Jolie Brise 1913 by Srenner - first build

[Srenner]

First model ship build and trying to keep it simple by copying other members model of same... figuring that it's better to get skills than make it look to pretty. I'm happy with the progress so far to paint and this is where the log starts

[Srenner]

Back to it after a covid break but also been researching, viewing you tube and buying a sewing machine in order to do some sails for the boat. Firstly fabric definitely has a direction it prefers to sew in without gathering. Obviously making a triangular sail there will be one direction across the preferred way and you need to pull the fabric really tight to stop it gathering and bunching. The machine is good quality second hand one so it isn't the machine... its just that you need to be mindful. Secondly the order you do things is really important and not to double back as you cannot exactly go over your original line of stitches.. it looks rubbish if you do. 

Thirdly hand stitching at the end can easily ruin your good work with the machine so take care. I also found the finished sail is slightly smaller than off the paper... maybe the fabric gathers a little with stitching? Anyway I have done two sails and learned alot. Moving on to the main sail gaff next

Edited September 22, 2022 by Srenner

[Mike Collier]

Looks great! I’m going to have brake out my daughters sewing machine and learn how to use it.