Text Cut: Professor Stewart
Night was among the students who were easily able to follow the steps given, which was very good. “Ms Dixon, I take it you have sewn before? Or you’ve watched someone sew regularly?”
“We’re almost finished but what we need to do now is to insert the cuff into top part, aligning the seams and cut edges. As you do this, use the pins to join them together.’’ Kaysha stood beside her desk, taking her time to show the class how to get it done. “Go ahead, everyone!’’
They all were on track? Good!
“Take your hat and turn it so that it fits onto the machine, covering the front part.’’ She showed them exactly how. “We’re going to sew between two pins, removing them as we go along. The point of the pins is to provide so stability to the fabric so that you have the stitches uniformed.’’ Her gaze fixed on Maxton for a brief moment as she gave him a knowing look. “Stitch all the way around.’’ Kay began to do so, pausing whenever she came to a pin to remove it. She gave a nod when she was finished to signal that they may try it.
“Finally, we take the two corners of the top and put them together so that they overlap. Sew them together by performing a few back and forward stitches. Once that’s done, flip your beanie to the right side out and there you have it!’’
Perfect. Night was doing perfect. She still didn't understand the machine well enough to help the non-muggleborns, but her hat looked warm and cozy. No more cold ears this winter!
Oh, had Professor Stewart directed a question at her? "
Well, kind of. My cousin used to do it, but I've never really been into it." The truth would have to come out eventually, Night decided.