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Farmgirl Fashion:  do you wear skirts?  |
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schoolmama
True Blue Farmgirl
70 Posts
Amy
WI
USA
70 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 24 2010 : 8:48:18 PM
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most of the time, I wear jeans (especially in cold WI winters!) but I'd like to try some longer skirts. I have several,but they fit too tightly,and are difficult to move around in.
I'm going to try and find (or sew) some longer, 6 panel styles and see how they work out. also- since I'm always cold, I usually put on my "warmwear" or leggings underneath,so I need a looser fit, yet I don't want to look sloppy.
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2010 : 10:06:26 PM
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... I wear skirts, and jumpers alllllllllllllllllllllllllllll the time! I wear knee socks when it is chilly! I feel so awkward in pants or jeans.. but I wear a pair of work-out pants for when I work out (gym).
Karrieann ~ Farmgirl Sister #766 (29 Sept 2009)
My etsy: Yesterday's Scraps, Tomorrow's Treasures http://www.etsy.com/shop/2TomorrowsTreasures |
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OhioValley Farmchick
Farmgirl in Training
29 Posts
Lisa
Waterford
OH
USA
29 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2010 : 03:38:34 AM
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My daughter and I wear skirts but also love our jeans. We find lots of bargains at the thrift stores. Someday I'm going to learn to make them.
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might...Ecclsiastes 9:10 |
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MaryLD
True Blue Farmgirl
861 Posts
Mary
New Braunfels
TX
USA
861 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2010 : 05:29:46 AM
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I have always worn skirts. Even in high school, even living in Germany's winters, I wore skirts to school, with long johns underneath. I have a six panel style skirt pattern. It calls for knits, which I do not have as readily available as other fabrics lying around the house, so I have not made any yet. I could trace the pattern- but I have 2 trace 2 out of print quilt patterns first, LOL!
I do wear jeans though I sometimes find them to be uncomfortable.
Mary LD
Haflingers- You can't have just one!
( I'm just one short of a drill team!) |
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RubyJunes
True Blue Farmgirl
246 Posts
June
Greenwich
Ohio
USA
246 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2010 : 06:26:08 AM
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I enjoy wearing skirts. I just made one using the Cute Skirts pattern from Favorite Things and love it! I like that their patterns are simple to follow, and often have a matching one in girls' sizes so I can make my 9 year old daughter a similar garment! Also got the Prairie Girl dress pattern, and plan to make that up next. Love the slip underneath! I've made jumpers, etc. using their patterns and have really enjoyed them. I will include the link to where I ordered my patterns, I see they are currently out of stock there, but hopefully she'll get more in very soon. i got great service at Sew Mama Sew, and they have so many great product to choose from! (too many maybe! ha!)
http://www.sewmamasew.com/store/ecom-prodshow/847.html
Here's the link to Favorite Things' site: http://www.favoritethings.net
--June
Farmgirl #545
www.RubyJunes.blogspot.com
www.RubyJunes.etsy.com |
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
2027 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2010 : 07:11:03 AM
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Yes to the skirts :) But only recently. I've started sewing my own (which is fun)! I find skirts more comfy and delightfully farmgirlish. I too would like to find warmer skirts for the colder weather. I am also looking for heavier tights to wear. It was cold feeding the dogs this morning! Eight below is a bit nippy on the legs for the skirts that i've made so far!
Thanks for the suggestions of pattern sites. :)
--* FarmMilkMama *--
Farmgirl Sister #1086
Be yourself.
Everyone else is already taken.
-Oscar Wilde
www.wakeupstartlearning.blogspot.com
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2010 : 08:37:51 AM
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June - I love the Favorite Things patterns too!
I have made 5 of Amy Butler's Barcelona skirt - elastic waist skirts are not flattering on my figure so when I saw this pattern I know I had to try it - it is an A-line, lined skirt, not too hard, I made all of them when I was first starting to sew. Anyway, I love the way it fits.
I tend to wear skirts in the summer when I don't have to wear tights underneath. The skirts I made have a cotton lining and they ride up on tights, and I can't wear longjohns underneath because I need to look professional at work.
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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alterationsbyemily
True Blue Farmgirl
686 Posts
Emily
Thomasville
PA
USA
686 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2010 : 11:03:29 AM
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In the summer I always wear skirts. I think i might make some long skirts for the winter now, lets see where the wind takes us...
See my custom costumes, download free patterns, and hear some spook EVPs from Gettysburg, PA on my site, www.alterationsbyemily.com |
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DivaHick
Farmgirl in Training
26 Posts
Megan
Alliance
OH
USA
26 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2010 : 11:24:57 AM
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Please don't mind my asking, but how many of you who wear skirts all the time are plus sized ladies? I'm definitely "curvier" and in the summer I have some...issues shall I say... wearing skirts every day, although I try to. I also would like to wear skirts in the winter but I haven't been able to find a single long skirt in my size unless it's what I call "granny wear" lol! I would give anything to find an affordable long denim skirt in my size!
I'm working on sewing a few for myself...
Yes I play the spoons, but I do it with perfectly manicured nails... |
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Ms. Treadle
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Leigh-Ann
Northwest
Mississippi
USA
51 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2010 : 12:51:29 PM
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My daughters and I have worn skirts or dresses exclusively for about 2 years now and we love it. We slip on leggings or capris underneath for the cold days along with knee socks. We make most of them ourselves and love hunting at Goodwill for others.
Blessings,
Leigh-Ann
The only place where housework comes before needlework is in the dictionary. ~Mary Kurtz
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Faransgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
895 Posts
Beth
Houston
Texas
USA
895 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2010 : 1:13:45 PM
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I love skirts and wear them most of the time in the summer. I use to live in Scotland and wore them almost exclusively with knit tights. I wish I knew where to get the tights here so I could wear more skirts in the winter. I make most of mine but have a few left that I bought in Scotland. I love making them and I love wearing them.
Farmgirl Sister 572
When manure happens just say "WOO HOO Fertilizer". |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2010 : 1:18:57 PM
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I wear long dresses and long skirts of various styles most of the time. I just slip leggings or long jhons on when it gets too cold. I used to be a jeans girls when I was little bitty and wore size 2, but that was a while ago  so anything that hides the tummy and rear-end is ok by me...mostly ankle length is what I like.
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2010 : 6:14:54 PM
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I love skirts! I think they are so much more comfortable than jeans, but it is so cold here in the winter that I wear more pants until the weather warms. Is it just me, or are casual skirts harder to find than they used to be?
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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Edited by - texdane on Feb 25 2010 6:15:38 PM |
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MaryLD
True Blue Farmgirl
861 Posts
Mary
New Braunfels
TX
USA
861 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2010 : 6:33:28 PM
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Oh! Tights!
I'm a HUGE fan. The only problem is, the good ones are not cheap!
The best site I've found was www.tights-on-line.com. I think they closed and maybe reopened. They sold returned tights for cheap! I've been using www.kidsfashionbrokers.com. They have adult tights, including wool ones. I last ordered 4 yrs ago-
The brand I use is MP tights. They last 5 yrs or more.
~ Mary LD
Haflingers- You can't have just one!
( I'm just one short of a drill team!) |
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MaryLD
True Blue Farmgirl
861 Posts
Mary
New Braunfels
TX
USA
861 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2010 : 6:38:45 PM
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The tights online site is not the one I remember. It is www.tightsonline.com
The first one no longer carries the MP tights, but they have Sternlein, which is also a very good brand.
Kids FAshion Brokers has more choices.
Haflingers- You can't have just one!
( I'm just one short of a drill team!) |
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krbrown@rocketmail.com
Farmgirl in Training
29 Posts
Kim
Allendale
MI
USA
29 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2010 : 6:50:00 PM
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KaleidoscopeEyes
Farmgirl in Training
20 Posts
Stephanie
Amesbury
MA
20 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2010 : 8:38:42 PM
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schoolmama
True Blue Farmgirl
70 Posts
Amy
WI
USA
70 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2010 : 9:07:29 PM
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Originally posted by texdane
I love skirts! I think they are so much more comfortable than jeans, but it is so cold here in the winter that I wear more pants until the weather warms. Is it just me, or are casual skirts harder to find than they used to be?
It is definitely harder! I have the most success looking at thrift stores. I found some cute skirts today ,in fact! Three name brand skirts (tommy hilfiger, christopher banks and children's place. A jean skirt,and a dressier skirt for me,and a cute layered/ruffle corduroy one for my 6yodd. I just keep searching the thrift stores- but most are too short or too dressy for my needs. |
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2010 : 5:02:25 PM
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I love skirts too. Mostly full demin and cotton peasant. I've not heard of "Favorite Things Patterns". Can I just google that?
Sister-chick# 905(Oct.7th2009)
Judy
Hugs&Squeezles!
I am not contained between my hat and my boots! -Walt Whitman- |
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2010 : 1:28:24 PM
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Judy - I am pretty sure that I have reached the Favorite Things site by googling, just be sure to do "Favorite Things Patterns"
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2010 : 1:33:15 PM
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I haven't really worn dresses or skirts unless I went to a wedding. But I intend on making a few and start wearing skirts. I think they are lovely.
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog...Charles F. Doran |
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RubyJunes
True Blue Farmgirl
246 Posts
June
Greenwich
Ohio
USA
246 Posts |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2010 : 3:34:21 PM
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http://www.holyclothing.com/
This company has wonderful, soft and attractive clothing at a pretty good price. I have one skirt and want more. They do a lot of plus sizes as well.
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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Heather B
True Blue Farmgirl
562 Posts
Heather
Longmont
Colorado
USA
562 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2010 : 06:50:34 AM
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I wear both jeans and skirts. I think they keep me warmer than my jeans! I wear my over the knee cable socks and lace up boots and keep very warm!
Heather
http://homesteadincity.blogspot.com/
"Only your real friends tell you when your face is dirty"
Farm Girl Sister #662 |
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DivaHick
Farmgirl in Training
26 Posts
Megan
Alliance
OH
USA
26 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2010 : 07:18:03 AM
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I just love Holy Clothing! I have several dresses and skirts, I have a picture somewhere of me on the mini tractor in one! LOL
Yes I play the spoons, but I do it with perfectly manicured nails... |
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Farmgirl Fashion: do you wear skirts? |
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do you wear skirts?
