Unplanned Day Three and a 1/2

Today was a day off  from the 1Mile2 Mobile Architecture Workshop but Mary  decided to work this afternoon at Diyode,  so three of us joined in and collectively we put in another 20 hours working on the project. We all helped to cut and sew large pieces of  architectural fabric that slithered and slid off the big pine work table.

Mary Mattingly at Diyode - Mobile Architecture Workshop

We should be able to make 6 of the unit covers before Mary leaves. The design is modified every time we work on it, and it was a bit overwhelming today to see how much we had to do, especially after deciding to make each unit double walled.

Two of the people collaborating today have a lot of experience working with textiles and large scale projects and they supplied some interesting materials like Industrial Velcro, seat belt webbing and an extra sewing machine.

Seat belt webbing to edge the sections for strength

We talked a bit today about how  only women had continued on with this project.  I am not sure why. For me, the collaborative creative and production aspect, and the opportunity to work with Mary Mattingly were a big draw, so it was easy for me to decide to clear my schedule to invest the time in this project.

By the way, Diyode  is a really useful spot to work in. A big work table, great location,  lots of parking, tools, and help if you need it.

Rebecca Erickson