RESOLVED SAMPLE

 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON RESOLVED SAMPLE

I have given quite a bit of consideration to your comments about doing additional stitching on my resolved sample. I did think initially about doing a few rows of hand stitching, but then I decided that I was trying to demonstrate the idea of disintegration by two means; reducing the stars in size and cutting into segments which are placed further and further apart. So my final thoughts are that I do not want to add extra hand stitching because that would be adding another detail which I didn’t think was necessary. But of course I am happy to hear further from you about that.

PRESENTATION

Thank you for your suggestion for the presentation of my resolved sample. I had to order some pelmet Vilene and I have cut out the shape out now, but I have to get some foam board. I think I will be able to get that at the local framer so I will be doing that this week.

HEALTH AND SAFETY RULES OBSERVED

· I used a rotary cutter for cutting fabric during this module and I always ensured that the blade was retracted once I had finished cutting my fabric.

· I also used a paper cutter which has a covered blade which is safer than using a knife such as a Stanley knife.

· When using inks and paints I covered the table I was using with a sheet of plastic to protect the table top. The floor in the workshop I use when I am using paints or inks etc has an unsealed floor and it is not really an issue if paint or ink is dropped on that, although I obviously try to prevent spills.

· In relation to machine sewing I took the usual precautions ensuring that I was sitting comfortably at my sewing table, and that I had sufficient light.

· Similarly, when hand sewing I ensured that I had sufficient light, and I usually have a plastic coated magnet next to where I am working so I do not lose my small embroidery scissors or my needles.

STORAGE OF COMPLETED WORK, MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

· I have my sewing materials and tools stored in a large walk in cupboard in my sewing room which has floor to ceiling shelving. On these shelves I store items in large plastic storage boxes with labels on them, so I can (usually!) find what I am looking for quite easily. Papers I store flat on shelves.

· I also have another workshop room available to me where I have paints, inks, dyes etc. stored in a desk with drawers and also in plastic boxes. Again this keeps them safely stored but also enables me to locate items easily.

· The samples I have completed for Module one were originally glued on pages in an A4 Journal, but as time went on the Journal began to bulge and it was more difficult to scan pages easily. I have therefore removed all the pages from the journal, punched holes in the left hand edges and filed them in a large white ring binder folder which keeps them protected but also easily accessible.

· My resolved sampler is mounted on white pelmet Vilene and will be glued on white foam board and then wrapped in white acid free tissue paper. It will then stand on one of my shelves.

TIME LOG

I kept good records on my time log for the first 6 chapters of the module and then I became slack and did not keep a complete record. I have learnt my lesson and am keeping much better records for Module 2.

I have therefore calculated an estimate of between 150 and 180 hours in total for Module one which I have based on my good record for the first 6 chapters and my limited records for the balance.

COSTING OF MATERIALS

I kept a Material Cost Sheet for this module and the total amount I spent was A$216.70. I will endeavour to keep better records in this regard also for future Modules because although I have most items included I did not keep details of all the dates in the second half of the module.  I can scan a copy of my list to you if you wish.