Did you work in a 'sewing' factory in your hometown? Tell us a story.
12-01-2013, 11:11 AM
#31
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Originally Posted by pinebeltquilter
Yes, I worked in a factory that made men's uniform work clothes and I think the highlight was when the Viet Nam war was being fought, we made camouflage fatigues. since my brother was over there, I would pretend I was making them for him, and said a prayer that whomever wore them, they would be safe.
12-01-2013, 11:57 AM
#32
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Back in the late 60's & early 70's I worked at E J Shoe Factory. I did top stitching with double needle, sewing the tops of men's loafer shoes. E J Shoes were a very popular shoe back then. The machines were rugged and it was all piece work. Every now and then I think back of stitching leather and how different it is than working with fabric.
12-01-2013, 05:03 PM
#33
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Originally Posted by Lyncat
I was so bored that I started writing words and names in the lace backward so you could read them faintly on the back of the lace. Everyone I knew had their name on a nighty. I always wondered if someone found a name while folding their laundry .....
I'm still chuckling ...
12-02-2013, 12:15 PM
#34
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Back in the Sone age when I was young. My mother worked in a factory where they make the pouches for the amo for the US Army. She became ill and could not go to work. The forman said that I could replace her until she got better if I could do the job. I made several of the pouches and he approved of my working after school for 4 hours a day and on weekends. I had been sewing ever sinse I could reach the tredle on my grandmothers machine. I worked for 2 and a half weeks until my mother got well. They are good memories.
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