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i applied for a job…… And didn’t even get an interview!
Once I had handed my application in I wondered what to wear. As there was only one weekend between the closing date and interview I was on a mission to make a dress just in case!!! I knew I needed a nice dress to wear if I did get an interview…But I couldn’t get away with wear ing it with a cardigan I decided. So I hunted out my nice jacket from Next …called on the Darlington Market Man, who managed to use his knowledge and expertise to find this beautiful fabric for a dress.
I went for the trusty Simplicity 1609 so it would be a quick make and a good fit. Also one that I could definitely wear up during the summer term-just in case!
I didn’t get an interview! That just serves me right!!
However, on the day of the interview I didn’t get invited to, I thought I might as well wear it! Yes, you knew this was going to end badly didn’t you……pride before a fall and all that!!?? !!!
Pattern: Simplicity 1609
Fabric: 2metres of cotton £10
Notions: 7inch concealed zip
Wonky Factor: 1/10 I didn’t get an interview and I fell down a hole!!!! It just can’t score highly!! The moral of the post has to be…….don’t make a dress for an interview that you haven’t actually got! On the other hand……maybe it was an excuse for a new dress!!! Oh, and I am going to be getting some feedback on my application so I can wear it then!!
But here is some nice news…..🎂🎉🎂Happy Birthday Sew Deputy 🎂🎉🎂
Amanda 💝
Sew Deputy 
How on earth did you not get an interview? What is wrong with these people? You’re brilliant!!! Their huge loss, is what I say! If you do get an interview, at least you’re sorted and prepared with an amazing outfit! xxx
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It’s not meant to be…..I just need to sew I think!!
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Very pretty fabric! A lovely dress and I am sure you will get lots of wear out of it, interview or not! Are you applying for headships? Good luck! X
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Yes, Headships!!! Thank you!
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Scary but exciting! I’m sure the right school will be out there waiting for you 🙂
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Love the print and the dress – next time when you do get an interview you will be all ready for it!
Louise
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Thanks Louise! I might need another though in case that is unlucky!?! Hahaha
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There is always a reason for another dress!
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Congratulations on your second year blog anniversary! You could rename this lovely outfit for the anniversary, instead of something that didn’t happen. But that’s up to you, Dear One! x
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Haha, I could do…..but it was named already and it made me laugh to have a dress called that! One day I can then have ‘ Still no interview dress’, ‘I got an interview but not a job dress’ , ‘ The Interview Dress’ and the ‘ I got a job dress’ . That’s at least another four new dresses!!!! Good planning I say!! 😉
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You win! Glad you have a good laugh with it… and all the proposed others. Lol!
Gee.I thought I had a lot of dresses… **nothing** compared to you! Better get meself busy… 🙂
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Sorry you didn’t get an interview but it’s a very pretty outfit. I like the name you’ve chosen for it!
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Haha, and me! It made us laugh here and especially falling down the hole in it! 😀
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He did well matching these two up. I’m sure there will be an interview that you can wear it to in the future so all is not lost.
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Didn’t he! And I would never have even looked at the fabric as it is grey and the jacket is brown!!! Or so I thought!!!!
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No interview and falling down a hole, but you still come up smiling and that’s what counts in the long run. You’ll be well prepared when an interview does come through. Good for you! Love dress… very professional.
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Thanks Kerri!!xx
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Any excuse to make a new dress really – was there even a real job? Seriously though, chin up – dress is fab (lovin’ the bow) and will be perfect for the next interview:)
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Even though no interview was forthcoming, you looked just fabulous with your new dress. :0) mari
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Thank you Mari x
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Yay, finally somebody uses an iPad to blog! Is the bow on the dress or on the jacket? And did you get the job? 😅 I have lots of questions apparently. Anyway its really a lovely dress!! And I love the fabric too.
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No job…no interview even!! Dress is attached to the dress at the neck. Thank you! ipad blogging is so swift!!!
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Happy Birthday!!!! It’s a beautiful dress. I really love that jiffy dress pattern, simple but a great canvas for interesting fabric and embellishment. And I love that you get to use your signature bow!
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Thanks Béa! 🎀
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Love the dress! I’m sure you will find the perfect opportunity to wear it soon!
H.
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Thank you!! 💝
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great interview dress and the jacket sets it off perfectly. Now you have a great outfit ready to wear for your next interview!
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Thanks!! Yes, there is that!! 😉
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Love the frock, it does look very business like in a feminine way. For your next photo shoot shall I see if they’ll let me come and stand by (in a works capacity) to be ready for any further accidents! I would have thought BM would have done a dynamic risk assessment, lol 😀
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Yes, will pass that info on to her. She is lacking these days! I think it was pay back for the waving at the boat!?! She still isn’t over that!!! 😠
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I agree with knitnrun4sanity, you need to consider your work/sewing balance! Very important. Joking aside, I let my job take over my life and things got completely out of kilter and it got to the stage where it forced major life decisions! I left the school where I’ve been for 12 years (very high-pressure) before Easter and have been doing a but of supply. But I really miss having my own class.
I got a new job this week!! Change of key stage in a large primary rather than a small infant. Starting September. Looking forward to it and will make sure I prioritise so I still have sewing time and family time.
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That’s exciting! Good luck! 💝
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Sounds like good advice – hope you’ve got the balance right now:)
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If you get a headship your sewing time will definitely suffer!
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I don’t think it’s got anything to do with age! You’re not old enough for it to be an issue!! Shame though. Good luck for another time. But are you sure you want headship? It’s got so little to do with teaching the children nowadays.
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Maybe someone is trying to tell me something ?😉
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I presume the previous comments referred to you not being old enough, lovely dress x
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Hahaha, old enough!?!? I think I am top end now for headship though…going to have to be soon! Will keep trying though! Thank you 💝
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..at least you are very well prepared if an interview pops up, surprisingly!
I would hire you instandly as my private seamstress. Than you could sew all my garments 😀
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Yes, good point! Haha, I don’t think you actually need anyone! You are brilliant yourself!!! ✨💫✨
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That’s a good combination – a business like jacket with the femininity of a dress and all in subtle grey. I sympathise about the interview – schools are horrendously ageist. Have a good rest over half term!
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Do you think so? Have I left it too late?? 😱
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