gods and the dark secrets hidden within.
Be there for them.
Craft matching swords and imbue them with old magic.
Adventure through the wildlands together, searching for mossy forgotten tombs of the forest gods and the dark secrets hidden within.
February 4, 2026 at 11:41 PM
There are many ways to show someone you care.
Be there for them.
Craft matching swords and imbue them with old magic.
Adventure through the wildlands together, searching for mossy forgotten tombs of the forest gods and the dark secrets hidden within.
Be there for them.
Craft matching swords and imbue them with old magic.
Adventure through the wildlands together, searching for mossy forgotten tombs of the forest gods and the dark secrets hidden within.
WTAF?
February 4, 2026 at 11:57 PM
WTAF?
Reposted by TinkeringTailorTom-Dread is no longer Existential
Should have saved the ad money
Seven years ago yesterday, this ad ran during the Super Bowl.
'Democracy Dies in Darkness': Super Bowl commercial (2019)
YouTube video by Washington Post
www.youtube.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Should have saved the ad money
This.
I really don’t think people noticed what they were actually finding with “the big beautiful bill.”
The world’s second largest army and an archipelago of concentration camps all to be used against ‘migrants’ and ‘illegals’ which as we see now includes anyone who protests.
The world’s second largest army and an archipelago of concentration camps all to be used against ‘migrants’ and ‘illegals’ which as we see now includes anyone who protests.
February 4, 2026 at 11:54 PM
This.
Reposted by TinkeringTailorTom-Dread is no longer Existential
And I'm excited for them. Canada is going to get some kick ass cars out of this.
With tariffs cut in Canada, perhaps China will break the ice for its big-selling EVs in North America through thawing relationships with our neighbors to the north.
Is Chinese EVs' Path into North America Going to Start with Canada?
With tariffs cut in Canada, perhaps China will break the ice for its big-selling EVs in North America through thawing relationships with our neighbors to the north.
bit.ly
February 4, 2026 at 10:17 PM
And I'm excited for them. Canada is going to get some kick ass cars out of this.
Reposted by TinkeringTailorTom-Dread is no longer Existential
I heard a comment elsewhere that really nails the zeitgeist.
"The Donald Trump you see today?
He's the best Donald Trump you're ever going to get."
youtu.be/hGQHfd9Bml4?...
"The Donald Trump you see today?
He's the best Donald Trump you're ever going to get."
youtu.be/hGQHfd9Bml4?...
Can't Save Tomorrow
YouTube video by Ronnie Laws - Topic
youtu.be
February 4, 2026 at 10:20 PM
I heard a comment elsewhere that really nails the zeitgeist.
"The Donald Trump you see today?
He's the best Donald Trump you're ever going to get."
youtu.be/hGQHfd9Bml4?...
"The Donald Trump you see today?
He's the best Donald Trump you're ever going to get."
youtu.be/hGQHfd9Bml4?...
Reposted by TinkeringTailorTom-Dread is no longer Existential
Farewell Washington Post,
You said
Democracy Dies in Darkness,
And Bezos turned out
The lights.
Now we rely on
the Times.
Shit.
You said
Democracy Dies in Darkness,
And Bezos turned out
The lights.
Now we rely on
the Times.
Shit.
February 4, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Farewell Washington Post,
You said
Democracy Dies in Darkness,
And Bezos turned out
The lights.
Now we rely on
the Times.
Shit.
You said
Democracy Dies in Darkness,
And Bezos turned out
The lights.
Now we rely on
the Times.
Shit.
Reposted by TinkeringTailorTom-Dread is no longer Existential
wait WHAT
Need some data hoarders to save the CIA's World Factbook—a definitive source on many topics—since they're now killing it www.cia.gov/stories/stor...
Spotlighting The World Factbook as We Bid a Fond Farewell - CIA
www.cia.gov
February 4, 2026 at 10:27 PM
wait WHAT
Reposted by TinkeringTailorTom-Dread is no longer Existential
🧵
ICE at the polls! Bannon is basically yelling “fire” in a crowded theater here. His objective is to cause chaos (and suppress votes on the left). And it’s already working.
This threat works on multiple levels and doesn’t have to be “real” to serve its purpose.
Let me explain & offer some advice.
This threat works on multiple levels and doesn’t have to be “real” to serve its purpose.
Let me explain & offer some advice.
Steve Bannon says the federal government is planning to send ICE officers to patrol polling stations during the midterms.
"We're going to have ICE surround the polls come November."
"We're not going to sit here and allow you to steal the country again." www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
"We're going to have ICE surround the polls come November."
"We're not going to sit here and allow you to steal the country again." www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
February 4, 2026 at 10:28 PM
🧵
Reposted by TinkeringTailorTom-Dread is no longer Existential
I encourage everyone to read this entire document. It's not too heavy on legal language, and it's an extraordinary record of how screwed up immigration law is right now, and how frustrated EVERYONE is.
DHS, Miller, Trump, Noem broke the system and just keep going.
DHS, Miller, Trump, Noem broke the system and just keep going.
If you want to read the transcript of the February 3 hearing where Julie Le had her "this job sucks" meltdown, now you can:
drive.google.com/file/d/1FnY2...
drive.google.com/file/d/1FnY2...
This is unreal. An AUSA talking like that in open court is about as close as you can come to a total breakdown. Never heard of anything like it.
February 4, 2026 at 9:55 PM
I encourage everyone to read this entire document. It's not too heavy on legal language, and it's an extraordinary record of how screwed up immigration law is right now, and how frustrated EVERYONE is.
DHS, Miller, Trump, Noem broke the system and just keep going.
DHS, Miller, Trump, Noem broke the system and just keep going.
Reposted by TinkeringTailorTom-Dread is no longer Existential
I hope every Democratic member of the House and Senate reads this and factors it into whatever funding bill gets agreed to. We have seen what ICE can do to U.S. Citizens in the streets, imagine what they will do at the polls. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections
Trump doubled down on his comments to nationalize voting Tuesday during an Oval Office press conference. “If you think about it, a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” Trump sai...
www.democracydocket.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:34 PM
I hope every Democratic member of the House and Senate reads this and factors it into whatever funding bill gets agreed to. We have seen what ICE can do to U.S. Citizens in the streets, imagine what they will do at the polls. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Ok, laying out the pattern pieces for the #WineAndHoneyDoubłet on the leather, take 756.
Yesterday the geometries weren't working for me, and then somehow I got a sore neck, which caused me to get a headache....
Yesterday the geometries weren't working for me, and then somehow I got a sore neck, which caused me to get a headache....
February 4, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Ok, laying out the pattern pieces for the #WineAndHoneyDoubłet on the leather, take 756.
Yesterday the geometries weren't working for me, and then somehow I got a sore neck, which caused me to get a headache....
Yesterday the geometries weren't working for me, and then somehow I got a sore neck, which caused me to get a headache....
Reposted by TinkeringTailorTom-Dread is no longer Existential
ACAB includes the tone police.
For the millionth time.
For the millionth time.
Too many people on Bluesky think that relentless expressions of despair are a sign of intellectual sophistication.
February 4, 2026 at 9:21 PM
ACAB includes the tone police.
For the millionth time.
For the millionth time.
Reposted by TinkeringTailorTom-Dread is no longer Existential
Socials aren't real life challenge [IMPOSSIBLE]
February 4, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Socials aren't real life challenge [IMPOSSIBLE]
Reposted by TinkeringTailorTom-Dread is no longer Existential
This was clearly racism by her toward a fellow USN Veteran like myself. They aren't making friends.
2/2
As Roberto Garachana, USN, Ret., is removed from the Town Hall (for asking a question Lawler did not want to answer) Teresa Kenny is caught on a number of videos saying, “check his immigration status,” “check his papers.” She responds to the SM outrage in⬇️article.
www.lohud.com/story/news/l...
As Roberto Garachana, USN, Ret., is removed from the Town Hall (for asking a question Lawler did not want to answer) Teresa Kenny is caught on a number of videos saying, “check his immigration status,” “check his papers.” She responds to the SM outrage in⬇️article.
www.lohud.com/story/news/l...
Orangetown supervisor 'regrets' immigration comment at Lawler event
Orangetown’s Teresa Kenny said her comment on the immigration status of a man tossed from Lawler’s town hall was an 'obvious off-the-cuff joke.'
www.lohud.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:50 PM
This was clearly racism by her toward a fellow USN Veteran like myself. They aren't making friends.
Reposted by TinkeringTailorTom-Dread is no longer Existential
"And even as we produce much excellent work, we too often write from one perspective, for one slice of the audience."
The fact that WaPo's executive editor wrote this today illustrates that its leadership still does not understand that they are entirely responsible for destroying the Post.
The fact that WaPo's executive editor wrote this today illustrates that its leadership still does not understand that they are entirely responsible for destroying the Post.
February 4, 2026 at 8:56 PM
"And even as we produce much excellent work, we too often write from one perspective, for one slice of the audience."
The fact that WaPo's executive editor wrote this today illustrates that its leadership still does not understand that they are entirely responsible for destroying the Post.
The fact that WaPo's executive editor wrote this today illustrates that its leadership still does not understand that they are entirely responsible for destroying the Post.
Reposted by TinkeringTailorTom-Dread is no longer Existential
Need a Gothic trinket for your sweetie? Nemesis?
US Orders before Friday will arrive ahead of Valentine's Day!
Some accessories 20% off for next few days only!
All 1-of-a-kind unless noted!
torchandarrow.etsy.com
(I run this shop in lieu of Patreon so you're helping my books too, thanks tons!) 🖤
US Orders before Friday will arrive ahead of Valentine's Day!
Some accessories 20% off for next few days only!
All 1-of-a-kind unless noted!
torchandarrow.etsy.com
(I run this shop in lieu of Patreon so you're helping my books too, thanks tons!) 🖤
February 4, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Need a Gothic trinket for your sweetie? Nemesis?
US Orders before Friday will arrive ahead of Valentine's Day!
Some accessories 20% off for next few days only!
All 1-of-a-kind unless noted!
torchandarrow.etsy.com
(I run this shop in lieu of Patreon so you're helping my books too, thanks tons!) 🖤
US Orders before Friday will arrive ahead of Valentine's Day!
Some accessories 20% off for next few days only!
All 1-of-a-kind unless noted!
torchandarrow.etsy.com
(I run this shop in lieu of Patreon so you're helping my books too, thanks tons!) 🖤
Reposted by TinkeringTailorTom-Dread is no longer Existential
Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie
-Unclench your jaw, drink some water, take your meds.
-“No” is a complete sentence. Remember that.
-The Cursed Object refuses to come down from the top of the bookcases, but says the floor ISN’T lava.
❤️ Auntie Jilli
-Unclench your jaw, drink some water, take your meds.
-“No” is a complete sentence. Remember that.
-The Cursed Object refuses to come down from the top of the bookcases, but says the floor ISN’T lava.
❤️ Auntie Jilli
February 4, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie
-Unclench your jaw, drink some water, take your meds.
-“No” is a complete sentence. Remember that.
-The Cursed Object refuses to come down from the top of the bookcases, but says the floor ISN’T lava.
❤️ Auntie Jilli
-Unclench your jaw, drink some water, take your meds.
-“No” is a complete sentence. Remember that.
-The Cursed Object refuses to come down from the top of the bookcases, but says the floor ISN’T lava.
❤️ Auntie Jilli