In celebration of Jen's site MOMSPatterns being up & running for three solid years, she's running a Happy Anniversary To MOMS Sale (combined with a Labor Day sale) through the weekend! Save 25% on by using coupon code 'yayjen' until Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at midnight EST.
Jen's also just moved another 50 patterns to the Sale Section which has patterns priced from $1-$5. AND she's still adding 30-40 patterns every day for you to choose from. (And she offers combined & discounted shipping for multiple purchases.) Happy Anniversary!
Lisa at the Vintage Fashion Librarian is giving away a Mood Fabrics bag (of Project Runway fame)! Very spiffy.
Sorry for the light posting folks, but in addition to moving across the country for my internet startup, I *just* finished (the first draft, anyway, I expect my awesome editors to add some of their awesome to it) of The Secret Lives of Dresses novel, due out next year from Grand Central (in the US) and Hodder (in the UK). Whew!
Oh, how perfectly this pattern model typifies the easy, breezy life I imagined for myself when I used to gaze upon my mummys patterns as a wee tot. I think it helps that theyre so rarely pictured as being actually ENGAGED in anything....most usually just standing there, with an imaginary wind ruffling their skirts and (lacquered) hair.The one in the back seems to be experimenting with some sort of mood-altering substance (from Plaids nosegay?) This I foresaw for myself, as well.
Posted by: Cookie | 09/01/2009 at 01:31 PM
Congratulations on the book progress. Cant wait till its out.
Posted by: evalyn | 09/01/2009 at 01:35 PM
No way! Thats awesome! I read your blog every day, but dont know much about you...all I saw was that youre moving away from Chicago to CA (?) but was bummed because I may be moving back up to Chicago myself! Anyways though, great job and I cant wait to see the book some day when it comes out! :)
Posted by: Jennifer | 09/01/2009 at 03:04 PM
Do you find it ironic that you have to move geographically for an *Internet* startup?Thanks for the personal updates, I love the dress, cant wait for the novel!
Posted by: Cathy | 09/01/2009 at 04:22 PM
What a novel concept...a plaid dress. An earlier incarnation of a hot trend today. Glad to hear youve settled in, Erin. Can fabric shopping be far behind?
Posted by: the_lazymilliner | 09/01/2009 at 04:31 PM
YAY Secret Lives! Can we preorder?
Posted by: Theresa | 09/01/2009 at 06:21 PM
Bravo on finishing the big draft! I cant wait to read it. And I wish I had that pink and green dress. Its fabulous.
Posted by: lucitebox | 09/01/2009 at 06:43 PM
Are we having another International Wear a Dress Day this year?
Posted by: neighbourhood.gal | 09/01/2009 at 07:32 PM
That dress is so lovely!I cant wait for The Secret Lives of Dresses. Also, is Wear a Dress Day/Week going on this year?
Posted by: deanne | 09/02/2009 at 12:56 AM
OMG Erin!this start up of yours is HUGE (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/05/business/05pr.html?pagewanted=all)You are to be congratulated!I hope you can continue to find bits of time to entertain your loyal group here at Dress, because we really love your blog ( your too).
Posted by: Jen | 09/02/2009 at 01:38 AM
OH MY GOODNESS!! So excited to see the book next year. Have definitely now sorted out Christmas presents for 2010.Best of luck with the editors and cant wait to see the finished article. xx
Posted by: Helen | 09/02/2009 at 04:40 AM
Anxiously awaiting the book! Already planning reading it in the bathtub with maybe some candles and mood music . . . --Karen
Posted by: Anonymous | 09/02/2009 at 08:50 AM
OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG! I cant WAIT to get my hands on your novel! Congrats, Erin! And of course, Im still loving ADAD. I mostly lurk, but I want you to know its a bright spot in my day. :-)
Posted by: Miss Kitty | 09/02/2009 at 09:30 AM
Actually, this cracks me up because, just the other day, I was checking out 1940s dress patterns on eBay and found one with a bunch of bored teenagers leaning on mops. Im not kidding. The contrast is startling. I wonder how public morale and self-image affected pattern packet art?
Posted by: Latter-Day Flapper | 09/02/2009 at 11:43 AM
way to go Erin... Thank you for keeping us informed!
Posted by: Penny | 09/02/2009 at 02:17 PM
Congratulations on the book! And the Wordnik startup! And the move! Any one of these would be a reason to cut back on posting, let alone all 3 at once....JustGail
Posted by: Anonymous | 09/03/2009 at 08:15 AM
Congratulations on everything, the book, the move the startup. Love all of your stories.
Posted by: Anonymous | 09/03/2009 at 11:18 AM
massive good luck with your new (and existing) endeavours! I dont know where you find the time for sleep! All the best
Posted by: Zoe | 09/04/2009 at 05:47 AM
Yay for Secret Lives! Cant wait! And congrats on Wordnik. My regards to the Bay Area...
Posted by: Nora | 09/08/2009 at 08:38 AM
Oh good Lord --- I MADE this pattern -- more than once ---- and, yes, I not only wore it to work, I actually cooked dinner wearing it. Ah, the days of a young bride when we all were required to look like Donna Reed!
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