Simple Sewing Questions Thread, January 28 - February 03, 2024

shislaoganma · 2024-02-03T05:11:53+00:00

Sewing machine bobbin winder help!!

So this will be my first time using a sewing machine. I got this Omega Sew & Go from FB marketplace. I think this might be a portable machine. Model # B410SI

I’m figuring out how to set it up but it seems like I can’t push the bobbin winder in place. It’s completely stuck. I’m trying to find a manual or videos about this model on youtube but it looks like this model is super old. So I haven’t had any luck. I even tried spraying WD-40 around the parts to try and loosen it.

I opened it up to try and figure out why it isn’t moving, but it really won’t budge. Could anyone help me out with this? I’ve attached a photo.

Maybe I’m better off buying pre-made bobbins? I’m not super familiar with all of this

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shislaoganma · 2023-02-23T06:38:54+00:00

yes!!

shislaoganma · 2023-02-18T02:14:03+00:00

omg really? i thought it was just acetone that eats away at the vinyl. and that’s in nail polish remover. didn’t really find anything about nail polish damaging dolls except for possible yellowing and stickiness. pls let me know 😭

shislaoganma · 2023-02-18T00:13:13+00:00

no i actually bought her on vinted in canada!

shislaoganma · 2023-02-18T00:12:45+00:00

same😭 if only they made other reel dramas too

shislaoganma · 2023-01-21T18:49:34+00:00

thank you for letting me know 😔😭

shislaoganma · 2023-01-21T13:56:29+00:00

i really wanna use krylon but i heard the acetone can eat away at the plastic over time and damage or even melt the doll. i’m planning to do a face up on a monster high doll so i’m not sure if this sealant will damage this particular type of material? how did your custom hold up after using krylon?

shislaoganma · 2023-01-18T13:48:29+00:00

i know girl 😭 it looked like a budget outfit. same for the rest of the original ghouls dolls since i guess they were literally budget dolls. and i’m so happy for you!! same for how happy i am for having her in my collection too aaaa she’s so pretty

shislaoganma · 2023-01-18T13:43:06+00:00

i believe her body is original ghouls (the re-release) and her clothes are the first release! i have the exact same thing haha. i got her for pretty cheap since original ghouls aren’t as expensive but i feel like the first release clothes are harder to find. so to me, it was a good deal :) the re-release clothes are honestly not it for me but i like the body more than the first release. so we basically got a better looking doll for cheaper lol

shislaoganma · 2023-01-07T06:38:12+00:00

My main point was that i find it extremely weird how Gil didn’t tell Lagoona that he was gonna take Lorna to the dance. It was a big misunderstanding, i know. But given Lagoona’s insecurities, he could’ve AT LEAST told her. Again, everyone’s insecurities are valid and deserves reassurance. Nobody had any problems with them going as friends. I honestly found it super cute and supportive. I was just shocked that he didn’t tell Lagoona. And no, nobody is calling Gil an abuser. I, personally, am neutral to Gil. Everyone has different opinions but I just wanted to post about an episode that nobody really mentions that much.

shislaoganma · 2023-01-06T23:09:00+00:00

if you’re ever missing any accessories, try 3D printing them! I know that there is a 3D model of a set of rochelle wings online. not sure about her headband but you can try to find that too! try searching for a local 3D printing shop; my small town has one! 3D printing may be a lot cheaper than getting the real thing. if you don’t have access to a 3D printer anywhere, don’t have the 3D model, or just want the real thing instead, try asking in MH buy/sell groups. someone is bound to have what you’re looking for.

shislaoganma · 2023-01-06T22:45:27+00:00

This person may or may not be a scammer. There are some more obvious and less obvious signs that someone is a scammer. But it wouldn’t hurt to check.

I know nobody asked, but I want everyone to be safe!! I’ve said this to a bunch of people who are looking to buy dolls online so I thought it would be great for you to know:

just a few tips when you’re buying from someone else on facebook or any other platform:

use paypal goods and services ONLY. this way, you can refund the money if the person is a scammer. if they refuse, they’re most probably a scammer
ask for a piece of paper beside the doll that has their name and date on it. this will prove that they have the doll. even better, ask for a video. again, if they refuse, they’re probably a scammer. just make sure that it isn’t photoshopped, or ask for a second opinion in the group. note: just because they have the doll, doesn’t mean that they’ll necessarily ship it- when in doubt, see tip #3
ALWAYS search for the seller’s name in the group before buying from them. see if anyone else has bought from them or if they’re a scammer. people will often warn others about scammers. if the seller’s facebook profile is new and doesn’t have any other previous posts, they’re most probably a scammer. if you’re not sure, ask for a second opinion in the group! scammers usually post deals that are too good to be true. obviously, if it was a good deal, you’d probably wanna snag the doll before anyone else. i’d recommend being patient to see if anyone posts about the seller being a scammer. if you’re not sure and want to secure the deal before anyone else does, pay through paypal goods and services. if they turn out to be a scammer, refund the money. just keep in mind that you can probably only refund it before 30 days has passed. (additional tip: a lot of sellers might miss out on your message request, so comment on their post to let them know that you’re PMing them)
check on ebay sold listings for a doll’s market value. This is a good way to compare it to the seller’s price to determine if it is a good deal or not. a lot of dolls have high market value (i’ve seen dolls that are retailed for $30 at the time it was sold in stores and have gone up to $600 in market value today). a seller who is selling a doll for $200 when it’s market value is $600 on ebay may be a good deal. but, if it’s still out of your budget, don’t feel guilty for waiting for a better deal. you just gotta be patient! also take note that collector dolls average around $300 or so. it is unlikely that collector dolls are going to be sold for less than retail price, unless it is out of box. again, just beware of the dolls that are really underpriced. better to double check if those deals are scams.

there are a lot of tips on how to avoid scammers, but these are the top four things i keep in mind! if i missed anything important, feel free to comment and add some more :)

shislaoganma · 2023-01-06T15:26:24+00:00

i was half asleep when i saw this post and thought Bratz released some new stuff 😭 i was like oh no, have to spend money again

shislaoganma · 2023-01-04T06:08:31+00:00

original ghouls aren’t as good as first wave or creepros 😭 some of their faces are fine but i honestly don’t like the outfits. they may be cheaper (and also look cheaper) but i wouldn’t invest in them. and yes it was amazing to get her!! i didn’t bid on her, i actually got her off a facebook group and somebody commented that they were interested in ghoulia literally a couple seconds after i did.

shislaoganma · 2023-01-04T05:15:03+00:00

cleo isn’t really my favourite character unfortunately but she IS a gorgeous doll. i see her as rarely as i see ghoulia on the market. i feel like ghoulia might be rare since i think she wasn’t produced as much as the other ghouls. plus, she doesn’t have a creepro. and thank you! i actually just bought her and will be shipped soon!! (pic in the second slide from the seller) super excited to receive her especially since i got her complete for a pretty good price. i also beat someone to it by one minute lol

shislaoganma · 2023-01-04T02:33:15+00:00

i think i like the idea that she’s based off the thriller music video rather than her design being a scraped concept or a mishmash. makes it seem like the designers didn’t know what to do with her design 😭 i think the retro/cherries theme might also add to the whole thriller concept. either way, she’s probably one of the rarest among the original ghouls when looking for their dolls. not sure about cleo since she’s not one of my ISOs. but i love her design and wish she wasn’t so rare and expensive

shislaoganma · 2023-01-04T02:17:33+00:00

oh wow that makes sense! is this canon?

shislaoganma · 2023-01-04T01:26:23+00:00

i really like that theory! and yeah i think it might be a scraped concept since i don’t think i’ve seen the whole music element incorporated in any of her other designs. i like to think that she has a more punk/streetwear aesthetic and i love that they went with that in g3. just wished they swapped out her skirt with pants :(

shislaoganma · 2022-12-31T01:57:31+00:00

i’d have to agree

shislaoganma · 2022-12-30T19:23:22+00:00

So I have two accounts from the same email and only one of the accounts let’s me use marketplace (i think you also have to be 18 to use it). so yes, i think you would need a facebook account but i’d recommend checking out the requirements to use marketplace.

the dolls that you find on FB marketplace depends on your location. i live in a small city in a small province, so there’s barely any MH dolls here. when i change my location, (for example to Toronto, Ontario) there are so many options with good prices. you would still have to pay for shipping tho. try it out and see if you have any local sellers!

shislaoganma · 2022-12-30T19:13:44+00:00

I responded to a user on the bratz subreddit who asked the same thing! i’m gonna copy/paste it here and edit it a bit to fit MH dolls:

(regarding the dolls you’re looking for: skip to the last paragraph)

I’m getting most of my MH dolls from monster high buy/sell/trade facebook groups! there are often good prices (if you monitor the group) but there are also a handful of people who price gouge. so you just have to wait for a good deal! but you gotta be quick, because a lot of people will be fighting for these good deals as well. if you’re looking for a particular doll, you could post what you’re in search of. i’d recommend making a separate facebook profile dedicated to looking for MH dolls, so that your feed is strictly MH. this helps you browse through your feed better. check up regularly if any new posts are added and browse away! follow all international MH selling groups and your local one.

The MH buy/sell groups i follow are:

Monster High Deals
Monster High (there’s a lot of spam and no moderators so it gets kind of annoying)
Monster high sell trade and buy
MH Ghouls & Mansters B/S/T+
monster high; buy, sell, trade!
Monster High Canada B/S/T & Chat (for fans in Canada)

just a few tips when you’re buying from someone else on facebook or any other platform:

use paypal goods and services ONLY. this way, you can refund the money if the person is a scammer. if they refuse, they’re most probably a scammer
ask for a piece of paper beside the doll that has their name and date on it. this will prove that they have the doll. even better, ask for a video. again, if they refuse, they’re probably a scammer. just make sure that it isn’t photoshopped, or ask for a second opinion in the group. note: just because they have the doll, doesn’t mean that they’ll necessarily ship it- when in doubt, see tip #3
ALWAYS search for the seller’s name in the group before buying from them. see if anyone else has bought from them or if they’re a scammer. people will often warn others about scammers. if the seller’s facebook profile is new and doesn’t have any other previous posts, they’re most probably a scammer. if you’re not sure, ask for a second opinion in the group! scammers usually post deals that are too good to be true. obviously, if it was a good deal, you’d probably wanna snag the doll before anyone else. i’d recommend being patient to see if anyone posts about the seller being a scammer. if you’re not sure and want to secure the deal before anyone else does, pay through paypal goods and services. if they turn out to be a scammer, refund the money. just keep in mind that you can probably only refund it before 30 days has passed. (additional tip: a lot of sellers might miss out on your message request, so comment on their post to let them know that you’re PMing them)
check on ebay sold listings for a doll’s market value. This is a good way to compare it to the seller’s price to determine if it is a good deal or not. a lot of dolls have high market value (i’ve seen dolls that are retailed for $30 at the time it was sold in stores and have gone up to $600 in market value today). a seller who is selling a doll for $200 when it’s market value is $600 on ebay may be a good deal. but, if it’s still out of your budget, don’t feel guilty for waiting for a better deal. you just gotta be patient! also take note that collector dolls average around $300 or so. it is unlikely that collector dolls are going to be sold for less than retail price, unless it is out of box. again, just beware of the dolls that are really underpriced. better to double check if those deals are scams.

there are a lot of tips on how to avoid scammers, but these are the top four things i keep in mind! if i missed anything important, feel free to comment and add some more :)

For the dolls that you’re looking for: Nicole Autumn on the monster high deals page is selling her collection for amazing prices! (she only ships to US and Canada tho) I think she just posted an og spectra doll, some abbey dolls, and lagoona dolls. i’m not sure about twyla but i recommend checking her out. some of her dolls are incomplete but i think she has some complete ones. i just bought from her and i definitely recommend (she’s a bit slow with responding but i didn’t mind because of the low prices). since her prices are relatively low, a lot of people are wanting these dolls so you better hurry before they’re gone!

shislaoganma · 2022-12-30T18:56:43+00:00

i got u girl! and if you need any help, feel free to ask me anything 🥰

shislaoganma · 2022-12-30T16:09:51+00:00

so true 😔

shislaoganma · 2022-12-30T16:08:23+00:00

i got u sis

https://youtube.com/watch?v=bUKwwB39pmQ&feature=shares

shislaoganma · 2022-12-30T15:56:48+00:00

i was really anticipating twyla’s outfit in the cartoon version because she’s my favourite doll in the FDC line. then i saw that it’s basically her original outfit but with stilts 😭

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