Approaching the cuts around the arm is a different approach yet using the same methods as described earlier. I had to be aware of the shape of the interior of the arm. Since it has a curve in it you have to be part curly conscience of how you are making your cuts. So consequently there will be a lot of pulling, sniping, adding or subtracting padding to get this corner right. Take your time and again err on the side of your cuts being to shallow. This is a difficult area to be able to “hide” a too deep cut. As I was working this front corner and the side, I am looking for smoothness and the pattern looking as it should. With lines, curves, frame measurements and the dynamics of pulling and stretching of fabric the lines start to get distorted, when going over the edge of the seat. I like to end up with my lines having a nice arc where the lines are not wiggly. As I was working this front corner and the adjacent side I am not only being aware of the pattern but also the smoothness of the padding. I am finding that there are some issues that need to be addressed to this side before I finish this it off. Primarily it needs some additional padding. Not only along the side but also in the front corner. So I decide to come back to this side and go on to the other side. Now this side comes together very quickly. Nice and smooth, even, no lumps, and the pattern looks as if a Master Craftsman applied it. I then go to work on the adjacent front corner. Keep in mind I have not “finished” the side. The front corner is looking professional also. The other side will come together also when I add some more padding.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
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