I'm going to take all the dilettante ones, just because.
And now my boy's in love. All hearts and flowers. But, doesn't it freak you out that she used to change your diapers? I mean, when you think about it, the first woman you boned is the closest thing you've ever had to a mother. Doing your mom and trying to kill your dad. Hm. There should be a play.
Angelus ,'Damage'
Natter 68: Bork Bork Bork
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Amy - Sep 12, 2011 6:21:39 pm PDT #25700 of 30001
Because books.
DavidS - Sep 12, 2011 6:22:35 pm PDT #25701 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Dilletante classes should comb with cigarette holders and flirtini glasses.
beekaytee - Sep 12, 2011 6:25:13 pm PDT #25702 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant
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.
JenP - Sep 12, 2011 6:25:34 pm PDT #25703 of 30001
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.
Atropa - Sep 12, 2011 6:27:22 pm PDT #25704 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
For example (what, you guys started me off on clothing modification, one of my fave pastimes): just about any blazer I buy, be it off-the-rack or from a thrift store, goes through what I consider a "basic" round of alterations. I unpick the back seam of the lining so I can take in the center darts/seams to make it more fitted through the waist. I split and finish the back two side seams up to just above the hips, so the bottom of the jacket will lay smoothly over petticoats. I usually end up adding extra buttons and button holes, because most blazers don't have enough to deal with my bosom-to-waist ratio.
Yes, that's what I consider to be basic alterations. I know, I'm crazy.
Kat - Sep 12, 2011 6:27:31 pm PDT #25705 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Oh wait! Not beginner... it should be tyro, dilettante and enthusiast.
heee!
I can tailor, sort of, but mostly my skills are used for hemming at this point. Or redoing Grace's soccer uniform to fit her. I hemmed it too small, but the darts I put in the back make the top more fitted without losing the jersey number nor the seaming/decoration.
I just mailed an envelope of poop to someone.
DavidS - Sep 12, 2011 6:32:23 pm PDT #25706 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I just mailed an envelope of poop to someone.
Non sequitur!
JenP - Sep 12, 2011 6:32:48 pm PDT #25707 of 30001
Yes, that's what I consider to be basic alterations. I know, I'm crazy.
Crazy awesome. I'd love to have those skills. They'd serve me well, because I know many a time I've had to not buy something that would have looked great if I could have taken the waist from one size, the arms from the next size up, and let the hem down about an inch.
Amy - Sep 12, 2011 6:36:47 pm PDT #25708 of 30001
Because books.
I've watched Jilli do alterations. For SA, actually! It's extremely impressive. I want Jilli to teach me to sew.
Lee - Sep 12, 2011 6:51:59 pm PDT #25709 of 30001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Oh! I missed the Sparky news but am wishing good things to come from it!!
I am lisah in this one!
And I am Kat!