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This is a community for people with Autism to be themselves. All neurotypes are welcome.

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Simple Good crafts to try? What do you enjoy? (leminal.space)

submitted 1 year ago by GrumpyCat@leminal.space to c/autism@lemmy.world

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Looking for a simple craft or hobby to try but im not sure what to try first or what im up for?

So can you suggest me a craft or tell me what you enjoy to do as a craft?

If you have any questions leave a comment if you wish too.

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[–] d0m0@lemmy.world 1 point 1 year ago

I wanna try out sewing. I'd have to either scale up the regulars or get plus sizes sewing patterns since it's based off of standardised 1980's sizing. Wanna do easy patterns too. Not a craft but I wanna learn how to do basic mechanical work on my car.

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