I don’t have much much experience ripping seams. I think it’s a matter of my process more than it any kind of higher principle. But when you have to bow to the whim of a client, there are instances where I got to break that tool out. In most cases, it’s so far and few, I’ve lost it and buy another 98 cent seam ripper.
As I was sitting here stewing over the tedious process of ripping seams out a pieced project, I got to think why I hate it, and why I don’t do it often. Some how my thinking got back to glenn’s post of art and craft, and I just sorta always figure with each piece I create, it’s part of building my skill at a craft, in this case sewing, and each piece becomes a kind chronological item in my own timeline of create - ’something’ - ripping out seems and hiding my mistakes is kinda cheating. Sure I’ll do mockups in crappy fabrics, before starting in on the final piece, but once I get to that point, there’s no turning back - it’s a “finish and move on” attitude. Not that I don’t strike to have well made art, however I never let lack of craftsmanship interfere with the process. I just figure if it bothers me enough, I learn next time not to do it that way.
But back to sewing for someone else… they are unconcerned with any sort of metaphysical artists and personal process… they just want the best, and if you gotta rip out seems to get them that so be it. It’s just bothers me because I feel I am moving backwards and not forwards.
I did get a chance to divert my attention for some time and try to find some beauty in ripping out the seams. Enter the macro lense! PLus a little photoshoppy photoshoppin.
