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Farmgirl Fashion:  Fashion Recycle **pictures***  |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
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 Posted - Sep 04 2009 : 7:39:15 PM
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In the true Farmgirl spirit I set out to make some frugally priced stylish outfits for myself.
I'm a committed recycler of everything so it came natural to find ways to recycle clothing.
I gawk at MAGNOLIA PEARL but can't afford her beautiful clothes- so here's my version of Farmgirl-friendly clothes!
 This pair of bloomers was sooo simple to make- I bought an ovesized pair or linen capri pants and went to work to gussy them up!
This pair is fashioned from a bedskirt- bought that at the thrift store too.
Neither pair cost more than $5 to make and required only minimal sewing.
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Robin
Denver
CO
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2009 : 08:23:38 AM
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Hosanna
True Blue Farmgirl
466 Posts
Hosanna
Alton
Virginia
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Posted - Sep 05 2009 : 08:28:01 AM
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Awesome! I love the ones you made from the bedskirt..... I love Magnolia Pearl, too. But some of her stuff I don't think I could actually wear, it is so- I dunno, over-the-top "frilly" I guess. Just not me.... but I love the bloomers! There is a re-fashion blog somewhere; I think it is just called "re-fashion" and I think it is blogspot......I need to check. They give tutorials. Love it!
www.happilyeverafterhosanna.blogspot.com
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2009 : 08:45:38 AM
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Very nice...and I was also inspired by Magnolia Pearl. The crochet vests! I'm gonna make one.
Linda in Scranton, PA
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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prairie_princess
True Blue Farmgirl
613 Posts
Elizabeth
Carpenter
WY
USA
613 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2009 : 4:50:02 PM
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both are beautiful and fun! i wish i was crafty with a sewing machine....
"Only two things that money can't buy, that's true love and homegrown tomatoes."
- Guy Clark
"The man who has planted a garden feels he has done something for the good of the world."
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2009 : 06:04:14 AM
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Those bloomers are too cute! I made the pair that was shown in the Lady Slipper Mary Jane Magazine, but after making them (I'm NOT a seamstress and I STRESSED over centering the hand tatted flowers) I tried them on... and lets just say that about 4 of us can fit into them....at the same time. I'm not giving up hope though! I want a pair of bloomers darnnit!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
http://harvestthyme.blogspot.com
http://maknfaces.blogspot.com
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Brenda Kay Groth
True Blue Farmgirl
100 Posts
Brenda
Manton
MIch
USA
100 Posts |
Posted - Sep 16 2009 : 3:28:00 PM
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i have a bedskirt with pretty lace on it i just removed from a bed cause it didn't fit well enough to cover what was under the bed..(christmas decor)..it is muslin like fabric..what a great idea to sew clothes out of it..
i have collected several books on resewing clothing into new clothing..but hadn't thought of doing it with the bedskirt..thanks
bloom where you are planted |
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2009 : 06:43:24 AM
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Thanks! I love finding a way to re-purpose! What a wasteland of unused fabric there is to choose from too!!!!
I have found some really high dollar things at the thrift store and made some fantastic outfits with them!
Last week at a flea market in Texas, someone actually asked me if I was "Magnolia Pearl" herself!!! WAAAAHAHAHAHA! How funny!!!
But it was a great compliment to me!!!
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
1223 Posts
Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Sep 18 2009 : 05:01:05 AM
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Well Autumn I just went to Magnolia Pearl's to have a look see and I have to say I like your things better. I seriously doubt there are many farm girls who could wear her clothing and get any work done...LOL. I'd be too afraid I'd tear some of that lace. Truthfully, while her stuff is feminine looking on models I doubt many grown women could wear it and look very attractive. We don't model for a living. Some of you younger gals could wear it and look beautiful though I'm sure. Does anyone remember back in the early to mid 70's when "Gunny Sax" dresses were all the rage? Very peasant looking and gauzy. Magnolia Pearl's clothes sort of remind me of those dresses. Back then I could wear them and did. Loved them. But time has a way of rounding out curves and oh my all my "stuff" is too well rounded.....LOL
Happy farmgirl sister #353
Look for rainbows instead of mud puddles 
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mommatracy
True Blue Farmgirl
490 Posts
Tracy
My. Olive
NC
USA
490 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2009 : 6:29:00 PM
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I've never heard of Magnolia Pearl. Where can I find her on the web. Does she have stores or just a catalogue.
www.cottagebythebay.blogspot.com |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2009 : 8:57:00 PM
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Here's her site-
http://www.magnoliapearl.com/
I think she may sell only in select boutiques- we have a place near here that sells her things.
I can barely afford to LOOK!!!!!!
Thus my resourcefulness in creating my own "look alike" from recycled clothes.
I have another great out fit I finished today!
Ill try to post a pic here soon.
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2009 : 9:07:14 PM
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I'm slow....but eventually I do get around to posting!!!!
Here's the next outfit out of my sewing room....
I started with a high quality linen top that was squared off but had nice lines- buttons half way down the back-a seam just below the waist and nice pockets.
I snipped and shaped and tacked and played and came up with a cute girly top that looks great with bloomers!
I had some vintage tatting that fit perfectly around the neckline and velvet ribbon topped with satin contrasing ribbon on the pockets and finally mis-matched vintage buttons.
I guess I could have hung it a bit straighter but I'm moving slow and didnt want to shoot it again!
What do you think???
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2009 : 10:13:33 PM
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Wonderful! Thanks for showing us! Now can you put it on your cute self and show us how it looks on ya? Are you going to wear the outfit around the house or to sleep in? I could see myself relaxing in that for sure.
Linda in Scranton, PA
I'll remind you that the whole sowing-seeds-cause-and-effect concept was just a myth, because you were born deserving.
Thoughts become things... choose the good ones!
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emsmommy5
True Blue Farmgirl
1547 Posts
Angie
Buckley
WA
USA
1547 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2009 : 6:01:26 PM
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Looked at the Magnolia Pearl clothing... really pretty. Pretty easy to make- but nothing I could carry off. Oh to be a size 2. =)
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2009 : 7:34:25 PM
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Well Im a size 12 and I'm wearing both outfits regularly.
I use thrift clothing so I dont feel bad about really wearing MY stuff!!!!
I'm using linen, which is really easy to wear and caring for it is pretty easy too.
I wash all of it in cold water-with my homemade detergent- and hang to dry!
So try to whip up a pair!!! Just make a few modifications like I did- because we aren't a size 2!!!!!!
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
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Posted - Sep 30 2009 : 8:00:48 PM
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Thanks for the photos of your bloomers! Very cute! You and Magnolia Pearl have inspired me to make some out of some old curtains! I've been wanting to do it for a while...hopefully I will actually start them! Very cute idea!
Playing in the Sonshine
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Sep 30 2009 : 8:24:23 PM
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YOU go girl!!!!
I am in the country so I can pull it off pretty well- but I wear the outfits to town and the flea markets that I attend and get sooooo many compliments!!!!
But then I don't mind being a little out of the ordinary either! Not as out there (or cute) as Magnolia Pearl- but not the norm either!!!!!
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
1403 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2009 : 2:36:09 PM
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I have Magnolia Pearl's book and got her autograph. I was at the Round Top gathering when she was out there. They wanted me to try things on but they were so DARN EXPENSIVE ..I didn't even want to TOUCH them! Agh! It is really cool you are doing this..maybe you should try and sell it! :D
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hotmamaj
Farmgirl in Training
26 Posts
janice
buckeye
az
USA
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Posted - Oct 12 2009 : 4:47:38 PM
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Just looked at the site myself, looks really easy to make.... I am now getting the itch to start something myself
Welcome the dawn of everyday with a smile & open heart |
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vtstevens
True Blue Farmgirl
88 Posts
Virginia
Woodinville
WA
USA
88 Posts |
Posted - Oct 17 2009 : 4:37:24 PM
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I just looked, too, and now I'VE got the itch to sew.....!
getting ready..... |
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2009 : 05:35:19 AM
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Is she using taffeta for those knickers?
They're cute! There's no prices, so, usually, when something doesn't have a price, I KNOW it's too expensive for moi!
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
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