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Posted by Kate XXXXXX on January 28, 2007, 11:24 am
The Wanderer wrote:
> On Sun, 28 Jan 2007 08:38:21 +0000, Kate XXXXXX wrote:
>
>> The Wanderer wrote:
>>
>>> On Sat, 27 Jan 2007 23:14:57 -0800, BEI Design wrote:
>>>
>>> <snip>
>>>
>>>> You might also check local fabric stores, lots of professional
>>>> sewists leave contact information with them.
>>>
>>> I realise there are several variations in meaning of words and vocabulary
>>> each side of the Atlantic, is 'sewist' a common expression in the US? It
>>> just doesn't look - or sound - right to me!
>>>
>>> :-)
>>>
>> 'Seamtress' and 'dressmaker' have female connotations. 'Sewer' can be
>> misinterpreted. 'Sewist' may not look quite right but says what we
>> mean: one who sews.
>
> OK, it's a pity that political correctness seems to get in the way of just
> about everything these days. As a mere fellow of advancing years whose
> interest in sewing is primarily for dressing our dolls, I guess I'm a
> dressmaker, but I certainly don't feel maligned by the title!
I like to stomp all over PC stuff in me little spiky-heeled boots! I'm
a dress and costume maker, who also does some tailoring.
>
> I certainly wouldn't claim to be a tailor, tailoring and dressmaking are as
> different as chalk and cheese, but that's another argument altogether! [1]
Hard tailoring of such stuff as gents natty suiting is certainly a
development from clothes sewing in general, but takes it to new levels
of sculpting and upholstery! ;)
>
> [1] I'm really being just a little mischievous, having just finished my
> next bit of floor tiling, and it's looking good and left me in excellent
> humour this morning! :-)
Good. Tiling I leave to t'hubby! :D
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Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
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