<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Frayed Nerve]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Frayed Nerve]]></description><link>https://www.thefrayednerve.net/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:45:57 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thefrayednerve.net/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Let's Fix It: Natural Life Cotton Tunic in a Bag]]></title><description><![CDATA[I took a risk on an online purchase from Natural Life -- the Tunic in a Bag. The gimmick of the bag was my first red flag, but I charged forward and dropped about $50 on this shirt. If you are thinking of doing the same, might I suggest spending that $50 on fabric from Itokri and use the Simplicity 3786 pattern. As Advertised On Arrival After Alterations The sleeves, hem, and seams were finished well. It was the frayed neckline that made me gasp in horror. The deliberate fraying aside, the...]]></description><link>https://www.thefrayednerve.net/post/let-s-fix-it-natural-life-cotton-tunic-in-a-bag</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a08033d0b9e4f37fd26a64d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 03:10:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ece78_639996b5051d40649caa8fcb3632efef~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>thefrayednerve</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Make it or Buy It: Natural Life Summer Tops]]></title><description><![CDATA[I typically make my own clothes, but occasionally, something online catches my eye. I've had a time trying to find lightweight 100% cotton fabric by the yard in prints that I like. Even Mood has failed me this year, but Natural Life's Instagram caught me at a vulnerable moment of fabric finding despair. I ordered 4 shirts that match my summer aesthetic (think Rose the Hat X cottage witch). The haul came in a week later and I was satisfied enough with half of the order. The other half......]]></description><link>https://www.thefrayednerve.net/post/fixing-a-hot-mess-natural-life-purchase</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0662000b9e4f37fd233dde</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:56:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ece78_464f495066eb4f1083b6ad5da14d675c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>thefrayednerve</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>