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Posted by Kate Dicey on May 11, 2006, 4:51 am
No, it isn't QUITE wide enough, and another foot or so on the length
would not come amiss, but being able to spread summat out and cut it at
waist height rather than bending over and straining my back is pure joy!
And with all that L-shaped area, I can get at the whole thing for
cutting just by walking round. No more straining at odd angles, no more
wrist-wrenching scissor and cutting moves, and far fewer bits on the
floor that didn't ought to be!
I managed to prepare and cut out the toiles for two tops, and two
dresses for customers yesterday, in record time. I also managed to
alter the final skirt pattern, and I'm going to cut that right after my
shower... I stopped for breakfast first! ;)
By the end of the day I shall have the toile for one jacket sewn (even
unto pinned in shoulder pads!) and the toiles for another jacket, two
tops, two dresses, and a skirt batched up and ready to roll. :) After
that there will be a couple of jackets to do. I also hope to work out
the yardage and final estimate for a couple of customers and get their
contracts off to them. :)
I have a sewing friend coming over today: she has some truly yummy silk
tweed to cut and is a bit nervous, so wants a guiding hand. We'll do
any pattern alterations needed and get that cut and a good bit of it
sewn today. Hongkong finish for the long seams, and serge the edges for
the rest! :)
I love a good sewing day! :)
--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!
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Posted by Sharon Hays on May 11, 2006, 8:29 am
YAY!!!! I'm so glad you found something that will work for you. I have one
of the folding cutting tables. The best part of mine is the wheels. ;)
When I can't quite reach something on the other side, I can shove the whole
table over and get it from the other side. ;)
It makes a HUGE difference when you have a perfect space for cutting. You
really will be amazed how fast you can cut now. ;) Enjoy it!
Sharon
--
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of time and just annoys the
pig.
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> No, it isn't QUITE wide enough, and another foot or so on the length
> would not come amiss, but being able to spread summat out and cut it at
> waist height rather than bending over and straining my back is pure joy!
> And with all that L-shaped area, I can get at the whole thing for
> cutting just by walking round. No more straining at odd angles, no more
> wrist-wrenching scissor and cutting moves, and far fewer bits on the
> floor that didn't ought to be!
> I managed to prepare and cut out the toiles for two tops, and two
> dresses for customers yesterday, in record time. I also managed to
> alter the final skirt pattern, and I'm going to cut that right after my
> shower... I stopped for breakfast first! ;)
> By the end of the day I shall have the toile for one jacket sewn (even
> unto pinned in shoulder pads!) and the toiles for another jacket, two
> tops, two dresses, and a skirt batched up and ready to roll. :) After
> that there will be a couple of jackets to do. I also hope to work out
> the yardage and final estimate for a couple of customers and get their
> contracts off to them. :)
> I have a sewing friend coming over today: she has some truly yummy silk
> tweed to cut and is a bit nervous, so wants a guiding hand. We'll do
> any pattern alterations needed and get that cut and a good bit of it
> sewn today. Hongkong finish for the long seams, and serge the edges for
> the rest! :)
> I love a good sewing day! :)
> --
> Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
> Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
> http://www.katedicey.co.uk
> Click on Kate's Pages and explore!
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Posted by Kate Dicey on May 11, 2006, 4:19 pm
Sharon Hays wrote:
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> YAY!!!! I'm so glad you found something that will work for you. I have one
> of the folding cutting tables. The best part of mine is the wheels. ;)
> When I can't quite reach something on the other side, I can shove the whole
> table over and get it from the other side. ;)
>
> It makes a HUGE difference when you have a perfect space for cutting. You
> really will be amazed how fast you can cut now. ;) Enjoy it!
My friend was really pleased with how easily we altered and cut her
pattern just because there was space at the right height! :)
--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!
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Posted by Phaedrine on May 11, 2006, 10:25 am
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> No, it isn't QUITE wide enough, and another foot or so on the length
> would not come amiss, but being able to spread summat out and cut it at
> waist height rather than bending over and straining my back is pure joy!
> And with all that L-shaped area, I can get at the whole thing for
> cutting just by walking round. No more straining at odd angles, no more
> wrist-wrenching scissor and cutting moves, and far fewer bits on the
> floor that didn't ought to be!
Oh happy days. :) Congrats, Kate!
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I fear me you but warm the starved snake,
Who, cherished in your breasts, will sting your hearts. (Henry VI, Shakespeare)
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Posted by Kate Dicey on May 11, 2006, 4:20 pm
Phaedrine wrote:
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> Oh happy days. :) Congrats, Kate!
>
A good couple of productive days without adding to the aches and pains! :)
--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!
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> would not come amiss, but being able to spread summat out and cut it at
> waist height rather than bending over and straining my back is pure joy!
> And with all that L-shaped area, I can get at the whole thing for
> cutting just by walking round. No more straining at odd angles, no more
> wrist-wrenching scissor and cutting moves, and far fewer bits on the
> floor that didn't ought to be!
> I managed to prepare and cut out the toiles for two tops, and two
> dresses for customers yesterday, in record time. I also managed to
> alter the final skirt pattern, and I'm going to cut that right after my
> shower... I stopped for breakfast first! ;)
> By the end of the day I shall have the toile for one jacket sewn (even
> unto pinned in shoulder pads!) and the toiles for another jacket, two
> tops, two dresses, and a skirt batched up and ready to roll. :) After
> that there will be a couple of jackets to do. I also hope to work out
> the yardage and final estimate for a couple of customers and get their
> contracts off to them. :)
> I have a sewing friend coming over today: she has some truly yummy silk
> tweed to cut and is a bit nervous, so wants a guiding hand. We'll do
> any pattern alterations needed and get that cut and a good bit of it
> sewn today. Hongkong finish for the long seams, and serge the edges for
> the rest! :)
> I love a good sewing day! :)
> --
> Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
> Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
> http://www.katedicey.co.uk
> Click on Kate's Pages and explore!