I think it was Elizabth of SEWN who coined that phrase, meaning an unsolicited compliment on one's outfit of the day. I'm not sure if it applies to both self-sewn and RTW. Elizabeth?
Anyway … at the end of the day, my boss told me out of the blue that she really liked my outfit. I said, "Thank you." Pause, pause. "I made it." Her eyes lit up and she said, "Wow! It looks so professonal." At first I thought she meant professional as in work. But I laughed later as I realized she meant professional as in RTW. I think her actual meaning was probably a bigger compliment since I'm sure I look professional/work every day.
That's all I have today. Sewing room time tonight will only be to overcast/serge the ends of my new fabrics and start running them through the washer and dryer so I'm prepped for some weekend sewing. Later, atop my bed in front of the tube, I'm also going to go through my huge stacks of new patterns and make a plan as to WHAT I'm going to sew.
I did remember to call Fabric Mart today and my credit card went through just fine today so who knows what the problem was. I had a shipping notice when I got home, so those fabrics should arrive at the end of next week.
ETA: I had a question about where in Joann's I found the stretch bengaline. It was in with the suiting fabrics. Some is properly marked, some isn't. At least at my local store. Look for the teeny tiny ribs and the lengthwise stretch.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
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Thank you for each and every comment. I appreciate them all, but I have to be honest and let you know that I'm usually bad about answering questions. I hope you understand that there just isn't enough time in the day to do everything I want to do.
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Glad you got this well deserved compliment. I bet you just glowed. Whenever someone does this to me I am never quite sure whether to add the "I made it" or just keep mum. Do I count the compliments and one day, when I've ten accumulated, then tell them? Not sure....
ReplyDeleteUnsolicited compliments are nice, especially when they are well-meaning!
ReplyDeleteI love unsolicited compliments-- and on things you made yourself it's even better!
ReplyDeleteIsn't that the most fun, to be have your look complimented when you are least expecting it. Bravo, it's a compliment to your sewing but I bet also to how good you are feeling about yourself.
ReplyDeleteNot JUST an unsolicited compliment (which is always awesome), but from your boss, no less! Thumbs up :)
ReplyDeleteI think to have an unsolicited comment is so wonderful. Glad you received one today.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your journey, your sewing, and your great techniques with us. I look forward to reading your blog in the evenings. You are awesome.
ReplyDeleteI love unsolicitations, too! Your boss was no doubt impressed by the quality of your sewing. Although, sometimes I notice that I get more compliments on things that have the "dorky homemade look." I wonder what that's about......
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness! You are turning into me...you ARE making a plan! LOL!
ReplyDeleteWell done - and she's right, y'know!
ReplyDeleteThank you, also, for the reminder that there are bosses out there who do not see it as their mission in life to ground their employees into the floor. *sigh*
A well earned "lift" to the spirits, and I'll bet it also made the CC skirt into a total "love skirt". I do, anyway, especially in that colour on you. OllieV
ReplyDeleteDebbie, I am not surprised. Your work is impeccable and drew me to your blog years ago. I want to sew just like Debbie Cook!
ReplyDeleteAnd I like hearing how you keep a little progress going even when you are so busy.
I'm a vegetable after a day in the salt mines; I don't know how you have the ambition or engergy to sew at night. But I'm enjoying reading about that you do! The " I made it" dilemma; sometimes I tell and sometimes I don't. That skirt is a winner; ya just never know!
ReplyDeleteOh how fab is that! well deserved and lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteCan you imagine the dreck that you would have to wear if you weren't such a wonderful seamstress?
ReplyDeleteKathy B.
Hi Debbie! Sorry I'm so late to the comment party here, but I am firewalled from commenting on blogspot blogs at work, so it makes it difficult to comment at all sometimes. I just wanted to say congrats on your unsolicitation and it sure does refer to any garment you're wearing. It's just sweeter when you have made it yourself. ;)
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