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SPOILER!!: All the kiddos who have finished! <3 Quote:
Originally Posted by Birchwoodmom  Ohh, they get to move on. Emmalyn wiggled in her chair with delight as she followed along with the professor. They were getting so close to actual sewing and her fingers were itching to get to work. She slipped her threaded bobbin into the lower bobbin holder and slid the plate back on. Then she pulled the thread, put it through the eye of the needle, and gently pressed the foot pedal to complete the process of intertwining the spindle and bobbin thread. She hummed all the while, a cheerful smile on her sweet little face.
Wanting to make double sure that her machine was threaded properly, Emmalyn traced her finger along the thread, eyeing the the little hooks and levers. She could feel the slight hum of the power in the pedal under her foot, just waiting to be released in a creative explosion. She then turned her attention back to the fabric on the table. So much potential. So many projects waiting to be made. She was ready for whatever instructions Professor Stewart threw at her. Quote:
Originally Posted by Waterloo Professor Stewart was moving onto the next set of instructions but Max hadn't even used his foot pedal yet. After seeing what happened to the Hufflepuff, he'd been too anxious to. He had however, overheard the Professor's words of advice that gently does it.
He took a breath and lowered his right foot down onto the pedal just a smidge.
The battery powered machine whirred to life and thread spun slowly onto the bobbin. He tried to keep the pressure as steady as he possibly could and felt cramp forming in the sole of his foot. Arghhhh!!
He wasn't sure how much thread was enough for the purpose of the lesson, but Max decided what he had would have to be enough and used the scissors to cut the thread. He then took the bobbin off of the winder just like the Professor had done.
The threaded bobbin had to go in the little compartment near the needle. Right. He slid the metal lid open, inserted the bobbin and then closed the lid back up.
"This is a lot of effort," Max thought out loud, rubbing the back of his neck and taking another deep breath. "Poor muggles."
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Originally Posted by Pucki Ok.
With fingers awkwardly fumbling around the machine in front of her, Shera took her time as they moved on to the next steps. Scissors cut thread, bobbin removed from the bobbin winder, bobbin thread put into the bobbin holder.
How many steps were there in this process? If Shera was being honest she couldn't remember the first steps that she had gone through...
Slip the cover back on, pull the thread out of it and put the thread through the eye of the needle. Shera assumed that was the little hole in the needle. Seemed easy enough. It really wasn't.
What felt like a million attempts later she glared at the thread in front of her as it once again veered off to the side. But she could do this. So she tried again. And again. And again. Thankfully, she'd managed to succeed before needing to ask one of her friends or the professor to help out. It was relief that she could do this seemingly easy step.
Last step, press the foot peddle.
So she was done.... but.... was she sure that she had done everything correctly? She slowly raised her hand waiting for the Professor to pay attention to her and check the machine. Quote:
Originally Posted by Cassirin Welp. They were a hopeless lot, considering the professor had to explain everything a second time, and then her following instructions were stated so carefully and with great emphasis. So at least they were all stupid together. That was something.
Katy nodded politely at the professor and turned her attention back to her sewing machine. She could figure this out. It was in her blood or something, right? She picked up the bobbin, or what she supposed was the bobbin, and plunked it on the bobbin winder. Easy enough. Now the thread required winding, and then the end was strung through the needle...
Or no, she had to advance it with the pedal? Katy pressed it, and nothing happened. Blergh. Checking the cord, she realized she'd plugged it into the jack wrong. Katy replugged it and tried the pedal again. There we go. Quote:
Originally Posted by Holmesian Feline Sewing machines and sewing.
Now that was an interesting subject. And a creative one at that. Cassie was curious as to what they would be doing at the end of the lesson though a part of her had a possible idea or two given the subject matter. Surely they would be making something or somethings. The Ravenclaw listened to the brief history of the sewing machine though she wasn’t all that interested in taking too much notes on that information. The process maybe, but it didn’t seem like the past of the sewing machine would play that important of a role in what they would be learning.
Machine on flat surface…check.
As said, Professor Stewart had already had that done. As for the batteries, Cass had experience with that sort of things so it wasn’t a new thing, but being shown the exact type certainly helped. She put them into her machine as directed. That was easy enough, as was the attaching of the foot pedal into the machine. The seventh year careful to put it into the right jack as she listened to the explanation as to why there were two of them there. She simply nodded as Professor Stewart checked up on them.
Yep…she was good.
No…she didn’t have any questions.
Moving onto the thread, Cassie looked beside her sewing machine to see what her options were. She settled onto bright purple, putting it on the thread spindle and proceeding to follow the rest of the directions. End of thread into hole in the bobbin spool…catching it as it came out of the other end…putting the bobbin spool into the bobbin winder. Everything looked all alright there too as it settled down into place.
As they moved onto the next set of instructions it started to get real. The seventh year grabbed the end of the purple thread carefully to keep a hold of it as she moved her left hand to the power button, switching it on. Even warned what was going to happen, Cass was mildly surprised as the machine set into motion and the thread starting to be added to the bobbin. She let it do its thing for a bit, winding bit by bit until she had a decent amount of thread on the bobbin to be ready for whatever was to come next.
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Originally Posted by Holmesian Feline So far so good.
Cassie looked around her work area for said scissors, eventually finding them and picking them up from the supplies. Snip…snip. She cut the purple, roughly where Professor Stewart had demonstrated on her own work. The thread from the bobbin was now very much separated from the thread still on the spool. So now she had to remove the bobbin from the bobbin threader. Her hand wrapping around the bobbin and carefully slipping it up from where it had previously rested.
Like…so.
Thankfully the thread was still very much threaded around the bobbin and not coming loose now that it was cut and moved. Following along to the next step, Cass slid the metal plate away as directed and added the threaded bobbin to the bobbin holder of the sewing. Then the cover was slid back on beneath the needle. And finally grasping the loose end between her fingers…between her nails actually given the slippery and thin nature of the thread, she pulled it through the required slot and finally fiddled with it and the eye of the needle.
One…two…three times until it was finally through and secure.
And a slow, cautious step on the peddle got it all situated as Professor Stewart directed.
All set.
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Originally Posted by RachieRu Okay. This would be so much easier with magic, and she was so glad that most of the time when she did it, that she used magic. She did of course do it by hand when she was at home. But it was so much easier doing it with magic. One had to really concentrate whilst doing it by hand, and it was kind of giving Hattie a headache. She'd need to be careful. Headaches could be bad news for her. It would hopefully be okay. Surely they had to be nearly done now. She wanted to get to the fun bit of sewing, and that was not setting up the machine.
Picking up her scissors, Hattie cut the thread when she was happy with how much of it was on the bobbin. And then she removed the bobbin. She was pretty good at this, but was still being careful. She didn't want to make a silly mistake. That would be terrible. She tilted her head as she located the the mental plate that was underneath the needle of her sewing machine. She slid it outwards, and then carefully put the bobbin into the machine. She then slid the metal plate back over the slot. Perfect. That was good.
Leaning in close, she pulled the end of the thread that was in the spindle through the slot in the metal plate. That seemed kinda complicated, but it was going okay. Carefully, she inserted that thread through the eye on the needle. It was kind of hard, and took a few attempts but she eventually got it through. That made her happy. She was happy with how she was progressing so far with setting up her sewing machine.
Finally, she pressed the foot pedal again, so that the two lots of thread were all together. Perfect. Had she done it right? She thought so anyway. But she made sure to double check everything to make sure she'd not missed anything. Quote:
Originally Posted by Dokimoto She still felt frustrated at how much work this all was, but getting the go ahead from the professor was a relief.
Okay. Let's get through this.
Kye followed along, locating the needle at the front, and sliding the little plate out. Okay, bobbin placed, thread through here, and throooouuuuuughhhhhhh the eye. Miss. Nope. Missed again. Aaand fourth time's the charm. Embarrassing. Finally, she was all set, and pushed the pedal.
Oh thank the stars, it worked. Sigh.of. relief. Kye felt very much so ready to move on past the building of the machine stage, and hoped that she would enjoy the clothes making aspect. Obviously, she would rather be using magic, but you never know... Maybe this would come in handy someday... somehow. Quote:
Originally Posted by debpetrisor Scissors. Now that he'd finally mastered Diffindo, they were going to use scissors, because of course, Muggle Studies. How did muggles manage to survive without magic?
They don't know it exists. Right.
Feeling very much like a true muggle, Daehyun cut the thread with the scissors, and proceeded by removing the bobbin from the winder by slipping it out the holder. The threaded bobbin went into the weird, scary machine, with a bit of difficulty till he'd found the right place. He let out a sign in relief when he did, because Merlin, it was a lot of work to do to get the machine ready. The thread on the spindle went through the spot above the metal plate that he'd pulled out, and through the eye of the needle.
Phew. Pressing the foot pedal, he was happy with his work.
If all these steps only prepared the sewing machine, he hoped the actually sewing wouldn't be as difficult. Quote:
Originally Posted by DaniDiNardo Yeah, see, a little explanation went a long way sometimes. It was a little strange knowing all the ins and outs of a sewing machine, especially when everyone else in your family was pureblood and cared little to know about Muggle Contraptions.
But then you remembered your mother....and her mother.......and suddenly everything fit in place.
Not particularly interested in that line of thought, Jessa instead turned her attention back to the Professor who seemed just about ready to move on. That was her cue to remove her foot from the little pedal thingy. She would just....go ahead and assume this was enough thread. It wasn't like she didn't know how to add more should she end up needing it.
As instructed, the Ravenclaw inserted the threaded bobbin into the bobbin holder. Being completely honest, if the Professor hadn't reminded her it was near the metal plate just underneath the needle, she probably wouldn't have remembered. There was only so much attention a young child could pay when she was in no way keen to learn. She slipped the metal plating back into place after securing the bobbin, then looked up to see what else they would be needing to do.
Oh, they were finishing up the threading. Jessa pulled the end of the thread that was on the spindle through the slot directly above the metal plate then with MUCH concentration managed to get the thread through the eye of the needle--yet another thing that would have been easier if she just animated the thread but whatever.
Annndddd back to the foot pedal. This time, it didn't seem like she'd be needing to press it for all that long.
“Nicely done, Ms Walsh, Ms Toussaint, McNally, Ms Paton, Ms Atwater, Mr Yoon, Ms Cambridge! I’m pleased with all of you for working so hard to follow the instructions despite some setbacks.’’ Hearing Max’s words, she turned in his direction. Wonderful! He do had done an excellent job despite having some trouble. But she nodded in agreement. “This sort of thing gives you a deeper appreciation for Muggles, doesn’t it?’’ Noticing the raised hand, Kay excused herself. “All done, Ms Ben-Ari?” Eyes looked over the setup of the machine before a smile spread across her face. “Yes, everything is perfect.’’
SPOILER!!: Night! <3 Quote:
Originally Posted by hermionegold In truth, Night wasn't actually so good at sewing or setting up a sewing machine. She'd seen her cousin do it a few times, but this next step was where it got tricky. She was good enough at following directions, but sometimes she really had to think about her steps, especially when there was a lot of visual/spatial activity involved. She felt sure she could get it, but it would just take a while. Maybe another demonstration.
Being Muggleborn, she felt really awkward asking for help. Would people judge her? Was it just like being a first year wizard from a magical family and struggling with spells, or would there be more of a stereotype and stigma if she, as a muggleborn girl, didn't really know how to set up a sewing machine?
Well, asking Emmalyn was definitely out of the question. Her friend was chugging along without a care in the world, and there would definitely be questioning if Night admitted she didn't know how to do it. Resigned, she raised her hand, hoping that the professor would see her before any of her classmates did.
What’s this? Night seem to need some help as Kay noticed she had progressed with the final instructions. “Let me help you finish up,’’ she offered. “First we cut the thread like so then we remove the bobbin from the winder. Slip the metal plate out.’’ With a soft click!, the late was out and the bobbin was in. Another click! indicated that that the plate was back in. “Next, pull the end of the thread that is on the spindle through the slot directly above the metal plate and then insert through the needle. Just one last thing. Press the foot pedal so that the two sets of threads intertwine. There you go! You’re all set.’’
SPOILER!!: Patrick! <3 Quote:
Originally Posted by siriusblackliveson Oopsie. He had gotten a bit ahead of Professor Stewart. But he figured that was just because he knew what he was doing. Sliding open the plate she was talking about he slipped the bobbin down into the bobbin holder. Now he just needed to pull the string around and place the plate back. He was really hoping they would get to sew something together. It was one of the harder parts for him.
Well, thats second to trying to thread the stupid needle. Bending his head down to become eye level with the needle he began to poke the thread toward the eye of the needle. First attempt, fail. He raised his head and sighed. Always the hardest part. Bending his head back down he tried again. Fail. Sighing he stood up, hoping that it would give him a second to clear his head.
Sitting back down he tried to thread the needle one last time. "huzzah" he whispered as it went through. Looking around the room he wondered if anyone had gotten the bobbin thread to come up. He raised his hand waiting for Professor, "uh, Professor, how do you just get the needle to go up then right back down? Just tap the pedal?"
“That’s correct. Just gently work on the pedal and the rest will be done.’’ Kay inspected his work so far and gave a nod of satisfaction.
SPOILER!!: Bel! <3
[QUOTE=Tegz;12306149] SPOILER!!: professor Quote:
Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19
The professor was pleased to see that Bel was successful in following the instructions as she knew she would be. But then… Kay’s eyes widened suddenly. All the energetic pressing on the foot pedal that the Hufflepuff was doing would be enough to do that to any professor. Hurriedly but calmly she went closer to Bel’s desk and placed a hand on her shoulder. “Ms Macindoe, that’s enough.’’ Her voice was firm. Now she was peering at the bobbin. “There’s still room for more thread but I would advise you to gently press on the pedal. You may stop when you see that the bobbin has reached its capacity. Try again. Remember, gently.’’
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Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19
Enough? Enough? It was enough? Was it enough for the bobbin, was she done, had she done it right? Was it--oh. Okay. Bel gave the professor a sheepish look. A little more and gently. Okay. Hopefully she wouldn't be losing marks for that. And she was in luck because more people were taking pity on her. This just was noooot her area skillwise.
She looked at Emmalyn gratefully - lookatthat, already she was having a teammate helping her out! Hopefully Bel would be able to return the favour at some point.
"That makes sense... I think." The mess of knotted thread from things being... overfilled. "I'll give it another go and if I get stuck I'll call cooee and get your help with it. Thanks bunches, Emmalyn."
And the really beautiful older girl who she thought was a 7th year like her sister Serenity was giving some good advice too. Okay. Like a bicycle. She could do that.
Wait.
"This thread from the bobbin is going in fabric?" Bel looked between the bobbin and the spool of thread and had an aha moment. She'd just thought that the regular thread bit was what they would use, and maybe the bobbin thing was just.... storing extra for just in case.
"Working up to it. I'll give it a burl." Bel took a deep breath and then... very gently... veeeery gently... pressed her foot on the pedal. Not so forceful, not a kickstart, more like a little..... nudge.
The machine whirred quietly and the bobbin spun gently. Bel lifted her foot again and it stopped. Okay. Again. Gently again. The machine started and the thread wound on and...... Bel lifted her foot once the bobbin looked full and then looked at the older girl. Like that? Was that good?
"Thanks. What's ya name so I can thank you properly? I'm Bel." By the way. Bel wasn't one to just assume people knew who she was, since it was almost never the case and even when they did it was more like a pleasant and flattering surprise than an expectation. No notoriety here.
Oh no they were moving on again already. Good thing she had the bobbin bit done now. Maybe. Probably. Hopefully. Bel's eyes widened at the discovery that they weren't even dONE with said bobbin. It was going in a holder? Metal plate..... she looked for it, found it, and slid it back with so much force that it made a pinging noise which caused her to cringe. But it wasn't broken or anything. Phew. She snapped it back in place and then.....
... was lost again. Her eyes darted first to Emmalyn who was already busy carrying on happily, and then to the older girl (Liv). HEhhhhhhh so. So about that help. That help there. Some of that. Some of that would be loooovely.
“Yes, that’s the reason we have to fill the bobbin with thread.’’ The professor offered Bel an encouraging smile. “Nice work so far. Ms Phillips, would you like to continue assisting Ms Macindoe?’’ She didn’t want to intrude upon the teamwork that was going on here but if Olivia was busy with someone else, she’d be happy to step in.
SPOILER!!: Zita! <3 Quote:
Originally Posted by Bazinga She put up her hand, not that she needed help, but she wanted to ask the professor some questions. [b] "Professor, do you make your own clothes with these? I mean you have us learning and this is very interesting things, but we are wizards and witches so I was curious to do you use these yourself for your clothes? Do you feel it is better than magically sewing? Also, what sorts of outfits have you made?
Turning back to her sewing machine she had forgotten everything the professor said to do, her mind on the clothes clearly, but she looked at the board and was determined to figure this out. She loved designs and styles, the magazines she would look at and dream about wearing some of those clothes, if she could even make some of her own replicated styles, well this was something she didn't want to fail.
Taking the bobber she placed it in the holder just as it said and checked to make sure she had it correct. Pulling the thread out she closed one of her eyes and really looked to try to get the thread through the needle. This wasn't an easy task but soon she had done it.
Hearing another student she looked up and smiled, "Patrick here watch mine." She was almost finished anyway, she just had to press the foot pedal which would get the needle to do exactly what he just asked. As she hit the foot pedal the needle moved and the spindle did exactly what the professor said it would.
This might have just become her favorite so far.
“Actually, I would sometimes, especially when I was a teen but over the years, i’ve gotten very busy and so I don’t have much time for it now. I would indeed say it’s better than using magic because I loved the hands-on experience.’’ Even if needle pricks were painful. “I’ve mostly made dresses, gloves and beanies. For some reason I’ve never been good at making trousers.’’ There was a keen look which she gave to Zita. “I understand you’re passionate about fashion. Have you ever made your own clothes before?’’ Besides the magical way, of course. “Two points for offering a demonstration to your classmate.’’
SPOILER!!: Lyn! <3 Quote:
Originally Posted by Birchwoodmom As she waited for the class to continue, Emmalyn noticed Bel looking a bit out of sorts again. She tried to make eye contact to see if she wanted help, but gave up after a few moments. Deciding she would just go and see, Emmalyn slipped from her chair and slowly skipped her way over, still humming her little tune.
"Did you get stuck again?" She asked while looking over her progress. "Oh, I see" she pointed to the thread coming up from the bobbin in the case and the thread from the spool. "You need to put this through the eye of the needle." Her finger marking the little tiny hole near the tip of the needle. "Then make sure your spool thread is through the machine, like so." She continued to follow the line of thread from the spool through the different hooks and turns.
She waited a moment for Bel to check her machine. "Then all you need to do is GENTLY press the foot pedal." She eyed Bel. "Like super gentle. No motocross stomps" a smile spread across her face. "The pedal will cause the needle to drop down to where the bobbin is and pick up the threads together." She thought that sounded correct. She was so used to just letting her hands lead the way, she didn't really think about the steps as individual.
Wonderful! Lyn was helping Bel as well though she knew Olivia still could. “Another three points, Lyn. Ms Macindoe? I think you’ll be able to get the steps completed now.’’ She winked.
* * * * * * * “Well done, everyone. We have completed the first practical aspect of our lesson. Before we move onto the second practical, I have one question for you. There is no right or wrong answer because this will come based off of your own observations. Meaning, I would like you all to share your opinions… about what have you noticed about the changing trend in muggle fashion over the years? Do you have a period of time that you enjoyed their fashion? What were the worst outfits? What is your overall opinion of their fashion industry? You are, of course, not limited to these questions.’’ OOC: Final call for catch up with the mini activity, dudes! You have 24 hours to do so  |