threadthefire: (now listen you)
Cinna ([personal profile] threadthefire) wrote2010-08-25 11:55 pm

3rd Design [voice]

[There's a very dry and quite possibly bored sounding voice on the line.]

Attention Westerberg High Home Economics students.

Let's aim high, shall we? Or at least higher than your normal, run-of-the-mill examples of mediocrity. Your sewing samples are due at the end of the week, remember - you fingers are not fabric, kindly keep them out of the way of the needles. The school nurse and I appreciate it.

Performers in this semester's theatrical production, you have three days to come by my office for measurements. My free period is after last lunch. That's three days, not "When I feel like it."

Additionally, Tarrant has decided to start a Sewing Club, something I think we all could benefit from judging from the fashions I witnessed these first few days. Perhaps this is the year one of you will show some initiative and actually design original prom wear instead of settling for some off-the-rack taffeta disaster.

...or perhaps not.

placeholder ;; for sleep <3

[identity profile] aimandfire.livejournal.com 2010-08-26 04:58 am (UTC)(link)
You let them back at the needles after that?

no prob, i'm off soon, too

[identity profile] threadthefire.livejournal.com 2010-08-26 05:00 am (UTC)(link)
Well, usually once is enough to teach that lesson. After that they're much more respectful of the equipment.

[identity profile] perspectiveguy.livejournal.com 2010-08-26 05:13 am (UTC)(link)
You do know that sewing isn't normally a skill everyone excels at ever, right?

[identity profile] 10shlling6pence.livejournal.com 2010-08-26 05:22 am (UTC)(link)
I have two signatures already!

..hem.

Sorry.

Excited. Something.

[identity profile] threadthefire.livejournal.com 2010-08-26 05:26 am (UTC)(link)
But they can at least learn to stitch in a straight line.

[identity profile] threadthefire.livejournal.com 2010-08-26 05:27 am (UTC)(link)
Congratulations.

[identity profile] perspectiveguy.livejournal.com 2010-08-26 05:27 am (UTC)(link)
...I can't even stitch in a straight line.

[identity profile] threadthefire.livejournal.com 2010-08-26 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
Which is why there are classes.

[identity profile] perspectiveguy.livejournal.com 2010-08-26 05:29 am (UTC)(link)
Teach me, Cinna? [Puppy dog eyes here. Even a pout.]

[identity profile] threadthefire.livejournal.com 2010-08-26 05:31 am (UTC)(link)
[God save him from highschoolers.]

It is a required course, Mr. Harris.

[identity profile] perspectiveguy.livejournal.com 2010-08-26 05:31 am (UTC)(link)
...[Or...fellow teachers? Xander's...a shop...teacher.]

For our students.

[identity profile] 10shlling6pence.livejournal.com 2010-08-26 05:32 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks. And--thanks for the blurb, sir...I really do appreciate it. I only hope I can--keep this up, y'know--? I mean--..not..make it boring. Something.

You--need help on the new production, right? Is there a color pallet you want to work with?

[identity profile] threadthefire.livejournal.com 2010-08-26 05:34 am (UTC)(link)
[ooc: CRAP, I'm so sorry - I forgot.]

...You're being serious?

[identity profile] threadthefire.livejournal.com 2010-08-26 05:36 am (UTC)(link)
Earth tones, mostly, with some accents here an there to keep it interesting.

I do hope I can rely on you for assistance? You were a great help on the last production.

[identity profile] perspectiveguy.livejournal.com 2010-08-26 05:38 am (UTC)(link)
[ooc: <3. I've been way inactive on account of a move cross-country]

If I had an after-hours life I wouldn't be. But, yeah, I have the free time? And it's fun, right? I can...pay you back. In beer.

[identity profile] threadthefire.livejournal.com 2010-08-26 05:44 am (UTC)(link)
Well... I suppose we can set something up. We can use my private studio if you like - get out of the school?

[identity profile] 10shlling6pence.livejournal.com 2010-08-26 05:44 am (UTC)(link)
I'll pull some swatches and reams today and have you look at them tomorrow--I think we have some interesting textures in storage...

Of--of course! I'm completely there. I mean, I had a lot of fun last time--It'd be my pleasure to.

[identity profile] perspectiveguy.livejournal.com 2010-08-26 05:45 am (UTC)(link)
That works. Before you know it I'll be on Project Runway, not that people don't say you should be.

[identity profile] threadthefire.livejournal.com 2010-08-26 05:46 am (UTC)(link)
Sounds wonderful. Are you working on anything interesting at the moment?

[identity profile] threadthefire.livejournal.com 2010-08-26 05:46 am (UTC)(link)
Me? On reality TV? Never.

[identity profile] perspectiveguy.livejournal.com 2010-08-26 05:47 am (UTC)(link)
What?! Why?!

[identity profile] threadthefire.livejournal.com 2010-08-26 05:52 am (UTC)(link)
Because ultimately, it's not about the skill, it's the drama and ego-clashing that sells advertising that's the winner.

Skill is a bonus.

[identity profile] perspectiveguy.livejournal.com 2010-08-26 05:54 am (UTC)(link)
Skill wins outright. Drama ... might keep you around longer. OK, see where you're coming from.

There's a sewing club, also?

[identity profile] threadthefire.livejournal.com 2010-08-26 05:55 am (UTC)(link)
There is now. You know young Tarrant, helped out with the theatre productions last year? He's starting it.

[identity profile] perspectiveguy.livejournal.com 2010-08-26 05:56 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, Cinna, I know all theatre students.

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