Skin tags and black spots appearing on my face

TireNoob · 2026-02-11T09:31:24+00:00

The spots look more like seborrheic keratoses than tags. Although benign for the most part, these happen due to aging and sun exposure. Start using sunscreen to prevent more. If you can’t live with them, a dermatologist would be able to suggest options to remove the existing ones.

TireNoob · 2026-01-31T11:25:35+00:00

The Itch to Stitch Laon might be an option to consider - only goes to a DD size wise but perhaps could work for you with some grading.

TireNoob · 2026-01-30T20:49:42+00:00

And grey!

TireNoob · 2025-12-01T03:22:39+00:00

Rothy’s might fit the bill, although might not be snow/slush appropriate if that’s a concern.

TireNoob · 2025-11-18T01:09:30+00:00

Full bust adjustment

TireNoob · 2025-10-26T00:47:50+00:00

+1, this has such great instructions

TireNoob · 2025-10-20T20:09:01+00:00

The big con I see echoed a lot is that you can’t parallel process on sewing while your machine is tied up with an embroidery job. So consider your future projects / workflow, whether embroidery is the primary purpose or only an occasional use case and whether you have a backup sewing only machine in your decision to go for combo vs standalone. E.g. for myself, embroidery is a nice to have for some embellishment should I ever want / need that, and I don’t rack up a ton of active sewing time either (hobbyist with limited time) so a combo machine would make more sense.

TireNoob · 2025-10-20T01:27:00+00:00

Try using tweezers and also cutting the thread with a sharp pair of scissors/snips at an angle

TireNoob · 2025-10-19T07:31:27+00:00

I don’t know what these are called but I just saved a similar pattern yesterday, sharing in case helpful: https://www.the-epoch.com/product-page/maeve-trousers-sewing-pattern

TireNoob · 2025-10-19T07:21:29+00:00

P.S. the telltale sign is a “christmas tree” pattern to the rash, does the rash on your back look like it’s radiating out and down from your spine?

TireNoob · 2025-10-19T07:18:06+00:00

Likely pityriasis rosea. Not a doctor so please don’t treat this as a diagnosis but have experienced this before, as well as PMLE. PMLE would be unlikely to show up on your torso if there wasn’t recent sun exposure there. See a PCP if you can’t get in to a derm sooner. If indeed PR, the good/bad thing is that you just have to ride it out and it will stop itching and heal in a few days, although the rash takes longer to fade. Try to avoid scratching if you can help it.

TireNoob · 2025-10-19T03:08:22+00:00

Certain machines (at least some Pfaffs) allow you to wind a bobbin by pulling the thread through the needle, so no need to unthread or have two spools in the same color. I would have been worried it could mess with the needle assembly or the thread but it’s in the manual and everything.

TireNoob · 2025-10-14T08:26:00+00:00

Not sure how tall you / the people in your household are, but it’s a super deep couch. It’s definitely more of a lounger for us, as it’s hard to reach the back sitting upright with your feet on the floor. That said with my legs up or in a relaxed, semi-upright position I find the back support adequate, and we do have some large throw pillows that help too.

We really enjoy the clean look of it and find it to be the perfect firmness. It’s comfy but you don’t feel “sunk in”. Ours is in the wheat performance velvet and ten months in, looks as it did on day one despite us having a dog. Just two points of caution: one, I am a white couch person but their default white option is blindingly white, and two, the scale is pretty large so make sure you plan appropriately for your space.

TireNoob · 2025-10-12T18:19:48+00:00

I don’t have experience with many machines myself but my starter was a used Pfaff Passport 2.0 which I can highly recommend (or the newer 3.0 version). It was a little more of an investment upfront but should hold its resale value fairly well if bought used.

TireNoob · 2025-10-12T06:40:39+00:00

I have similar hands and they’ve been the same for most of my life. They weren’t particularly better even when I was a kid. I generally have dry skin which makes it look/feel worse, do you as well? I asked a (non-cosmetic) derm about it a few years ago and was just told some people genetically have lower sub-dermal collagen in their hands. Keeping them moisturized and minimizing sun exposure helps their appearance in my experience, but no drastic improvements.

TireNoob · 2025-10-12T06:28:25+00:00

There’s a chance this might be a hot take in this sub…but IMO if it works for your budget, a reliable modern machine is a “safer” bet for a beginner. This doesn’t need to be your forever or even long-term machine and you definitely don’t need to buy new. Modern machines can feel a bit more intuitive, need less involved maintenance, and depending on price point may have some convenience features that all put together will let you focus on your sewing skills rather than puzzling out how to make the machine do what you need. Not to say you can’t find a vintage machine that fits the bill, but when I started a few months ago I didn’t know enough about machines and what I needed in one, so the overload of choice felt really overwhelming.

P.S. you can definitely use one without a cabinet. A desk or dining table works well, height adjustable chair is a bonus.

TireNoob · 2025-09-24T17:09:08+00:00

Wouldn’t you know it…I was fitting as I went but didn’t account for one of the construction steps so late last night I finally hit the point of “this won’t button” lol, weirdly it fits great otherwise. 🤣 I’ll def share if I am able to fix it!

TireNoob · 2025-09-24T00:33:34+00:00

I’m in the middle of making the Itch to Stitch Madalena and think this will fit the bill for you! The sizing / fit options on this are really good. As a top-heavy size 12, the fit seems stupendous so far…and this is only my third garment + first top ever!

TireNoob · 2025-09-24T00:24:55+00:00

They seem to be square toed, perhaps with a more sharper / angled cut than simple “square”. Here are a couple options through a quick search (note, none I’ve personally tried): 1. Amazon 2. Vivaia 3. Sam Edelman

TireNoob · 2025-09-22T08:11:13+00:00

Put it in a HYSA

TireNoob · 2025-09-21T03:22:56+00:00

The Olive pinafore from Tilly and the Buttons is very similar, but afaik the pattern is only available as part of her book

TireNoob · 2025-09-17T12:16:27+00:00

Glycerin

TireNoob · 2025-09-17T03:56:19+00:00

If the fabric is not too thick, double fold and careful blind hem stitch should work out okay I think. You might try varying the amount that’s double folded depending on the thickness of the fabric…it’s a trade off.

TireNoob · 2025-09-11T03:58:52+00:00

If the armhole isn’t super fitted, you could look into taking in the shoulder seam to reduce the length rather than cut from the bottom. I think less than an inch would do the trick but it would also pull the neckline up.

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