tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post4094605875493639027..comments2024-01-23T01:25:54.343-05:00Comments on Another Sewing Scientist: Mad Men Shocker and some Fabric Pr0nAnother Sewing Scientisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02945784360747028884noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-6200174035499888422012-06-18T11:07:49.845-04:002012-06-18T11:07:49.845-04:00I had only 1m of the Mandela print that I bought i...I had only 1m of the Mandela print that I bought in Gaborone (I bought the last piece in the store), so when I saw it again in Cape Town, I had to get another meter. I wanted to make a skirt and my initial 1m wasn't quite enough to go around me and leave any ease. Very nice offer! I am up to my ears in fabric now, so I think I will have to go on a buying diet for a while.Another Sewing Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02945784360747028884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-87655014010307714302012-06-15T09:52:18.820-04:002012-06-15T09:52:18.820-04:00I'm an American living in Cape Town. I don'...I'm an American living in Cape Town. I don't have a sewing machine, but dream of having one soon. I'm so in love with the Schwe Schwe here- the Mandela one is so special, and you don't always find it! If you ever want more fabric, I could always send you some...Lovely Lighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09419125087194557421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-64609416374685506312012-06-05T11:22:31.804-04:002012-06-05T11:22:31.804-04:00I haven't watched this week's episode yet,...I haven't watched this week's episode yet, but I'm hoping there is a big payoff for both of them.Another Sewing Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02945784360747028884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-20309556170227171162012-06-05T11:19:52.438-04:002012-06-05T11:19:52.438-04:00It's made of something INCREDIBLY itchy, so wh...It's made of something INCREDIBLY itchy, so whatever I make, it's going to have to be fully lined!Another Sewing Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02945784360747028884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-45847755399321686552012-06-02T08:24:13.221-04:002012-06-02T08:24:13.221-04:00Mad Men made me scream at the screen a few times t...Mad Men made me scream at the screen a few times this week. Your fabric made me coo at it. I guess it all balances out, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-31640341505278579552012-05-31T14:15:17.495-04:002012-05-31T14:15:17.495-04:00Your shiny mystery fabric is sooooo pretty! I can...Your shiny mystery fabric is sooooo pretty! I cannot wait to see what you make out of it!Meg the Grandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05505371880343451606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-47335316353183609682012-05-30T04:16:25.706-04:002012-05-30T04:16:25.706-04:00Me too. Now if I could just get a few weeks off t...Me too. Now if I could just get a few weeks off to do some sewing....Another Sewing Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02945784360747028884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-54346905180630554162012-05-30T04:14:01.728-04:002012-05-30T04:14:01.728-04:00Those skirt panels are usually worn by older "...Those skirt panels are usually worn by older "traditional" ladies, not young fashionables, but I'm hoping that it will look sufficiently interesting back in Canada to prevent me from looking like a granny!Another Sewing Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02945784360747028884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-34247471353219012252012-05-30T04:10:54.500-04:002012-05-30T04:10:54.500-04:00You should see what I *didn't* buy. I conside...You should see what I *didn't* buy. I considered each section for a long time before I bought anything, because I knew I could only carry back so much. <br /><br />Although I'm still thinking about that blue/purple/orange shwe shwe print that is calling my name....Another Sewing Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02945784360747028884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-81877201247365561982012-05-30T04:08:08.248-04:002012-05-30T04:08:08.248-04:00I was a bit taken aback, but now that I've tho...I was a bit taken aback, but now that I've thought about it, you knew Peggy would leave at some point when things got really bad. And for Joan: she did, after all, chose to marry the man who once raped her. At least this way, she has a semi-secure future for herself and her child, independent of a husband.Another Sewing Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02945784360747028884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-65585321788959026602012-05-30T04:02:11.770-04:002012-05-30T04:02:11.770-04:00FF was great for basics like twill and linen. I u...FF was great for basics like twill and linen. I usually go too crazy with the prints at Fabric City, so this was a great stop for staples. There were a few other shops that I saw a bit further south along Main Road that I'm saving for my next visit. <br /><br />And sorry, but I have to say: Jack and Jill?! ;) Ugh, you must get that a lot.Another Sewing Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02945784360747028884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-64298668054396304572012-05-29T17:47:52.885-04:002012-05-29T17:47:52.885-04:00I'm drooling over your fabric purchases!I'm drooling over your fabric purchases!A.J.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05989531542525210531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-32953257506036834352012-05-29T02:15:40.899-04:002012-05-29T02:15:40.899-04:00That skirt panel is so cool! And such amazing barg...That skirt panel is so cool! And such amazing bargains! Lucky you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-40208923456544028692012-05-28T17:45:43.747-04:002012-05-28T17:45:43.747-04:00I just watched the episode!!! WOAH...it's goin...I just watched the episode!!! WOAH...it's going to take me awhile to process!!! Love the fabric!!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-79117491469472018462012-05-28T17:08:23.039-04:002012-05-28T17:08:23.039-04:00Glad you enjoyed Focus Fabrics :) That is quite a...Glad you enjoyed Focus Fabrics :) That is quite a haul of fabrics you got there!! I love all the De Gama prints, the Venda, that red/blue double sided swhe swhe...and the Nelson Mandela fabric cutting story made me snort my tea, hahahaha.<br />Oh, and tell your lab friend, my husband is Jack, the audio guy, if he remembers him.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989756320124172799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433539191806188695.post-29221262181383866972012-05-28T16:02:39.838-04:002012-05-28T16:02:39.838-04:00That is a truly amazing haul!!!!!! Happy sewing!That is a truly amazing haul!!!!!! Happy sewing!Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02306054198401843077noreply@blogger.com