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TeafortheSoul · 01-25-2018, 10:56 AM

SPOILER!!: professor

Quote:

Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19

The fact that quite a bit of the students were unable to follow all of the instructions did not discourage Kay quite the least. It just made her more determined that they learn it all. “I’ll go over the instructions once more for all of you,’’ she told them.

Back at her desk, she cleared her throat. “I’m pleased to see that some of you have managed to complete the instructions and for those of you who could not, don’t worry about it. I’ll go over the steps for you. If you’re still unclear, I’ll help you personally or you can ask your peers. Now, make sure to pay keen attention.’’

Quickly she undid all that she had done on her own machine. “Like before, I’ll do this in steps. Meaning, I’ll complete a step then give you a minute or two to complete the said step before I move on to the next one.’’ She would have given them some more time but they were working with a time constraint here. She had to get the lesson completed by the end of the allotted period.

Making sure to point out what each part of the machine was as they went along, Kay began. “Insert your batteries. This is what they look like.’’ The batteries were held up before she appropriately installed it after which she waited two minutes before proceeding. “Connect the foot pedal to your machine by inserting the end of the pedal into the designated jack on the sewing machine which is the uppermost one.’’ Pause.

“Finally, place a spool of thread onto the thread spindle which is located on the side of the machine. Then take the end of the thread and insert it through one of the top holes in the bobbin spool. The end of the thread should now be coming out of the top of the bobbin. Place the bobbin onto the bobbin winder. It should be located near the thread holder that is holding your spool of thread.’’ Kay made sure she delved into this part at a slower pace, taking great care to give the visual.

“Go on. You may give it another try.’’

OOC:

Soooo, we did this over again for your charries

Don’t worry about them not getting everything right on the first time because it’s expected, especially the part with the bobbin winder and all

Anyway, I’ll post the next set of instructions in a few hours.

Bel was gaping around at the people who were managing things in a snap. She was glad that she wasn't the only one completely lost. The problem was she didn't know what the words were -bobbins and spools and spindles and all of that.

The demonstration came again and Bel desperately tried to follow along, hoping the professor didn't think her too pathetic. So..... was that thingo the spool? Pointing them out would have helped immensely in even knowing where to begin!

Spindle? Uhhh.... Bel looked the machine over, shooting little glances up at the professor's repeated demonstration. That? That there? She stuck the thread on the stick thingo, expression hopeful.

Top... holes in the.... bobbin. Bobbin.

Bobbin. Bobbin. Bobbin.

Bobbin?

Was that little round thing the bobbin? Hoping for the best, Bel closed one eye, her tongue poking out at the same time as she tried to thread the end of the....well, the thread, through the tiny hole thing on the bobbin thing. End of the thread... top of the bobbin (if it was the bobbin).

(hopefully it was the bobbin).

(it at least looked like it was the thing that the professor was doing, which Bel assumed was the bobbin).

Bobbin goes..... on the winder. Okay. What was the.... next to the thing that might (or might not) have been the spindle. Bel stuck it on there and then anxiously looked around to compare her sewing machine with those nearby.

SPOILER!!: professor

Quote:

Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19

Kay offered Max an encouraging smile. “There’s nothing to be ashamed of, you know. Not everyone’s expected to get everything done correctly the first, second or even the third time. The main thing is that you keep trying and seek help when needed.’’ Yes, she had observed his body language.

“Here’s what you do.’’ With deliberate movements, she showed him how to get the last bit completed. “You’ve managed to get the rest done correctly so far.’’ After ensuring that the thread was coming out of the top of the bobbin, she place the bobbin onto the bobbin winder. “There you are.’’

* * * * * * *

They really should be moving on now but not before the professor quickly checked to ensure everyone was caught up. “We’ll proceed onto the next set of instructions.’’ She was back at her desk and ready to continue.

“What I’d like each of you to do is to use one hand to hold the end of the thread which is coming from the top of the bobbin. Exactly like this.’’ She showed them. “Then press the power switch for your sewing machine to turn it on. That's the purple button directly above the words 'on' and 'off'.'' Had they located it? "With the bobbin thread still in your hand, press the foot pedal. As you do so, your bobbin will thread itself using the thread from the spindle.’’ This too was shown not once but twice. “Has everyone got that? Because once you have gotten the hang of that step, all you need to do is to allow the bobbin to continue threading itself until you are satisfied with the amount of thread that is on the bobbin. I would advise you to get a fair amount of thread on that bobbin.’’ Kay finished up with the steps before giving her full attention to the class. “Please raise your hand if you need help.’’

OOC: HallooooOOooo, again

So! Not many steps here but nevertheless, it’s seemingly complicated. Kay and I will be available again to help your kiddies! <3 Catch up is allowed and the final bit of instructions will come in about 24 hours. PS: Here’s what a full bobbin of thread looks like.

Okay thread in the top of the (possible) bobbin. She grabbed hold of it with one hand and then watched the professor closely.

....

...... okay power switch with the obvious on and off gets explained but bobbin, spindle, and spool don't? Bel flicked the switch without any problem because it was obviousssssss but then.... nothing happened.

Oh wait, what was this about a foot pedal? Oh right the thing that she had plugged into the thing that was apparently called a jack. And... okay so if she pressed the foot pedal (plugged into the jack) it would spin the thread (on its spool, on the spindle) onto the bobbin?

She stomped on the foot pedal like it was one on one of her motorbikes and the machine sprung into battery powered life. HOW MUCH THREAD WAS SATISFACTORY?

Bel's bobbin kept spinning and spinning.....

.... and she stared at it in something akin to horror.

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TeafortheSoul Formerly: Tegz Demiguise Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hobbiton Posts: 24,243 Hogwarts RPG Name: ??? Ravenclaw Hogwarts RPG Name: Ronnie Thurkell Gryffindor Seventh Year x12 x12	help again probably tbh lives in a hobbit hole \|\| Ern and Touz's Nuzzle \|\| roflysst \|\| looking at a seed packet SPOILER!!: professor Quote: Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19 The fact that quite a bit of the students were unable to follow all of the instructions did not discourage Kay quite the least. It just made her more determined that they learn it all. “I’ll go over the instructions once more for all of you,’’ she told them. Back at her desk, she cleared her throat. “I’m pleased to see that some of you have managed to complete the instructions and for those of you who could not, don’t worry about it. I’ll go over the steps for you. If you’re still unclear, I’ll help you personally or you can ask your peers. Now, make sure to pay keen attention.’’ Quickly she undid all that she had done on her own machine. “Like before, I’ll do this in steps. Meaning, I’ll complete a step then give you a minute or two to complete the said step before I move on to the next one.’’ She would have given them some more time but they were working with a time constraint here. She had to get the lesson completed by the end of the allotted period. Making sure to point out what each part of the machine was as they went along, Kay began. “Insert your batteries. This is what they look like.’’ The batteries were held up before she appropriately installed it after which she waited two minutes before proceeding. “Connect the foot pedal to your machine by inserting the end of the pedal into the designated jack on the sewing machine which is the uppermost one.’’ Pause. “Finally, place a spool of thread onto the thread spindle which is located on the side of the machine. Then take the end of the thread and insert it through one of the top holes in the bobbin spool. The end of the thread should now be coming out of the top of the bobbin. Place the bobbin onto the bobbin winder. It should be located near the thread holder that is holding your spool of thread.’’ Kay made sure she delved into this part at a slower pace, taking great care to give the visual. “Go on. You may give it another try.’’ OOC: Soooo, we did this over again for your charries Don’t worry about them not getting everything right on the first time because it’s expected, especially the part with the bobbin winder and all Anyway, I’ll post the next set of instructions in a few hours. Bel was gaping around at the people who were managing things in a snap. She was glad that she wasn't the only one completely lost. The problem was she didn't know what the words were -bobbins and spools and spindles and all of that. The demonstration came again and Bel desperately tried to follow along, hoping the professor didn't think her too pathetic. So..... was that thingo the spool? Pointing them out would have helped immensely in even knowing where to begin! Spindle? Uhhh.... Bel looked the machine over, shooting little glances up at the professor's repeated demonstration. That? That there? She stuck the thread on the stick thingo, expression hopeful. Top... holes in the.... bobbin. Bobbin. Bobbin. Bobbin. Bobbin. Bobbin? Was that little round thing the bobbin? Hoping for the best, Bel closed one eye, her tongue poking out at the same time as she tried to thread the end of the....well, the thread, through the tiny hole thing on the bobbin thing. End of the thread... top of the bobbin (if it was the bobbin). (hopefully it was the bobbin). (it at least looked like it was the thing that the professor was doing, which Bel assumed was the bobbin). Bobbin goes..... on the winder. Okay. What was the.... next to the thing that might (or might not) have been the spindle. Bel stuck it on there and then anxiously looked around to compare her sewing machine with those nearby. SPOILER!!: professor Quote: Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19 Kay offered Max an encouraging smile. “There’s nothing to be ashamed of, you know. Not everyone’s expected to get everything done correctly the first, second or even the third time. The main thing is that you keep trying and seek help when needed.’’ Yes, she had observed his body language. “Here’s what you do.’’ With deliberate movements, she showed him how to get the last bit completed. “You’ve managed to get the rest done correctly so far.’’ After ensuring that the thread was coming out of the top of the bobbin, she place the bobbin onto the bobbin winder. “There you are.’’ * * * * * * * They really should be moving on now but not before the professor quickly checked to ensure everyone was caught up. “We’ll proceed onto the next set of instructions.’’ She was back at her desk and ready to continue. “What I’d like each of you to do is to use one hand to hold the end of the thread which is coming from the top of the bobbin. Exactly like this.’’ She showed them. “Then press the power switch for your sewing machine to turn it on. That's the purple button directly above the words 'on' and 'off'.'' Had they located it? "With the bobbin thread still in your hand, press the foot pedal. As you do so, your bobbin will thread itself using the thread from the spindle.’’ This too was shown not once but twice. “Has everyone got that? Because once you have gotten the hang of that step, all you need to do is to allow the bobbin to continue threading itself until you are satisfied with the amount of thread that is on the bobbin. I would advise you to get a fair amount of thread on that bobbin.’’ Kay finished up with the steps before giving her full attention to the class. “Please raise your hand if you need help.’’ OOC: HallooooOOooo, again So! Not many steps here but nevertheless, it’s seemingly complicated. Kay and I will be available again to help your kiddies! <3 Catch up is allowed and the final bit of instructions will come in about 24 hours. PS: Here’s what a full bobbin of thread looks like. Okay thread in the top of the (possible) bobbin. She grabbed hold of it with one hand and then watched the professor closely. .... ...... okay power switch with the obvious on and off gets explained but bobbin, spindle, and spool don't? Bel flicked the switch without any problem because it was obviousssssss but then.... nothing happened. Oh wait, what was this about a foot pedal? Oh right the thing that she had plugged into the thing that was apparently called a jack. And... okay so if she pressed the foot pedal (plugged into the jack) it would spin the thread (on its spool, on the spindle) onto the bobbin? She stomped on the foot pedal like it was one on one of her motorbikes and the machine sprung into battery powered life. HOW MUCH THREAD WAS SATISFACTORY? Bel's bobbin kept spinning and spinning..... .... and she stared at it in something akin to horror. __________________ love is like a letter wrote :: and life is like an envelope be careful who you give it to :: they might not give it back to you