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Making the chain

It seams that when I run into trouble shooting problems, it near impossible to find in a book.
After threading the serger, my left needle thread was not forming in the chain. This problem occurs often. I replaced both needles this time.

Previously the left needle broke, so I did  three thread serging. After replacing the left needle, the thread would not form in the chain. Perhaps they were not the same size or seated correctly. I could see that the looper thread wasn't reaching far enough over to capture the left needle thread.

The left needle now seems shorter than the right which is the way it is supposed to be.  At least now they are the same size--both 80s. Now the chain is perfect.

I Spy

I Spy

I Spy

I Spy

One more attempt at procrastination....

Almost ready to go. There comes a point where you have to actually get started and do the work.
The last step in procrastination is making a master Table of Contents.

Actually I make two copies; one for the project and one to use as a working copy. The working copy is used as a check off list. Every time an item is totally completed, I make a mark on the list. This way I can readily see what has been done and what still needs to be completed.  The task becomes more doable when I can work on small bits at a time.

Ready, Set, Procrastinate!!

This semester I am taking a Sewing with Knits class. It is overwhelming. There are multiple projects going on at the same time.  Part of the course requires a portfolio. Rather that sewing, I organized the portfolio. There are 10 samples sets so I made the headings for each of the sets and printed the rubric that goes with each set. Also required is the dissection and replication of 4 ready to wear techniques as well as 4 complete garments. I made the headings for each of the requirements along with the matching rubric.

Still not organized enough. I made all the individual pages for each of the samples that belong to a sample set. I copied pages from the sewing machine and serger manual that applies to knits and included them in the appropriate section of the portfolio.

Included in the portfolio are fabric samples.  I reprinted the template 10 times and completed some of the pages. Now the portfolio is empty but completely organized. The task of filling and completing the portfolio seems manageable.

Now I am starting the task of preparing and prepping the fabric needed to make the samples. A piece will be added to the fabric sample section.

Ready, Set, GO!!

Finished Knit Garment

Custom tank pattern with banded neck.
Two way stretch jersey.