Saturday, September 29, 2012

Weeks two and three

Everyone has settled nicely into their first project - no one making the same thing, but it is working out nicely and we can all learn something from the project being worked on across the table.

Here is what has been completed as a combination of classes, not everyone has done all of these tasks but will get to them as the semester progresses.  These tasks are in no particular order.

preparing fabric for pattern layout

learned about fabric grain line/pattern layout

sewing on two and four hole button w/thread shank

sewing on snaps

making/using a template

sketching out some craft project ideas and making pattern

applying bias tape

making pattern alterations

trouble shooting sewing machine issues

Everyone is in a different place.level, yet so much gets accomplished - good group of girls!