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| Judes |
Posted - Oct 23 2005 : 10:59:33 PM
So, here's the thing....I keep putting things in my shopping cart on Amazon & other websites...but I just can't push that final button! I want homespun, handmade gifts...but with Christmas drawing near, I'm starting to doubt that I'll learn to knit, weld, and crochet in time. I do make my own things, but am looking for more diversity in my gift giving. For instance, I would like to give my mother in law a handthrown red pottery bowl, or set of nesting bowls... my father in law needs a shaving mug (his vintage english one broke), and I'd like some clothes for the winter as well. I'd like to try to keep the giving circle alive by supporting Farmgirl eneavors if possible.
This leads to the next topic...which is of utmost importance. I am not the average size & have a hard time finding clothing that fits, except in kids sections & vintage stores (which aren't always the best when you're looking for staples) Anyhow, if anybody knows of someone, or a website who makes clothing, pottery, etc . I would so much rather support their business than spend my money elsewhere. I've found a few creative souls thanks to all the blog sharing, and I'm interested to hear about others.
Thanks so much! I can't wait to hear back!
Judes |
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| FarrarFarmgirl |
Posted - Nov 11 2005 : 09:39:40 AM
If you are still looking for pottery items, my son does pottery. He's an elementary school art teacher and majored in fines arts with an emphasis in pottery in college. This teaching job is his first job so he has just finished college. I will ask him if this is something he is interested in pursuing. I know he loves being able to throw clay whenever he can and seeing as how he is getting married next summer, a little extra money would probably be welcomed, too. I'll let you know next week, I should be seeing him this weekend.
Blessings to you.
In His hands,
Lynda
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Nov 11 2005 : 09:30:16 AM
The way aunt Jenny describes setting the sleeves is how I learned in Home Ec class years and years ago. Sure makes it lots easier -- especially when you have to ease the fabric across the shoulder.
The only time that housework comes before sewing is in the dictionary!
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Nov 11 2005 : 08:36:03 AM
If you do the shoulder seams on the front and back of the blouse and then sew the top edge of the sleeve to that (even puffed would work) you can then sew on big seam from the cuff edge of the sleeve down the sleeve and down the side of the blouse to the bottom. It IS easier and the way I ALWAY sew things with sleeves..especially little doll clothes that are near impossible any other way.
Jenny in Utah
It's astonishing how short a time it takes for very wonderful things to happen...Frances Burnette |
| greyghost |
Posted - Nov 11 2005 : 06:29:49 AM
Annie, I haven't made much more than dresses and skirts (I can even line the dresses no problem), but I'd like to make myself more blouses. I really hate sleeves - and had an idea to make them easier but wasn't sure if it would work or not?
What if you stitched the front of the sleeve to the front of the blouse, and the back of the sleeve to the back of the blouse, then stitched the two (fronts and backs) together all at once, instead of trying to add the sleeve afterward and match seams and have to be "easing" them together without accidentally having some puckered seams?
This obviously only works on a flat-type sleeve, not the ones that are all one piece and have only one seam (or those with "puffed sleeves")... but I was still a-wondering. |
| asnedecor |
Posted - Oct 26 2005 : 6:38:30 PM
Judes,
Are there local craft fairs in your area, usually these will have the types of items you are looking for. In Portland we have an open air market called Saturday Market (actually open on Sundays too)that is nothing but local artists. There things from hand dipped candles to pottery to leather items, many of things you mentioned. You can view their sight on www.saturdaymarket.org. Also check with your local art center, many times students will have a sales of their art pieces. My husband gave me a handmade pitcher (size of a gravy boat) made by a local student. It is beautiful - dark green and made to look like an owl's face. Also I am sure there are many other farmgirls on this sight that are crafty/creative that can help fill your Christmas list. Another pottery place that I know of is mossy creek pottery - website is www.mossycreekpottery.com. They are located on the Northern Oregon coast and is run out of a small house with a studio next door. I purchased a beautiful blue bowl from there this past summer and several summers ago purchased a platter.
Also check the want ad/for sale ad section in your local newspaper, usually at this time of year all of the Christmas bazzars are listed, another great source for homemade/hand spun items.
Hopefully I didn't over do it here.
Anne
"Second star to the right, straight on till morning" Peter Pan
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| AnnieT |
Posted - Oct 25 2005 : 7:48:46 PM
Judes,
You'd be surprised how easy sewing clothing for yourself can be. The trick is to start with a good pattern. I highly reccomend learning to sew with Kwik Sew patterns. http://www.kwiksew.com/Cold_Fusion/catalog/Frame_New.cfm
They are my all time favorites. I've been sewing since I was about seven, and I only discovered Kwik Sew about two years ago. The instructions are VERY clear and they are well illustrated.
Maybe what you really need is just a sewing coach!
Annie |
| Judes |
Posted - Oct 25 2005 : 4:28:28 PM
Annie~
That sounds like a great idea. I'm learning to sew myself, but am not advanced enough for clothing! (I'm making handbags for the time being) I'll figure out what it is I need & then stay in touch. Thanks so much for the offer. It may have to be after the holidays because of the general holiday hecticness of my schedule.
Judes |
| AnnieT |
Posted - Oct 25 2005 : 2:23:26 PM
Judes,
I mostly sew for myself and my own family, due to lack of time (having a toddler has something to do with that) but I also do a bit of custom sewing, and I would be happy to work with you and make you some basic wardrobe pieces that will fit you. I would need your measurements, and we could work together to pick fabrics and patterns over the internet. Because I don't do much custom sewing I don't have a price list, but I'm sure we could come up with something that is agreeable to both of us. I'm a stay at home mom, so it's just a little egg money for me.
Annie |
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