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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 03 2007 : 5:58:18 PM
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I just got some fabric on sale and a pattern I love for making myself a few skirts for spring. I plan to make a couple patchworkish type too, with fabric from my sizeable stash. I look forward to skirt weather...it is still pretty cold here. I do wear skirts some on cold days..but much much more in summer. I like solid color tops with pretty print skirts. I even got some white for making a long petticoat. We will see if I really wear it..but I got it..so you never know.
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2007 : 6:43:03 PM
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I don't sew my own, but I love to wear them. I have several that I wear in the warmer weather, Wish I could sew them, so many choices in pretty material.
NANCY JO
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2007 : 05:00:03 AM
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I was thinking of skirts for many weeks. Like you, I wear them more when it is warm out. My legs get cold so easily. I bought Amy Butler's pattern for a patchwork apron last year. She now has directions to change it into a wrap skirt on her website. that is going to be my first skirt for the spring. i jsut hope my daughter does not take it from me. She took my favorite find at salvation Army last week, a warm and cozy fake suede and shearling coat from Old Navy. I have only seen it on her since I brought it home and washed it. Hurray for spring on its way.
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
2350 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2007 : 2:09:46 PM
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I wear skirts in the summertime at home. I usually make some out of cotton. 100%. Like at JoAnn's
It was a really hot summer this past year
We only have 2 window units
We live in an old house ; it is cold in the winter time and hot in the summer time.
I usually wear a cotton knit t-shirt with it. pinkroses
Oh, I just gather and put in elastic. and pockets. |
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
1210 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2007 : 3:15:54 PM
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I wish I knew how to sew! You ladies talking about skirts makes me jealous. I do know how to sew a straight stitch and do basic stuff like make valances, quilt tops, etc., but following a pattern is iffy, and if I tried to use any material that was stretchy or anything I'd be in a world of hurt.
I'm with you ladies on wearing skirts. I'm cold-natured and can't wait for it to warm up enough to pack away the pants.
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
Please visit me at www.marykay.com/pmiinch |
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candismom
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Elizabeth
560 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2007 : 3:28:58 PM
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Oh Jenny sounds wonderful. I love wearing skirts.I hope you will post some pictures.
Hugs,
Elizabeth
www.athomewithelizabeth.blogspot.com
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2007 : 3:51:13 PM
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| Happymama if you can make a valance you can make askirt. give it a shot, suddenly in a few days time you will have enough skirts for everyday of the week and a few for your friends too. |
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
1495 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2007 : 11:26:55 AM
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Patti,
Give it a try, I know you can do it!
Trina
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Of all the things I have created, my children are the best. |
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
1210 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2007 : 11:36:53 AM
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Okay, ladies. When I find the boxes with my fabrics in them I'll be back to ask how to do it  and then I'll give it a try. Until then I'll read all your posts and see what I can learn.
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
Please visit me at www.marykay.com/pmiinch |
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Carolinagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
486 Posts
Kim
Rutherfordton
NC
USA
486 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2007 : 1:26:34 PM
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Jenny- what pattern are you using for your skirts?
Kim in NC |
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julia hayes
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
julia
medical lake
wa
USA
1132 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2007 : 10:37:01 AM
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Oh Jenny!! How wonderful.. I just sorted out a bunch of fabric to make some skirts too!!I tend to spend a few weeks cutting patterns so that I have plenty to choose from and then I can pick up a sewing project whenever I want. The problem I have now...3 kids....I don't have quality time to sew..so I sew in snippets..a seam here.. a button hole there.. Eventually I get a garment made. I'm happy with that...before I know it, I'll have plenty of time to sew more often and my kids will be grown!!!!!!!!! Take some pictures and let us see your work!!
many happy smiles to you
Julia Hayes
being simple to simply be |
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
1563 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2007 : 3:04:40 PM
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| Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be-Abraham Lincoln |
Edited by - Naomi Michelle on May 29 2009 8:38:13 PM |
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knewslady
True Blue Farmgirl
555 Posts
Kathy
Russellville
KY
USA
555 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2007 : 4:27:31 PM
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What pattern do you use Jenny? I love skirts but have never found a pattern I was pleased with.
Kathy
Will always be a farmgirl at heart
Visit my online shop at http://thebackfence.etsy.com |
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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
891 Posts
Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2007 : 7:30:34 PM
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Thanks for inspiring skirt "talk".
I re-injured my knee & the Dr. told me to wear the brace directly on skin with shorts. Now I have the body of a 47 women who's had 7 children. I don't wear shorts above my knees. So I need to start where skirts instead. A great reason to dig into the stash & makes some to even wear working in the garden.
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many & Herbalist
www.herbalmomma.com
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2009 : 4:43:03 PM
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I will soon be having knee surgery (not sure exactly when...will talk to doc again on Friday about it) and I KNOW skirts will be my answer. I am already wearing them most days all day again now. That or my overalls. I don't have the legs for shorts..haha.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Runbikegrrl
True Blue Farmgirl
250 Posts
MaryAnn
Waterbury Ctr
VT
USA
250 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2009 : 5:23:44 PM
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Jenny did you see the peasant skirt pattern? I think the link was posted here a few days ago. I am going to try that when I finish all the other projects I have going!
"So many interests so little time!"
http://lovelifelivegrrl.blogspot.com/ |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2009 : 10:50:52 PM
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Oh !! Didn't see it..I will search for it for sure...sounds like my kind of skirt!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
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Suzan
True Blue Farmgirl
659 Posts
suzanne
duncannon
pa
USA
659 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2009 : 07:51:32 AM
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| I have been planning on wearing cotton skirts this summer too, and have been getting them where ever I can find them, and I bought some beautiful material (that was on sale!) to make a couple but I'm having trouble finding a pattern I like, so if anyone has any suggestions post them here! |
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Suzan
True Blue Farmgirl
659 Posts
suzanne
duncannon
pa
USA
659 Posts |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2009 : 2:39:06 PM
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Thanks so much for posting the peasant skirt link..I will be making some for sure. I have just about worn out my two favorite skirts..one is chambray about that same style and another is a lightweight denim with a cute embroidered edge on the bottom...not as "flippy" as my daughter would call the peasant style. I like "flippy" myself! I have some fabric I love, but not enough for skirts..I will just use it all maybe! I have had my eye on some patch work type skirts..too expensive for me right now..I will just make my own maybe...that style..but maybe make the long strips of fabric from more than one ...so you get even more of a peasanty look going, right? Perfect garden skirt!!
I will have to check out that simplicity pattern too, Sherri!!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Suzan
True Blue Farmgirl
659 Posts
suzanne
duncannon
pa
USA
659 Posts |
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Suzan
True Blue Farmgirl
659 Posts
suzanne
duncannon
pa
USA
659 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2009 : 07:50:25 AM
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| Thanks, Sherri, I looked that one up and liked it too, so just bought it on eBay! |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2009 : 11:57:38 AM
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I like that one too..vertical strips...great idea...It hadn't occured to me..duh. I love the broomstick skirts too!!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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