Dreaming of...Sewing?

On Tue, 13 Apr 2004 10:28:49 -0400 in rec.crafts.textiles.sewing,
wrote,
BUT...I've decided the gift of a box of large, shiny new safety pins
is in order. ))

Gift certificate for the sewing class at Joanns.

Pogonip wrote:

wrote:

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Cea grumps gloomily
Even that would come back to bite me in the butt. No tailor could
meet such demanding expectations, and it would be my fault for making
the referral.
BUT...I've decided the gift of a box of large, shiny new safety pins
is in order. ))
Cea


Recognized authorities recommend that a person in the
process of losing weight should not alter or purchase
clothing until the desired weight is reached, then to
reward themselves with a new wardrobe suitable for the new
figure. 0:^)

That's all very well, but I've lost 37.5 lbs, and all my 'fat' clothes
are so much too big that not only do they look ridiculous, but me
trowziz is falling down! That's 5" off me waist and me bum, so no way
do those clothes look like anything other than WAAAYYY too big! I'm
going for a certain number of half way clothes just fer decency's sake!
--
Kate XXXXXX
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

On Tue, 13 Apr 2004 13:37:40 -0700, Pogonip wrote:


Recognized authorities recommend that a person in the
process of losing weight should not alter or purchase
clothing until the desired weight is reached, then to
reward themselves with a new wardrobe suitable for the new
figure. 0:^)

Now that could be interesting! What would one wear in between sizes?
Nothing?????

Mavis

Recognized authorities recommend that a person in the process of losing
weight should not alter or purchase clothing until the desired weight is
reached, then to reward themselves with a new wardrobe suitable for the new
figure. 0:^)

Now that could be interesting! What would one wear in between sizes?
Nothing?????

Mavis

Drawstrings, dawlin', drawstrings!
How do I know? Well, a couple of years ago, when I got the first of my two
back-to-back bouts of pneumonia, I was given steroids. Naturally, they did
nothing for the bugs, but puffed me up like a balloon. I didn't notice until I
tried on some clothes for church, and discovered I couldn't get into a single
skirt. Now, once I had got out of bed, I had been living in two or three
pairs of drawstring pants I had then, and they still fit. So, I went out and
bought three lengths of fabric, made skirts consisting of a centre back seam, a
top casing with a buttonhole in for the strings, and a hem. Those skirts (and
the pants) did me until I got back down to my usual size. Incidentally, this
last bout of bronchitis, a couple of months ago, the same thing happened, so I
(1) told the doc I will never again use steroids - they simply don't work on
me, and (2) dug those drawstring skirts and pants out of the back of the closet
and returned them to use until I can get rid of the extra fat again.

Olwyn Mary in New Orleans.

Dreaming of...Sewing?

(David=A0Harmon)
On Tue, 13 Apr 2004 10:28:49 -0400 in rec.crafts.textiles.sewing,
wrote,
=A0=A0=A0=A0BUT...I've decided the gift of a box of large, shiny new
safety pins is in order. ))
---
Gift certificate for the sewing class at Joanns.
---
OOO, I don't think so, Dave. Not likely since she's pushing 80, with
poor eyesight, and every bit the Queen of the Manor. Who has a DD who
sews...
Cea not so sure I'd consider Joann's as a teaching
establishment, come to think of it.

AmazeR wrote:

On Tue, 13 Apr 2004 13:37:40 -0700, Pogonip wrote:


Recognized authorities recommend that a person in the
process of losing weight should not alter or purchase
clothing until the desired weight is reached, then to
reward themselves with a new wardrobe suitable for the new
figure. 0:^)


Now that could be interesting! What would one wear in between sizes?
Nothing?????

Mavis


Would make getting through airport security a snap!
--

Joanne @ stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us
http://bernardschopen.tripod.com/
Life is about the journey, not about the destination.

On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 01:44:00 -0700, Pogonip wrote:

Now that could be interesting! What would one wear in between sizes?
Nothing?????

Mavis


Would make getting through airport security a snap!

LOL

Now it would be either that or 'come this way, please...'

Mavis

wrote in message
...

I think perhaps y'all have hit the nail on the head. Earlier this
year, I altered most of my DM's clothes, letting out and adding
ingenious panels, gussets, etc, to allow for expanded girth, after
listening to endless "I can"t lose weight!" sob stories.
WEEELlll, guess what? Not a garment worn, and she is down 20 lbs.
Whatever it is I do, I simply cannot break even, let alone win. It never
fails, there is always a kicker in it for me. Now, natch, she wants them
all taken in.
snip


Oh dear. *sigh* I remember when you were working on her clothes. You did
indeed put a WHOLE lot of work in that and managed things previously
unimaginable in the process. I was Impressed just by the descriptions of
what you were doing, so I know it was a ton of work.

I remember too that she's very particular about her clothing. Can you hold
her off till she's "done" losing weight?? Can you tell her that some of the
clothes can't be altered back? (Because you had to cut them to fit her
shape, not because your sewing skills stink---and you say it that way too!)
Just don't stew about her clothes, ok? You will make yourself sick.

C'mon over to my house if you need to hide out. I promise to let you have
free rein in the kitchen and to share all my sewing room toys with you.
I'll even let you reach all the stuff from the "high up" shelves for me
instead of getting the stepstool. LOL remembering a slightly snide remark
about my lack of height..... LOL

Chin up!! Go sew something fun for the GBebes. That will make you feel
better.

Sharon

--
---
"Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of time and just annoys the
pig."

Kate Dicey wrote:

That's all very well, but I've lost 37.5 lbs, and all my 'fat' clothes
are so much too big that not only do they look ridiculous, but me
trowziz is falling down! That's 5" off me waist and me bum, so no way
do those clothes look like anything other than WAAAYYY too big! I'm
going for a certain number of half way clothes just fer decency's sake!

Kate, and others,

I've gone on my first diet, a gentle one to lose these 5 pounds I've
gained from just sitting at a desk typing for a living!

Anyway, since I've been doing this I have had the keenest sense of
smell! It's almost surreal! I'm sure part of it is spring finally
springing but even inside my food smells so much stronger and I can
smell men wearing cologne one block away. Even fabric is more pungent.
Has anyone else noticed this? Am I crazy?

Charlotte the bloodhound

Charlotte wrote:

Kate Dicey wrote:

That's all very well, but I've lost 37.5 lbs, and all my 'fat' clothes
are so much too big that not only do they look ridiculous, but me
trowziz is falling down! That's 5" off me waist and me bum, so no way
do those clothes look like anything other than WAAAYYY too big! I'm
going for a certain number of half way clothes just fer decency's sake!

Kate, and others,

I've gone on my first diet, a gentle one to lose these 5 pounds I've
gained from just sitting at a desk typing for a living!

Anyway, since I've been doing this I have had the keenest sense of
smell! It's almost surreal! I'm sure part of it is spring finally
springing but even inside my food smells so much stronger and I can
smell men wearing cologne one block away. Even fabric is more pungent.
Has anyone else noticed this? Am I crazy?

Charlotte the bloodhound


No. Partly it will be because you are healthier, so every sense may be
a little keener, partly you are more conscious of it, and partly it is
spring.

How are you doing? I have another 32.5 to lose to reach my goal of 10
stone 3 lbs or five stone lost (about a third of my former body
weight!).
--
Kate XXXXXX
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!