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Julie Bove
May 24, 2012, 5:25:42 AM5/24/12
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How do you handle this?
Some years ago I lost 30 pounds which I think was my most dramatic weight
loss ever. I didn't buy any new clothes until my clothes were literally
dropping off of me. I actually fell out of a bra when I went out dancing.
That was pretty bad.
I got lucky when I got most of the new clothes. Went into T.J. Maxx (where
a friend had just bought a new wardrobe) and was able to get everything I
needed. I'm sure I did buy a few things elsewhere but I did get a lot of
things there.
So now Angela is losing weight. And because I think she is a lot more
muscular than I ever was or ever will be, she needs a smaller size even
though she has lost less weight than I did when I needed the new wardrobe.
She also started at a higher weight.
I bought her some smaller underwear and a few pairs of pants. But clearly I
did not buy enough. I ordered some more pants online. In the meantime I
think we might go to a store that sells used things.
At this point in time I just can't see spending a lot of money on clothes
that she will likely be too small for in a few months (if not sooner) again.
She is losing the weight very quickly and plans to continue dancing this
summer but... We are awaiting a call from the Dr. She has been very
exhausted for unknown reasons and will just nod off when sitting down. This
is not like her. The Dr. said it might be Mono but more likely her thyroid
has gone out of whack again. So I guess how much (if any) dance she'll be
doing will depend on what it is that ails her.
I am also having a bit of a problem with what she is eating. I don't think
she is eating enough and she failed to have any protein at all today until
dinner time, except for whatever protein is in a serving of milk. Granted
she wasn't feeling well and didn't feel like eating much. She had a steak
for dinner and I told her she had to eat more protein before bed.
Anyway... If you lost enough weight to go down more than one size in
clothing... Or if you are currently losing weight and plan to go down more
than a size... What do you do? Do you replace the whole wardrobe? I
figure it is okay to wear shirts that are somewhat too big. She has to wear
form fitting things for dance so I have had to replace those things. And
she needs to have some of her costumes altered because she has lost so much
since they were ordered or made. But the studio has an excellent seamstress
who can take care of that.
Do you buy used clothing until you get to the size you want?
Do you have your clothing altered? I could see doing that with
like...business attire. But Angela lives in sweatpants and yoga pants and I
am not sure it would be worth it to have those altered. I wouldn't be able
to do it myself and would have to pay someone to do it so that doesn't seem
feasible.
I do know that it is not a good idea to sleep in something that is too big.
I ripped a few nightgowns down the back by doing that. I turned over but
the gown was so big it didn't turn with me.
Some years ago I lost 30 pounds which I think was my most dramatic weight
loss ever. I didn't buy any new clothes until my clothes were literally
dropping off of me. I actually fell out of a bra when I went out dancing.
That was pretty bad.
I got lucky when I got most of the new clothes. Went into T.J. Maxx (where
a friend had just bought a new wardrobe) and was able to get everything I
needed. I'm sure I did buy a few things elsewhere but I did get a lot of
things there.
So now Angela is losing weight. And because I think she is a lot more
muscular than I ever was or ever will be, she needs a smaller size even
though she has lost less weight than I did when I needed the new wardrobe.
She also started at a higher weight.
I bought her some smaller underwear and a few pairs of pants. But clearly I
did not buy enough. I ordered some more pants online. In the meantime I
think we might go to a store that sells used things.
At this point in time I just can't see spending a lot of money on clothes
that she will likely be too small for in a few months (if not sooner) again.
She is losing the weight very quickly and plans to continue dancing this
summer but... We are awaiting a call from the Dr. She has been very
exhausted for unknown reasons and will just nod off when sitting down. This
is not like her. The Dr. said it might be Mono but more likely her thyroid
has gone out of whack again. So I guess how much (if any) dance she'll be
doing will depend on what it is that ails her.
I am also having a bit of a problem with what she is eating. I don't think
she is eating enough and she failed to have any protein at all today until
dinner time, except for whatever protein is in a serving of milk. Granted
she wasn't feeling well and didn't feel like eating much. She had a steak
for dinner and I told her she had to eat more protein before bed.
Anyway... If you lost enough weight to go down more than one size in
clothing... Or if you are currently losing weight and plan to go down more
than a size... What do you do? Do you replace the whole wardrobe? I
figure it is okay to wear shirts that are somewhat too big. She has to wear
form fitting things for dance so I have had to replace those things. And
she needs to have some of her costumes altered because she has lost so much
since they were ordered or made. But the studio has an excellent seamstress
who can take care of that.
Do you buy used clothing until you get to the size you want?
Do you have your clothing altered? I could see doing that with
like...business attire. But Angela lives in sweatpants and yoga pants and I
am not sure it would be worth it to have those altered. I wouldn't be able
to do it myself and would have to pay someone to do it so that doesn't seem
feasible.
I do know that it is not a good idea to sleep in something that is too big.
I ripped a few nightgowns down the back by doing that. I turned over but
the gown was so big it didn't turn with me.
Trawley Trash
May 24, 2012, 10:23:41 AM5/24/12
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On Thu, 24 May 2012 02:25:42 -0700
"Julie Bove" <juli...@frontier.com> wrote:
> I am also having a bit of a problem with what she is eating. I don't
> think she is eating enough and she failed to have any protein at all
> today until dinner time, except for whatever protein is in a serving
> of milk. Granted she wasn't feeling well and didn't feel like eating
> much. She had a steak for dinner and I told her she had to eat more
> protein before bed.
Angela is of an age where she needs to make her own decisions even
"Julie Bove" <juli...@frontier.com> wrote:
> I am also having a bit of a problem with what she is eating. I don't
> think she is eating enough and she failed to have any protein at all
> today until dinner time, except for whatever protein is in a serving
> of milk. Granted she wasn't feeling well and didn't feel like eating
> much. She had a steak for dinner and I told her she had to eat more
> protein before bed.
if they are wrong. One steak is enough protein for most people
for one day, especially if they are losing weight. If you try to
micromanage her life, things will turn ugly. She will not respect
your advice unless you can show that you are in good health yourself.
Personally I think both of you have a problem with milk, but from
this distance I can't say for sure.
> Anyway... If you lost enough weight to go down more than one size in
> clothing... Or if you are currently losing weight and plan to go
> down more than a size... What do you do? Do you replace the whole
> wardrobe? I figure it is okay to wear shirts that are somewhat too
> big. She has to wear form fitting things for dance so I have had to
> replace those things. And she needs to have some of her costumes
> altered because she has lost so much since they were ordered or
> made. But the studio has an excellent seamstress who can take care
> of that.
>
> Do you buy used clothing until you get to the size you want?
>
> Do you have your clothing altered? I could see doing that with
> like...business attire. But Angela lives in sweatpants and yoga
> pants and I am not sure it would be worth it to have those altered.
> I wouldn't be able to do it myself and would have to pay someone to
> do it so that doesn't seem feasible.
>
> I do know that it is not a good idea to sleep in something that is
> too big. I ripped a few nightgowns down the back by doing that. I
> turned over but the gown was so big it didn't turn with me.
I used some of my older clothes for sleeping, because I like a
looser fit at night. The stuff that was warm went to charity,
and some things became rags or were thrown out.
Why not put Angela on a budget and let her decide? Maybe she can
do a little sewing on her own? I bought a sewing machine at a
neighbor's yard sale for $20. I haven't used it yet, but I will
need to learn it soon.
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Julie Bove
May 24, 2012, 5:00:40 PM5/24/12
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her. It is not something taught in school any more. I did get her a sewing
machine many years ago. It's still in the box.
I would not let Angela decide this because she would of course decide to get
all new clothes.
Julie Bove
May 24, 2012, 5:01:11 PM5/24/12
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> Trawley Trash <tr...@invalid.invalid> wrote in news:ess199-
> umi...@jester.gnet:
> went
> a little crazy buying the amount I did. Only because before I could never
> find nice clothes in a Plus size. Right now, I'm at a plateau level. And
> having a clothes budget sounds like a great idea.
> Marina
Thanks!
BessieBee
May 24, 2012, 6:02:32 PM5/24/12
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On 5/24/2012 4:25 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
> Do you buy used clothing until you get to the size you want?
I buy used clothing whether I'm losing, gaining or maintaining my
> Do you buy used clothing until you get to the size you want?
weight. Not ALL of my clothes are from vintage stores, but a good
portion are. You'd be amazed what you can find at thrift/vintage/used
clothing stores if you spend the time to look. One certainly doesn't
have to be "between sizes" to take advantage of gently worn clothing.
>
> Do you have your clothing altered? I could see doing that with
> like...business attire. But Angela lives in sweatpants and yoga pants and I
> am not sure it would be worth it to have those altered. I wouldn't be able
> to do it myself and would have to pay someone to do it so that doesn't seem
> feasible.
Why would you even consider altering sweatpants or yoga pants? They can
> Do you have your clothing altered? I could see doing that with
> like...business attire. But Angela lives in sweatpants and yoga pants and I
> am not sure it would be worth it to have those altered. I wouldn't be able
> to do it myself and would have to pay someone to do it so that doesn't seem
> feasible.
always be used in the winter time (unless they're so big they fall off
when standing) to snuggle up in, or if they're in a well worn state they
can be torn into rags.
> I do know that it is not a good idea to sleep in something that is too big.
> I ripped a few nightgowns down the back by doing that. I turned over but
> the gown was so big it didn't turn with me.
--
BessieBee
"I was gratified to be able to answer promptly, and I did.
I said I didn't know."
-Samuel Clemens
BessieBee
May 24, 2012, 6:10:12 PM5/24/12
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On 5/24/2012 4:00 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
> I would not let Angela decide this because she would of course decide to get
> all new clothes.
>
>
Ans what an awesome learning lesson that would be. Give her a budget
> I would not let Angela decide this because she would of course decide to get
> all new clothes.
>
>
and let her decide.
Julie Bove
May 24, 2012, 6:22:19 PM5/24/12
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> On 5/24/2012 4:25 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
>> Do you buy used clothing until you get to the size you want?
>
> I buy used clothing whether I'm losing, gaining or maintaining my weight.
> Not ALL of my clothes are from vintage stores, but a good portion are.
> You'd be amazed what you can find at thrift/vintage/used clothing stores
> if you spend the time to look. One certainly doesn't have to be "between
> sizes" to take advantage of gently worn clothing.
I have looked for myself but have never seen anything I liked. Angela tends
>
>> Do you buy used clothing until you get to the size you want?
>
> I buy used clothing whether I'm losing, gaining or maintaining my weight.
> Not ALL of my clothes are from vintage stores, but a good portion are.
> You'd be amazed what you can find at thrift/vintage/used clothing stores
> if you spend the time to look. One certainly doesn't have to be "between
> sizes" to take advantage of gently worn clothing.
to wear T Shirts, yoga pants and sweat pants. The T Shirts are easy to
find. The other stuff a bit more difficult.
>>
>> Do you have your clothing altered? I could see doing that with
>> like...business attire. But Angela lives in sweatpants and yoga pants
>> and I
>> am not sure it would be worth it to have those altered. I wouldn't be
>> able
>> to do it myself and would have to pay someone to do it so that doesn't
>> seem
>> feasible.
>
> Why would you even consider altering sweatpants or yoga pants? They can
> always be used in the winter time (unless they're so big they fall off
> when standing) to snuggle up in, or if they're in a well worn state they
> can be torn into rags.
We have no use whatever for rags! And they are no good in the winter time
>> Do you have your clothing altered? I could see doing that with
>> like...business attire. But Angela lives in sweatpants and yoga pants
>> and I
>> am not sure it would be worth it to have those altered. I wouldn't be
>> able
>> to do it myself and would have to pay someone to do it so that doesn't
>> seem
>> feasible.
>
> Why would you even consider altering sweatpants or yoga pants? They can
> always be used in the winter time (unless they're so big they fall off
> when standing) to snuggle up in, or if they're in a well worn state they
> can be torn into rags.
if they are too big. And yes they are big enough to fall off when standing
because she wears her clothes baggy to begin with.
>
>> I do know that it is not a good idea to sleep in something that is too
>> big.
>> I ripped a few nightgowns down the back by doing that. I turned over but
>> the gown was so big it didn't turn with me.
>
> Uh..... huh?
Yes. My SIL did the same thing.
>> I do know that it is not a good idea to sleep in something that is too
>> big.
>> I ripped a few nightgowns down the back by doing that. I turned over but
>> the gown was so big it didn't turn with me.
>
> Uh..... huh?
Maya Zuiderweg
May 24, 2012, 8:03:22 PM5/24/12
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Het is zò dat Julie Bove formuleerde :
For too large pants: a belt.
M.
M.
Julie Bove
May 24, 2012, 8:34:18 PM5/24/12
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Maya Zuiderweg
May 24, 2012, 8:51:45 PM5/24/12
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Julie Bove drukte met precisie uit :
Would it work with skirt and dress?
(nope I dont use yoga pants, just ordinary ones).
M.
(nope I dont use yoga pants, just ordinary ones).
M.
Julie Bove
May 24, 2012, 9:24:03 PM5/24/12
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>>
>> That won't work with sweat pants or yoga pants.
>
> Would it work with skirt and dress?
> (nope I dont use yoga pants, just ordinary ones).
> M.
No clue. She doesn't own any skirts or dresses. Girls don't usually wear
>> That won't work with sweat pants or yoga pants.
>
> Would it work with skirt and dress?
> (nope I dont use yoga pants, just ordinary ones).
> M.
those here except for special occasions.
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May 24, 2012, 11:46:55 PM5/24/12
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We shop at Goodwill or other thrift stores. We started when my weight
started dropping back in '06. Then when I dropped the 45 pounds from working
on our RV, we had to nearly get me a new wardrobe off the rack at a thrift
store.
If she's dropping sizes that fast, you can donate them back and pick up more
at the same time and the prices will be half or less than new.
--
Budd
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started dropping back in '06. Then when I dropped the 45 pounds from working
on our RV, we had to nearly get me a new wardrobe off the rack at a thrift
store.
If she's dropping sizes that fast, you can donate them back and pick up more
at the same time and the prices will be half or less than new.
--
Budd
Every vote counts ... unless you don't vote.
Julie Bove
May 25, 2012, 12:57:37 AM5/25/12
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> You are right about that. I don't own a skirt or dress. (I'm not a girl
> anymore). I don't believe my daughter owns a skirt/dress. She's in her
> twenties and married, so I don't see her clothes on a daily basis.
> Marina
I used to wear a lot of dresses only because I am lazy. Easier to throw one
thing on than to find two matching things. But I was always the odd one out
because not too many people wear dresses at all. Even to weddings and
funerals. They mostly wear nice pantsuits. I had to quit wearing the
dresses when I went on insulin because I shoot in my stomach. I can only
wear a dress that buttons all the way down now. I try to avoid skirts
because they are just not flattering on me.
> "Julie Bove" <juli...@frontier.com> wrote in
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> anymore). I don't believe my daughter owns a skirt/dress. She's in her
> twenties and married, so I don't see her clothes on a daily basis.
> Marina
I used to wear a lot of dresses only because I am lazy. Easier to throw one
thing on than to find two matching things. But I was always the odd one out
because not too many people wear dresses at all. Even to weddings and
funerals. They mostly wear nice pantsuits. I had to quit wearing the
dresses when I went on insulin because I shoot in my stomach. I can only
wear a dress that buttons all the way down now. I try to avoid skirts
because they are just not flattering on me.
Julie Bove
May 25, 2012, 12:59:25 AM5/25/12
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where we usually go. I got angry tonight because she brought the jeans
jacket to hip hop class tonight that we bought there. They were supposed to
customize them. The problem? Nobody else bothered to buy them. So the
teacher said they might have to do without them.
None Given
May 25, 2012, 2:36:03 AM5/25/12
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my dads old garage which never housed an auto. Instead, I have both
my own garments from over 40 years ago and my Dad's stuff. All of which fits
now. I yard saled my sibs stuff or in the case of a sis, I give it
to her as it was her size again. With exception of the damn bell bottoms,
mens ware is pretty timeless. A wool Tweed jacket once the moth balls odor
is gone, is a wool dress jacket for the next 1000 years, lol.
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May 25, 2012, 3:18:27 AM5/25/12
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> Do you still have the receipt? You could bring it back as a return item.
> Try and get a store credit.
> Marina
No. I didn't keep the receipt and we bought it several months ago. It is
actually a bit large on her now. She wasn't on the diet when we bought it.
We bought it early because she was so hard to fit.
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> Try and get a store credit.
> Marina
No. I didn't keep the receipt and we bought it several months ago. It is
actually a bit large on her now. She wasn't on the diet when we bought it.
We bought it early because she was so hard to fit.
Julie Bove
May 25, 2012, 3:19:23 AM5/25/12
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GysdeJongh
May 25, 2012, 10:47:16 AM5/25/12
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Maya Zuiderweg
May 25, 2012, 6:53:55 PM5/25/12
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Julie Bove schreef :
Me neither. I wear pants - and use belts. Cant keep on buying new pants
each time I change weight.
If the pants cant be belted (like yoga or sweat, as you said) I
recommend suspenders..
Wouldnt you (or Angela for that matter)like to set a trend..?
M.
each time I change weight.
If the pants cant be belted (like yoga or sweat, as you said) I
recommend suspenders..
Wouldnt you (or Angela for that matter)like to set a trend..?
M.
outsider
May 25, 2012, 8:20:30 PM5/25/12
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Julie Bove
May 25, 2012, 11:57:29 PM5/25/12
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"Maya Zuiderweg" <$no_spam#ma_dot_zuiderweg_@_me_dot_com#maps_on$> wrote in
suspenders here any more. I wore them in the 80's. Not to hold my pants
up. Because they were in style.
Julie Bove
May 25, 2012, 11:59:01 PM5/25/12
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May 26, 2012, 9:34:54 AM5/26/12
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> LOL, the only way anything is tucked in is at the center where the belt
> buckle is. I've seen it where the pants hang so low, all of the guy's
> underwear shows to the world. I mean hanging below the butt cheeks.
> Of course when girls in my day didn't wear bras, they were making a
> statement.
> Marina
"They all dress the same in order to express individuality," quipped
one grade school principal.
> buckle is. I've seen it where the pants hang so low, all of the guy's
> underwear shows to the world. I mean hanging below the butt cheeks.
> Of course when girls in my day didn't wear bras, they were making a
> statement.
> Marina
"They all dress the same in order to express individuality," quipped
one grade school principal.
BessieBee
May 26, 2012, 11:17:16 AM5/26/12
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On 5/26/2012 8:34 AM, outsider wrote:
> "They all dress the same in order to express individuality," quipped
> one grade school principal.
This is one of the best quotes I've read in a very long time, especially
> "They all dress the same in order to express individuality," quipped
> one grade school principal.
considering its source. (-:
W. Baker
May 26, 2012, 1:21:20 PM5/26/12
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Julie Bove <juli...@frontier.com> wrote:
: "Maya Zuiderweg" <$no_spam#ma_dot_zuiderweg_@_me_dot_com#maps_on$> wrote in
: >
: > For too large pants: a belt.
: That won't work with sweat pants or yoga pants.
As sweat pants,etc, usually have elastic waists wouldn't it pe fairly
simple to simply replace the elastiv in the tunne l it is in with new, or
shrter elastic or simply to open the tunnel and pull out some of the
elastic to make the waist smaller for a size or two or rplace the elastic
with a drawstring? the mght look a bit baggy, but it should work for a
while.
Wendy
: "Maya Zuiderweg" <$no_spam#ma_dot_zuiderweg_@_me_dot_com#maps_on$> wrote in
: >
: > For too large pants: a belt.
: That won't work with sweat pants or yoga pants.
simple to simply replace the elastiv in the tunne l it is in with new, or
shrter elastic or simply to open the tunnel and pull out some of the
elastic to make the waist smaller for a size or two or rplace the elastic
with a drawstring? the mght look a bit baggy, but it should work for a
while.
Wendy
Maya Zuiderweg
May 26, 2012, 2:30:43 PM5/26/12
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Julie Bove heeft ons zojuist aangekondigd :
Heeh. I remember gardenpants, these were much in style then: a sling
around your neck, no belt at all. Always found them very unhandy when
going too the loo ;-)
M.
around your neck, no belt at all. Always found them very unhandy when
going too the loo ;-)
M.
outsider
May 26, 2012, 6:45:27 PM5/26/12
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On 5/26/2012 10:17 AM, BessieBee wrote:
> On 5/26/2012 8:34 AM, outsider wrote:
>
>> "They all dress the same in order to express individuality," quipped
>> one grade school principal.
>
> This is one of the best quotes I've read in a very long time, especially
> considering its source. (-:
>
What do you have against grade school principals? :-)
> On 5/26/2012 8:34 AM, outsider wrote:
>
>> "They all dress the same in order to express individuality," quipped
>> one grade school principal.
>
> This is one of the best quotes I've read in a very long time, especially
> considering its source. (-:
>
Julie Bove
May 27, 2012, 12:20:17 AM5/27/12
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elastic is sewn into the waistband.
Julie Bove
May 27, 2012, 12:21:58 AM5/27/12
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"Maya Zuiderweg" <$no_spam#ma_dot_zuiderweg_@_me_dot_com#maps_on$> wrote in
them. No elastic for him! Suspenders and also suspenders (is that what you
call them?) for his socks.
outsider
May 27, 2012, 10:28:06 AM5/27/12
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W. Baker
May 27, 2012, 12:37:43 PM5/27/12
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Julie Bove <juli...@frontier.com> wrote:
: My one grandpa always wore a hat, strange cotton underwear with buttons on
socks, garters , on pants, suspenders.
Wendy
: My one grandpa always wore a hat, strange cotton underwear with buttons on
: them. No elastic for him! Suspenders and also suspenders (is that what you
: call them?) for his socks.
In Great Britan, on socks supenders , on pants braces. In the US, on
: call them?) for his socks.
socks, garters , on pants, suspenders.
Wendy
W. Baker
May 27, 2012, 12:40:47 PM5/27/12
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Julie Bove <juli...@frontier.com> wrote:
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If sewn in, OK, but it is not sewing to poll out old elasti and to put a
safety pin or other metal narrow object on the end of a new, shorter piece
of eastic and fish it through the tunnel.
Wendy
: "W. Baker" <wba...@panix.com> wrote in message
safety pin or other metal narrow object on the end of a new, shorter piece
of eastic and fish it through the tunnel.
Wendy
Maya Zuiderweg
May 27, 2012, 12:42:37 PM5/27/12
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Julie Bove bracht volgend idée uit :
You might after all find suspenders the most easy option.
Or a sewing class :-)
M.
Or a sewing class :-)
M.
bj
May 27, 2012, 2:14:07 PM5/27/12
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"W. Baker" <wba...@panix.com> wrote:
>
> In Great Britan, on socks supenders , on pants braces. In the US, on
> socks, garters , on pants, suspenders.
>
> Wendy
Heh. Remember garter belts for (women's, usually) stockings?
>
> In Great Britan, on socks supenders , on pants braces. In the US, on
> socks, garters , on pants, suspenders.
>
> Wendy
Thank goodness they came out with pantyhose, though I think you can still
get the old-fashioned kind (not sure why you'd want to....)
bj
Julie Bove
May 27, 2012, 4:30:21 PM5/27/12
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>> My one grandpa always wore a hat, strange cotton underwear with buttons
>> on
>> them. No elastic for him! Suspenders and also suspenders (is that what
>> you
>> call them?) for his socks.
>
> Garter.
Okay. Thanks!
>> on
>> them. No elastic for him! Suspenders and also suspenders (is that what
>> you
>> call them?) for his socks.
>
> Garter.
Julie Bove
May 27, 2012, 4:31:26 PM5/27/12
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But it's not something I am capable of doing. It does require sewing the
hole back up. And I can't ever do elastic right. So not something I would
attempt.
hole back up. And I can't ever do elastic right. So not something I would
attempt.
Julie Bove
May 27, 2012, 4:32:06 PM5/27/12
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"Maya Zuiderweg" <$no_spam#ma_dot_zuiderweg_@_me_dot_com#maps_on$> wrote in
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> You might after all find suspenders the most easy option.
> Or a sewing class :-)
> M.
I know how to sew. I'm just super lousy at it and very much dislike it.
> You might after all find suspenders the most easy option.
> Or a sewing class :-)
> M.
outsider
May 27, 2012, 6:20:03 PM5/27/12
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Wendy has never actually attempted it. I've had this problem and solved
it quite simply. Cut a hole on the inside of the waistband. Snag the
elastic and pull it to the inside of the pants. put on the pants. Pull
the elastic till the pants fit appropriately. Tie a knot in the elastic
and drop the extended elastic inside the pants. You can't see the
knot or the elastic from the outside and the problem is solved with a
perfect fitg. If you subsequently gain or lose weight, simply pull the
knot into the pants, untie the knot, and go through the adjustment
process once again.
The "unrepaired" hole is not conspicuous and needs no stitching
If you're too fastidious for this solution, then by all means keep
buying new pants. It was someone in usenet who first demonstrated
to me why "the poor pay more."
Maya Zuiderweg
May 27, 2012, 6:30:45 PM5/27/12
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Julie Bove bracht volgend idée uit :
;-)
M.
W. Baker
May 27, 2012, 6:32:52 PM5/27/12
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outsider <outs...@sometime.individual.net> wrote:
: On 5/27/2012 3:31 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
: >> :> As sweat pants,etc, usually have elastic waists wouldn't it pe fairly
Ever had a piece of elastic die on you and loose all the stretch? You can
relace it , ofte with out even that saftey pin I mentioned earlier just
as wiring is replaced by attaching the new piece of elastic by tyng a know
to the old elastic and pulling the old elastic out and watch it pull the
new elastic in. Like Oustsider suggested the hole is on the inside of the
pants and won't show, particularly if, as you say, the kids don
t ever tuck shirts in. Another sugesstion is the old fashioned drawstring
that yo tie a bow in every day when you put on the pants and tuckthe bow
inside the pants. If you have some drawsstring pants adn the drawstring
pulls out do you go out and buy a new pair?
Wendy
: On 5/27/2012 3:31 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
: >> :> As sweat pants,etc, usually have elastic waists wouldn't it pe fairly
relace it , ofte with out even that saftey pin I mentioned earlier just
as wiring is replaced by attaching the new piece of elastic by tyng a know
to the old elastic and pulling the old elastic out and watch it pull the
new elastic in. Like Oustsider suggested the hole is on the inside of the
pants and won't show, particularly if, as you say, the kids don
t ever tuck shirts in. Another sugesstion is the old fashioned drawstring
that yo tie a bow in every day when you put on the pants and tuckthe bow
inside the pants. If you have some drawsstring pants adn the drawstring
pulls out do you go out and buy a new pair?
Wendy
Julie Bove
May 27, 2012, 9:18:54 PM5/27/12
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That might work for a few of the sweat pants but... She wears them for
dance and I fear that they would be too baggy for that. Wouldn't work for
the ones with the sewn in elastic or the yoga pants. They do not seem to
have elastic but a stretchy fabric.
The dance studio has a really good seamstress. I know she would be willing
to do at least a few pairs but I would have to pay her and also wait until
she is not busy. She is super busy now!
dance and I fear that they would be too baggy for that. Wouldn't work for
the ones with the sewn in elastic or the yoga pants. They do not seem to
have elastic but a stretchy fabric.
The dance studio has a really good seamstress. I know she would be willing
to do at least a few pairs but I would have to pay her and also wait until
she is not busy. She is super busy now!
Julie Bove
May 27, 2012, 9:20:33 PM5/27/12
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"Maya Zuiderweg" <$no_spam#ma_dot_zuiderweg_@_me_dot_com#maps_on$> wrote in
Yesterday I spied an empty parking spot at the Whole Foods and pulled in.
My mom then laughed and pointed out that the sign said it was for expectant
mothers. Both she and Angela told me to stay there because I could pull it
off. :(
Julie Bove
May 27, 2012, 9:23:44 PM5/27/12
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Good elastic is not cheap. I would not go to that extent! For the most
part, Angela and I wear cheap clothes. Most of her pants are $8.00 or less.
More for some of the dance pants. But even there I try to get them on
clearance.
We both hate drawstrings. Those kind of pants don't stay up. Not on our
build.
If I have pants that go bad in any way, I throw them out and get new ones.
Yes. Just not worth it to me to do repairs. Angela has a pair of sweat
pants with a popped seam that have been sitting by my computer desk for two
years. I was going to repair them because they are a favorite. I never
did. Likely never will. That's just the way I am.
part, Angela and I wear cheap clothes. Most of her pants are $8.00 or less.
More for some of the dance pants. But even there I try to get them on
clearance.
We both hate drawstrings. Those kind of pants don't stay up. Not on our
build.
If I have pants that go bad in any way, I throw them out and get new ones.
Yes. Just not worth it to me to do repairs. Angela has a pair of sweat
pants with a popped seam that have been sitting by my computer desk for two
years. I was going to repair them because they are a favorite. I never
did. Likely never will. That's just the way I am.
Maya Zuiderweg
May 30, 2012, 11:27:33 AM5/30/12
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Julie Bove heeft uiteengezet op 28-5-2012 :
larger than my "real" size (i.e. my size when my extra knot of bowels
is emptier). These shopladies always put me in far too slim pants
("looks nice on you, you can have that model"), then I come home, eat
sth, and hey presto I'm 3 sizes "fatter".
Mostly I buy men's pants, type: workers. Superlarge doesnt come in
ladies-pants.
I use the belt(s) for fitting when slimmer. My size can vary over one
day.
M.
> "Maya Zuiderweg" <$no_spam#ma_dot_zuiderweg_@_me_dot_com#maps_on$> wrote in
> message news:C-idnUXjG9yLNl_S...@giganews.com...
>> Julie Bove bracht volgend idée uit :
>>> "Maya Zuiderweg" <$no_spam#ma_dot_zuiderweg_@_me_dot_com#maps_on$> wrote
>>> in message news:eo6dnVZBguTixF_S...@giganews.com...
>>>>
>>>> You might after all find suspenders the most easy option.
>>>> Or a sewing class :-)
>>>> M.
>>>
>>> I know how to sew. I'm just super lousy at it and very much dislike it.
>>
>> Me too. So I buy pants which can have belts to fit my different sizes. ;-)
>> M.
>
> I can't wear that kind. My stomach can get HUGE with my gastroparesis.
My belly can get _huge_ with my dolichocolon. So I buy pants much
> message news:C-idnUXjG9yLNl_S...@giganews.com...
>> Julie Bove bracht volgend idée uit :
>>> "Maya Zuiderweg" <$no_spam#ma_dot_zuiderweg_@_me_dot_com#maps_on$> wrote
>>> in message news:eo6dnVZBguTixF_S...@giganews.com...
>>>>
>>>> You might after all find suspenders the most easy option.
>>>> Or a sewing class :-)
>>>> M.
>>>
>>> I know how to sew. I'm just super lousy at it and very much dislike it.
>>
>> Me too. So I buy pants which can have belts to fit my different sizes. ;-)
>> M.
>
> I can't wear that kind. My stomach can get HUGE with my gastroparesis.
larger than my "real" size (i.e. my size when my extra knot of bowels
is emptier). These shopladies always put me in far too slim pants
("looks nice on you, you can have that model"), then I come home, eat
sth, and hey presto I'm 3 sizes "fatter".
Mostly I buy men's pants, type: workers. Superlarge doesnt come in
ladies-pants.
I use the belt(s) for fitting when slimmer. My size can vary over one
day.
>
> Yesterday I spied an empty parking spot at the Whole Foods and pulled in. My
> mom then laughed and pointed out that the sign said it was for expectant
> mothers. Both she and Angela told me to stay there because I could pull it
> off. :(
Yes.
> Yesterday I spied an empty parking spot at the Whole Foods and pulled in. My
> mom then laughed and pointed out that the sign said it was for expectant
> mothers. Both she and Angela told me to stay there because I could pull it
> off. :(
M.
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