36. The answer is 36. Let's see, when would this tidbit of information be important? Oh gee, I dunno, I suppose
if you worked at a fabric store this would be something you
should know. ARGH! So yeah, with employees like that no wonder Hancock Fabrics had to file Chapter 11. I really need to go check out G Street Fabrics. I wonder if their employees know what a yard is and understand basic fractions.
I'm currently working on this top (Kwik Sew 3378):

I just barely had enough fabric for my shirt after I changed around the way the pattern pieces were laying. Hence my mini-rant about fabric cutting. So whenever I get fabric cut I guess I have to babysit the cutting people by measuring the fabric right there in the store. Sad really.
I'm hoping to get this shirt done soon as I even have a skirt I just made to go with it. The skirt is mostly done, just need to hem it. It'll be exciting to have something to wear that actually fits since I lost 20 lbs. I must admit I haven't been as productive due to my new laptop. I've been relishing having a computer that isn't slow, so I've been playing Half Life 2 on there. If all goes well today and I can find some time, I'm hoping to get my shirt sewn. My goal is to have my outfit done in time for church on Sunday. I just hope I sew the shirt right. I have no luck with clothing for me.
I always watch them cut my fabric. Sometimes I make them refold it before they cut it, sometimes I have to correct their math, sometimes I have to point out a 3 inch flaw in the fabric that they didn't notice...
ReplyDeleteI saw the shirt. It's great! I'm glad you had enough fabric. It's too bad that we have to watch the clerks, but I guess we do. Can't wait to see your next creation.
ReplyDeleteI have to babysit them too! Annoys me, but what else can you do??
ReplyDeleteI've made the KS twist top a few times! It's pretty failproof for me, so I hope you had good results! I love my tops from this pattern.