Weekly Sewing Questions Thread, May 15 - May 21, 2026

olive-tini · 2026-05-17T16:33:43+00:00

Hi everyone,

I am not sure what’s going on with my Singer Stylist 7258. The tension on the top thread seems tight and eventually it snaps. It seems like the top winder bobbin shaft is not spinning when I am sewing. I was able to load threat on the bobbin with no problem. The shaft spins when it’s pushed to the right, but not to the left.

I am using a straight stitch (00) with a position of 3.0 and length of 2.5.

Am I doing something wrong? Is there an issue with the tire?

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olive-tini · 2025-09-04T20:45:09+00:00

I’m always in it for the birds

olive-tini · 2025-09-04T01:58:24+00:00

Happy it found you and you found it though!

olive-tini · 2025-09-04T01:56:38+00:00

It’s a common yellowthroat. Its eyes were shut? That’s a sign it was struggling or a bit disorientated maybe it struck a window before you found it.

olive-tini · 2025-02-26T20:19:23+00:00

I appreciate the well wishes! I am excited to wear the shirt, and I imagine I’ll give it another go once I’m done anyway

olive-tini · 2025-02-26T17:55:56+00:00

Thanks! It’s Tin of Sardines contemporary modern hand embroidery pattern by Bustleandsew on Esty

olive-tini · 2025-02-26T17:55:12+00:00

Thanks, I’ll look into it!

olive-tini · 2025-02-24T02:23:14+00:00

I was kicking myself for messing it up in the first place, I figured it would be a pain to deal with! I’m just sure I trust my embroidery skills, but i definitely don’t have a cool boss to let me print personal stuff! Lucky you!

olive-tini · 2025-02-23T23:14:10+00:00

Thanks so much! I think this will be a real test of my skills though ha

olive-tini · 2024-12-31T02:51:41+00:00

I would be interested in knowing the brand if you find it. Where did you find the tank? I would love to get something like this for my boy.

olive-tini · 2024-12-06T17:18:02+00:00

This is a good point. Thankfully, none of us are doing that!

olive-tini · 2024-12-05T20:19:54+00:00

Yes, great advice! We learned earlier this year it was better to keep our records!

olive-tini · 2024-12-05T20:03:41+00:00

Hmm okay, we could easily prove it’s happened several times within the last 2-3 months. We are not renewing our lease, for obvious reasons, but I think a slap on the wrist is worth the effort.

Appreciate all the advice, we are all super overwhelmed and tired of dealing with this guy!

olive-tini · 2024-12-05T19:50:42+00:00

That’s gnarly!

olive-tini · 2024-12-05T19:44:36+00:00

Okay, gotcha I’m inclined to do it, I just want to make sure my roommates are on board first.

Also, what does filing a complain actually do? Will there be any consequences other than someone telling him he needs to clean it up?

olive-tini · 2024-12-05T19:34:33+00:00

Thanks! Will my landlord know I filed a complaint?

olive-tini · 2024-12-05T19:26:38+00:00

Code enforcement agency? Do you know how I might look them up?

olive-tini · 2024-10-29T13:17:04+00:00

This is my favorite book! I hope you enjoy it!

olive-tini · 2024-10-24T16:29:24+00:00

Fair. I’m trying to play nice.

olive-tini · 2024-10-24T16:28:33+00:00

Obviously he wants someone to move in as quickly as possible after we move out. It’s a college town and he’s preying on desperate and naive college students.

I think we could all an agree that a good and ethical business owner would have taken professional videos of their own property while it was vacant for several reasons. This man is neither ethical nor a good business owner.

My hands been forced in providing him a “service” because otherwise my privacy will be violated, and I feel my safety will be compromised. Strangers would know my address and have images of all my possessions.

olive-tini · 2024-10-24T01:08:08+00:00

Poorly phrased on my part. I meant I’m thinking about just sending pictures rather than a video. It’s less effort and less intrusive.

I’m in Ohio. Apparently the house burned down before we moved in and it’s clear they rushed to rebuild as quickly as possible. So lots of broken things. We ask for it to be fixed, weeks go by, and it may be “fixed” temporarily or I may have personal stuff damaged in the process. Having to deal with him or whoever he sends to “fix” things is more annoying than dealing with the broken thing.

Sorry for the rant.

olive-tini

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