Initially I was given ten metres of black polycotton, which turned out to be double-width. After a bit of head-scratching about how to physically handle the volume of fabric and cut it in the most frugal manner on a very small table, I was able to cut out six sets.
Despite my other skills on the sewing machine, I'm not a dressmaker. For example, this is the sort of thing I've done before.
So if I'm the answer to the crisis gripping the nation and our health service, then it must be a very very bad question. We are not in a good place, folks.
They look great. It's good to do something useful isn't it.
ReplyDeleteYes, absolutely. It’s just I shouldn’t have to.
DeleteOh my, Iz, don't be so strict with yourself ...
ReplyDeleteAll these bits will surely help !
(but you might want to make some colourful swirl on it ..... :-D !)
That’s a good idea! Yes it’s a good thing to do, but what a world when we have doctors and nurses in handmade clothes!
DeleteAgreed. But well done, all the same!
ReplyDeleteThank you! You get it!
DeleteI so agree with you. I often wonder where all that tax and NI money is really going!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you but it's so good to be able to do something positive at least. I am making medical gowns for community care use. All good fun! Keep up the brilliant work - they look lovely to me. x Jo
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