Hilda read and re-read the professor’s lab notes, but there was nothing in the experimental protocol that would have predicted the wildly differing sizes — or aggressive temperaments! — of the cloned teens.
Category: Pattern Stories
Today’s Pattern Story: Simplicity 4574
Amelia had promised her mother that she'd retire her "bitch, please" face, but, upon hearing that Helen actually believed that Robert would be proposing that afternoon (in a hot-air balloon, no less!), no other expression would do.
"Not since the great deviled-egg crisis of the summer of '49 have so many people been so wrong about so much," Amelia thought. Robert might be proposing something in a hot-air balloon this afternoon, but it wouldn't be marriage, and it wouldn't be to Helen. If only Amelia could get the blueprints in time!
Today’s Pattern Story and Sale: McCall’s 4598
Pink: Does my butt look big in this?
Stripes: Oh, definitely. Big as a house. Big as two houses!
Pink: Thank goodness!
Stripes: And I look like a cross between grandpa's pajamas, a deranged candy-striper, and a poodle, right?
Pink: You know it, girl.
Stripes: Allllll riiiiiight! We are going to pull tonight!
Today's pattern is from Jen at MOMSPatterns — she's running a BIG SALE: 30% off all patterns at this link (not including the pattern above, which is priceless, I'm afraid). The sale runs until the end of February (or until the more than 500 patterns that are on sale are gone) and as always, free shipping on 5 or more patterns …
As for me, I think I'll be looking for the pattern above in my size. In wide black and white stripes it will make the best "Escape from Fashion Alcatraz" costume EVER.
Today’s Pattern Story and Sale: Butterick 8373
Pink Print: If I tilt my head just a little bit more to the left, maybe I can shake this water out of my ear.
Red Dress: The role of Girl Kid Flash is mine, all mine. This is the best costume ever. Eat it, Wally West!
Bow White: Oh, dear. It looks as if my dress is fading out. Soon all that will be left of me will be an enigmatic floating bow. I'm like the Cheshire Cat!
Pattern from The Blue Gardenia, where Denise is running a sale (through midnight PST January 15): buy 3 or more patterns, get 35% off your total sale!
Today's Pattern Story and Sale: McCalls 5107
Green Dress: If I fix my gaze firmly on the ground over there, I can't possibly be held responsible for anything that's going on to my right.
Blue Dress: Dammit, this propane torch won't light! And the man at the shop guaranteed instant ignition?
Plaid Dress: She thinks she's being so stealthy, but won't she be surprised to learn my dress is made of asbestos fiber?
(Yes, I *have* had too much pie today, why do you ask?)
Today's pattern is from Jen at MOMSPatterns, and she's having a HUGE sale tomorrow for Small Biz Saturday: use coupon code 'smallbiz' when you check out to save 25% This code is good until midnight EST on Saturday November 26, 2011. (PS: This code is good NOW for folks who read Dress A Day …)
Today's Pattern Story and Sale: Vogue 7787
Gray dress: Don't let anybody tell you that a chair with disappearing legs is better to lean against than a disappearing ledge. It's just not true, despite what Miss Cherry Jumper over there seems to think.
Miss Cherry Jumper: I wish I had worn my glasses after all. I can't read that sign … does it say "don't lean on the disappearing chair?" I hope not, those disappearing ledges are so dangerous.
This pattern is on sale now through Sunday (as are all the patterns at http://risingfeenix.com/inc/sdetail/64659 — use the code GONECAMPING for 15% off). Unfortunately, this one isn't in my size, anyone have one in a bust 34?
(And oh, is anyone else using Pinterest? I'm starting to like it more and more. I'm FakeErinMcKean there.)
Today's Pattern Story: McCalls 7758
Spy #1: You know how they call it "microfiche"? It's actually much bigger than you think — it's just smaller than regular fiche. That's why we need such big pockets.
Spy #2: It's a little-known fact that the nub at the top of an authentic beret contains an antenna, to help send secret radio dispatches.
Spy #3: This vent on the back of my dress? It can emit knockout gas! You have to sit up straight all the time, though, so you don't accidentally dose the row behind you at the movies.
Today's pattern is from Stitches and Loops — tons of wonderful shirtdresses there now! And this one which is sold out but I want — anyone got it?
Today's Pattern Story: Oh, Mr. Mort!
Monochrome: Must. NOT. Laugh. Wouldn't be kind.
Hat: Why hasn't she said anything about my hat? The Noah's Ark look is HUGE this fall. Literally.
Spectral Ladies 1, 2, and 3: Oh, Mr. Mort! You're such a … prominent designer!
[Forgot to add — this pattern is from Sheila at Out of the Ashes. Enjoy!]
Today's Pattern Story: McCalls 4086
Blue: My pensive, wistful look is the best. The director just has to give me this part.
Pink Dot #1: I don't know why that blonde is even wasting her time. Everyone knows brunettes do coy and bashful best. This part is mine.
Pink Dot #2: Does this pose say "My life will be pointless unless I feed my cat "Fussy Cat" cat food"? I think it does. This role is mine! Besides, hats always sell pet products. I read it in Advertising Age.
Pattern from Jen at MOMSPatterns.
Today's Pattern Story: Simplicity 1114
Blue: I see an opening. You go in hard, and I'll follow.
White: That could work … but it's still risky.
Blue: We've been training for months. It's as easy now as it will ever be.
White: All I'm saying is, we don't have to go through with this. Nobody would blame us.
Blue: You want to sit through this whole women's club meeting without a stiff G&T? Let's move, or we'll never get through to the bar before Wanda starts pounding that damn gavel.
White: All right then. Let's do this thing. But if I get seven-layer dip on this dress, you're paying the dry-cleaning bill.
Pattern from Sheila at Out of the Ashes. And thanks so much to Janet, who let me know that A Dress A Day was featured on The Budget Fashionista on Sunday!
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