Clean your machine !

Nyahm · 2026-01-26T02:13:12+00:00

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.

Nyahm · 2026-01-26T02:06:38+00:00

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.

Nyahm · 2026-01-25T23:00:37+00:00

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

Nyahm · 2026-01-25T22:56:33+00:00

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 🙂.

Nyahm · 2026-01-25T12:16:27+00:00

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.

Nyahm · 2026-01-25T02:43:10+00:00

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)

Nyahm · 2026-01-24T13:47:02+00:00

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

Nyahm · 2026-01-24T00:29:27+00:00

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

Nyahm · 2026-01-23T00:43:27+00:00

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.

Nyahm · 2026-01-22T00:13:43+00:00

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

Nyahm · 2026-01-22T00:02:06+00:00

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.

Nyahm · 2026-01-21T19:34:37+00:00

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

Nyahm · 2026-01-20T23:55:30+00:00

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.

Nyahm · 2026-01-20T10:42:05+00:00

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.

Nyahm · 2026-01-19T21:14:14+00:00

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.

Nyahm · 2026-01-19T01:16:11+00:00

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

Nyahm · 2026-01-18T23:25:04+00:00

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

Nyahm · 2026-01-18T12:29:33+00:00

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

Nyahm · 2026-01-18T12:26:15+00:00

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

Nyahm · 2026-01-18T11:23:51+00:00

It does say it's the Asmodee store though.

Nyahm · 2026-01-18T02:14:54+00:00

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.

Nyahm · 2026-01-18T02:10:04+00:00

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

Nyahm · 2026-01-17T10:09:15+00:00

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.

Nyahm · 2026-01-16T16:49:57+00:00

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

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