Re: message for Sarah
Posted by:
Skiffle (---.cache.pol.co.uk)
Date: May 02, 2003 09:30PM
The immediate need for a sewing machine has passed. I can wait until Dave has stopped exploding and has time to bring Sarah's over. She might live virtually on the other side of Sheffield from me, but it's still closer than Lincoln, thanks.
On Monday, my friend Ken asked me to make him an arming cap, to wear under his helmet (Wars of the Roses era re-enactment and Living History). As it was a small item, it didn't take too long to hand stitch and I was dead pleased with it when it was finished. There was a layer of thick, soft wool for padding, with a shell of linen. The linen was lovely to sew and I really enjoyed myself. Everything in the flat's still such a muddle, and I don't seemed to have accomplished anything in ages. It was really satisfying to produce a finished and useful object.
Ken was pleased, and who knows, I might get more commisions. So far, my sewing has earned me £15, a three course meal, a bottle of ginger wine, a Bacardi Breezer and a packet of Quavers. (not all from Ken, you understand)