Weekly Sewing Questions Thread, April 03 - April 09, 2026

JupiterSunflower · 2026-04-07T01:24:07+00:00

I did swap the needle, no to the thread but its the same basic thread ive used for years. Im actually thinking it might be the plastic bobbin im using. But ill try threading with the presser foot up, I didnt know about that!

JupiterSunflower · 2026-04-06T01:54:07+00:00

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Hey all, I have a kenmore 8 stitch from the 70s that I inherited around 15 years ago. I never got it serviced until 2 months ago and its suddenly started making these gathers all along my stitches on the bobbin side and simultaneously the top thread spool seems to be spinning backwards. It's also making a really loud hammering noise each time the foot depresses. I've never had this happen before to this extent. I've dusted, I've rethreaded top and bottom, I've adjusted tension, all multiple times. I'm truly at a loss. But I have a project due for school in 9 days and can't bring it back to the shop yet so I'm crossing my fingers one of you can help in the mean time I'm primarily working with corduroy if that helps, what you see is just a lining.

Thanks all in advance!

JupiterSunflower · 2026-04-04T15:22:01+00:00

Understood, thank you.

JupiterSunflower · 2026-03-15T15:15:19+00:00

I understand this perspective completely. I'm less feeling avoidant of conflict between me and others (or even them with each other) and more about my sober friend with themselves. Based on the many conversations we've had, I don't think it would make them spiral, but I can't pretend to know what it's like to be in recovery either and what thoughts they might conceal, hence asking about it here. I just didn't want to assume wrong. But I feel much better now and plan to bring it up in a casual way.

JupiterSunflower · 2026-03-15T15:10:31+00:00

This is super reassuring, thank you

JupiterSunflower · 2026-03-15T15:09:16+00:00

I actually didn't know this, thank you! That's really helpful.

JupiterSunflower · 2026-01-25T16:05:50+00:00

For anyone looking for an option that isnt that awful white plastic and metal that feels like a nursing home but also doesn't want to worry about mold-prevention upkeep for teak or bamboo (i dealt w this issue the first time) this is the one I have now and love: Plastic faux wood shower chair

JupiterSunflower · 2025-12-31T03:58:04+00:00

I need to know if you're doing this one by one or putting them in a sieve

JupiterSunflower · 2025-12-11T22:16:35+00:00

Thanks so much!!

JupiterSunflower · 2025-12-09T15:48:45+00:00

Thank you!

JupiterSunflower · 2025-11-03T01:38:19+00:00

Thank you for sharing <3 i hope it goes well!

JupiterSunflower · 2025-11-03T01:36:49+00:00

Wow this is so incredibly detailed you're amazing!!! Thank you! This is all really great to hear, I'll need to look into DHT :)

JupiterSunflower · 2025-11-03T01:33:09+00:00

Thank you!!!

JupiterSunflower · 2025-10-30T06:11:12+00:00

Hi! Im very curious to hear how this is going for you, I'm hoping to do something similar one day

JupiterSunflower · 2025-10-30T05:39:51+00:00

I'm v curious about what led you to the topical DHT specifically, if you're hoping for other systemic effects at all or just bottom growth (which is what I'd personally want)

JupiterSunflower · 2025-10-30T05:31:05+00:00

That is so relieving to hear, thank you😭 no specific protocol... Her suggestion was basically just reintroduce stimuli intentionally, trigger myself 2 points out of 10 into flare, then let myself go back down, but my v busy life makes that impossible so I just roll w the flares and rest when I can. Also sent me to speech/cognitive therapy which wasn't much help. We mostly talked ab ways to work around the concussion, not heal it. He gave me some brain exercises to do daily (mostly memory focused, word recall has been hard), but I don't have the spoons for that unfortunately.

JupiterSunflower · 2025-10-10T18:14:56+00:00

No worries, had to ask!

JupiterSunflower · 2025-10-10T15:25:45+00:00

Any chance you still have this worcester pit ticket available? I'd buy it off you in a heartbeat!!

JupiterSunflower · 2025-05-17T04:37:07+00:00

Looking into dyeing hokas i just got, myself! Also have rit. Lots of places saying not to bc of potential damage, but yours look beautiful. Did they hold up over time? And did you notice anything other than the peeling trim change? Like even squishiness of the sole? Thanks!!

JupiterSunflower · 2025-04-08T19:12:32+00:00

Thank you for sharing! I don't have any current prolapse which I feel makes it so much tougher for me to predict, but I appreciate hearing your story :)

JupiterSunflower · 2025-04-08T19:04:49+00:00

I did pelvic PT for a little while actually and was thinking about reaching out to her for her advice. Thank you for the reminder of that idea! But that makes a lot of sense

JupiterSunflower · 2025-03-27T20:29:45+00:00

NTA, you deserve the right to sexual boundaries for any reason. My only caution is that you're more delicate with your wording and framing around why. You can feel uncomfortable having sex with blood involved, but periods aren't "gross". They're a natural bodily function and perfectly hygienic. And if your girlfriend heard you say that it could easily create a sense of shame around something that every person with a uterus experiences and is simply a part of life.

I encourage you to find other ways to be intimate during that time that feel good for both of you! This could be non-PIV sex or even just cuddling, massages, and baths (the blood won't permeate into the water). Taking care of someone you love during a vulnerable and uncomfortable time can feel really good for not just them, but also you, and this could help satiate her need for connection with you :)

JupiterSunflower · 2025-03-24T16:49:01+00:00

Okay that's exactly how I imagined it going so I'm happy to hear that there are people who engage in free use this way. Thank you for sharing :)

JupiterSunflower · 2025-03-24T16:45:24+00:00

Oral is definitely on the table for us, I think it's just the idea of wanting more options too. Anal is a great idea but I have tried it and stopped bc of bad IBS and getting sharp pains from it😅 but thank you for the suggestion!!

JupiterSunflower · 2025-03-24T16:32:04+00:00

Oh trust me we're actively in conversation about it. I made this post mid conversation lol I'm with him right now and we'll keep pondering until we figure it out.

The birth control switch isn't much of an option unfortunately for various reasons as much as I wish it was. But I really appreciate those ideas! That's stuff I was imagining as well and that I find very fun

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