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 threadEllenInEdmonton Jul 20, 2023
@artbyailbhe @elfkin
He takes it well past the "Measure twice, cut once" axiom!!
Show threadChris
@EllenInEdmonton @artbyailbhe To be clear, I’m not trying to tell everyone that mine is the best way to sew. It’s just the best way I know how to sew custom couture for money!
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Show threadEllenInEdmonton Jul 21, 2023
@elfkin @artbyailbhe
Don't worry, you aren't bossy about your methods. To be honest, I think, "Better you than me", when I read about your process.
Show threadChrisJul 21, 2023

@EllenInEdmonton @artbyailbhe LOL I look at it like this… I love descending steep hills on my bike. It’s the only reason to climb some of the stupid mountainsides I’ve ascended over the years.

All of my prep work before executing a final piece of clothing is the uphill so that I may enjoy the ride down with a big smile and sense if accomplishment.

Show threadAilbheJul 21, 2023
@elfkin @EllenInEdmonton that is a great metaphor.
Show threadAilbheJul 21, 2023
@EllenInEdmonton @elfkin haha, I literally thought "ugh polyester, that poor man!"
Show threadChrisJul 21, 2023
@artbyailbhe @EllenInEdmonton Honestly, I don’t mind working with slippery fabrics but adding the glue does make it all much less fiddly.