I am learning how to sew and make clothing alterations because I am interested in fashion and I want to make wearable artifacts for my friends.

This log is meant to capture my progress in this domain.

November 18, 2024

• Steven teaches me how to use an industrial sewing machine.

• There are many parts and components to the machine that I don't fully understand, but I am able to complete some basic stitches.

• I am learning that a lot of what goes into the craft of physical goods is the tools and constraints that they afford (and don't afford).

  • What an industrial sewing machine can do, a hand-sewing machine cannot do, and vice versa.

  • Different tools, materials, supplies, resources, etc. afford different results.

  • The math to this problem set now revolves around what part of the equation do you want to solve for?

  • Do you have an end result in mind, or are you open to working with the tools and materials you have? (and typically, both parts of this equation as well as their components and variables are moving concurrently).

  • I suppose this also applies to the creation of all things?

• I crop and stitch one of my own shirts.

  • I end up accidentally (but at the same time, happily) completing an aggressive crop.

• Thank you Steven, for your time, kindness, and patience.