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harmonyfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
785 Posts
Debbie
Southeastern
Ohio
USA
785 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 22 2008 : 6:22:50 PM
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I need a pattern for a long prairie skirt. I have a bunch of Civil War dress patterns but none that are simple and would have been worn doing everyday chores or traveling west during the 1860's. I bought a bolt of Organic Cotton muslin and am making petticoats and nightgowns, but I have to have a skirt to wear over my petticoats! My neighbors already think I'm crazy wearing skirts all the time. But I love them! Thanks in advance for the info!
Debbie
"If you can't find the time to do it right...how will you find the time to do it over" |
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ModFarmgirl
Farmgirl in Training
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Marie
North Dakota
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Posted - Dec 22 2008 : 7:15:15 PM
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Oh! How I would love to dress up like a prairie girl too!!!! Doesn't it feel so elegant to be wearing flowing skirts and so many layers?? So fun!
I used to know of a bunch of places online that sold prairie dress type patterns, I'll see if I can find them for you!
~~Marie~~
www.modfarmgirl.etsy.com
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ModFarmgirl
Farmgirl in Training
16 Posts
Marie
North Dakota
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ThePixiesPlayhouse
True Blue Farmgirl
127 Posts
Terri
Biggs
CA
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harmonyfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
785 Posts
Debbie
Southeastern
Ohio
USA
785 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2008 : 12:24:23 PM
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WONDERFUL! Now I can dress like an angel! AND drive my neighbors even more crazy!
Thank you!
Debbie
"If you can't find the time to do it right...how will you find the time to do it over" |
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City_Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
509 Posts
Christina
Omaha
Nebraska
USA
509 Posts |
Posted - Dec 25 2008 : 6:30:05 PM
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Marie I love that quilted skirt pattern! Thanks for sharing it.
Christina
Farmgirl Sister #195
http://justacitychick.blogspot.com/
Although no one can go back and make a brand new start; anyone can start from now
and make a brand new end.
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harmonyfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
785 Posts
Debbie
Southeastern
Ohio
USA
785 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2008 : 10:45:22 AM
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ok...I checked out three websites you all suggested for patterns.
folkwear patterns aren't cheap, but I like them and realized I have a few already that could be altered (dresses).
The Ringger Clothing website, I believe they only make the clothing for you. And the styles were a little to Pentacostal/Amish for my taste. (no offense) and the tonyanddanalewis site, the pattern was for an A-line skirt.
What I need is a pattern for a gored skirt, I guess. If I haven't missed any replies to this topic do any of you know a pattern place?
thanks!
Debbie
"If you can't find the time to do it right...how will you find the time to do it over" |
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ThePixiesPlayhouse
True Blue Farmgirl
127 Posts
Terri
Biggs
CA
127 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2008 : 11:02:22 AM
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| Do you need an actual paper pattern to work with? The link I provided above is directions for a gored skirt.....no paper pattern needed. You would just divide everything by 4 (or 6 or 8) instead of 2......depending on the number of gores you want. |
Edited by - ThePixiesPlayhouse on Dec 27 2008 11:04:36 AM |
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ThePixiesPlayhouse
True Blue Farmgirl
127 Posts
Terri
Biggs
CA
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
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harmonyfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
785 Posts
Debbie
Southeastern
Ohio
USA
785 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2008 : 7:08:39 PM
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Terri, I'll try that website again. I guess I just looked at the pictures and briefly read the directions. Guess that's what I get by being in a hurry. I'll check out that new website you suggested too. thank you.....
Corrine....is my color malfunctioning on my computer or do all your goats look like aliens with devil-possessed eyes? ...lol...just checking....maybe you should be bluefootgoatgirl...
Debbie
"If you can't find the time to do it right...how will you find the time to do it over" |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2008 : 2:17:29 PM
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The goat has red eyes on my computer too:)
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
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Posted - Dec 31 2008 : 9:47:46 PM
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Debbie,
If you love to wear skirts do you ever wear bloomers or pantaloons? I know Mary Jane has patterns for some. I wore them with my long skirts in high school and now I have started to wear them again. If you need a pattern besides Mary Janes I found one on a web site called Modest Handmaidens. It is a super simple pattern that fits great and keeps my legs warm. I like to add eyelet to the bottoms of their pattern. I work at an elementary school and we have a darling little girl who is in the fourth grade who will never wear pants. She told her mom when she was tiny that she didn't ever want to wear pants so she wears dresses everyday. I wish there were more people in the world who were brave enough to dress the way they want to. Hope you have found the perfect pattern and who cares what your neighbors think. You go girl!
barnagainkristin
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves." John Muir |
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
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Need Prairie Skirt Pattern
