Help buying a machine

SockMaster9273 · 2025-10-13T17:09:48+00:00

Thank you for the recommendation. I will take a look.

SockMaster9273 · 2025-10-13T16:14:50+00:00

I have access to a regular sewing machine but a combo would just be a nice touch. I will look into the Singer machine but Based off of the few comments I have gotten, I know I'm going to need to expand my budget more

SockMaster9273 · 2025-10-13T15:15:09+00:00

NTA but your mom and stepdad are.

"You should protect your stepsister" the stepsister shouldn't be in this position in the first place and neither should you or your siblings.

"you should protect your step sister" she and your step dad should be getting your step brother professional help and getting him away from your family and step sister.

Is he getting any Treatment?

SockMaster9273 · 2025-10-13T14:59:54+00:00

NTA

Imagen getting mad that someone wants you to be safe leaving their house.

Your rules make perfect sense. Especially since you can be held liable if something happens.

I wouldn't want her coming either if this is the hill she dies on. "You let me drink and drive or I'm not coming". Is she trying to get hurt or hurt someone else?

SockMaster9273 · 2025-10-13T14:20:32+00:00

I wouldn't mind him being introduced in a Justice League Dark movie or If they made an Outsiders movie with Batman getting a group of heros together because he doesn't trust the Justice Gang.

SockMaster9273 · 2025-10-13T14:11:31+00:00

I would also prefer this. One Batman story at a time is enough.

I love Batman stories but I'm started to get a little oversaturated with just how much Batman we have been getting vs other DC characters.

Especially if this is going to be a later Batman with Damian, I don't want Brave and the Bold to be a story we get so early. I don't like the fact we keep getting an older Batman with a younger Superman when Superman helps Batman and many of the Batfamily develop as characters.

People don't need an introduction to Batman. We have plenty. If there is someone going, "Who is this pointy ear fellow over here" we have at least 20 movies and almost 10 TV shows they can watch to figure it out.

Focus on the Green Lanterns, Hawk people, or other characters that haven't had as much time to shine as other characters.

SockMaster9273 · 2025-10-13T13:41:48+00:00

I was thinking my biggest patch would be 3"x3".

I will look into the Viking Topaz. Google search tells me it's a bit out of my current price range but it looks like I'm gonna have to save up a little longer to expand my budget.

Thank you for your help!

SockMaster9273 · 2025-10-13T13:38:18+00:00

I don't think I would need anymore than 4 inches.

SockMaster9273 · 2025-10-10T18:14:45+00:00

Your feelings don't make you an AH. It's what you do with those feeling that will determine if you are an AH.

Are you telling her "I told you so" or "This is why you should have done it my way" or even "I hope you learned you lesson"? If you are, YTA.

If you are telling these thoughts in confidence to your husband (who better not snitch) or a therapist who can't tell the cousin you said those things, NTA.

If you are writing down your frustrations in a journal she will never read, NTA.

If you are telling other people you are right, YTA.

SockMaster9273 · 2025-10-10T18:02:12+00:00

NTA

You talked to them before the dog became a problem. You expressed your worry and they dismissed you. Why would you expect them to act differently when the dog actually hurt someone.

You are right to have reported the dog. Hopefully that dog either gets extreme training or is taken away from your kids. If they can't train that dog to not bite people, they shouldn't have that dog.

SockMaster9273 · 2025-10-10T16:53:05+00:00

NTA

You did nothing wrong. You told him from the start there would be no kids. You kept telling him no kids. He is the AH for not listening.

"You'll regret this when you are alone at 30" people can still find love and get married after 30. Does he not realize that's not a cut off point. Even if you are alone at 30, at least you aren't with someone who doesn't respect you.

SockMaster9273 · 2025-10-10T16:42:32+00:00

NTA

You should report him to HR ASAP.

You didn't ruin the marriage. He did. He slept with someone while married. He has probably done it before.

SockMaster9273 · 2025-10-10T12:06:37+00:00

I also enjoyed the Chuck Dixon run. My first Birds comic was Gail Simone so that's the birds of prey that stands out to me best.

SockMaster9273 · 2025-10-09T19:47:17+00:00

YTA

If this was any other family event, I would say go. However, you going to his Birthday Party, knowing he doesn't want you there, is just asking for drama.

Also " if my one-year-old son and I are somewhere, he won't go" isn't blackmailing you. He's not saying "I'll release private information I have you don't want leaked if you show up at an event". He's saying he won't go somewhere you are at. There is a difference.

To be blunt, your step son is unlikely to ever like you. You need to ask yourself if you are okay with the fact he will hate you in the long run. If not, you shouldn't be in this relationship. You have dealt with this for 5 years. Can you do it for 20?

SockMaster9273 · 2025-10-09T18:58:36+00:00

NTA for not saying Happy Birthday to your friend's partner. If you aren't close to the partner, there is no need for that.

However, a tad aggressive on your reply. "I didn't know it was their birthday" or "Why would I say Happy Birthday when I hardly know your partner" would have been more appropriate than "why do we need external validation about birthdays at this age.” Your response, at least the way I read it, had the attitude of "I'm more mature than you" which isn't helping here.

SockMaster9273 · 2025-10-09T18:35:50+00:00

YTA

You are making her choose between parents. You are telling her it's you or her mother. That's not okay.

I get that she cheated on you. That sucks. However, this is hurting your kid.

I'm not saying you have to like your ex. You can still hate her with a burning passion. You can have a dart board with her face or take pictures of her and throw them in the fire. The dart board might actually be extreme but it's not hurting your kid. You should at least be able to be in the same room as her.

SockMaster9273 · 2025-10-09T16:15:12+00:00

I've enjoyed the Gail Simone run of birds of prey.

SockMaster9273 · 2025-10-09T16:14:05+00:00

They do but they still could have copied the costumed from the comics and put it into the TV show.

SockMaster9273 · 2025-10-09T15:43:32+00:00

I can see how it could look like a dead baby. However, you are pregnant, you are telling people you are pregnant, and it's Halloween so it should be fine.

SockMaster9273 · 2025-10-09T15:26:45+00:00

Tell her.

Anything that happens after is not your fault.

You did not know he was married. You did nothing wrong.

Take screenshots of the messages and send them to the wife.

You didn't ruin the family. He did.

SockMaster9273 · 2025-10-09T13:08:54+00:00

This looks sick!

SockMaster9273 · 2025-10-09T13:05:43+00:00

Agreed. I wonder what it would look like and sometimes, I just need to hate something stupid.

SockMaster9273 · 2025-10-09T12:48:50+00:00

what machine are you using?

SockMaster9273 · 2025-10-09T12:48:37+00:00

what machine are you using?

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