[Steppes] Sewing Newbie

[William Meriic]

When I first discovered the SCA, I had no contacts to it and knew no one who
sewed.  I had a machine and began to sew my first few tunics.  I knew enough
about sewing the know the machine should advance the fabric forward with
each stitch.  But, it wouldn't.  It would advanced the fabric in reverse
mode, however.  So, I sewed for several months backwards.  Eventually, I was
telling this to someone in the SCA, and they recommended I check the stitch
length, which was indeed set to zero.  It took a while to get used to sewing
forward.  In my defense, I didn't have the manual.

Will

-----Original Message-----
From: steppes-bounces+wmeriic=tx.rr.com at lists.ansteorra.org
[mailto:steppes-bounces+wmeriic=tx.rr.com at lists.ansteorra.org] On Behalf Of
Wilkerson, Glen D
Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 9:36 AM
To: 'steppes at lists.ansteorra.org'
Subject: Re: [Steppes] Sewing Newbie

I had a bit of a head start, my Mom sewed, but I will tell you the first
thing I learned when I got my first machine.  Buy several yards of cheap
fabric you don't care if you ruin, or use old sheets you plan to retire
soon, and use the material to just practice on.

Wait, I take that back, it was the second thing I learned.  The first thing
was READ THE SEWING MACHINE MANUAL. 

-----Original Message-----
From: steppes-bounces+glen.d.wilkerson=lmco.com at lists.ansteorra.org
[mailto:steppes-bounces+glen.d.wilkerson=lmco.com at lists.ansteorra.org] On
Behalf Of William Meriic
Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 9:30 AM
To: steppes at lists.ansteorra.org
Subject: Re: [Steppes] Sewing Newbie

Hi Antoine,

There are plenty of us that would be willing to help.  I personally have
very limited sewing experience, but would be more than happy to help you
find some help if haven't already received a bunch of offers like Viv's
below.  

Can you make it out to our mixed fighter practice tonight at Tietze park?
There will be plenty of people there who can help.  If you need directions,
times, etc, or anything else, please feel free to email me at
hospitaler at steppes.ansteorra.org.

Will


-----Original Message-----
From: steppes-bounces+wmeriic=tx.rr.com at lists.ansteorra.org
[mailto:steppes-bounces+wmeriic=tx.rr.com at lists.ansteorra.org] On Behalf Of
Viviana Rowntree
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 6:58 PM
To: Randy Shipp
Cc: Steppes List
Subject: Re: [Steppes] Sewing Newbie

Its probably easier if you can come see one of us.  I certainly can help.

Just let me...

Viviana

On Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 6:24 PM, Randy Shipp <randyshipp at gmail.com> wrote:

> Well, before I smash my fairly expensive loaner sewing machine or ruin
> any more fabric or pull out my three remaining hairs, I figure I
> should ask for help.  I've been trying for several days to put
> together what I thought was an idiot simple coif, but it continues to
> tie me in knots.  Are there any resources available to newcomers to
> the Steppes who want to learn to sew garb but aren't really clear on
> which end of the needle is the dangerous bit?  Thanks in advance!
>
> Antoine...
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