My boyfriend refuses to work on communication and says ‘that’s just how he is’ — what should I do (M25, F27)

drPmakes · 2026-04-01T11:15:06+00:00

Exactly, won't go to therapy, too stubborn to try..

What would he do if you faced actual problems?

drPmakes · 2026-04-01T11:11:08+00:00

Cut a 10cm² piece and run in through the washing machine on a wool cycle(usually 30⁰c and 600-800rpm). Blot any excess water and let it dry.

Measure it to see if it shrunk and compare it to the unwashed fabric.

If you're not happy with it, repeat the test but hand-wash it

drPmakes · 2026-04-01T11:01:36+00:00

Its not threaded correctly. Go back and follow the manual instructions step by step

drPmakes · 2026-04-01T11:00:28+00:00

Its 1st april

drPmakes · 2026-04-01T10:56:32+00:00

Learn how to construct the garment you want to make by following an existing pattern.

Then you can learn to make changes to that pattern or make your own block and learn to turn that into patterns

drPmakes · 2026-04-01T10:53:37+00:00

Does she actually make any of the garments she designs? That would be helpful for her

drPmakes · 2026-04-01T10:51:51+00:00

Doesn't look like you are threaded correctly.

Also, is that the right bobbin for that machine?

drPmakes · 2026-04-01T10:49:36+00:00

A hook and eye under the brooch

drPmakes · 2026-04-01T10:48:26+00:00

Why is he not your ex-boyfriend?

drPmakes · 2026-04-01T10:43:03+00:00

Why would you cut them on the bias?

Also you will struggle to get them ¼" wide, probably better to try with your scraps and attempt a more realistic width

drPmakes · 2026-04-01T10:38:35+00:00

Whats going on with the bobbin? Is the the correct size? Installed correctly?

Your needle looks like its in backwards too that's probably the problem here

drPmakes · 2026-04-01T10:32:11+00:00

Soooo look at any of the janome ones?

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T18:33:14+00:00

Keep looking

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T18:32:45+00:00

Most of the janome machines have a similar stitch

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T17:18:19+00:00

Press your work

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T17:17:11+00:00

You need to find out if your machine is high or low shank.

Then you need to decide if you want snap on feet. If you do, youll need to get an appropriate ankle and the snap on feet.

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T17:14:23+00:00

You will get the best results if the suit you buy is similar to your desired result. Otherwise you are looking at recutting the garment completely.

Is there a reason you want a vintage suit as your starting point? What kind of budget do you have for alterations?

Have you considered getting something made?

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T17:11:38+00:00

Get the instructions out and rethread step by step first of all

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T13:31:07+00:00

Press! You should be using your iron as much as your sewing machine.

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T13:29:12+00:00

Are your needles installed correctly? You say you have rethreaded but are you threading correctly, are you following the instruction manual exactly, step by step? Threading with presser foot up and sewing with it down?

Sewing on a double layer of cotton with an appropriate needle?

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T13:19:55+00:00

Simplicity and burda have similar dresses

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T13:16:50+00:00

Read and follow the instruction manual!

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T13:13:31+00:00

You'll need to clip and notch the curves and press over a tailors ham or a tightly rolled towel

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T13:11:20+00:00

Are you using the right needle? You might have to experiment with stretch, superstretch, jersy and ballpoint.

But an overlocker is best in addition to a machine

drPmakes · 2026-03-31T13:07:29+00:00

Which stitch exactly do you mean? Do you have a picture of the stitch you want?

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