I started the black and red print skirt this morning, re-threaded the overlocker with black and tested the tension. Can you guess what I did? Yup, I tested the tension on a "scrap" of fabric, except it wasn't scrap was it? Oh no, it was the front section - so that's that... I only bought the skirt length so there's no spare, not a little sliver... Bye bye lovely print, I imagined us shopping for shoes and spending Spring together, but it just wasn't meant to be.... Here's one last look:
Oddly enough, AllisonC's just done the exact same thing to her lovely dress....
So, I threw a mini wobble and moved on. Next up, green and black print skirt. I bought this from Gorgeous Fabrics and as it's 150cm wide, I bought 1 yard (America still use imperial measurements). BUT it's not 150cm wide is it? No, its around 120cms so I can't get my straight skirt with seam allowances out of it! Excuse me - aaarrrggghhhhh!!!! So I've had to place another order for 1 yard. What with the bloomin' expensive postage this is going to be a skirt I will have to wear - a lot! I added some cotton voile and silk lining to the order to make it worth the postage.
Its been an unsuccessful day - and to cap it all, I've just burnt microwave popcorn - I ask you?! Roll on tomorrow!
Sleep well
4 comments:
Oh, how sad! I do hope that you have a better day tomorrow.
How weird that we did the exact same thing - I really sympathise. Now be extra careful where you put your pieces after you have cut out the skirt. BTW I would write to Ann at Gorgeous Fabrics and let them know if there was a mistake on the website.
Poor you! Your other fabrics are also beautiful too, but I do sympathise!
oh no!!!!! I hate it when things like that happen!!
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