Try, try again

[liadethornegge]

• Second iteration of effigy corset pattern cut - taking into account notes from last sewing circle and taking in front pieces a bit. Done.
• Effigy corset pattern cut out in lining fabric (sturdy 'draglakan'). Done.
• Same cut out of light blue linen as shell fabric. Done.
• Seam lines marked on all lining pieces. Done.
• Layers pinned together into two fronts and one back piece. Done.
• Stitching of boning channels on back piece. Started.
  

I know I said I wouldn't be doing this by hand, but, damnit, when I had the pieces all cut out it seemed stupid to do the channels on the machine. By that I mean I was too impatient to lay it aside and let it wait til the next sewing circle, so I started stitching the back channels.

Of course, being silly I started at one edge rather than down the centre back, so now the left side of the back will have its channels at a slight angle to the centre. I'm not sure how to proceed. But I think I want to start again from the centre, go out either side of it three or four straight channels, and then let the slanted channels come into that. Of course, I have to stitch the angled ones first, then thread my hemp rope in, make sure it stays in place - then I can stitch down the straight centre ones. Being stupid never pays off. Bah! Then there is of course the problem of getting the same angle on the other half of it.

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[liadethornegge.livejournal.com]

I remember. But in my defense my first one was all machine made! And it doesn't bite me when I wear it, unlike yours. And, ehm ..

*hangs head*

No, you're all right - I am infected. The madness spreads!

Also the tip of my middle finger on the right hand is hurting. That's the finger I use to push the needle through the fabric. A normal thimble just makes the area hot and sweaty and hurt even more, and my leather ring-thimble doesn't stop at the right place so I have to keep adjusting it. So you see, I'm being punished for my previous statements already, and I've only done a quarter on the back panel. I doubt I'll finish this thing before Visby at this rate. But I'll try.