Today's Pattern Story (and sale)

Agent 1: Isn't it fine weather for flying a kite?
Agent 2: [silence]
Agent 1: I *said*, Isn't it fine weather for flying a kite?
Agent 2: Oh, sorry, I didn't hear you, I was too busy BEING AWESOME.
Agent 1: [silence]
Agent 2: Isn't it fine weather for BEING AWESOME? Especially in a hat. You would be more awesome in a hat.
Agent 1: [in a quiet voice] I need the counter-sign. Doofus.
Agent 2: [sing-songing] Yes, today is perfect for kite-flying. [pause]
Especially when you are awesome. In an awesome hat.
Agent 1: The pickup is at 0800 in the main train station.
Agent 2: "Main train" rhymes!
Agent 1: I'm getting too old for this.
[Pattern's gone now from Out of the Ashes, but to console you, Sheila is having a sale! 15% off, starting Friday morning and ending Sunday evening. Enter DRESSY at checkout.]
[Also, I *covet* this pattern. Anyone else have copies? Leave a comment if so, either here or on the wiki!]
Labels: McCalls_4875, patternstories, whatsthestory


15 Comments:
At Aug 7, 2009 8:25:00 AM,
Lisa Simeone said…
Ah, Givenchy! Swoon!
I think the one on the right is trying to channel Audrey Hepburn, thus upping her secret agent status (in an appropriate dress, no less).
At Aug 7, 2009 9:14:00 AM,
Barbie Crafter said…
Love the pattern and the post! Too funny! I wonder what secret documents she is hiding in that document shaped purse?
At Aug 7, 2009 9:31:00 AM,
fidelio said…
Of course, Agent 2 is well-equipped with gloves that guarantee she will avoid leaving not only fingerprints but also elbow-prints.
At Aug 7, 2009 11:44:00 AM,
Joni said…
This *is* awesome, and what's more, it would even be awesome in the winter, worn over a turtleneck sweater. I'd make one in wool, one in twill, and seven or eight in various shades of silk...
At Aug 7, 2009 12:44:00 PM,
Birgit said…
Uh - oops. The link to the wiki leads to the duplicate (to be deleted page). Go here instead:
McCall's 4875
At Aug 7, 2009 1:09:00 PM,
Kristen said…
i love the huge collar and wide belt. sassy!
At Aug 8, 2009 8:09:00 AM,
justthreethings said…
Proportions are perfect and that belt-ooh la la! Love the long gloves, too.
At Aug 8, 2009 9:30:00 AM,
MelRoXx said…
LOL! love the post AND your blog!
At Aug 8, 2009 4:56:00 PM,
anthrokeight said…
Yea verily, I am CRUSHED that this pattern is not available and not available in my size.
I am going to a Third Man Appreciation Convention and need an appropriate pattern from Givenchy's Post War/Cold War Espionage Collection.
Okay, I am not, but if I had this dress, I would HOST that convention.
At Aug 9, 2009 12:30:00 PM,
The Fru-Gals said…
Okay this is great, love love the vintage stuff great commentary smiles all over from me
At Aug 10, 2009 2:30:00 AM,
Solo said…
Love the post, lol =D It made my day. Thank you. And have a great day ahead. =D
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At Aug 10, 2009 4:28:00 PM,
Jen ~ MOMSPatterns said…
I just want the BELT! Love the big wide belts!
At Aug 11, 2009 10:18:00 AM,
Natural Cosmetics said…
Like your style ideas...good that we can discuss such things.
At Aug 16, 2009 10:51:00 PM,
Julie said…
Love this post! I am lucky enough to own this pattern. It's always been a favorite.
At Aug 25, 2009 5:19:00 AM,
mise @ pretty far west said…
I adore your agents. So like a cross between Graham Greene and Audrey Hepburn. More pattern stories please (I've read through the archives of them and have been much amused).
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