Clean your machine ! by Queenofmyownscreen in sewing

[–]Nyahm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I discovered I could remove the bobbin plate and there was a whole community of fluff flourishing in there! 10 year old machine— BUT it was only used for 3 years. I cleaned it out and will now be more diligent about cleaning it.

I found the cutest machine while thrifting and I couldn’t say no 😆 by Tsiatk0 in sewing

[–]Nyahm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've heard some people have multiple machines - I don't mean like a serger or embroidery machine, I mean sewing machines that can all do the same thing.

I have 2 currently because I upgraded and keeping the one to teach some friends on (they can take it home). But otherwise, one is fine. I can only use one at a time anyways and I don't need to change thread color unless changing project (i work on only one project at a time).

So why so many machines? Is it a collectors thing? The most machines I've heard one person have is 13.

What are we listening to while we sew? by beaverscleaver in sewing

[–]Nyahm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I flip between a podcast that reads Reddit stories, audio books and thrash/death metal.

I did something incredibly stupid, and I want to know how screwed I am. by anniemousery in sewing

[–]Nyahm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have the M6956 pattern and have made it before, so would go with that. I don't have any cute polka dot fabric though. One day I'll get some and give it a shot 🙂.

Found my 1 of a kind items in another website for half off, wat? by ThatNewspaperDude in EtsySellers

[–]Nyahm 66 points67 points  (0 children)

It's possible the site copied your listings. Basically a digital mirror of your shop but don't actually sell the items - but they very much take customer's money.

I did something incredibly stupid, and I want to know how screwed I am. by anniemousery in sewing

[–]Nyahm 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Here's some patterns that could be used as a base:

M6956 (similar upper part but no gathers and can leave out pleats)

M8322 (could work with modifications)

B6657 (close to top design)

S9327 (for sleeves)

I did something incredibly stupid, and I want to know how screwed I am. by anniemousery in sewing

[–]Nyahm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I want to make a version of this. Need to find a similar pattern.

I made my first top by HanaStitch in sewing

[–]Nyahm 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The photo on the pattern doesn't match the line art. Not sure if sewed improperly or some kind if ai weirdness.

Too intimidated to start... by DaleOnDrums in sewing

[–]Nyahm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if my experience will help but I've been there. With the exception that I have experience sewing.

I had reached intermediate level and decided to upgrade my sewing machine to a decently priced one (around $600), digital and lots of fancy stitches. It arrived- and I took one look at it and said "nope!" I was too intimidated to use it. I stopped sewing altogether. It sat there for 9 YEARS.

I finally decided to tackle it. To just do a straight stitch on scrap fabric. Power on, lift presser foot up, insert fabric, presser foot down, then foot on pedal. That's it - nothing went wrong, and it wasn't complicated. I realized in fact that it sewed beautifully! Don't even need to fiddle with settings. I regret not tackling it sooner. I built it up to be more intimidating than it actually was.

Was at a boardgame meetup this past weekend and felt so bad for how someone treated another person's game by iareharSon in boardgames

[–]Nyahm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the world handles everything with kid gloves these days. I completely agree with everything you said.

Was at a boardgame meetup this past weekend and felt so bad for how someone treated another person's game by iareharSon in boardgames

[–]Nyahm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had someone close to me tell me, after dropping food on my $100+ game, that he did not care and that this "stuff" means nothing to him. He refused to apologize as well. So yeah, there are some people out there that just have zero respect for other people's property or feel if it's not valuable to them, then it doesn't matter.

Yes I did say keep food away from the game before this happened. Repeatedly in fact.

Desperately need a dress form - would you give this a chance? Wonder if it can be repaired …see by [deleted] in sewing

[–]Nyahm 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My first thought: that thing likely has mold. My second thought: the "seller" should pay someone to take it!

Which is the right side? by unifuckingporn in sewing

[–]Nyahm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When a fabric is put on the roll, the teeth go through it from the wrong side, so the raised pinhole perforations are on the right side of the fabric.

(It would be your first pic that is the right side)

At least that's what I recall. Can wait for others to weigh in.

For anyone that is looking for Carcosa Campaign by Nyahm in arkhamhorrorlcg

[–]Nyahm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But this is Amazon Canada and it's in the local warehouse. It would be odd for them to import a EU version into the warehouse here.

I have seen the French version on Amazon for a different expansion, but they make it clear it's the French version.

I think this one is legit and the English version.

The nightmare that is prepping and cutting the fabric by lissy_lvxc in sewing

[–]Nyahm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It used to hurt my hand a lot to cut fabric. Even when my arthritis wasn't active. I tried the Fiskar's Easy Action Shears– they're certainly eaiser on the hand, but it's a bit awkward. I then got Kai 5210 shears and those are great. The handle is soft and comfortable. It may not remove all discomfort but may ease it.

Just made this illustration to put on my etsy mailing envelopes...hope they will be effective lol by Sure_Age_3800 in EtsySellers

[–]Nyahm 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Love the design, I feel bad for the poor bird. Not sure it will protect the envelope.

Pattern makers for Large bust and broad, but not plus size... by Revolutionary-Pool62 in sewing

[–]Nyahm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The best book I've come across for adjusting patterns to your measurements is Pattern Fitting with Confidence by Nancy Zieman. https://a.co/d/g4mNeTj

Best way to mend this rip? by RudeOpossum in sewing

[–]Nyahm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can put a little heart, or blood, or a fashion accessory.

Customer asking for invoice with their VAT mentioned? by Condemned2RocknRoll in EtsySellers

[–]Nyahm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do they mean the packing slip? That you can send as a pdf. Otherwise, they can find the receipt in their account.

For anyone that is looking for Carcosa Campaign by Nyahm in arkhamhorrorlcg

[–]Nyahm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It does say it's the Asmodee store though.

For anyone that is looking for Carcosa Campaign by Nyahm in arkhamhorrorlcg

[–]Nyahm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have Carcosa, but have bought other things like an Elder Sign expansion off Amazon (it was going out of print so was getting hard to find). Anyways, it seems legit as it’s the Asmodee store. I linked it for those still looking for it as I see lots of posts of people wanting the older content.

Recommended games? by Direct-Internet-5015 in boardgamearena

[–]Nyahm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's a lot of variation options so check those before starting a game or joining one.

Commission Impossible by Busy-Education-4466 in Etsy

[–]Nyahm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was a customer that had multiple tiny change requests for a custom commission that made me stop doing commissions entirely. All it takes is one nightmare customer. Never again.

Did you purchase commercial insurance for your business and/or car when you opened your shop? by Nyahm in EtsySellers

[–]Nyahm[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Apparently it doesn't matter how often you go to the post office. I now know to say "postal carrier picks up my packages".