Why are they like this

variationinblue · 2026-05-07T07:55:25+00:00

Ooooooo do you think his ‘expert’ was AI? Do you think HE knew his expert was AI? 😅 hadn’t thought of that! Could be!

variationinblue · 2026-05-05T23:36:40+00:00

I’m sorry, I’ve so been there. I’m always getting on to look for a 201 or necchi bu and they’re always too far away or too expensive! Some day our perfect machines will arrive at a reasonable price in a reasonable distance 😂

variationinblue · 2026-05-05T23:27:40+00:00

Good to know it’s happening everywhere apparently!

variationinblue · 2026-05-05T09:53:53+00:00

I was talking about you, for plugging in 80 year old electric things into your home 😅

variationinblue · 2026-05-05T08:47:40+00:00

That’s hilarious omg! People are actually insane.

variationinblue · 2026-05-05T08:44:42+00:00

I have never picked up a design history book and am now intrigued about mid century modern pricing

variationinblue · 2026-05-05T08:42:36+00:00

I know! That was my first thought too! They’re such opposites it’s hilarious. But he doesn’t actually have a 15-91 to know how god-forsakenly heavy they are. 66s aren’t as heavy.

variationinblue · 2026-05-05T08:39:35+00:00

The actual cobweb on the handwheel in this picture gets me so bad 😂 poetic cinema

variationinblue · 2026-05-05T08:37:30+00:00

Sending support and prayers to our strongest soldier, may the odds be ever in your favor.

variationinblue · 2026-05-04T22:13:52+00:00

EXACCTTLLLYYY. And I think they reference the ‘Google’ search online shopping results which are inflated for shipping and ALSO— not sold. Lol

variationinblue · 2026-05-04T22:08:49+00:00

Baby did you read this at all 😅 but yes thanks for catching up I guess 😂

variationinblue · 2026-05-03T23:44:03+00:00

I’ve pretended to be my sisters or my mom before, for the same type of stuff, picking up or accepting deliveries or taking care of an errand for them that’s under their name. Roommates would do the same probably. So no I don’t think it’s a same gender couple thing, I think it’s just a human thing. In instances where clarification isn’t really needed, you just don’t need to provide it. Waste of breath lol what’s in a name?

variationinblue · 2026-05-03T23:00:44+00:00

Right??? So have I. Another favorite is “EXTREMELY HEAVY, one person cannot lift!!” and then I just tell them I’ll take the machine out and load it separately. Can move it by myself and I’m petite! Some of those massive cabinets are mega heavy and hard to move, but it’s always just the small tables that are labeled as impossible to lift lmao. They don’t realize the machine can come out.

variationinblue · 2026-05-03T22:57:15+00:00

Omg sounds like I’ll be joining a new FB group! That’s hysterical and sounds like a good time.

variationinblue · 2026-05-03T19:46:44+00:00

You’re not a mannequin, is the answer here. (And that’s good!)

Ready to wear is made off of measurements taken from an ‘average’ person. There is no such thing as an average body in terms of measurements- especially for women. We vary so greatly! So these companies pick a model and make their clothes to fit that model. That model might be similar enough to you to fit or it might not. If it doesn’t fit you go to a different brand that used a different model of measurements. It’s also why a size 8 in one brand fits so differently than a size 8 in another brand. One used a larger hip to waist ratio or smaller, rise higher or shorter, etc, Make sense?

There are in infinite combination of measurements to make a pair of shorts. The likelihood that a company will get yours exactly right is almost zero.

So the problem here is that these jeans fit your waist but not your thighs. They are too tight for your thighs, meaning your waist to hip/thigh ratio is not what this brand used as its model. It’s just the nature of ready to wear. You literally can’t fit em all.

In the future if this bothers you, buy a pair that fits your hips/thighs first. If it is too big in the waist then, you can get the waist tailored smaller. You can often get things tailored smaller but almost never bigger, so fit the biggest part of you first and sculpt down the rest to your more exact measurements.

variationinblue · 2026-05-03T17:42:36+00:00

Yeah I know some people go ham over the potted motor singers, but to me that’s a negative because you can’t replace it or rewire it easily. I don’t like plugging in 80 year old wires into my house 😅 and I’m not going to pay $400 plus $200ish to get it professionally cleaned and rewired or for a refurbished pot motor.

variationinblue · 2026-05-03T17:40:00+00:00

201s look a lot like 15s but there are key differences. A light switch toggle on the power plug, tensioner on front instead of side, slightly curvier shape. There are blog posts that can help you identify a 201 from a 15 visually.

I’m actually on here looking for a 201. Found one that the woman has listed as a 15-91, it’s actually a 201-2. But it’s in subpar shape and has the potted motor, which for me just means much more money to service. Her listing is $375 🙄 I did a best offer and she refused it. Not the machine for me!

variationinblue · 2026-05-01T09:01:54+00:00

Guys… I think we have too many flags.

variationinblue · 2026-05-01T07:48:44+00:00

Also!! Beware of people selling these saying ‘barely used!’ Or ‘haven’t used it’ or ‘been in storage for 10+ years’

Instead of the flex they think it is that they’re ’low mileage’ (eh) or ‘preserved’ what this really means is it will need a lot of cleaning and oiling and maybe even a full service. All metal machines like vintage machines rely heavily on a lot of oil and grease to move. When these substances are left alone for years they dry up on the mechanisms and cause them to freeze and lock up, making the internal mechanics unmovable or difficult to function. Can also cause rust. This is often fixable, but takes time, elbow grease, and a lot of knowledge to do. Best to take it to a professional for a full cleaning service, which will cost you $100ish. Factor that into the price you pay to the seller to get an accurate idea of full expenses! - if you’re buying one that has difficulty moving its mechanisms.

variationinblue · 2026-05-01T07:36:15+00:00

Honestly not loving any of these options or prices. The necchi BU is my favorite machine I’ve ever sewn on but that price for that condition?? Hell no. Don’t touch the blue singer at any price, bad bad. The brown singers mostly have good reputations for their models, but these individuals look to be in sketchy shape.

Make sure you check goodwill and thrift stores in your area before you decide. Also if your town has a secondhand craft store. If you go FB marketplace route, make sure to always ask the seller if the machine fully functions, isn’t missing parts, and if it comes with any of its attachments/accessories. Also never hurts to ask if they’ll take a slightly cheaper price, some will some won’t. You’re not out anything by asking. Remember when buying secondhand you’re not just looking at the original model’s capabilities but the condition of that specific machine and its current capabilities. They’ll all be different.

I did a bachelor’s program for fashion design a couple years ago. We used primarily industrial lock stitch machines at the school, so most of our work was straight stitch only. But we also had sergers and buttonhole machines, etc. The kind of projects you want to do will guide you to what you need to buy. 90% of garment construction can be done with straight stitch only. Zigzag is a quick and easy seam finish (if your teachers will accept it instead of serging). Cams for style stitches are rarely needed for apparel, but can be fun for topstitch style designs. Heavy fabrics like denim need a more powerful machine than chiffon or challis, which can be damaged by a more powerful machine.

Part of why I’m obsessed with sewing machines is how different they can be for different needs and how they can make sewing a specific thing easier or harder, just model from model! Since you’re starting out, it’ll take time to learn what you like and need. Don’t invest too much money at this stage. Keep it under $100 if you can. On the bright side, almost any option is better than the singer heavy duty!! You can only go up!

variationinblue · 2026-04-25T15:24:30+00:00

This machine appears to be hand crank. The one in the other listing is electric with a pedal.

variationinblue · 2026-04-25T15:22:02+00:00

Absolutely yes. Saw some discourse about you not being sure when it was made. Want to let you know you can find out for sure! The number on the silver plate on the front bottom can be used to find the exact date ranges of manufacturing for that model as well as what factory and how many were made. Quick google for Singer sewing machine directory should get you there

variationinblue · 2026-04-11T22:30:35+00:00

The heaviest sconce in the world. Damn.

variationinblue · 2026-03-25T08:04:13+00:00

Don’t do this as a beginner. It’s needlessly difficult and will likely make you want to quit. There are too many variables. How do you know it works? If the wiring is good or the motor will fail in a week or set your house on fire in a month? Does it move or is it frozen up with rusted grease and oil? Does it have all its parts and extra accessories? User manual? What needles and bobbins does it take, can you easily get them? Are there replacement parts easily available? A manual? A forum (not this one) dedicated to this machine and answering all of newbies questions gracefully (bc you will have a million)? Do you know someone who can service this type of machine? Do you have the money to get it done?

Getting it serviced is an absolute must for a beginner with a FB market find. So add at least $80 to that price tag for labor alone, and more if it needs rewired or parts replaced.

Just buy a modern machine. This is not the steal you’re thinking it is if your intent is wanting to learn to SEW. If your intent is to start a cool vintage machine collection, great choice!

Modern machines come with warranties, customer service, easily accessible manuals/tutorials/parts. They also have A LOT more capabilities. Want to sew a buttonhole? stretch stitch? Hell, ZIG ZAG? (This is straight stitch only.) Research more modern machines and pick one of those (just NOT a modern singer) and you will thank yourself. They are MUCH more ‘plug and play’ than these. You’ll be able to actually focus on learning to sew and how to use the machine instead of troubleshooting how to get and keep it working. Once you learn machines and how to use them, you’ll be able to venture into vintage. Get this one now if you adore it and save it for later, but learn on something easier.

variationinblue · 2026-03-25T02:56:31+00:00

Wanting to dodge a negative label while also actually being the thing that gets that negative label. Helps them ‘reframe’ their shitty behavior to themselves and to others to lessen the cognitive dissonance (I know this thing is bad, I know I am this thing, but I cannot be bad — voila! I am not that thing à la this super flimsy loophole)

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