A Tale of Shoes

[deathpixie]

So, on my way to work today, and some moron steps on the back of my sandal as I'm walking, causing me to rip out the strap that holds it onto my foot.

Not the most auspicious start to the day.

Luckily, however, a new shoe repair place had opened about a month ago on the route to work, so I hobbled my way there and asked the guy if he could fix it. I figured I could barefoot it to work and come back and collect my shoes at lunchtime. Miracle of miracles, he not only could fix it, he did it in ten minutes while I waited, and it only cost me $5. *happy dances*

Mailing stuff should happen tomorrow. If people want to contribute to postage, I wouldn't say no, especially given the roomie's paid two bar tabs and bought groceries this week. Easiest method is Paypal to wytchbrat(at)gmail(dot)com

Tonight I take the kits to the vet for shots. Thanks to the lovely Mindy, I have a cat carrier, which they're already playing in as the world's best kitty house. *snickers* Hope they still like it as much when they're locked in and on the subway. ;)

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[ferox.livejournal.com]

Considering they came over in a PURSE, I think they'll be okay, pitiful meows or not. *grin*

Randomly, I'm working on the slopers for my semester patterns and depending on how they sew up, you may have three new pieces to add to your wardrobe by the end of the year.

(Our fashion dummies only go up to a size fashion 12, which is teenytiny, but I may be able to get away with making large seams, in whichcase, possible fitting, but if it STILL wouldn't fit, I can take YOUR measurements and then just sew to your size on one of the 8's or 6's. Whew. That was longwinded.)

[deathpixie]

This is going to get me cast into the corner for fashion morons, but what are slopers exactly?

[ferox.livejournal.com]

Nono, slopers are a sewing thingie, no one expects you to know that, no casting. *grin* Slopers, or blocks, are what we call the basic of all basic patterns. There are three of them: bodice, skirt and trouser. They come in size 10 (34-26-36, I think) and you size them up and down accordingly. The idea behind them is that while they're rather boring, in terms of looks, they always fit exceptionally well. What we're learning is how to manipulate the slopers so that you get the same perfect fit AND they're attractive to look at.

[deathpixie]

If this doesn't sound too... um something, if you find you have clothing projects you don't have a use/home for, I'm kind of desperate for work clothes right now? Actually, pretty much any clothes? The last thing I bought was the dress I got for my brother's wedding almost a year ago, and I didn't pay for that. Mum did. I bought a strapless bra to go with it.

[ferox.livejournal.com]

Not too something at all; will do just as I already planned to. *grin* Also, if you can afford to next month, might I suggest putting aside 20 bucks or something, and I can teach you the wonders of thrift shopping? You're teeny enough that you will actually find more than I do for myself on a regular basis, and I'm more than willing to come and help weed through; it gets a little overwhelming sometimes.

[qbmuses.livejournal.com]

I might have some clothes you can wear, too. If I have time to go through my closet in the next day, I'll bring some with me this weekend.

[deathpixie]

Don't fuss, mate, it's okay. 'Cause now I'm feeling like I'm sitting on a street corner with a sign "Naked, Please Clothe" and wishing I hadn't said anything. :(

[qbmuses.livejournal.com]

Um. Hush your mouth. I need to clean out my closets anyway. It's all a coincidence, really.

[ferox.livejournal.com]

Also? We like fussing over you.

[qbmuses.livejournal.com]

And yeah... you don't have a choice now. I've already packed you up a bag. And before you protest! They are things that don't fit me anymore or never fit me properly that made it through the pre-moving purge for some reason but didn't make it into the closet. But they may work for you -- they are almost the right size or don't fit over the bootie (we all know I have a rather rotund rear for my size).

AND you don't have to take any of them. If you hate them or they don't fit -- it's no worries, I'll just drop them off by charity or keep holding on to it -- in case. I even have some blazers that could work if you had new buttons or a friend who's handy with a needle to make some darts -- and I think you do!

Plus what Aisy said.