ChrisJul 20, 2023
It’s time to stitch up the prototype of a summery silk shirt that’s part of #ElfkinLaunch. This polyester caftan (that I wore exactly once when I wanted to work a “Mrs. Roper on vacation” look and then promptly shoved into the scrap fabric stack) has found its new purpose in life. #sewing
Show threadAilbheJul 20, 2023
@elfkin ... I am not a fan of polyester.
Show threadChrisJul 20, 2023
@artbyailbhe Nor am I, but it’s a good stand-in for the real silk I shall use in the final iteration of this shirt.
Show threadAilbheJul 20, 2023
@elfkin Oh yes, it's a good use for it... but slippery sewing without the consolation of it feeling like silk.
Show threadChrisJul 20, 2023
@artbyailbhe True, it’s slippery polyester, which would never be my choice for a real garment. But to practice a newly developed pattern that’s specifically design to use slippery fabric, some light and drapey poly from the scrap pile is perfect. O
Show threadAilbheJul 20, 2023
@elfkin your testing process is very thorough.
Show threadChris
@artbyailbhe Previous careers of mine include software engineer and IT auditor. Thorough testing is my jam. In this context, it means when I finally sew the real thing that I can just focus on making it look great.
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