Today starts a new round of the alphabet at ABC Wednesday. My theme for #23 is nothing ambitious as the last round, so I think. Signs and Such that I happen to see as I wander around San Benito County, California, my home, is this round's theme.
I came across this sign for alterations on a window of a long-time laundry service on main street in Hollister, the county seat. Today, fewer people have basic sewing skills, or, for that matter, the time to do mending, unless a person is willing to do it while stuck in traffic.
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A lost skill
ReplyDeleteI discovered mine again this morning.
DeleteIs that tailor wearing 3D glasses?
ReplyDeleteIt looks like it. The artist did a good job.
DeleteIt seems like dry cleaners are offering the service more and more. Considering how I've seen a girl staple her jeans because they were too long, yeah, I'd say not many people know how to sew anymore.
ReplyDeleteI am guilty of having used a stapler, as well as tape, to my hems in the past. And, I know how to sew.
DeleteWhat a lovely idea to use a theme.. I do it myself and I love it when I see others do that too
ReplyDeleteYour kickoff is a great one…
Welcome to round 23.
Wonderful to see you participate in this new round again. I am looking forward to your upcoming entries! Thank you for participating.
Have a splendid, ♥-warming ABC-Wednes-day / -week
♫ M e l ☺ d y ♪ (ABC-W-team)
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Thanks, Melody. The idea for this theme came at the last moment when I was looking for a photo for this new round. I like it when things come together.
DeleteNeat sign and post for A ~
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A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thanks, Carol!
DeleteI do lots of alterations, especially for clothing my grands buy and then want taken in or shortened. I love to sew so it's fun to be the one they go to.
ReplyDeleteAnn
I get into a sewing frenzy once every decade. It looks like one is coming up for me.
DeleteSewing in traffic! Heh, heh, heh ... almost as insane as painting one's nails or tying one's tie. :)
ReplyDeleteA girlfriend used to read the newspaper on her way to work. lol
DeleteFew alterations and things are great to go. But hard to find such skilled person in need of an hour.
ReplyDeleteCheers
MeenalSonal from AuraOfThoughts
So true. Then it's time to be creative and resourceful with a stapler or tape.
DeleteSu-sieee! Skilled tailors are hard to locate these days. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI hope it's not a dying craft.
DeleteAltering stuff is so often necessary
ReplyDeletePants cuffs!
DeleteHa ha such a good choice for A..
ReplyDeleteAltering life a little bit should be possible. No?
Happy ABCW!
Definitely, Indrani!
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