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Across the Fence:  Looking for skirts to buy  |
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wooliespinner
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Manchester
Ohio
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 Posted - Apr 04 2014 : 05:54:35 AM
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I don't know if this is the best place to post this question or not. But I am looking for a place to buy light weight cotton skirts for everyday use to work in and wear around the farm. I don't want super heavy ones because my legs get to hot. I also don't want them so long they drag in the mudd.
I have tried to make skirts and have 2 sewing machines and can't seem to make the machine work for me. I don't have anyone close to me to help. So would love to find a good place to buy them.
Does anyone here make skirts to sell? I would love to buy them from a farmgirl if possible.If not a goo company to buy them from. Thanks in advance.
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
Nubian Dairy Goats |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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rphelps4
True Blue Farmgirl
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roxanna
westport
indiana
USA
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Posted - Apr 04 2014 : 08:09:01 AM
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Try Goodwill, I have found several there. Roxanna
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wooliespinner
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Manchester
Ohio
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Posted - Apr 04 2014 : 09:07:34 AM
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Alicia when you say measurements? You would need waist and what else? Thanks.
Goodwill is over an hour for me one way and the few times I have been there they never have anything to fit me. When they do its not appropriate for outside work.If I am in the area I do still check them out. Thanks so much for the suggestion.
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
Nubian Dairy Goats |
Edited by - wooliespinner on Apr 04 2014 09:09:12 AM |
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wooliespinner
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Manchester
Ohio
1311 Posts |
Posted - Apr 04 2014 : 09:44:02 AM
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Oh I also have some really super nice cotton material that I purchased to make skirts and could not get either machine to hold the tension. I even took it to a repair place.Not that I can sew very well but really wanted to learn. So I would love to have skirts made from these fabrics. They are a prairie series with really pretty prints on them.
I have a cotton skirt I really like that I purchased many years ago from a company that I can't remember the name and it has a simple elastic waste. I love this skirt but its thread bare and old.
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
Nubian Dairy Goats |
Edited by - wooliespinner on Apr 06 2014 4:54:07 PM |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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wooliespinner
True Blue Farmgirl
1311 Posts
Linda
Manchester
Ohio
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Posted - Apr 05 2014 : 5:00:25 PM
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Alicia these are not the best pictures but hope it helps. The skirt that I have on had to be held in the back because the elastic does not work and the waist is now way to big. It use to fit perfect. The elastic didn't make it but about 2 years in this skirt if that. My waist measurements is 27". I would like 2 different length skirts. I would like 20 inches and 27 inches. That would put some above the knee and some below the knee. The skirt in the picture I think is around 32 inches long and is slightly above the ankle which is nice for winter time. The fabrics are from different companies. One is Thimbleberries,Red Rooster and Bound to the Prairie by Moda. Anyway hope I gave you enough info. Thanks.
I know these fabrics are kinda dark but if this works out I would like to get some different stuff too.I could send the skirt with the fabric if you want. That way you could see the style up close.
Linda
   
Raspberry Run Farm
Nubian Dairy Goats |
Edited by - wooliespinner on Apr 05 2014 5:03:54 PM |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kem
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Posted - Apr 06 2014 : 3:52:43 PM
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| Linda, what size do you wear? I work at a thrift store and we get skirts in all the time. We have quarter days on Weds. and I would look and pick them up for you if you will pay postage. |
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wooliespinner
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Manchester
Ohio
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Posted - Apr 07 2014 : 10:05:20 AM
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Hi Kem,
I think I wear about a size 6. Sometimes they fit me well and sometimes they are too loose.I would worry they would not fit. I really appreciate your offer. Let me think on this andI will get back with you.Thanks so much.
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
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mommatracy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tracy
My. Olive
NC
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2014 : 1:55:02 PM
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Take your favorite skirt apart and use it for a pattern. The lady who is going to make them for you could probably do that and it might make it easier to get your style.
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knittingmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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AnneMarie
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
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Posted - Apr 10 2014 : 3:17:11 PM
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I have a great Kwik Sew pattern that I use (Kwik Start 2805), it's very simple and even if you don't have a machine you could hand sew it (it's two side seams, elastic waist and hem). Though Tracy's suggestion (above) is excellent, use your favourite skirt as a template.
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