the seamstress's thumb

 
By: Achaia Victoria

Ah, yes.  It all started on a busy Saturday, when the studio was covered in fabric and pens, and patterns, and more fabric, and boxes to be shipped.  (Along with the usual belongs-in-the-studio-but-doesn't-really-belong-in-the-studio-stuff.  You know, the Monopoly game board, an assortment of books, etc.)  Oh!  We can't forget scissors and pins and rotary cutters.  Ahem.  That's when it all began.

A particular seamstress--- no name given, you can just fill in the blank with the writer of this post ----was plugging away, cutting fabric.  We were having a good sale, and orders HAD to be cut (and no dawdling).  Well, who would have guessed that the rotary cutter wouldn't follow it's supposed-to-follow-path, and end up slicing across the seamstress's left thumb.  We're not sure what the seamstress was doing when that happened.  She must have been talking or something.  Well, blood gushed out, the seamstress rushed to the bathroom, and felt a little sick.  It hurt!  The official home nurse, Apphia, came to look at the wound, and access what had to be done.  They got the thumb all clean and bandaged up, along with sticking some tylenol down the seamstress's throat, because it really was throbbing at that point.  You wanted to see a closer-up picture of the wound, right? 

Now, we must be truthful about these pictures.  They were actually taken about 2 weeks after the fatal slip.  It was looking pretty good by that time.  Originally the cut was sliced right by the seamstress's nail bed. 

But, back to the story....
So, for the next two days the seamstress couldn't properly use her thumb, and she had to get her hair shampooed in the sink by the official home nurse. (Scrubbing factor.  You can't really properly scrub your hair with a big band-aid on your thumb.) 

So, where does this all end??  Well, now the seamstress isn't sure.  She might completely lose part of her thumb nail.  It hasn't decided yet.  The seamstress is very thankful for thumb nails and that no blood dripped on any fabric.  And yes!  She's happily back cutting fabric at full speed.  The End.

PS  We want to extend a tremendous thank you to everyone who has written about the Joplin quilt project!!  We are so thankful for every comment and email.  Everything is coming together wonderfully well, and we're excited to get started!  We'll plan on posting more about it shortly. xxxx

Comments

[Sarah-Anne]

ohmygoodness, what a funny post!! i mean, i know it's not funny for ::ahem:: seamstress, but it IS kinda funny. ;)

[Amy]

I relate completely as I had a similar incident with a slicer machine once. There is nothing like the moment of realization of what has occurred and I am so glad that you are healing so nicely!

[Gabrielle Renee]

Oh you poor, dear! I can sympathize, Achaia!! I know how it feels! Once, I cut off part of my thumb, and it really hurt for a week afterwards! I was cutting fabric too. I couldn't do a lot of things with my left hand for a while. ;) I am so sorry it happened! You can't really notice it now; only if you look very closely you can tell it isn't quite as round as the other. Hope it heals up well and as right as before the accident!

love,
Gabrielle

[Lisa G.]

Oh, my word! The sewing machine needle once went through my right forefinger, and I was rooted to the machine! Thankfully a kind gentleman was visiting and got me out - but your situation is much worse. You have my sympathy.

[Jenny Fish]

OH I will pause my squirming and cringing to say I hope you are healing quickly! Bless your heart Achaia! Back to my cringing...

[Desiree]

UGH, that doesn't sound very nice. One time when I was sewing the machine needle went in my thumb.

[Lindsay]

Eek! That must've really, really hurt! :-o I've never done anything major like that, thankfully. I don't use my rotary cutter too much... it kinda freaks me out. lol :P Anyway, I'm so glad your thumb is healing, Achaia!

xoxo

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Thankfully a kind gentleman was visiting and got me out - but your situation is much worse. You have my sympathy.

[new era magasin]

The official home nurse, Apphia, came to look at the wound, and access what had to be done. They got the thumb all clean and bandaged up, along with sticking some tylenol down the seamstress's throat, because it really was throbbing at that point.

[fashion marketing blog]

I relate completely as I had a similar incident with a slicer machine once.You have my sympathy.One time when I was sewing the machine needle went in my thumb.

[Jona]

Oh that's just gross! People think of sewing as this gentle, lady like hobby but it's blood sport! I hope everything is healing up nicely and in the meantime you have a great story (with pictures!).

[Abercrombie Paris]

i really appreciate your post.