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GaiasRose	Posted - Feb 05 2007 : 5:26:44 PM Two in fact first, a recycled pair of jeans that no longer fit me after losing so much baby weight...hence me holding them up so Rob could photograph it... and the backside and one that will also be for sale...on my dress form, Valerie ~~Brightest Blessings~~ Tasha-Rose Blogs: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com http://frugalwitch.wordpress.com http://tasharose365.wordpress.com/ Homepage: http://mysticwoodsfarm.com Birth is safe, interferrance is risky; TRUST BIRTH
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GaiasRose	Posted - Feb 16 2007 : 11:46:35 AM Faith, it's the whole thing. I heard AFTER I got it, that Gemsy sergers were a pain and it proved to be true. I think I am just going to get rid of it and get a babylock. I have heard nothing but goodness about them. For now I ust use the rench seam or the overcasting stitches on my machines. They work rather well, you just don't get that polished, finished look like wiht a serger. ~~Brightest Blessings~~ Tasha-Rose Blogs: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com http://frugalwitch.wordpress.com http://tasharose365.wordpress.com/ Homepage: http://mysticwoodsfarm.com http://gaiasrose.etsy.com Birth is safe, interference is risky; TRUST BIRTH
faithymom	Posted - Feb 16 2007 : 11:26:26 AM Tasha, is it threading the bottom looper that is frustrating you with your serger? I received a serger as a gift, but never opened it and after a year of not using it, I returned it (one of the things I DO like about Wal-Mart...easy returns) I never came across a need for it and was a little wary of a serger from Wal-Mart because I had a friend who had a serger that was a HUGE PAIN to thread (it was that @#$^%^&& bottom looper...which of course was the one that ALWAYS needed to be re-threaded) and my sis bought a regular machine from WM and it is brand-new and a real piece of dung (not to offend or upset anyone who has one from there that works) I am going to make pads for myself and it'd be nice to have one for that, but not one I have to fight with in order to use. I'll just zigzag or use my machines overcast stitch. Faith "All television is educational television. The only question is, what is it teaching?"-Fmr. FCC Commissioner Nicholas Johnson
GaiasRose	Posted - Feb 16 2007 : 08:58:00 AM I second that....I have a serger, but it is the bane of my sewing existence. I am thinking about getting rid of it. ~~Brightest Blessings~~ Tasha-Rose Blogs: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com http://frugalwitch.wordpress.com http://tasharose365.wordpress.com/ Homepage: http://mysticwoodsfarm.com http://gaiasrose.etsy.com Birth is safe, interference is risky; TRUST BIRTH
BarefootGoatGirl	Posted - Feb 16 2007 : 08:52:02 AM I highly recomend that you girls experment with french seaming...I love it. The look is so professional and clean. For those of us with out sergers, it is the best way to go. ' Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. Proverbs 27:23
Aunt George	Posted - Feb 13 2007 : 3:41:50 PM Here is a nice tutorial on french seams: http://www.sewneau.com/how.to/french.seam.html I've learned alot from that site. Vanessa, I know exactly where you lived! Cool. I'm out Midlothian Turnpike almost to Powhatan. You wouldn't recognise Midlo Turnpike past the old K-Mart. It is now a Kroger and they've put in a Wendy's and building like crazy and they are going to build up all around Midlo trnpk and 288. They want to put another mall...can you believe it? And more theaters! sheesh. I love the outerbanks Hatteras is wonderful. Been there once and will always remember it. I think it is so cool that you have been to The Thrifty Quaker...still looks the same, and you know that sweet tea at PQ's BBQ is the best in town!! If you ever come back here for a visit, let me know. I'll meet you somewhere if you have time! G http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html Thanks for checking out my apron and sewing musings!
Kim	Posted - Feb 13 2007 : 08:05:07 AM OK, I get it! Hmmm, I might be able to handle a French Seam.... Blessed Be! farmgirl@heart Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow http://chevy49girl.livejournal.com/ http://chevy49girl.deviantart.com/
GaiasRose	Posted - Feb 13 2007 : 07:16:18 AM Oh and Sunshine......if you read this at all....I will have your box ready here shortly....how much is too much in terms of shipping? Like what is the most you want to pay including the shipping? ~~Brightest Blessings~~ Tasha-Rose Blogs: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com http://frugalwitch.wordpress.com http://tasharose365.wordpress.com/ Homepage: http://mysticwoodsfarm.com http://gaiasrose.etsy.com Birth is safe, interference is risky; TRUST BIRTH
GaiasRose	Posted - Feb 13 2007 : 07:13:48 AM oh and....I will have Rob shoot some photos of me sewing a French seam so you can see it. ~~Brightest Blessings~~ Tasha-Rose Blogs: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com http://frugalwitch.wordpress.com http://tasharose365.wordpress.com/ Homepage: http://mysticwoodsfarm.com http://gaiasrose.etsy.com Birth is safe, interference is risky; TRUST BIRTH
GaiasRose	Posted - Feb 13 2007 : 07:11:37 AM I will answer more questions later, but I will answer one now...we are off to Brainderd in a little bit. I am doing some organising and as such, we are buying shelving. A French seam is this:instead of sewing your fabric the usual way, right sides facing eachother, you sew your fabric the opposite, wrong sides facing eachother...so you have your unfinished seam on the OUTSIDE of the garment. THEN...you turn your garment inside out (I usually trim the seam down a little before I turn it inside out) and then stitch the fabric together again, right sides facing eachother this time, so you end up with a cased seam on the inside of your garment. I honestly prefer a French seam over my serger for two reasons: 1)my serger is a Gemsy and terribly difficult to thread, 2)it looks a lot more finished and clean in my opinion. Did all fo that make sense? Off to Brainerd....I shall have photos later of a clean and organised crafting/sewing room. ~~Brightest Blessings~~ Tasha-Rose Blogs: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com http://frugalwitch.wordpress.com http://tasharose365.wordpress.com/ Homepage: http://mysticwoodsfarm.com http://gaiasrose.etsy.com Birth is safe, interference is risky; TRUST BIRTH
BarefootGoatGirl	Posted - Feb 13 2007 : 05:42:03 AM Ok, I cant see Tasha's skirts (BOO HOOO, I WANTED TO SO BAD...guess I'll just have to run over to esty when I'm done here), but the description of the jean skirt makes me think of a trick I use to get more wear out of my girls dresses. We wear long skirts and my long skinny girls find that their favorite dresses are too short long before they are done with them. To get a years more wear I take a pair of jeans that the boys have worn the knees out of (that is always the first thing to go...new jeans with holes in the knees) and cut them off just above the crotch, then I seperate the skirt from the dress and attach it to the jeans. This will make a knee lenth (VERY short for our house) dress into an ankle lenth skirt for a little girl. We get tons of compliments on these skirts and they are so simple and frugle! Trina ' Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. Proverbs 27:23
Beach Girl	Posted - Feb 13 2007 : 05:19:37 AM PS~last time (gotta go fix breakfast!)~ I searched through the forum and found other posts on skirts, but I'm a real sewing dummy and need specifics, sorry!!! Sewing WITH a pattern and instructions is hard enough for me, LOL. Tasha, what are French seams? It's stuff like that I don't know. In regards to cutting panels for skirts, do you cut a specific measurement based on number of panels and waist size? I'll keep reading whatever is posted that I found in the search and hope you all don't roll your eyes at this "SEWING IMPAIRED" farmgirl by the sea. Vanessa Farmgirl-by-the-Sea
Beach Girl	Posted - Feb 13 2007 : 04:56:01 AM And after going to "Aunt George's House" it looks like you could also give me some pointers! Both of you girls make wonderful skirts. I want to do one too!!! Georgann, I just moved to here to Hatteras last June but used to live (for 8 years) around the corner from you in the Bon Air area of Richmond. Lived right at Chippenham, Huguenot and Cherokee on Weyburn. Shopped at the Thrifty Quaker all the time! Wish I'd known about MJF then, it would have been great to hook up with you. Thanks again to both of you (and anyone else!) for helping me make my own skirt. Vanessa Farmgirl-by-the-Sea
Beach Girl	Posted - Feb 13 2007 : 04:38:34 AM I love your skirts, Tasha. I am not a seamstress at all. I used to say that I sew if someone holds a gun to me head, LOL. I think it was because 1-my first encounter with a sewing machine was with this mean old home ec teacher back in 7th grade-not a good experience. Then, 2-as an adult I never seemed to have a place to set it up and leave it up & lack of time with 3 little boys. And finally, 3-I just don't do it well. Sewing is just not where my talents lie. (Hey, but I sing beautifully!) I have made period pants for my boys when they were younger for our living history programs. They were super easy with a draw string. I'd like to make a recycled skirt and be able to say "I did it!" I have worn (store bought) hippie girl skirts for a long time but now want to venture out into making my own (I really like the quilt). Could you (and any other farmgirls!) give me some instruction of how you make such fun skirts? Thanks SO much! Vanessa Farmgirl-by-the-Sea
GaiasRose	Posted - Feb 12 2007 : 6:05:50 PM Thanks :) A couple of them are admittedly not my creation, (Not that I couldn't pull them off...) but I have them from a lot I bought once on eBay, and I know there has to be a plus sized mama out there somewhere looking for a nice patchy cord skirt she can wear with beautiful pride! :) the rest is all me though :) ~~Brightest Blessings~~ Tasha-Rose Blogs: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com http://frugalwitch.wordpress.com http://tasharose365.wordpress.com/ Homepage: http://mysticwoodsfarm.com http://gaiasrose.etsy.com Birth is safe, interference is risky; TRUST BIRTH
Kim	Posted - Feb 12 2007 : 6:00:12 PM Tasha Your skirts on your etsy site are soooo pretty!! Blessed Be! farmgirl@heart Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow http://chevy49girl.livejournal.com/ http://chevy49girl.deviantart.com/
GaiasRose	Posted - Feb 12 2007 : 5:52:00 PM I will be on the look out for it! The UPS man knows us well around here, and our mail lady always stops to chat. She is always wondering what we are getting "this time" in the mail. The UPS man was thrilled the other day when he delivered some soaps I bought, his whole truck smelled so good all day, he said. ~~Brightest Blessings~~ Tasha-Rose Blogs: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com http://frugalwitch.wordpress.com http://tasharose365.wordpress.com/ Homepage: http://mysticwoodsfarm.com http://gaiasrose.etsy.com Birth is safe, interference is risky; TRUST BIRTH
Aunt George	Posted - Feb 12 2007 : 4:43:44 PM Clare....the cape sounds wonderful! I loved the story about his old cape....thanks for sharing that!! Tasha: Your box went out today. It was shipped priority, so you should get it this week. There is a length of rose print flannel. If it won't work for the diapers, then it will make a pretty little gowns for your girls! I hope they enjoy the dresses. My girls loved each of them. G http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html Thanks for checking out my apron and sewing musings!
suzyhomemaker	Posted - Feb 09 2007 : 06:10:15 AM Tasha, wonderful job of whipping up a skirt with no pattern and transforming old jeans into a beautiful, arty skirt. Thank you for sharing your photos. Also, you inspired me to get back to the machine and make some things. This week I made myself flannel pj bottoms and a magician's cape for my son. When I told him it was a magic cape, he told me I was the one with the magic as the magic was making it from two pieces of flat fabric. it's so nice when your children appreciate the work involved. So, now this weekend I will have to try my hand at making flannel skirts. Country girl in NE PA
Kim	Posted - Feb 08 2007 : 04:29:09 AM Georgann, If you go to my deviantArt page and look at my favorites, you'll see the kidlet. She's a doll! I guess my other post didn't go through, I was saying no wonder I felt a connection with you!! As soon as she comes home for a visit, I'll take a pic of her in her skirt. Blessed Be! farmgirl@heart Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow http://chevy49girl.livejournal.com/ http://chevy49girl.deviantart.com/
Juliekay	Posted - Feb 08 2007 : 03:20:11 AM Hey TAsha, How did you lose all your weight?
Aunt George	Posted - Feb 07 2007 : 8:44:21 PM Oh my gosh Kim, My husband is of Clan Campbell. Our name is Schultz though....his grandmother was a Campbell. Small world. Our name Schultz though was changed from a very long name by his grandfather on his father's side. It should, be: Smialkowski. g Now that is a mouthful! Oh, and please, please post photos of you and your daughter in your new beautiful skirts!! G http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html Thanks for checking out my apron and sewing musings!
Kim	Posted - Feb 07 2007 : 7:49:00 PM Frank is going to wear a kilt when we get married!! He is going to have his mom make it. Blessed Be! farmgirl@heart Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow http://chevy49girl.livejournal.com/ http://chevy49girl.deviantart.com/
GaiasRose	Posted - Feb 07 2007 : 7:40:41 PM That is funny Kim! Rob wants me to make him a kilt, but I have to find the right Tartan first. He was the inspiration for that skirt! ~~Brightest Blessings~~ Tasha-Rose Blogs: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com http://frugalwitch.wordpress.com http://tasharose365.wordpress.com/ Homepage: http://mysticwoodsfarm.com Birth is safe, interferrance is risky; TRUST BIRTH
Kim	Posted - Feb 07 2007 : 5:15:41 PM WOOT! Yippie! Yep, yep, can't wait to get them! Actually the bottom part of the skirt, looks like the Clan Campbell plaid, which will be my new name June 23 2007! Blessed Be! farmgirl@heart Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow http://chevy49girl.livejournal.com/ http://chevy49girl.deviantart.com/
pinkroses	Posted - Feb 07 2007 : 5:12:55 PM Oooo I like your skirts. Very cute. pinkroses

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