Simplicity
February 18, 2013 10 Comments
Modern version
Once upon a time, I made my own clothes, as many of us did. Sidey‘s themes have a knack of creating unexpected associations. I love reading everyone’s take on the subjects. This week it is “Simplicity”.
How many of you remember this was the name of a well-known brand of paper dress-making pattern? They still exist – this is from the current website, my own pattern collection long ago disappeared in one of the clear-outs.
And, this is the nearest look-alike to a dress I made when I was sixteen [1956]. Mine had a V-neck front and back, and like this, was red.
My Dad said “You are not going out in that!”
But I went anyway.
Simplicity.
Being loved, looked after. Learning how to do things.
great dress- time for another?
Have to get a different size
Goodness yes. They still exist I think.
Their patterns were pretty simple, but i have discovered i usually orefer the Vogue ones in the very easy very vogue section
I remember Vogue too, and Butterick – I don’t sew much any more, as material and time taken, with uncertain results, costs more than anything I can buy just as easily. Something odd about that.
I have started doing some sewing again recently. Just to have things that are not like everyone else
Clothes in general are befuddling to me. Am never sure of the reasoning behind the choices that people make when they slip something on -and I do think about it from time to time. Though it is a morning ritual most go through -don’t they/we? Maybe it is more than just wearing, maybe it is about choosing the skin we want to live in. Not sure what that even means.
I imaged googled simplicity patterns and vogue. Now am beyond befuddled.
vogue…….. https://www.google.ca/search?q=vogue+patterns&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=d9m&tbo=d&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=iTEiUebPMaWO2QXTyoHAAg&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=635
simplicity….. https://www.google.ca/search?q=Simplicity+patterns&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=REn&tbo=d&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=szIiUdCZIMrC2QWA8YGIAQ&ved=0CAoQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=635#imgrc=HktYxfQJevHJdM%3A%3BZcfe3xNdsUwYCM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fimg0067.popscreencdn.com%252F129161464_simplicity-9769civil-war-undergarments-pattern14-20-ebay.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.popscreen.com%252Fp%252FOTU3ODQwMg%253D%253D%252FSimplicity-9769-from-Simplicity-patterns-is-a-Civil-War-Undergarments-%3B290%3B320
At 16, I followed the crowd – stiff petticoats or straight skirted alternately. As a teacher/lecturer I always dressed ‘attractively’ as a respect for the students, but while a mother and at home, the requirement was practical. Thank goodness it is now OK to wear trousers, as it is now all about practical comfort with just a touch of want people to think I look like I tried a bit.That’s my version of what you are saying, I am who I am and I want other people to have a good enough idea when they see me… Are the wonderful songs you choose to put on your site any different – an aural version of who you are that we can hear?
No, no different. Though the songs are more tinting then clothing.
Ha! This went through my mind, too, Elspeth – I’m so glad you took this angle on the challenge!
Funnily enough, I seem to remember Simplicity patterns, Elspeth… not that I ever made any myself, I hasten to add. I can’t even sew on a button properly!