That's great if your weight never fluctuates. I'm not one of those people.

Well, sure. Not many things I know of work for everyone.

I don't know though, I have a wardrobe that accommodates a couple of sizes right now. I mean, if I gain twenty pounds, I can't wear the blouse that fits now whether it's tailored or not. But if the blouse I wear at twenty pounds heavier is tailored well, maybe I like it better.

If I know my weight fluctuates, I can still have a tailored wardrobe that accommodates that. It wouldn't be as small as if I maintained a steady weight, but at least I'd look my best up and down the scale.

Just speculating, really. Not advocating. I'll leave that to Stacey and Clinton.

In fairness to Stacey and Clinton they do talk about tailoring and fit a lot.

But if the blouse I wear at twenty pounds heavier is tailored well, maybe I like it better.

You will. I swear. Because no one, and I mean NO ONE, has the same body shapes as the fit models used by clothing companies. If you are lucky enough to stumble onto a company who's clothes fit you as if you were the fit model the pattern was drafted on, write down the name/size combo and scour thrift stores, consignment shops, and eBay for things from them. (I apparently am the same as the fit model for Lip Service XL and size 12 Ralph Lauren blazers.)

But tailoring is part of the reason I say everyone should learn to sew.

But tailoring is part of the reason I say everyone should learn to sew.

I almost posted an addendum to my last post saying, "I really should learn how to sew." It's true.

Auto classes and sewing classes.

Oh! I missed the Sparky news but am wishing good things to come from it!!

I am lisah in this one!

For the stuff I'm interested in, it seems like there's super-basic and then serious study. Where's the casual enthusiast level?

I want to start an adult ed provider and I'll label the classes as beginner, dilettante, and enthusiast, just for Jesse.

I know some sewing, but damn if it is a pain in the ass for me to do. I think I would rather clean my bathroom.

I'm going to take all the dilettante ones, just because.

Dilletante classes should comb with cigarette holders and flirtini glasses.

Erin, have you done media training? Your post to Sparky was right on!

The only thing I'd add is, if you wear a long top, sit on the back of it so the shoulders don't ride up.

Sparky, I'm saying a prayer that THIS is the thing that brings her home.

Please start with sewing and auto, Kat?

I think I'd rather sew than clean my bathroom. But, really, all I've ever sewn is buttons on and some really atrociously bad seam/rip repairs.

I did use my mother's sewing machine once for a sewing project in home ec. The one and only time I used a sewing machine.