Monday, January 25, 2010
Bear of YOG
I only had HOMEC lesson today and was taught how to handstitch a 3D bear with only a piece of green woven cloth. Well, at least the head.Firstly, we had to cut the fabric into respective pieces shown on an instruction sheet. Initially, it seemed really impossible.
(parts of the bear)
Next, we had to sew these insipid, mundane looking pieces together, implementing the embroidery stitches we were taught. Most of us were a green horn in this aspect, hence could barely manoeuvre the minute needle. I heaved a huge sigh of relief as I coped rather well. I had to admit, I was rather impatient with myself, since I had a game of volleyball just before.
Ms Hashimah was both incensed and frustrated with some of our tatty efforts. Despite her patience within the first two periods, a few of my friends were constantly experiencing teething troubles. I cannot help but sympathize with them,since everyone has their weaknesses.
The moment when Ms Hashimah announced blatantly that no one could leave unless the head was stuffed with fibre, everyone was seen at their seats, as if captivated with their work.
Everyone was on tenterhooks as all of us wanted to go home. Hence, we bucked up belligerently and meticulously but promptly stitched on... Finally, the bell rang. I was contented to have completed the bear's head. Despite seething with frayed ends, it was partially the school's fault as they ordered an unsuitable type of fabric.
We were all glad as we were dismissed "on time", all thanks to the tenacious coaxing from Ryan and incessant begging from us.