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GinnyBelle
True Blue Farmgirl

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Hannah
West Lafayette IN
USA
501 Posts

Posted - Aug 01 2020 :  1:46:38 PM  Show Profile
So it was a rainy, dreary day here in Indiana. I have been working on sewing some new skirts. I'm not that skilled of a seamstress, and am not very good at using patterns. But my skirts are just 3-5 yards of fabric hemmed and on a drawstring. All straight seams. Today, I decided to make a muslin petticoat to go under them. Was going to be simple, just something utilitarian. But it was soooooo dreary...and then I found some ribbon...and then I realised that my machine could make a pretty scalloped stitch...and then VOILA!!!!


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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl

2122 Posts

Judith
Galt CA
USA
2122 Posts

Posted - Aug 01 2020 :  3:06:03 PM  Show Profile
It's pretty enough to wear as a skirt. Patterns do take some practice but plain skirts don't need one.

Judith

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GinnyBelle
True Blue Farmgirl

501 Posts

Hannah
West Lafayette IN
USA
501 Posts

Posted - Aug 01 2020 :  3:11:58 PM  Show Profile
Thank you! I may attempt to do something similar with a future skirt!

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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl

2122 Posts

Judith
Galt CA
USA
2122 Posts

Posted - Aug 01 2020 :  3:19:50 PM  Show Profile
A ruffle on the bottom would be cute

Judith

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GinnyBelle
True Blue Farmgirl

501 Posts

Hannah
West Lafayette IN
USA
501 Posts

Posted - Aug 01 2020 :  3:23:05 PM  Show Profile
Oh yes, it would. The ones my mama made me before had a ruffle, but they finally wore out and she doesn't like to sew much anymore, so I had to try myself. But I don't know how to do ruffles of that grand a scale. I am not that good at gathering yet. Lol

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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl

2122 Posts

Judith
Galt CA
USA
2122 Posts

Posted - Aug 01 2020 :  3:43:04 PM  Show Profile
Cut a strip of fabric two to three times the width of your skirt. Its ok to sew pieces together to make it long enough. Hem one of the long sides. Sew two rows of big stitches along the other long side. Use strong thread. Then just sit in front of your favorite tv show and slowly gather the stitches until it is the same size as the hem of your skirt. Even out the gathers and pin to the bottom of your skirt. Sew it on. It seems awkward at first but it gets easy.

Judith

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GinnyBelle
True Blue Farmgirl

501 Posts

Hannah
West Lafayette IN
USA
501 Posts

Posted - Aug 01 2020 :  5:27:52 PM  Show Profile
Oh! That sounds not so bad, the way you explained it! I was thinking I would need a pattern, but that was easy to understand. Thank you!

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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl

4848 Posts

Connie
Arlington TN
USA
4848 Posts

Posted - Aug 01 2020 :  9:24:35 PM  Show Profile
Love it!!!
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl

3448 Posts

Darlene
Kunkletown Pa
USA
3448 Posts

Posted - Aug 03 2020 :  4:20:38 PM  Show Profile  Send HealingTouch a Yahoo! Message
Hannah, that's so pretty. I'd wear it as a skirt. To pretty to hide. I love to wear skirts! Show us more!

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Darlene
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl

6488 Posts

Winnie
Gainesville Fl
USA
6488 Posts

Posted - Aug 03 2020 :  4:31:00 PM  Show Profile
Hannah, you petticoat is adorable!! Great job and truly a spirit lifter too!!

Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

16958 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16958 Posts

Posted - Aug 03 2020 :  5:54:31 PM  Show Profile
Hannna... You Go Girl!!! your petticoat is sweet...

just a wee FYI.. if you go to thrift shops,, peruse through the bed sheets to use as fabric... I often have done that for quilts and dolly clothes, pet bedding, etc... but mostly for crocheting my rag-rugs.. I just scored a queen fitted & flat sheet,,, nearly brand new... for $3.99... now I have tons of fabric to make aprons, and what nots....

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GinnyBelle
True Blue Farmgirl

501 Posts

Hannah
West Lafayette IN
USA
501 Posts

Posted - Aug 04 2020 :  9:20:18 PM  Show Profile
Thank you ladies!!! I am such a beginner at sewing and I felt so accomplished! I'm looking forward to making skirts and if any turn out especially lovely, I'll be sure to share!

Grace, that is a wonderful idea for finding cheap fabric, thank you!!!

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EMGJulie
True Blue Farmgirl

54 Posts

Julie
CLAWSON MI
USA
54 Posts

Posted - Aug 06 2020 :  12:28:59 PM  Show Profile
I love it! I love the ribbon and the stitching at the bottom, great job!!

Julie (new, no # yet)
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

6625 Posts

Krista
Utah
USA
6625 Posts

Posted - Aug 07 2020 :  4:35:08 PM  Show Profile
I really like it! I think it turned out good! And the ribbon on the bottom adds the perfect pop of color! You did a great job.

Krista
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl

7577 Posts

Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts

Posted - Aug 11 2020 :  8:49:25 PM  Show Profile
Veeery nice, Hannah! Love it! Great job! You GO girl! Hugs - Nini

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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl

2654 Posts

April
Central Oregon
USA
2654 Posts

Posted - Sep 11 2020 :  9:16:20 PM  Show Profile
Cute, Hannah!

Dreamer42
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru

4658 Posts

Nicole
Sandy Hook CT
USA
4658 Posts

Posted - Oct 29 2020 :  06:58:15 AM  Show Profile
Gorgeous! I love it! Good job!!!

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