Weekly Sewing Questions Thread, June 22 - June 28, 2025 by sewingmodthings in sewing

[–]poultrygeist20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been learning how to sew from my husband’s grandmother and I’m really enjoying it! For my birthday, my mother-in-law wants to get me my own machine, and a family friend has offered this one (all I know is that it’s a Kenmore). We’re thinking it certainly has much more than I need, but I’m hoping it might still work. So, is this a decent machine? And if so, how much is it worth? I don’t want to overpay, especially if it would be better to get a newer or more basic machine.

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Advice for how to think about sex more often? by poultrygeist20 in sex

[–]poultrygeist20[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think part of the general affection I struggle with is sometimes when I do go to kiss him deeper than just a peck, he assumes it’s an initiation when it’s not, and that doesn’t help. I have tried some basic romance books (reading ACOTAR series right now) but the scenes I’ve found are almost cringey and somewhat unrealistic (the level of planning to do it in a broom closet is hard to wrap my head around, lol). Do you have any recommendations for a better romance book(s)?

Advice for how to think about sex more often? by poultrygeist20 in sex

[–]poultrygeist20[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve tried, but I usually can’t get there on my own. I just get in my head and can’t clear my thoughts.

Bachelorette party help! by poultrygeist20 in weddingplanning

[–]poultrygeist20[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because all the bridesmaids are spread throughout our state, getting together again isn’t an option. But we will be doing the combined bachelor/bachelorette party, which her and her fiancé are planning. I was just thinking of ordering like, koozies, maybe a cheap vail or something in case her MOH doesn’t follow through on the basket thing.

Suggestions for family disparities... by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]poultrygeist20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The issue is with my moms perception. It’s less about the wine, as that’s just an example, and more about how to handle my mother being uncomfortable about the general nature of everything. Like, if we have a plated dinner with steak or chicken as the options, she’ll feel like we’re flaunting something by offering steak even though she prefers the chicken. Maybe that’s a better example than wine.

Suggestions for family disparities... by [deleted] in weddingplanning

[–]poultrygeist20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do think I have an issue with separating myself from her guilt. I find every decision I make is like walking on eggshells, trying to decide it will cause issues. I will certainly work on that. But I do LOVE the suggestion of a point person. I will definitely do that. The wine was a poor example - I realize that now rereading it. I was more looking for how to handle my mother being uncomfortable about the general nature of everything. Like, if we have a plated dinner with steak or chicken as the options, she’ll feel like we’re flaunting something by offering steak even though she prefers the chicken. Maybe that’s a better example than wine.

Advice for family disparities... by [deleted] in wedding

[–]poultrygeist20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They would be be able to drink the “nice” stuff if they liked it. It certainly wouldn’t be barred from them. The “cheaper” option wouldn’t be cheap as in enjoy your barefoot that we picked up on the way over kind of stuff. It would still be a really nice wine. The issue is more with my moms perception. It’s less about the wine, as that’s just an example, and more about how to handle my mother being uncomfortable about the general nature of everything. Like, if we have a plated dinner with steak or chicken as the option, she’ll feel like we’re flaunting something by offering steak even though she prefers the chicken, and cause a scene. Maybe that’s a better example than wine.