tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685880837517606009.post4402147711833218810..comments2024-03-10T16:35:31.629+08:00Comments on View thru My Global Lens: S is for SeamstressUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685880837517606009.post-23973773847779736502010-11-28T13:10:19.204+08:002010-11-28T13:10:19.204+08:00This is a great photo showing us life.This is a great photo showing us life.T. Becquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00394719490343354486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685880837517606009.post-54387463044674092992010-11-25T12:18:09.056+08:002010-11-25T12:18:09.056+08:00Hi Francisca! In the Philippines I can have an int...Hi Francisca! In the Philippines I can have an intricate workshop apron for around $3 (PhP150) and any ordinary repairs below PhP100. But you should know. You lived here. ;-)<br /><br />Btw, has anybody provided the name of the yellow flower? My neighbor said the birds planted it in his garden so he does not know what a Periwinkle is. :-0Luihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842447994527828245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685880837517606009.post-6286279390762464602010-11-25T11:48:44.345+08:002010-11-25T11:48:44.345+08:00I'm catching up on your photos! Wow! You'v...I'm catching up on your photos! Wow! You've been on the move! Never a dull moment. Wonderful stories you're telling here. Thanks for stopping by!Linneahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09276503760552967969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685880837517606009.post-61135709734965457992010-11-25T09:03:25.101+08:002010-11-25T09:03:25.101+08:00That can pass also as a scene in the Philippines, ...That can pass also as a scene in the Philippines, in the small markets.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044386271018560595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685880837517606009.post-68072885315651175302010-11-25T06:30:54.052+08:002010-11-25T06:30:54.052+08:00They work so hard for what is a pittance to us. A...They work so hard for what is a pittance to us. And daily. We should never complain. And yet I see a sense of community in the the smiles of the two women, the curious look of the man to the left, and a lack of awareness of the camera in the more distant individuals as they focus on the work at hand.Annie Jeffrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15415548089882625246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685880837517606009.post-10003361720255679202010-11-25T02:46:59.749+08:002010-11-25T02:46:59.749+08:00Practical service to have around - a pity it is so...Practical service to have around - a pity it is so far away :)<br /><br />http://fotochip.blogspot.com/2010/11/sepia-scenes.htmlB i r g i t t ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01850896007779359003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685880837517606009.post-43787313339172881582010-11-24T21:33:53.262+08:002010-11-24T21:33:53.262+08:00They work so hard I'm sure! Good shot! Mr. Lin...They work so hard I'm sure! Good shot! Mr. Linky is up now! :)maryt/theteachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516961981692076719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685880837517606009.post-29400826110799604152010-11-24T20:24:32.551+08:002010-11-24T20:24:32.551+08:00They help you and you help them ;-)They help you and you help them ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685880837517606009.post-20190645431612384332010-11-24T18:57:42.353+08:002010-11-24T18:57:42.353+08:00It's very interesting, people need to be creat...It's very interesting, people need to be creative to make some extra money.<br />LéiaCezar and Léiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14408385000169533010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685880837517606009.post-66164705018950444432010-11-24T13:39:41.258+08:002010-11-24T13:39:41.258+08:00we just had a discussion at work, the designer get...we just had a discussion at work, the designer gets all the glory, the poor seamtress get all the work.Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪https://www.blogger.com/profile/04399207312968010460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685880837517606009.post-86833579177512880022010-11-24T11:16:01.831+08:002010-11-24T11:16:01.831+08:00Do they work for themselves, or do they have to re...Do they work for themselves, or do they have to report to someone and share the wages?tapirgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10098235462073493603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685880837517606009.post-77303425292726393292010-11-24T08:03:45.920+08:002010-11-24T08:03:45.920+08:00Surely a sour living, alas!
Thanks for sharing.
*...Surely a sour living, alas!<br />Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />***<br />Have a sweet SWedneSday****Cildemerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493593893716571818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685880837517606009.post-70993303072873241202010-11-24T06:26:18.135+08:002010-11-24T06:26:18.135+08:00Sew what? (Sorry.)
Love the sepia feel. Most clot...Sew what? (Sorry.)<br />Love the sepia feel. Most clothes in the US are NOT made in the US, and I fret that most of them are produced by underpaid folks.<br />ROG, ABC Wednesday teamRoger Owen Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298172138307632062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685880837517606009.post-11534645667219466692010-11-24T06:21:56.386+08:002010-11-24T06:21:56.386+08:00An interesting piece for S. What long hours and lo...An interesting piece for S. What long hours and low pay. My great grandmother was a seamstress when she came to the United States. She worked in a sweatshop for long hours and little pay.I hope these women have days off and receive tips.Lindahttp://word-painting.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685880837517606009.post-11570135466723560332010-11-24T06:00:26.012+08:002010-11-24T06:00:26.012+08:00I sure hope you tip them! I hesitate to get clothe...I sure hope you tip them! I hesitate to get clothes altered because I sometimes could get something new for the same price!Leslie:https://www.blogger.com/profile/11964698251137788839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685880837517606009.post-64429895952770673682010-11-24T05:51:01.320+08:002010-11-24T05:51:01.320+08:00They work such long hours. I feel so spoiled when ...They work such long hours. I feel so spoiled when I hear stories like this!EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685880837517606009.post-90574115867093997092010-11-24T05:43:19.363+08:002010-11-24T05:43:19.363+08:00Very long work days. I hope they get a day or two ...Very long work days. I hope they get a day or two off each week. Gigi Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08092019687497845746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685880837517606009.post-49816522291528323962010-11-24T04:51:33.875+08:002010-11-24T04:51:33.875+08:00That is really cool.
We are so far from that here...That is really cool. <br />We are so far from that here. everything is much too complicated.Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685880837517606009.post-17439269631434210672010-11-24T04:16:09.283+08:002010-11-24T04:16:09.283+08:00I'm glad she is smiling.I'm glad she is smiling.Dinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03461925401870320466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685880837517606009.post-21352320659136676812010-11-24T04:15:42.824+08:002010-11-24T04:15:42.824+08:00An honest living but certainly not much pay. I ha...An honest living but certainly not much pay. I have a pair of trousers that need hemming. Wish they were closer.<br />Terrific post today. What a long day they work.photowannabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11760961275666768173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685880837517606009.post-16512142892108183742010-11-24T03:39:07.123+08:002010-11-24T03:39:07.123+08:00Wow, I pay $10 a pair to get slacks hemmed. I'...Wow, I pay $10 a pair to get slacks hemmed. I'm going to move to Manila.<br />Oops, can't, my husband is still working, and is only licensed in Alberta. Too bad.<br />Perfect word for S day, and a word that doesn't get used much any more here in your former world (Canada).<br />-- K<br /><br />Kay, Alberta, Canada<br />An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous TravelKay L. Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966266404058177742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685880837517606009.post-19835512220063737692010-11-24T03:29:48.175+08:002010-11-24T03:29:48.175+08:00Okay ... in the next few days you're going to ...Okay ... in the next few days you're going to find a package at your doorstop with a bunch of pairs of jeans...they need about 2 inches on the pants legs, OK? ;-)<br /><br />Hi F. Funny, but I was just thinking yesterday how I wished I knew someone who could do a bit of tailoring (e.g. hemming)...<br /><br />Hope you're doing well. Really busy, I betcha!Lowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15305748075301453010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685880837517606009.post-60882265406402597792010-11-24T03:24:46.722+08:002010-11-24T03:24:46.722+08:00Amazing and yet we complain!! Terrific post for th...Amazing and yet we complain!! Terrific post for the S Day, Francisca! Hope your week is going well! Enjoy!<br /><br />SylviaSylvia Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484577678585907669noreply@blogger.com