"A stupid question from a stupid man" was the subject line of the email. (Guess who it was from!)
Here is the text of the message.
Further to my stupidity in volunteering to make these syringe-driver bags, I have a question which continues in the theme of my 'Title Subject Matter.'
The template drawn onto pattern paper will produce one complete bag once it id sewn together (hopefully at the appropriate points). Using the template pattern paper on one piece of cloth (folded in two) will provide for two complete bags but my question is.....................................is there a correct and incorrect facing side to each single piece of cloth? In other words, are both faces of the cloth the same? I ask this because as much as I look at both faces of the cloth (even under a magnifying glass) they both look the same to me!! Now, it may be my old age/visionary impairment.............................or, as is more likely, just a stupid question from a stupid man!!!!!!!! You have my permission to post this on Cute.....................if only to give them all a good laugh.
Any help would be much appreciated.
I have sent my answer. Perhaps you would like to chip in with yours now.
Not a stupid question at all.
Just make them and if questioned, just say, it's exactly as I meant it to be, why do you ask?
There actually is a correct inside and outside and if you have any selvidges still attached, it should guide you. If not, and you can't tell even under a magnifying glass, it doesn't bear fretting over.
Some times there is a front facing with fabric but not if there is no discernible difference. You should consult your wife or another woman who will be able to check your visual accuracy and offer help (needed or not) with your project.
You are welcome to come for a visit -- even if only long enough to offer a rebuttal.
I often have problems telling some fabrics right from wrong side especially if it is not a printed fabric, but then some printed fabrics can also be difficult to tell.
Sometimes it just doesn't matter so tell him I said "A weed is only a weed if the gardener says so".
hugs n much love to you both, Meganne