Use the tech to back up your experience, not replace it. That alert saved you a costly redo, which is faster than fixing a bad pour later. Good crews learn to mix new tools with proven methods.

Honestly, that show was a trip. Finding old tapes is wild, it's like a little time capsule. I had the same thing happen with a Hey Arnold tape last year, totally forgot it existed.

Hear where you're coming from, but let's not panic! Not every sewing task needs a thimble, especially with lighter fabrics. @thompson.holly makes a good point about using them for thick denim to avoid pain and slips. However, in design school, they might focus more on machine sewing or digital patterns now. Hand-sewing skills are still key, but tools change over time. Maybe the class just hasn't hit the heavy-duty hand-stitching unit yet!

Rayb82 has it right about starting with smaller jobs. I saw it happen to a neighbor last month. He watched one video on brake pads and ended up having to flatbed his truck over here when the caliper piston shot out. That false confidence makes people skip the simple stuff and jump right into a real mess.

Took you long enough to join the parchment party.