Even the Best Plans . . .
. . . sometimes fail. Check out that picture above. What's wrong with it?If you've been following BOH for any length of time, you know that the small outer borders consist of a row of satin stitching, a row of decorative stitching, and another row of satin stitching. You also know that there needs to be a seam allowance to attach the facing of the border. Even with careful planning, this didn't happen with this small section of border. Now what?!?
I'm *not* redoing this border. That leaves only one option: to fix it! If you look at the photo, you can see that I have already put some Fray Check on the cut edge to prevent any further loss of fabric due to fraying.
In the photo below, you can see that I've added a small piece of fabric to that section. I put Fray Check on the edge of the additional fabric and then used a very narrow 1/8" seam to join the two pieces. The second row of satin stitching doesn't exactly hide the seam, but it isn't exactly easy to see, blending fairly well with the texture of the dupioni silk. Further hiding this fix is the fact that it only involves 1 inch (2cm) of the entire border. Take a look, with flash and then without:
There's your lesson for the day: in sewing, many things can be fixed with a simple solution if you take the time to think about it and not get stressed over it.Parting Shot: Hardcore. If you live with a hard core computer geek, you might have one of these in your house or basement. Yes, that is a real deal computer equipment cabinet or rack. I can't remember exactly where my husband got this one, but it wasn't easy getting it into the house. My husband said if we ever move, it stays with the house.
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I'm laughing because I share my art/sewing studio with one of those hardcore computer racks. Except ours isn't so pretty. No door, and the frame is pumpkin orange.
Wow Summerset. You are a minor goddess. That's an awesome save.
That was good save. Once that collar is together you won't even be able to find the repair again. I knew you were cool, but your own server rack makes you super cool!
I am glad, that those things also happen to sewing goddesses and not only to stupid girls like me. :o)
But as always you turned up with a perfect solution.
Fabulous fix. I am in awe.
And I, too, have a server tower in the basement. Like I said before. Hard Core Geeks and Sewing Goddesses are made for each other.
BeckyMc
Awesome save! Your blog teaches me so much, I really appreciate you taking the time to do it.
Heh heh heh on the rack. I'm a retired UNIX Administrator (now a SAHM). Once Upon A Time a rack, 10 PCs, 3 laptops, 4 servers, 4 36" monitors, and a 1 TB RAID all lived in my home. A divorce and reality check later we now only have 2 laptops, 1 server (which is usually off), and 2 boxes of "just in case" hardware.
That rack was salvaged from a data center relocation I was a part of. I gouged only 1 piece of sheetrock and destroyed merely 1 ceiling tile getting the rack in place. Oh, and I only dinged one mirror of my friend's truck that I borrowed to get the rack home. I ran my teeny web hosting company from that rack, company which was recently shut down to make room for other things in my life. Like having time to stalk my wife on her blog. :-)
And to Stacey the retired UNIX admin, I am more of a packets 'n' wires guy aspiring to make the jump to UNIX-land for a change of scenery. I'm a little weary of installing switches and routers after 7 years.
Oooh - I'm jealous - rack, hardware, and more goodies in the Digikey box!
There used to be a store front in our little downtown that advertised alterations & computer repair. I always thought I should get a job there . . .
-ElaineMC
Fabulous save, Summerset! Where there is a will there is a way! Thanks so much for sharing your ups and downs on this project. From here it looks like mostly ups!
I need that little "I'm not worthy" symbol from SG for this post! I would just do a row of them bowing before you! Cause you've got skills - that was a terrific save!
/You're right. These things do happen and you can't let it spoil your plans. You are the only one who will ever notice that little fix. I think we do need to learn to just get over the little things like this and spend more time enjoying everything that looks right. This is really a work of art.
Warts and all, Summerset...It is a real service to show us how you avert disasters like this!
I loved what you said here:
"it is better to have many ideas and not to get too attached". Your key word is "attached". We have to be mentally flexible. This is so good to remember.
...and Ethan, your comments are hysterical! I live(d..one of my boys graduated college and is independent now) with three guys who are fantastic geeks. They've taught me so much, and also shamefully enabled me on my own computer so I don't have to learn that much. (One time my son, who is now a software engineer for Amazon, said to me, "Mom, your homepage is making me SAD," and he set me up with NetVibes). Geeks rule!
Wonderful save.
Wow to the save and wow to the rack!
Summerset .- I am glad that you could repair it. I, I sometimes despair when something happens, but the lesson is this: we must think carefully. Best wishes, Paco.
Indeed, the blue collar is a great success.
Your ability to roll with the punches really inspires me! I actually can't see that "repair" at all - it looks perfect!
I'm absolutely loving Bluebird!
What a wonderful save!
All great lessons too.
I'm glad you're able to save that edge! I'd do the same thing!
We have lots of those cabinets at work!!
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