I’ve been thinking about my super tiny little rotary cutter. I love it. One of my favorite fabric cutting tools. It’s not practical for long-haul work, but fantastic for little corners and tiny baby dress arm curves. Much like a sportscar, it has a great turn radius but wouldn’t be comfy for a cross-country adventure.
And then I started thinking more about how the other tools we use for cutting have their own relevant transport metaphors. A sharp rotary blade on a big, smooth cutting mat is JUST as satisfying as a luxury car on fresh, smooth pavement. And thankfully, far more affordable. Craft scissors get the job done but dressmaking shears do it with a lot more style.
Discussion with Adrianna led to the inclusion of a seam ripper. The joys of collaboration! If only there were more hours of the day where we were both awake. A 12-hour time difference means that while we’re talking one of us is eating breakfast and the other dessert.
And so, for your consideration, we offer:
Love this! So true!
oh my gosh I love this! So true about the seam ripper. Seriously I hate that thing!
Hah, this is awesome! =) The seam ripper really made me laugh.
awesome!! It’s funny because it’s true!! ;)
I totally want to drive that large rotary cutter.
I am doing some late night pinterest browing. One browse led me to your site. A 2011 post about dresses for Africa. I, too, am sewing little dresses to take to Africa. What caught my eye was that your friend Margaret was able to hook up with a company that helped her get her dresses over there. I am hoping to take 1000 dresses and as many short and shirt outfits for the little boys. I hope to go in November, depending upon how successful I am with my fund raising. I am wondering if you would be willing to give my contact information you your friend Margaret. I would love to talk with her. I am including my website so you can take a peak at what I am doing. I thank you in advance for any help you can be.
Evy Rosebrook
http://www.netturtlestudios.com/evy/
Be sure to click on the tab that says dresses to sponsor to see some of what has been made and donated for me to take.