tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post8852940190311929750..comments2024-03-25T02:25:22.521+01:00Comments on A Few Threads Loose: Sew Expensive... Vogue's New Book for Better Sewing.Anna Depewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07055563789966415506noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-13080951737562330502013-08-27T15:58:40.045+02:002013-08-27T15:58:40.045+02:00Hi Wendy, I'm so glad that you found my blog! ...Hi Wendy, I'm so glad that you found my blog! And thanks for clearing up the "bated" part, I never knew that! I'll go fix it. I hope that you come back and read some more next time :)Anna Depewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07055563789966415506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-57406631636838935062013-08-27T14:22:23.882+02:002013-08-27T14:22:23.882+02:00$7.50?! You got it for $7.50? That's probably...$7.50?! You got it for $7.50? That's probably less than the original price, and definitely less when you adjust for inflation. You are one lucky lady. I just found your blog in that way you do when skip around from blog to blog, enjoying the ramblings of like-minded people. I love your sense of humor, and the way you turn a phrase.<br />Oh, and BTW, the expression is "bated" breath, not baited. Think of the word abate, meaning held back; so to wait with bated breath means you are holding your breath in anticipation. Simple, right? WendyBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171619702536045694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-12892712306988669822013-08-27T14:21:31.996+02:002013-08-27T14:21:31.996+02:00$7.50?! You got it for $7.50? That's probably...$7.50?! You got it for $7.50? That's probably less than the original price, and definitely less when you adjust for inflation. You are one lucky lady. I just found your blog in that way you do when skip around from blog to blog, enjoying the ramblings of like-minded people. I love your sense of humor, and the way you turn a phrase.<br />Oh, and BTW, the expression is "bated" breath, not baited. Think of the word abate, meaning held back; so to wait with bated breath means you are holding your breath in anticipation. Simple, right? WendyBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171619702536045694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-18128530797067805952013-07-27T00:10:16.161+02:002013-07-27T00:10:16.161+02:00My stars, that is a hefty price tag indeed! I'...My stars, that is a hefty price tag indeed! I've seen some vintage Vogue patterns sell for astronomical prices in recent years as well (the highest I've seen actually sell to date was over $400!), and while I adore them dearly, even if I had Bill Gate's pocketbook, I don't know if I could ever justify spending that kind of cold hard cash on just one sewing pattern (unless, perhaps, you made your livelihood from selling vintage repro garments and stood to make a large profit off of that kind of initial investment). <br /><br />Here's to the hope we're both able to find much, much lower priced copies of our own one day.<br /><br />♥ Jessica <br /><br />*PS* Thank you deeply for your touchingly lovely comment on my (unplanned) blog post today, sweet dear. Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-67180539918771016262013-06-30T17:07:05.158+02:002013-06-30T17:07:05.158+02:00I think Gertie's blog has a big influence on t...I think Gertie's blog has a big influence on the price of the book. <br /><br />Antheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02875482339841115778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-27695139024690723502013-06-26T21:46:19.441+02:002013-06-26T21:46:19.441+02:00I'm on the hunt for this book!I'm on the hunt for this book!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395240470018346662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-86896995460819222362013-06-26T11:14:49.967+02:002013-06-26T11:14:49.967+02:00Wow! I love it when you find something expensive f...Wow! I love it when you find something expensive for cheap! I bet the book is amazing :)Zoëhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00913960809559515025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-18138490671604965872013-06-20T17:29:42.291+02:002013-06-20T17:29:42.291+02:00It's a great feeling, isn't it? I did the ...It's a great feeling, isn't it? I did the same dance when I found <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0870054317/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used" rel="nofollow">Classic Tailoring Techniques</a> by Cabrera for $24 at my local library's used bookstore. motorharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15729621083839677176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-26193120495543336502013-06-20T17:09:23.794+02:002013-06-20T17:09:23.794+02:00I've placed this book on my want list. Unlike...I've placed this book on my want list. Unlikely chance I'll find it anywhere near $7.50:)Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439393534029787165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-50271549053273167252013-06-20T15:57:33.121+02:002013-06-20T15:57:33.121+02:00I would definitely be feeling pretty smug if I was...I would definitely be feeling pretty smug if I was you too ;o) What an excellent find for $7.50...will certainly keep my eyes peeled from now on, but don't fancy my chances!Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12632906323410997355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-82152475237784862022013-06-20T15:48:49.861+02:002013-06-20T15:48:49.861+02:00That is awesome!! How lucky you found it for $7.50...That is awesome!! How lucky you found it for $7.50!! I found a 1970 edition at the thrift store for .99. It is a hardcover with a orange cardboard sleeve it slides into. Matches my sewing room! I'm always on the lookout for vintage (anything) sewing books.Lorie ~ Luray Lane Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16244464984450361656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-55904616027061154432013-06-20T12:35:36.339+02:002013-06-20T12:35:36.339+02:00I love this book too. I already had one copy when ...I love this book too. I already had one copy when I found another at my church's jumble sale for $2. Now I have two copies. I really should sell one, but that takes effort. Effort that I would rather use to sew.K2https://www.blogger.com/profile/11083972144717379173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-82463065017353933562013-06-20T11:35:28.243+02:002013-06-20T11:35:28.243+02:00You were so lucky to find a copy for that price! I...You were so lucky to find a copy for that price! I don't think I've ever even seen a copy for sale here. There will be some, of course, but they're few and far between!<br /><br />"Bated breath"- The earliest written citation, as with so many phrases in modern English, comes from Shakespeare's 'Merchant of Venice', where it is used as an abbreviated form of "abated" meaning to reduce. Which makes perfect sense, I suppose. Ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00440657867854218687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88001083355758616.post-1644275703752833442013-06-20T11:03:55.082+02:002013-06-20T11:03:55.082+02:00I wonder if the sensation of Gertie's blog has...I wonder if the sensation of Gertie's blog has driven up the price on Auction sites? Either way it's a terrific blog and I hope she gets to finish the whole book one day. <br />Lucky you for finding it for only $7.50! I don't think it would be found in Australia and if it is here I'm sure its being held onto very tightlyCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255354405253714311noreply@blogger.com