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The mind of a sewer.
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"Kate G." wrote: Why is it that when I see the word "sewer" -- I think of the nasty stuff that goes down the drain.... Instead of the talented people who work with fabric and thread? Am I the only one?? -- Kate in MI http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves Nope. I do, too. Maybe it's because I grew up using "seamstress" instead of "sewer" for someone who sews -- there weren't very many men sewing then, though tailors certainly existed. G -- Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas sw.foster1 (at) gmail (dot) com (remove/change the obvious) http://www.sandymike.net |
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The mind of a sewer.
Well, I just asked DH "What do you call someone who sews?"
His answer: "talented". So I explained to him the difficulty presented here, and he suggested being more specific as in "quilter", "seamstress", "taylor", etc. So I said "what if they sew a little of everything?" His answer: "multi-talented" Marilyn in still raining Alberta, Canada "Sandy" wrote in message ... In article , "Kate G." wrote: Why is it that when I see the word "sewer" -- I think of the nasty stuff that goes down the drain.... Instead of the talented people who work with fabric and thread? Am I the only one?? -- Kate in MI http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves Nope. I do, too. Maybe it's because I grew up using "seamstress" instead of "sewer" for someone who sews -- there weren't very many men sewing then, though tailors certainly existed. G -- Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas sw.foster1 (at) gmail (dot) com (remove/change the obvious) http://www.sandymike.net |
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The mind of a sewer.
Marilyn, your husband is a gem!! Well Said!!
i think i prefer: Quilter. Explains it all.. but for garments: Tailor. And if you design your own clothing: Designer. amy in CNY |
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The mind of a sewer.
Sounds like a smart man to me. Haha You are lucky.
-- Jane http://windigothreads.shutterfly.com "Marigold" wrote in message ... Well, I just asked DH "What do you call someone who sews?" His answer: "talented". So I explained to him the difficulty presented here, and he suggested being more specific as in "quilter", "seamstress", "taylor", etc. So I said "what if they sew a little of everything?" His answer: "multi-talented" Marilyn in still raining Alberta, Canada "Sandy" wrote in message ... In article , "Kate G." wrote: Why is it that when I see the word "sewer" -- I think of the nasty stuff that goes down the drain.... Instead of the talented people who work with fabric and thread? Am I the only one?? -- Kate in MI http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves Nope. I do, too. Maybe it's because I grew up using "seamstress" instead of "sewer" for someone who sews -- there weren't very many men sewing then, though tailors certainly existed. G -- Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas sw.foster1 (at) gmail (dot) com (remove/change the obvious) http://www.sandymike.net |
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The mind of a sewer.
Sandy wrote:
Nope. I do, too. Maybe it's because I grew up using "seamstress" instead of "sewer" for someone who sews -- there weren't very many men sewing then, though tailors certainly existed. G My problem with the term "seamstress" is that Terry Pratchett has hijacked it for "ladies of negotiable affection" in his Discworld novels. IIRC only one of them sews! Lizzy |
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The mind of a sewer.
Maybe it is time to 'hijack' a word from another language! German? Italian?
French? We already use Kindergarten, Espresso, and déjà vu! So, why not borrow another word? -- Pat "Lizzy Taylor" wrote in message ... Sandy wrote: Nope. I do, too. Maybe it's because I grew up using "seamstress" instead of "sewer" for someone who sews -- there weren't very many men sewing then, though tailors certainly existed. G My problem with the term "seamstress" is that Terry Pratchett has hijacked it for "ladies of negotiable affection" in his Discworld novels. IIRC only one of them sews! Lizzy |
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The mind of a sewer.
"That" is a great idea, Pat.
I might hie myself over to Babelfish and see what I can find! .. In message , Pat in Virginia writes Maybe it is time to 'hijack' a word from another language! German? Italian? French? We already use Kindergarten, Espresso, and déjà vu! So, why not borrow another word? -- Best Regards pat on the hill |
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The mind of a sew-er.
Howdy!
Stitcher: make, mend or join (something) w/ stitches. Quilter- same as above and then some! ;-D R/Sandy On 5/27/08 1:55 PM, in article , "Pat in Virginia" wrote: Maybe it is time to 'hijack' a word from another language! German? Italian? French? We already use Kindergarten, Espresso, and déjà vu! So, why not borrow another word? |
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The mind of a sewer.
Some list I was on recommended "sewist" instead of "sewer". There was a low
of talk about a "sewer" looking too much like drain. Jane in NE Ohio "Pat in Virginia" wrote in message ... Maybe it is time to 'hijack' a word from another language! German? Italian? French? We already use Kindergarten, Espresso, and déjà vu! So, why not borrow another word? -- Pat "Lizzy Taylor" wrote in message ... Sandy wrote: Nope. I do, too. Maybe it's because I grew up using "seamstress" instead of "sewer" for someone who sews -- there weren't very many men sewing then, though tailors certainly existed. G My problem with the term "seamstress" is that Terry Pratchett has hijacked it for "ladies of negotiable affection" in his Discworld novels. IIRC only one of them sews! Lizzy |
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The mind of a sewer.
On Thu, 29 May 2008 18:49:54 -0400, Jane Kay wrote
(in article ): Some list I was on recommended "sewist" instead of "sewer". There was a low of talk about a "sewer" looking too much like drain. Jane in NE Ohio "Pat in Virginia" wrote in message ... Maybe it is time to 'hijack' a word from another language! German? Italian? French? We already use Kindergarten, Espresso, and déjà vu! So, why not borrow another word? -- Pat "Lizzy Taylor" wrote in message ... Sandy wrote: Nope. I do, too. Maybe it's because I grew up using "seamstress" instead of "sewer" for someone who sews -- there weren't very many men sewing then, though tailors certainly existed. G My problem with the term "seamstress" is that Terry Pratchett has hijacked it for "ladies of negotiable affection" in his Discworld novels. IIRC only one of them sews! Lizzy Needle Crafter (s) or Quilt Crafter (s) sounds nice Lee rarebirdyatverizondotnet Park Ridge, NJ |
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