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ladyjanelly) wrote2007-06-23 11:21 pm
ladyjanelly) wrote2007-06-23 11:21 pm
Entry tags:
Amtgard and sewing
So. I sorta wanted to go to coronation today.
Unfortunately, I didn't remember it was today until around 3pm.
Had to take a test in the testing center at school sometime today, and my sewing machine came out of the shop today, and yeah. Amtgard totally skipped my mind.
On the up-side, Sam got a crap-ton of writing done, and I got a bit done. I did well on the test (I think), and I sewed for like 8 hrs. Applique borders are cool, but a leeeettle time-consuming. So many layers to plan and attach and sew and sew and sew again and then satin-stitch.
This sample is real quick. Gotta do a tighter stitch on the actual piece, and guide the curves a little more accurately.
The black and white stripes came that way on the fabric. The pattern had such a huge repeat that so much ended up as scrap that I almost wish I hadn't tried to match it.
I really want to start putting more of my non-writing, creative work here. Need a digital camera so bad.
Also, why do I have to try something new on a huge project like all the way around the bottom and up the side-slits of a shin-length garment? Why can't I talk myself into doing this on a little bag or something?
Unfortunately, I didn't remember it was today until around 3pm.
Had to take a test in the testing center at school sometime today, and my sewing machine came out of the shop today, and yeah. Amtgard totally skipped my mind.
On the up-side, Sam got a crap-ton of writing done, and I got a bit done. I did well on the test (I think), and I sewed for like 8 hrs. Applique borders are cool, but a leeeettle time-consuming. So many layers to plan and attach and sew and sew and sew again and then satin-stitch.
This sample is real quick. Gotta do a tighter stitch on the actual piece, and guide the curves a little more accurately.
The black and white stripes came that way on the fabric. The pattern had such a huge repeat that so much ended up as scrap that I almost wish I hadn't tried to match it.
I really want to start putting more of my non-writing, creative work here. Need a digital camera so bad.
Also, why do I have to try something new on a huge project like all the way around the bottom and up the side-slits of a shin-length garment? Why can't I talk myself into doing this on a little bag or something?