‘Hi there, I am curious about what seems to me to be a
new fashion (crime?) here in Toronto. Today I have walked past or by at least a
dozen people who have the kick pleat at the back of their skirt, dress or coat
basted up. I always thought that stitching was for packing or transporting, not
intended as an integral piece of the item of clothing. Isn’t it like wearing
the label or price tag?’
LOL!! ‘This has long been a pet peeve of mine! You’re
right, Jan! It is like leaving the tag on!’ and usually spotted on the ‘younger’
generation – LOL again, because I’m not talking just the twenty-something - that now includes anyone under 50!!! It was
something that either your mother or the
sales clerk explained or, maybe the Home
Ec teacher…It is also used on pockets – a male friend has a double-breasted coat that he wore for a year before I happened to notice that his pockets were inoperable – still sewn shut with basting so the pockets didn’t gape! I always thought the sales staff should take care of this but it seems that the fashion industry has not passed this info onto the purchaser or even the sales staff!
Anyway, I have the first draft of the RTR pattern done! it’s off to my proof-knitter! I have added a paypal button right here on the blog (at the right side) if you want to place your order, but you'll have to wait until the end of the month to get it via email!
And I have all 5 pieces of the tweed Granville done with the new and improved 4-row instead of 6-row cables! (fist pump) I am treating myself to a day off – need to go button shopping before making the bands - other button availability will be a huge factor in the selection for the next garment in Jan’s wardrobe…
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