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Kate XXXXXX
through *quite* thoroughly enough, and that now you have sewn *this* bit
to *that* bit, *these* bits are going to be impossible...
It's quicker, easier, and therefore cheaper, to recut the bits than
unpick. Unpicking serged and zigzagged seams in scarlet stretch
nylon/Lycra leotard fabric is not to be contermplated by someone who
wishes to remain sane*. I did buy more fabric than needed for the
finished item, as a toile for stretch nylon/Lycra needs also to be made
in stretch nylon/Lycra, and this stuff is about as cheap as it comes.
Pix later, once I've re-cut, sewn it properly, and stopped being
slightly miffed.
*For certain values of sane. In this house 'sane' skewed at best.
--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
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BEI Design
> Isn't it annoying when you realize that you didn't think
> the process through *quite* thoroughly enough, and that
> now you have sewn *this* bit to *that* bit, *these* bits
> are going to be impossible...
Aaaarggh! Sympathetic (((hug))).
> It's quicker, easier, and therefore cheaper, to recut the
> bits than unpick. Unpicking serged and zigzagged seams
> in scarlet stretch nylon/Lycra leotard fabric is not to
> be contermplated by someone who wishes to remain sane*. I
> did buy more fabric than needed for the finished item,
> as a toile for stretch nylon/Lycra needs also to be made
> in stretch nylon/Lycra, and this stuff is about as cheap
> as it comes.
How wonderful that you had excess fabric, I agree that
unpicking serged and zigzagged seams in stretch fabric would
have been a b_____!
> Pix later, once I've re-cut, sewn it properly, and
> stopped being slightly miffed.
Looking forward to pictures of your finished project, as
always.
> *For certain values of sane. In this house 'sane' skewed
> at best.
I sometimes think all sewists are slightly insane. ;-)
Beverly
Kate XXXXXX
end on and the sparkly stuff! Need to experiment with hot-fix crystals
and Lycra... Hm... I think at this point sane has become the *other*
option.
Pix and stuff: http://community.livejournal.com/dressdiaries/401055.html
betsey
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Kate-
as someone who is not a constant poster, i do want to say a very
heartfelt thank you for how well you describe things and your
willingness to take time out and take photos, not just of finished
projects, but of the steps along the way. I do learn so much from you
(and everyone else here too....thank you!)
betsey
Kate XXXXXX
> Kate-
> as someone who is not a constant poster, i do want to say a very
> heartfelt thank you for how well you describe things and your
> willingness to take time out and take photos, not just of finished
> projects, but of the steps along the way. I do learn so much from you
> (and everyone else here too....thank you!)
>
> betsey
You are more than welcome. I usually like to publish the errors and the
fixes so that people can learn, but this was me late at night and tired
and wanting to get it done before I forgot what to do, having finally
worked it out!
Ursula Schrader
"BEI Design" wrote...
> Kate XXXXXX wrote:
>>
>> *For certain values of sane. In this house 'sane' skewed
>> at best.
>
> I sometimes think all sewists are slightly insane. ;-)
>
Hmm, yes, insanity is a vital trait for becoming a sewist, joined by a nice
dollop of whatsitcalled - OCD? ;-) I just had to tell the nice little old
lady in the hospital bed next to me who was into Hardanger embroidery of you
all and especially of your (Berverly) navy blue and jade paisley jacket.
Yes, I'm back but I'll write later how it was. I'm OK so far, and moving
around the house on crutches, but have to do so very carefully because it
hurts and pain means no healing of ankle.
Anyway, Kate, isn't that just typical? Doing something fast very often
causes the most undesirable delay. I should know, I've got a permanent
reminder in my missing top link of my left ring finger. But that's an
entirely different story and belongs more into a woodworking newsgroup. ;-)
U. - off to rest her foot, high! (ouch!)
BEI Design
> "BEI Design" wrote...
> > Kate XXXXXX wrote:
> > >
> > > *For certain values of sane. In this house 'sane'
> > > skewed at best.
> >
> > I sometimes think all sewists are slightly insane. ;-)
> >
>
> Hmm, yes, insanity is a vital trait for becoming a
> sewist, joined by a nice dollop of whatsitcalled - OCD?
> ;-) I just had to tell the nice little old lady in the
> hospital bed next to me who was into Hardanger embroidery
> of you all and especially of your (Berverly) navy blue
> and jade paisley jacket.
Thanks, I think. ;-} I will have pictures of the finished
cream and navy silk jacket up as well, but probably not
until I get back from Nashville.
> Yes, I'm back but I'll
> write
> later how it was. I'm OK so far, and moving around the
> house on crutches, but have to do so very carefully
> because it hurts and pain means no healing of ankle.
Welcome back to the land of the sewists! I'm very happy for
you that the surgery seems to have gone well, now REST. Let
others do stuff.
> Anyway, Kate, isn't that just typical? Doing something
> fast very often causes the most undesirable delay. I
> should know, I've got a permanent reminder in my missing
> top link of my left ring finger. But that's an entirely
> different story and belongs more into a woodworking
> newsgroup. ;-)
Sounds like my losing argument with an electric hedge
trimmer. I didn't actually lose the tip of my finger but it
was a very close call.
> U. - off to rest her foot, high! (ouch!)
Rest, elevate, ice, or whatever else your surgeon
instructed. Do it now!
Beverly