WOTZA Wednesday with Nanny -1

Welcome to our first ‘WOTZA Wednesday with Nanny’!

I would like to share a story for our first WOTZA – when I posted about my idea, I immediately had requests – this being the first.  I sought Michelle’s permission to retell our interaction because I think it shows beautifully just why I want to do ‘WOTZA Wednesday’!

Michelle wrote:  
Oh this is just what I need! I’m making a drawstring bag to hold all my wool but I was reading through the pattern before I started and it called for – Cut (1) 9″ x 22″ strip, – Subcut into (2) 9″ x 10.5″ pieces.  Can you please explain to me what a subcut is?

Nanny:
Hi Michelle!  Would you like this to be my first WOTZA??  I will do it on Wednesday but if you are waiting on the info now, I can explain!  Thanks for being supportive!

Michelle:  
Margie if you could that would be great, but if not, I can wait until Wednesday.  I’m recently new to sewing and all the little terms are really confusing me.  Thank you for putting this site and question together, I can’t tell you how useful it has been to me and I just love reading everyone’s comments.  Thanks also for taking the time out of your day to help us fellow sewers who are just learning.

Nanny:  
It is my pleasure! When I had my accident and lost my career etc, I missed my interaction with others and I have found it again here to some degree.  Some think I am paid for this, but I am not – I do it because I enjoy seeing ‘newbies’ get a start and most of the things that ‘baffle’ are simple if someone takes the time to explain.  So I guess I aim to demystify sewing!! lol

When it asks you to cut a strip 9″ x 22″ and then a subcut, it simply means to take that strip and cut it into more parts.  So you will cut the strip into 2 pieces 9″ x 10.5″

Just check those numbers, Michelle, because it will mean you are cutting off 1″ .  10.5′ + 10.5″  = 21″  That’s OK if that’s the pattern says – you just cut them to what it says.  Please ask if I haven’t made it clear!

Michelle:  Ahh now it makes sense!  Thank you. I have just reread the pattern and it just clicked.  I love those moments when something has stumped you for days and then someone will explain it to you or you work it out yourself.  Now that I understand, I’m really excited to get started.  I know it’s only a drawstring bag but I love it regardless. lol  Have a great day Margie and thanks once again.

Nanny:  You are so welcome Michelle!  Would you mind me using it on Wednesday and some or all of your comments?  I won’t be offended if you would prefer I didn’t.  Thanks!!

Michelle:  Absolutely!  Please do!  I have just finished my drawstring bag and with your help I’m soooo happy.

I then received a photo: 

and I smiled …….

Thank you Michelle for allowing me to share our story and your beautiful drawstring bag – a perfect start to ‘WOTZA Wednesday’!

Until next time
Nanny xx