{"id":772,"date":"2010-06-14T13:38:35","date_gmt":"2010-06-14T18:38:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sherlonya.net\/blog\/?p=772"},"modified":"2010-06-14T13:38:42","modified_gmt":"2010-06-14T18:38:42","slug":"simplicity-3788","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sherlonya.net\/blog\/2010\/06\/simplicity-3788\/","title":{"rendered":"Simplicity 3788"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Simplicity,<\/p>\n

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You sort of make me feel like a trollop or hussy.<\/p>\n

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Don’t give me that innocent look. \u00a0I performed my measurements very carefully; I took honest measurements. Then, I began my plans to sew.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

But there was something in the back of my head that told me I should check the finished measurements of the garment. Sure enough, I discovered that there was way more ease that I am used to. So, I made the shirt two sizes smaller than the one my measurements called for.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

And this top, which, despite it’s somewhat homely color, was supposed to be summery and flirty. It is downright loose. Or is it, Simplicity? Are you telling me that I just wear my clothes too tight? Are you calling me a tart? A slattern?<\/p>\n

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I will have to rely on my standard \u00a0tactic, adding a belt, in order to wear this shirt. \u00a0Maybe we can reach a compromise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dear Simplicity, You sort of make me feel like a trollop or hussy. Don’t give me that innocent look. \u00a0I performed my measurements very carefully; I took honest measurements. Then, I began my plans to sew. 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