Pattern Sale

THANKS! Beverly. I don't go to their store often enough, I suppose, since I no longer receive their ads in the mail.

My almost 12-YO DGD is getting so tall, I'm in need of getting her some new patterns. By the time the 2-older DGD were her size, they wore jeans & RTW tee-shirts most of the time, no slacks, blouses or vests.

However, this one prefers slacks w/ blouses or dresses; I'm certain her Mom has influenced her, but that's okay because it means I can continue sewing for her a while longer.

After I see the eye doctor next week, I'll go to TSWLTH, afterwards to a nearby favorite restaurant and Half-Price Books.

Emily

You're welcome, Emily.

I get their mailed ads in addition to ones they insert in the local Sunday newspaper, so I hardly ever pay full price. Even if I don't find fabric I like I can always use some

YAY! My DGD is fast approaching the age when she will no longer want "Grandma Made" clothes. Happily, I expect she'll be making a lot of her own from now on.

Sounds like a lovely day, as long as the eye-doc appointment is nothing serious. I was disappointed in the online Vogue patterns, so I'll check the McCalls to see what I can find.

I have to say, I no longer buy patterns. Since I invested in pattern drafting software - my choice is Pattern Master Boutique by Wild Ginger - I can draw up anything I like, right here in the comfort of home.

Olwyn Mary in New Orleans

Does anyone here get the Hancock ads to let me know when their patterns are on sale? Barbara in SC

Barbars, I don't get ads from either store anymore, since I've almost quit buying patterns or fabric from them anymore. But DD in Memphis does; I'll ask her when I e-mail her later today. She does most of her sewing needs from them still, even though TSWLTH opened their first store in Memphis last year. She still prefers Hancock's; after all, it was the only store she's had to shop for over 20-years.

Have you checked their web site; I believe it has all the sales on it.

Emily

Thanks Emily, I thought about the web site after I posted the question about sales. Barbara

Thanks Pam! Barbara "

That probably is an error in writing. IIRC, most of the Simplicity sales at Hancock's are limited to 10 per customer.

Emily

Thanks Emily. I'm probably only going to get 1 or 2 anyway! I've been know to spend an hour looking through the pattern books to find the :right" patterns. I don't let anyone go with me. Ha, I don't think anyone 'would' go with me if I am looking for just the right pattern. Barbara

I usually go alone when shopping, unless it is a RTW outfit for one of the grandchildren; DS likes to go, and he ends up making the final choice. He has an eye for what looks good and the kids are always pleased.

I have been known to shop a couple hours, never leaving the pattern dept. Now I do the actual shopping at home online, then I take my current list of brands & numbers with me anytime I am out and about.

Emily