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Book Ideas:  Sewed A Skirt Out Of A Tablecloth..Who Knew?  |
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misstilliewillie
True Blue Farmgirl
136 Posts
glory
Tennessee
USA
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 Posted - Jan 16 2009 : 2:57:54 PM
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Okay, picture this...
3 sisters and their 89 year Dad. Freezing cold outside, but warm and toasty inside. We all gathered around the sewing machine. I've acquired two. One for my scrapbooking and one fancy one my husband bought me about 10 years ago for my birthday...after I asked him to...with thoughts of whipping up pillows, duvets, etc...
I confess...neither have ever even been turned ON!
So, last night...after blowing the dust off..we powered up..and lo and behold...IT WAS SO MUCH FUN!
I haven't sewn one tiny thing since the 8th grade...when I never finished my skirt and my zipper was put in and taken out so many times...there were little pinholes everywhere! I don't think I ever finished that skirt or got a grade...in fact, after that fiasco...I took SHOP.
Anyway, I digress...
My eldest sister with much patience and enthusiam...gave me sewing 101 lessons...and I told her I had a vision of sewing a skirt from a checked linen tablecloth I had bought that I loved...SO WE DID! I promise...it was $6.99 for a tablecloth that was like, 60 x 102 or something. We whipped it out in no time! And the funniest thing is...my younger sister recommended we use my Dad's Fruit of the Loom elastic waistband for the waist...he was laughing and we all had the best ole time~ What a memory...
Anyway, I'm 5'9, and finding skirts I like and that are long enough is difficult...so how perfect! I'm now going to start making them for summertime. I can just picture them blowing on the clothesline! And wearing them with little tees and my J-41's!!
So, keep an eye out for cute tablecloths...what great value for the $$!
http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/misstilliewillie
livin' the sweet life! |
Edited by - misstilliewillie on Jan 16 2009 6:02:50 PM |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2009 : 5:34:53 PM
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How fun! I'd love to see pictures. By the way, the items you have on eBay are fabulous!!! I'm so in love with the 6 drawer cabinet. Now if I only had some money to but it!
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misstilliewillie
True Blue Farmgirl
136 Posts
glory
Tennessee
USA
136 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2009 : 6:06:26 PM
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Wow!
Proud Farmgirl #100...you were one of the first farmgirls!
Thanks for the kind words...it is darling~
As for the skirt...I think we're all going to make us one...all alike. Isn't that comical? If we really do, and we're not just kidding ourselves...I'll snap a photo and post it this summer!
There are 5 of us "girls" ( I use this term loosely!) * I call myself # 7 of 8...that's how many kids Mom & Dad had! Can you just imagine?? Eight kids??
http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/misstilliewillie
livin' the sweet life! |
Edited by - misstilliewillie on Jan 16 2009 6:11:23 PM |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 16 2009 : 9:11:55 PM
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I too would love to see pictures.I have tons of old tableclothes, can't let one pass me by. I have often thought I should do something like that. I did use a mossy green,round one this Christmas as a skirt for the tree. One cut and I had it done. It worked great! So, maybe I should try one for me.
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
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rhondacate
True Blue Farmgirl
234 Posts
Rhonda
Janesville
CA
USA
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Posted - Jan 16 2009 : 9:15:32 PM
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Sounds so fun! My sister made her wedding dress out of a bedsheet, and it was beautiful.
~Rhonda
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
1181 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2009 : 9:44:38 PM
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That's great! I just learned to sew myself and I am also haveing a great time! My grandma just taught me how to sew and gave me a pretty singer machine! I can't wait to make my own clothes! I am just practicing so far...I made a cute bag and a pillow.
Chelsey
Farmgirl Sister #283
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Jan 17 2009 : 6:14:37 PM
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| ya oh I wanna see a picture of your skirt too! Good for you I hope you continue to find joy in sewing |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2009 : 6:53:16 PM
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oooh!! It is so great that you all are learning to sew! It is soooo relaxing and making your own clothes is also so rewarding. I love that you used a tablecloth!! very creative! I was 5'9" too so I know what you mean about those skirts being short..gah!! Keep up the great work and I'll be looking forward to that pic! :)
hugs
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
Life should NOT be a jounrey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, latte in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming. "WOOHOO, what a ride!"
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julia hayes
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
julia
medical lake
wa
USA
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Posted - Jan 19 2009 : 3:56:26 PM
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How fantastic! totally makes me think of a pair of doll pants I finished using the sleeves of a favorite nightgown. It was a really lacey frilly number that I just couldn't part with. Voila! Pants. I also made a pair of bloomers for my baby girl out of a frilly little table runner. Very fun!!! Big congrats to you and let's see some pictures! Blessings, ~julia
being simple to simply be
Farmgirl #30
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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misstilliewillie
True Blue Farmgirl
136 Posts
glory
Tennessee
USA
136 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2009 : 07:48:26 AM
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Pictures will be forthcoming!
And your little frilly doll pants, etc., sound adorable! Do you have any photos?
I'd love to see them...
http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/misstilliewillie
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