I know that in the world of creative endeavors, there is a great possibility that what I've created or attempted to create from the vision in my head, won't work, and I'll need to start over. Many projects have ended up in the waste basket, but I have learned from the mistakes. That's why I try to give myself extra time to work on things when there is a deadline involved. Even so, I've lived the past few years with the horrible fantasy of mis-cutting something right before a deadline, and having to order fabric to finish the commission. I just kept telling myself that if I were very careful, it wouldn't happen.
Well, it's happened! I miscalculated, my pattern slipped, and I don't have enough fabric to re-cut the pieces. I have one week to deliver this work. I have ordered more fabric and am hoping upon hope it arrives within 2 days. It was either that or pay as much as the fabric is worth to have it sent over night. I'm just thankful it isn't the night before, and also thankful that it's the lining rather than the top, which is where all the fancy stuff has been completed. I'm trying to look at the bright side. I'm also trying not to panick. That wouldn't be helpful.
So, I'll focus my energy on the companion pieces until the new fabric arrives, and breathe deeply, in and out.
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You asked for opinions of this situation. If you client hasn't seen this blog and doesn't already know what happened, I would see if the fabric arrives in 2 days. If it doesn't I would call immediately and talk, not email, your client and explain your mistake. I would also stress that it is the lining and not the crucial/creative piece. Truth will out. IMHO.
ReplyDeleteI hope everything turns out ok. Somehow it always does even when it seems it won't.
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