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Posted by Sharon Hays on August 17, 2009, 9:35 am
itsjoannotjoann@webtv.net wrote:
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> On Aug 15, 11:24 pm, dm.stock_at_sbcglobal_dot_...@foo.com (Gwyn93)
> wrote:
>> Hello,
>> I just had a small question to ask, and this might be helpful to others,
>> is there a way to somehow measure someone without them knowing? I'm going
>> to sew a dress however I need measurements, and this is going to be a
>> surprise! If anyone has any ideas or help I would greatly appreciate the
>> input!
>> Thanks,
>> Gwyn
> Well, you could get them drunk as a skunk and then when they pass out
> you could do your measuring that way and they'd never know. Or you
> could ask them to stand still and take their measurements with the
> comment you don't believe they are as heavy/skinny as they claim and
> you just want to verify this information for yourself.
>
> Seriously, I don't know of any way you can you can accomplish this
> with any appreciable results. The others who posted their tips and
> thoughts gave the best insight and advice you'll receive.
I have said I want to make something for a relative who is just about your
size, could I measure you since they live way out of state? But not
measuring at all doesn't work unless you are making a handbag or scarf or
something.
Sharon
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Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of time and just annoys the
pig.
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> wrote:
>> Hello,
>> I just had a small question to ask, and this might be helpful to others,
>> is there a way to somehow measure someone without them knowing? I'm going
>> to sew a dress however I need measurements, and this is going to be a
>> surprise! If anyone has any ideas or help I would greatly appreciate the
>> input!
>> Thanks,
>> Gwyn
> Well, you could get them drunk as a skunk and then when they pass out
> you could do your measuring that way and they'd never know. Or you
> could ask them to stand still and take their measurements with the
> comment you don't believe they are as heavy/skinny as they claim and
> you just want to verify this information for yourself.
>
> Seriously, I don't know of any way you can you can accomplish this
> with any appreciable results. The others who posted their tips and
> thoughts gave the best insight and advice you'll receive.