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| Cycling Farm Girl |
Posted - Oct 15 2009 : 1:51:14 PM
Hello everyone!
I am a bit new here and thought I'd write to those who may appreciate this as much as I. I just ordered a lot of calico flowered material, lace, vintage apron patterns and a hand sewing kit to make my own vintage aprons.
I'm quite excited to start my project and am watching my mailbox intently for it all to come in. Anyone have any hints or tips for apron making? This will help me in the interim while I wait oh so patiently!
For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
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| Cycling Farm Girl |
Posted - Nov 04 2009 : 7:19:20 PM
Brace yourself girls...One of you gave me a website to check out, and in one of my many visits there since then, I found the ulitimate link and printable PDF to a very wide variety of handsewing; be sure to check this out!
http://www.sewmamasew.com/store/media/blog/HandSewingResources.pdf
Carrie - Victorian Urban Farmgirl
For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Luke 6:38
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| countrynmore |
Posted - Nov 01 2009 : 7:43:44 PM
I hear you on that one.
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| Cycling Farm Girl |
Posted - Nov 01 2009 : 7:36:14 PM
I know it is addictive! I was at a sale at the fabric store today too. 50% off. whew! I left with not too bad of a dent in my wallet, but a dent all the same!
Carrie - Victorian Urban Farmgirl
For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Luke 6:38
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| countrynmore |
Posted - Nov 01 2009 : 7:32:04 PM
I shop sales-especially at the fabric store. My place to shop. I went when the store first opened, so it was sort of quiet. Just the usual people trying to get things for last minute costumes.
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| katmom |
Posted - Nov 01 2009 : 7:23:38 PM
oh Sharon, that is so cool! Don't ya just love that 4-letter word? S-A-L-E...
I tooo was at Joanns as well as Hancocks this weekend...& found some cute Scotty Dog print fabric...so I will be making yet another apron from this Butterick pattern....
See Carrie.....sewing is addicting! lol!
How wonderful that you will be the keeper of a lovely mew sewing machine....plan on discovering a whole new world & never let go of your hand stitching skills.
P.S., never be afraid of the machine...you are in control!
hugz
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| countrynmore |
Posted - Nov 01 2009 : 7:13:46 PM
Grace, thank you. Jo-Anns had the Butterwick patterns on sale this past week, so I picked up the pattern yesterday. Love the pattern.
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| Cycling Farm Girl |
Posted - Nov 01 2009 : 6:57:08 PM
Thanks so much for the encouragement! I can always count on that at this page.
Well I have some excellent news. My darling husband is encouraging me to take some sewing classes at "Quilter's Dream" shop here in town...I know I spoke of this earlier in my original messages here, but there's been an update. He wants to buy me a sewing machine for Chanukah...glory be! I am so excited now, I can't concentrate on my midterm studies!! The reason he's sending me off to classes, is not only to learn all about machine sewing, but to try out different machines and take some time between now and December to pick out a machine that I may like. My goodness I am so blessed. So very blessed!
As an aside, hand sewing will not go by the wayside...I want to continue to do this as well. My my, the days will be full.
Hear that? That's the sound of my creative flurry! Hehe. Thanks again for all of your encouragement!
Carrie - Victorian Urban Farmgirl
For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Luke 6:38
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| Bonnie Ellis |
Posted - Nov 01 2009 : 5:25:40 PM
Carrie: great choices for your "victorian" farmgirl aprons. There is a little bit of romance in all of us. As for your dream to live on the farm.....Keep your dream and it will come true!
Bonnie Ellis in Minnesota
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| katmom |
Posted - Oct 30 2009 : 09:11:59 AM
oh Carrie,
I love your Pink & Brown combinations....too cute!
"Build it and they will come,
Plant it and it will grow,
Sew it and you'll wear it
Bless it & Share it."
hugz
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
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| Cycling Farm Girl |
Posted - Oct 30 2009 : 03:47:39 AM
Thank you for your kind and encouraging words, Grace! Do you know that I come from a childhood where I had 4000 (that's right, I said four thousand!) acres to play around with, huge gardens and my very own horse and I didn't realize what I had at the time! Now I live in the city and study law. How about that for polar opposites? But my sweet husband and I are looking for an acreage outside the city...that is our dream - to have a little dirt to play in. I know that even now, I am extremely blessed and I am VERY grateful for what I have...and it is a long list, however the farm has never left my blood. In the meantime, my little dreams are alive in baking, living organically as possible, watching my plants grow, gathering material and lace for yes, my little vintage apron! May you be blessed as you move on to the next phase of your life Grace. Your words have helped ME to stay grounded!!
As an aside, here is a sample of material for my apron...
Carrie - Victorian Urban Farmgirl
For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Luke 6:38
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| katmom |
Posted - Oct 29 2009 : 10:36:42 PM
Oh Carrie, never let loose of your dreams,,,,whether they be of a little farm, or a sweet kitchen window with a geranium plant. For dreams give us hope.
My hubby and I had always wanted to own property, to play in the dirt,,,,and here we are nearly 37 years later, we own our very own piece of land here in WA, as well as AZ & FL....we have fun trying to grow anything that will sprout up! lol! And are moving forward to the next phase of our lives.....and yet we try to stay grounded & hopefully humble. We love our family and are greatful for our friends.
hugz & farmgirl friendship,
>^..^<
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| Cycling Farm Girl |
Posted - Oct 29 2009 : 10:00:07 AM
Grace,
My dear, you lead a blessed life! I loved your blog...surrounded by family, farm friends, beautiful self-created things and a little farm. I pray I'm at that point some day too...but then, I feel that I'm just getting started!
Thanks for sending me your blog link. And last but not least, the aprons are very beautiful.
Carrie - Victorian Urban Farmgirl
For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Luke 6:38
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| katmom |
Posted - Oct 29 2009 : 08:05:46 AM
hey Carrie
if ya go on my blog & go down about 1/3 of the way,,,I have a pic of a completed apron from the Butterick patt. Then if ya go all the way to the bottom, I have 2 more posted...
it's a easy peasy patt.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
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| Alee |
Posted - Oct 29 2009 : 07:35:50 AM
I have bought that apron pattern too! I love it!
Carrie- that hand quilting class sounds like lots of fun and you are right- a great way to meet new ladies!
Alee
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| Cycling Farm Girl |
Posted - Oct 29 2009 : 04:45:38 AM
I know, I can't WAIT to have fun with these, I've got some 'cowboy/cowgirl' patches of material and lots of denim I'd like to experiment with. And the girly calico will be lovely as well. I really want to have some fun with this, as you are right, the pattern DOES look very easy! And I have a feeling the my hubby is buying me a sewing machine this year....this could get a little crazy!
Carrie - Victorian Urban Farmgirl
For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Luke 6:38
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| countrynmore |
Posted - Oct 28 2009 : 10:46:36 PM
Thanks Grace. I usually wait for sales. I knew that it either had to be one of the pattern companies, but I just didn't know which one.
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| katmom |
Posted - Oct 28 2009 : 8:58:06 PM
Butterick B4945
I wait till Joanns Fabric has their Butterick patterns on sale before I buy them....
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| countrynmore |
Posted - Oct 28 2009 : 8:39:04 PM
Grace, who makes the apron and what is the pattern number?
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| katmom |
Posted - Oct 28 2009 : 8:33:08 PM
oh Carrie, I have to tell you, the 1/2 apron (E) is so easy....I have made quite a few aprons from this one (E) and each one turns out cute!
I use different fabrics for the waist/sash & ties...& I make various types of pockets. I love to embellish the aprons w/yoyos which are 'sew' easy to 'sew'...
I have never sewn of these aprons by hand. Maybe I should give it a try.
Be sure to post a pic of your final project...I know we would all love to see it.
hugz
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| countrynmore |
Posted - Oct 24 2009 : 6:42:17 PM
Thanks Carrie
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| Cycling Farm Girl |
Posted - Oct 24 2009 : 6:27:01 PM
Hi Sharon,
I'm not sure yet, I'm waiting for it to come in, but I'll post the info once it comes in.
It should be by the end of next week!
Carrie - Victorian Urban Farmgirl
For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Luke 6:38
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| countrynmore |
Posted - Oct 24 2009 : 4:56:24 PM
Hey Carrie, I like that apron pattern. Who makes it and what is the pattern number?
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| Bonnie Ellis |
Posted - Oct 24 2009 : 2:31:22 PM
I haven't asked Mary Jane yet, but I hope to get to the farmgirl fair next summer and I would be willing to show you how to hand sew for free! It is just such a wonderful skill.
Bonnie
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| Cycling Farm Girl |
Posted - Oct 23 2009 : 07:51:32 AM
Hehe. Thanks Melody June! My favorite is the simple one in the corner...'e'. The one in the centre, I'll try later on. It's very pretty.
Blessings!
Carrie
For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Luke 6:38
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| Cabinprincess |
Posted - Oct 23 2009 : 07:47:03 AM
Oh Carrie I am sooooo excited for you. I was so hoping that you would take a check out in your area. I just knew you would find kindred spirits!! Now have you decided which one of the aprons you're going to make?
Smiles, Melody June
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