tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3103707002868692486.post3076175619485112037..comments2023-10-16T00:18:32.138-06:00Comments on Footnotes: Novel Inspirations from History: Where Did They Get Their Simplicity Patterns? Stephanie Grace Whitsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02442621477644235666noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3103707002868692486.post-58935774442447225382011-12-09T12:37:08.393-06:002011-12-09T12:37:08.393-06:00I'd like to thank Karen, too! It's great f...I'd like to thank Karen, too! It's great fun to have someone comment on a blog that's been in cyberspace for a while. I hope you enjoyed it ... and I wish you lived nearby so that I, who have some of those "figure challenges" you talk about, could access your gift. Actually, I've always had those figure challenges, which is why Mom Pennell was such a blessing. When there is a 12" difference between a young lady's waist and her hips, ready-to-wear isn't always so ready to wear. TINY waists run in my family. My sister's was only 21" on her wedding day. True. Mine was 24 1/2". That was then ... sigh.Thanks so much for taking time to post. May your holidays be bright! Stephanie Grace Whitsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02442621477644235666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3103707002868692486.post-62648415804417303122011-12-09T01:38:48.097-06:002011-12-09T01:38:48.097-06:00I was referred to this website by a park employee ...I was referred to this website by a park employee at our local historic State Park - thank you Karen! I smiled when I read the above comments because although I started sewing in 6th grade, I have had an at home sewing business for 37 years. It still gives me great pleasure to have my clients say, "I love my new dress!" In most cases, these ladies have some figure challenges which prevents them from getting off the rack clothes to fit well - much less historic attire that requires a close fit. Although such ladies do require more fittings and patterns drafted especially for them, I guess it is not so different as years ago when seamstresses made dresses that were unique for one person.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3103707002868692486.post-60054550049576761962011-04-21T22:28:46.767-05:002011-04-21T22:28:46.767-05:00I love this blog, too! I started sewing as a young...I love this blog, too! I started sewing as a young girl, made mine and my friend's prom dresses in high school, etc. When I found myself getting divorced and having to support myself after being a career mom, sewing was the only way to earn a living. 9 years later, I'm still working in my 'shop' at home, altering/making wedding gowns, bridesmaids, etc. Now, at 50 years old, I'm learning pattern-making and draping techniques. Awesome to look back and see how God knew all along!Debbiehttp://debsews4u.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3103707002868692486.post-66881840375618535532011-04-20T12:35:04.662-05:002011-04-20T12:35:04.662-05:00When I grew up my mother would take the sleeves of...When I grew up my mother would take the sleeves of one pattern and add them to the skirt of another. I grew up improvising as I sewed. But I don't know what I would do without instructions--though I have been known to stray from those on occasion.<br /><br />I am in the process of moving my mother and father to a retirement home--at age 90 and 91. It's been a lot of fun looking through her old patterns. They are a slice of history.Brenda Joseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14372850292511402313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3103707002868692486.post-41512503964402482502011-04-18T15:19:49.799-05:002011-04-18T15:19:49.799-05:00Again such wonderful history. I love this blog. ...Again such wonderful history. I love this blog. Congrats on the new grandbabies. We are expecting another one come fall (it will make number 10). HugsScrappy quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08643346408388508283noreply@blogger.com