tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post6320888276171572134..comments2024-03-29T07:10:58.200-04:00Comments on Stitches and Seams: Pattern TherapyDebbie Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-82658062132038937412007-03-12T13:47:00.000-04:002007-03-12T13:47:00.000-04:00Debbie,I gave up on Sears years ago because I coul...Debbie,<BR/><BR/>I gave up on Sears years ago because I couldn't take their no service motto anymore. We used to spend a lot there but haven't spent a dime since the brand new water heater dropped its bottom and the only one they had was in Fredericksburg. They replaced the water heat for free but charged us a dollar a mile coming and going which was more that the water heater. It was the day before Christmas and I wasn't in any mood to argue, especially since my house had been flooded. It only seems appropriate that K-Mart and Sears are under the same roof now. I call their idea of service the Blue Light Special.<BR/><BR/>ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-6280942436614797482007-03-11T07:54:00.000-04:002007-03-11T07:54:00.000-04:00Debbie--OH! Yuo enabler! I *love* that first pat...Debbie--OH! Yuo enabler! I *love* that first pattern with the twist! I made one like this from Knip Mode but it didn't have the cute (but hot) mandarin collar, and it's for knits. Styaing tuned to see how it turns out (after the scrubs).BrusselsSprout_Katharinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04519588924579208409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-72679061599671056532007-03-10T17:58:00.000-05:002007-03-10T17:58:00.000-05:00Debbie, Yep. I made the jacket from Simplicity 43...Debbie, Yep. I made the jacket from Simplicity 4375. I got to wear it once and then it got too cold. Well at least up in the northern tundra where I live, I couldn't wear it again. That is until tonight. I am wearing it out! If going out to dinner two doors down from my house counts, then that is where I am wearing it.<BR/><BR/>You will love the jacket. But I suggest leaving off the side tabs, they just get in the way. I can't wait to see your version.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and we have the same taste. I just bought the same butterick twist pattern myself. I ordered some beautiful tie-dye georgette to make it. Hopefully I'll get it in time to make for my vacation. Have you picked out your fabric for it yet?Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203860590162568877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-8417321594775941282007-03-10T16:25:00.000-05:002007-03-10T16:25:00.000-05:00The DH was at the Jo-Ann in the Tower Plaza, Unive...The DH was at the Jo-Ann in the Tower Plaza, University Avenue, Davie Florida.<BR/><BR/>He had to enlist the help of a half a dozen women before he found this shop. So I have my batting and some (new to me) Wonder Under.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-9792386549310212552007-03-09T22:04:00.000-05:002007-03-09T22:04:00.000-05:00Hi Debbie, coming out of lurkdom to let you know t...Hi Debbie, coming out of lurkdom to let you know that Hancocks sells all patterns online at sale prices sometimes too. Go to their home page and see that Buttericks and McCalls are 99 cents ending today. Of course they may not have the patterns you're looking for - usually not the new ones and sometimes not the others I want anyway. They have Vogue, Simplicity, New Look and some independents too.<BR/><BR/>Btw, having a lot of pets I gave up on Sears vacuums awhile back. Especially when a salesman told me they are made to last about 3 years and I got tired of replacing my expensive vacuum so often. Three of them made it about that long grrr....<BR/><BR/>Really enjoy your blog!!!<BR/><BR/>Have a great weekend. BeckieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-17156143994307306842007-03-09T15:47:00.000-05:002007-03-09T15:47:00.000-05:00Yes, let's hear it for men who sew! I work with ou...Yes, let's hear it for men who sew! I work with our youth group at church who make quilts for the sick. We have TWO brothers that sew; one is a 9th grader and the other is a junior in college. (Yeah for their mom, a Home Ec major in college, who taught them) <BR/><BR/>Now for Lent, we started a service project on Tues nights making quilts for surgery patients in Central & South America. (Would you believe they only have newspaper to wrap them in after surgery?) Last Tues, a man dropped off his wife & mother. After watching us awhile, he announced he was joining us next week as he said he could certainly cut fabric for us. He makes things out of wood & sees no difference. (And he's right!)<BR/><BR/>Sorry about your problem with Sears. That just plain sucks.<BR/><BR/>JudiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-86579993856323659502007-03-09T15:21:00.000-05:002007-03-09T15:21:00.000-05:00I think you are now the official Twist Top Pattern...I think you are now the official Twist Top Pattern Queen. <BR/><BR/>Ack, I hate Sears.Mary Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07866359663975650122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-8399092979777055852007-03-09T15:08:00.000-05:002007-03-09T15:08:00.000-05:00Want my 82-yr-old mama to call Sears for ya? :) ...Want my 82-yr-old mama to call Sears for ya? :) Honestly, that woman can (and does) work magic when it comes to poor service. My luck usually is like yours! Good luck!<BR/><BR/>Love those patterns - I have several of them, too, but have I done anything with them yet? Don't make me laugh - or cry!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-73709547042630839722007-03-09T13:27:00.000-05:002007-03-09T13:27:00.000-05:00I vote for calling Sears and pitching a fit. They...I vote for calling Sears and pitching a fit. They should refund your shipping, too. DH just went through the same thing with HP sending him the wrong power supply. But they sent a return shipping label and refunded us before we even mailed it back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-7440604567271730102007-03-09T12:48:00.000-05:002007-03-09T12:48:00.000-05:00I love that last pattern. The ruching on the top s...I love that last pattern. The ruching on the top seems like it would be good for those of us with bellies.<BR/><BR/>Your vaccum story reminds me of my needing a new vaccum. After reading, I have made up my mind to buy it our local vaccum store (they even have a vaccum "museum" with all sorts of crazy old vaccums!) rather than a department store. (besides, my husband spent hundres of dollars on a last minute fun trip so I figure I get to spend an equivalent for a nice vaccum!)vespabellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11075188608057610489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-7235442064120842322007-03-09T12:07:00.000-05:002007-03-09T12:07:00.000-05:00Customer service at it’s best! I was just complain...Customer service at it’s best! I was just complaining about that the other day. I have worked for years in costumer service related jobs & I would never have treated my customers the way that seems to be the norm now-a-days (good Lord I sound like a granny). But seriously! I bet that if you call Sear’s parts center & pitch a wholly fit you will get a pick up tag to ship those back for free. It would be worth a try. I work in the display dept in Sear’s when I was in high school & you would not believe the stuff that they took back. ½ used bottles of perfume, a 20 years old weed whacker, etc.MéLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03638721160559955364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-13917906414927236542007-03-09T11:20:00.000-05:002007-03-09T11:20:00.000-05:00Debbie - I have two of those patterns you bought, ...Debbie - I have two of those patterns you bought, and was looking at one of them. I've got the S4375 and have made up the skirt. It sews up nicely. Also have the s4095. Same thing. Made two skirts, though and haven't worn them yet. :) I like that S3880 pants. I bet it looks nice done up.<BR/><BR/>Also, next time you need a pattern from Hancocks but don't want to drive, feel free to email me. I work right next to them and would be happy to run over and get it for you and mail it to you. :) <BR/><BR/>Hancocks or Joanns - both are great therapy for having to endure idiotic and incompetent sales people. I can totally relate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20350253.post-44994380741065533882007-03-09T10:07:00.000-05:002007-03-09T10:07:00.000-05:00Debbie, you also haven't said where you purchased ...Debbie, you also haven't said where you purchased the fabrics for the scrubs...lol.<BR/><BR/>Did you see my DH in that Joanne's** yesterday? He is in Miami somewhere and he was there purchasing quilt batting for me. Because he was complaining about the bulk of the batting...airline travels...I didn't even bother to ask him to get me the cutting mat. Next time when I am on my own. **(This is just meant as a joke as I know there must be hundreds of Joanne's in Florida.) But he was there.<BR/><BR/>I really like that second pattern...the one with the double layer. The pattern with the jacket has been calling my name for some time but I will get it off that famous auction site. The last pattern lives in my stash.<BR/><BR/>Have a good sewing weekend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com