tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post1529337530775883303..comments2023-09-25T09:13:30.994-06:00Comments on Bag Lady's Blather: Practice Makes Perfectthe Bag Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-60848263744778629282008-12-21T08:02:00.000-07:002008-12-21T08:02:00.000-07:00Thanks Gena! I'm sure you can manage some pajama p...Thanks Gena! I'm sure you can manage some pajama pants - probably with one hand tied behind you! I've seen your knitting and die with envy every time!! You're so talented!the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-46769876502248419382008-12-21T07:47:00.000-07:002008-12-21T07:47:00.000-07:00Dang, BL! That's some impressive sewing! My machin...Dang, BL! That's some impressive sewing! My machine has been in a box for the last few months. One of these days I'll get it out and try to make a pair of pajama pants! I think I can do that, after making a robe this summer. <BR/><BR/>I'm sure your niece will love it! The cut and shape looks wonderful!Genahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05005093092821158706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-41152127473140188472008-12-20T05:42:00.000-07:002008-12-20T05:42:00.000-07:00kcinnova - you are ahead of me - I haven't gotten ...kcinnova - you are ahead of me - I haven't gotten the mailing done... might have to send Happy New Year cards, instead!the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-52904183721506697432008-12-19T22:44:00.000-07:002008-12-19T22:44:00.000-07:00Lucky niece!Today (Friday) most of the mailing is ...Lucky niece!<BR/>Today (Friday) most of the mailing is completed. Now for some reason I am supposed to put out more decorations (what? the tree isn't enough?) and bake (cookies? what are those?) and wrap presents for my cast of characters (most gifts already purchased). <BR/><BR/>Stay safe on those roads!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-57111315156241807892008-12-19T13:35:00.000-07:002008-12-19T13:35:00.000-07:00Aleta - it's never too late to learn to sew! And i...Aleta - it's never too late to learn to sew! And it's so rewarding.the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-1586927521333691652008-12-19T11:27:00.000-07:002008-12-19T11:27:00.000-07:00What a beautiful dress! How neat that you make it...What a beautiful dress! How neat that you make it more than once. She's a lucky niece indeed!<BR/><BR/>(And I'm a fortunate future daughter-in-law - my future Mom is doing the alterations on my wedding gown. I wish I could sew!)Aletahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05605214202876973830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-37094708224488738182008-12-19T07:22:00.000-07:002008-12-19T07:22:00.000-07:00Oh, Amy - I'm so mediocre at so many things, I ama...Oh, Amy - I'm so mediocre at so many things, I amaze myself!!!! <BR/>Damn, does this mean I have to get some more fabric and make the dress again, in a smaller size?<BR/><BR/>Geo - I learned a long time ago to make a practice dress if the material is really nice (or expensive) or the pattern looks complicated.<BR/>This pattern is a "See and Sew", which is made by Simplicity.the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-65022588875842562222008-12-18T22:39:00.000-07:002008-12-18T22:39:00.000-07:00By like I mean nice. Sorry...off to bed with me......By like I mean nice. <BR/>Sorry...off to bed with me...Geosominhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15729167937433295927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-8328097673896488022008-12-18T22:37:00.000-07:002008-12-18T22:37:00.000-07:00Good plan with the "fake" dress...my mum-in-law al...Good plan with the "fake" dress...my mum-in-law always makes the stuff with really like fabric out of cheap stuff first to size it on people. Lets her ge the screw ups out of the way on the dummy dress.<BR/>It looks very nice and simple. Very cute dress...<BR/><BR/>It's not Butterick is it? :)Geosominhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15729167937433295927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-7729501036874719842008-12-18T22:05:00.000-07:002008-12-18T22:05:00.000-07:00Okay, Baggie, here's the deal. You cook, you sew, ...Okay, Baggie, here's the deal. You cook, you sew, you garden, you can, you take care of the livestock, and then you gaily trot off to steam clean--you're making me look bad. Can't you be mediocre at something? Anything? And for goodness sakes, that gorgeous dress is not my size!Amy Mullishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09650408133826832302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-26575506390434658282008-12-18T20:47:00.000-07:002008-12-18T20:47:00.000-07:00Shammikite - thanks! I didn't want to screw up wit...Shammikite - thanks! I didn't want to screw up with the "real" fabric, so I made two practice dresses, too!<BR/><BR/>Mary Anne - it is great to be able to sit down and sew when you want to - I'm sure you're looking forward to it!the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-4605190610342715012008-12-18T18:29:00.000-07:002008-12-18T18:29:00.000-07:00You're making me look forward to After the Move is...You're making me look forward to After the Move is Finished, when all my sewing stuff will be available. I haven't made anything in two years because I go for weeks between sewing sessions, and "we might be able to move soon!"<BR/>In spite of having so much moving left to do I managed to make door decorations for all three houses today. (The two we're moving out of need decorations to help them look occupied during Christmas burglary season.)<BR/><BR/>Mary Anne in Kentuckysolarityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606487180967915130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-15707260505772184412008-12-18T18:18:00.000-07:002008-12-18T18:18:00.000-07:00That's just a pratice dress? Looks pretty good to ...That's just a pratice dress? Looks pretty good to me.<BR/>I made 2 practice "Mother of the groom" dresses before making the real one for my son's wedding last year. Worked out just fine.Shammickitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969803866899076638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-48996535259073760402008-12-18T17:59:00.000-07:002008-12-18T17:59:00.000-07:00Thanks, Crabby! I hope the actual dress turns out ...Thanks, Crabby! I hope the actual dress turns out as well.the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-8187264292163991772008-12-18T17:28:00.000-07:002008-12-18T17:28:00.000-07:00Wow, that's so pretty! And what a smart idea, to ...Wow, that's so pretty! And what a smart idea, to make a "practice" dress.<BR/><BR/>She's very lucky!Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-17578692651701563182008-12-18T17:22:00.000-07:002008-12-18T17:22:00.000-07:00Thanks, BG! Now, if the actual dress turns out as ...Thanks, BG! Now, if the actual dress turns out as well, I'll be pleased!<BR/><BR/>Marianne - I'm jealous of your nap! I could use one....<BR/><BR/>Reb - thanks! Hope you get everything you are making finished up in time.the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-14194378530587525862008-12-18T12:30:00.000-07:002008-12-18T12:30:00.000-07:00Wow, that is lovely Sis. Well done! Can't wait to ...Wow, that is lovely Sis. Well done! Can't wait to see it in that lovely fabric though.<BR/><BR/>Other than a screw up at LD where they are developing something for me, my shopping is done...of course the things I am making aren't. Oh well.Rebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05318594769530526005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-19559783005687224942008-12-18T11:32:00.000-07:002008-12-18T11:32:00.000-07:00I think we might have to start calling you dress l...I think we might have to start calling you dress lady... My server is out so I can't work and I can't email! Nap time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-83575063095596268552008-12-18T11:03:00.000-07:002008-12-18T11:03:00.000-07:00The dress is lovely. Looks like you need no more ...The dress is lovely. Looks like you need no more practice!Ann (bunnygirl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04938134750150653386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-85370036325483057922008-12-18T10:09:00.000-07:002008-12-18T10:09:00.000-07:00Melissa - an airplane? And a cow? OMG! Wha....Wher...Melissa - an airplane? And a cow? OMG! Wha....Where?the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-5388189250046364092008-12-18T09:50:00.000-07:002008-12-18T09:50:00.000-07:00Wow, the dress is beautiful!! You're inspiring me...Wow, the dress is beautiful!! You're inspiring me--sewing is one of the activities on my goals list. Hope I get to it soon!<BR/><BR/>Stay warm and watch out for cows on your trips into town. I just heard where an airplane collided with one. On the runway, of course.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12785796365378274088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-71893436872193275602008-12-18T09:35:00.000-07:002008-12-18T09:35:00.000-07:00Sagan - thanks! I learned a few things about this ...Sagan - thanks! I learned a few things about this particular pattern while making this dress, so I'll hopefully have no trouble with the next one!<BR/><BR/>Tom - Oh - I'm jealous that you're so close to being done!<BR/><BR/>Lucas - what a good idea - the Rancher says all he wants is a new pair of socks. Sheesh, I might even be able to handle that! (too bad I'm such a terrible knitter....)the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-33224119902379891652008-12-18T09:32:00.000-07:002008-12-18T09:32:00.000-07:00I decided NOT to shop this year. Yes, that's righ...I decided NOT to shop this year. Yes, that's right. Other than the ornaments that I make each year for my neices and nephews and the holiday cards I send out, I'm not doin' nuthin' and it feels marvelous! I will get a few small stocking stuffers for the hubs but we are not exchanging gifts. :)<BR/>This may be the best Christmas ever!<BR/><BR/>And that dress is lovely! You are one talented bag lady!Lucashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128442364616488882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-4395417501543332292008-12-18T09:25:00.000-07:002008-12-18T09:25:00.000-07:00Your neice is lucky to have an aunt like you. Las...Your neice is lucky to have an aunt like you. Last gift is being picked up tonight on the way home from work.Tom Rooneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08965141076174420895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-50752469343879812492008-12-18T08:28:00.000-07:002008-12-18T08:28:00.000-07:00That's a PRACTICE dress?! It's gorgeous!I've done ...That's a PRACTICE dress?! It's gorgeous!<BR/><BR/>I've done most of my shopping but have some left... and I feel really silly because my best friend called me yesterday all excited because he got me my present already. And he's TERRIBLE for doing things like that on time. So I really gotta get him his present quick!<BR/><BR/>Drive safe.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285850895862247408noreply@blogger.com