tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post3630697809068304274..comments2024-03-28T22:48:30.666-07:00Comments on Home Living: Beach ScenesLydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-61126074124757085182009-07-23T17:44:28.478-07:002009-07-23T17:44:28.478-07:00Thank you so much for this series!! It has really...Thank you so much for this series!! It has really shown me how the painting and pictures you display on your site can be PRACTICAL inspiration toward developing a true feminine style without looking like you are wearing a costume. This is one of my favorite series that I have seen on a blog. I feel now like it CAN be done, it doesn't need to complicated, or cookie-cutter, or expensive, or Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-66083586805543038272009-07-23T13:09:07.295-07:002009-07-23T13:09:07.295-07:00Hello. I am the poster who asked about matron'...Hello. I am the poster who asked about matron's versus young unmarried women's clothing styles. <br /><br />An anonymous lady (who described herself as in her 60's) responded I believe to my post by referring to the difference between women's and little girls' clothes. <br /><br />I'm afraid I must not have maide myself clear. <br /><br />I wasn't asking about the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-48887523950483877392009-07-22T18:30:48.242-07:002009-07-22T18:30:48.242-07:00Lydia,
Two starting resources for you re sporting...Lydia,<br /><br />Two starting resources for you re sporting attire of the early 20th century and before; <br /><br />'Costume and Fashion' by James Laver<br /><br />and <br /><br />'The Encyclopedia of World Costume' by Doreen Yarwood. <br /><br />They're older publications but they should act as a good launchpad . Cycling, horseriding, golf and tennis were all played in Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-48317168685497213702009-07-22T17:11:07.084-07:002009-07-22T17:11:07.084-07:00Yes, because there is no zipper, most of these dre...Yes, because there is no zipper, most of these dresses can be worn for nightgowns. If you want to make the New Look pattern (see the post for the number) you just add a longer sleeve with an elastic casing at the wrist or a long sleeve with no cuff. It makes a perfect night gown and there are all kinds of nice cotton flannels to choose from.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-15694934633747848622009-07-22T16:53:51.659-07:002009-07-22T16:53:51.659-07:00To the one who asked about the difference between ...To the one who asked about the difference between older women's clothing and girls clothing:<br /><br />In past history, little girls wore short dresses and grown ups wore long dresses. Little girls had their hair down, loose, and older girls wore their hair up.<br /><br />Today it is strange that little girls have the lovely dresses but the older women have nothing but shorts and capris and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-57217414764459191372009-07-22T16:33:20.647-07:002009-07-22T16:33:20.647-07:00The Victorians were most inventive, and proved tha...The Victorians were most inventive, and proved that where there is a will, there is a way. The idea of having your own swimming pavillion right in the water where it would shelter you from prying eyes, showed their reserve and desire for privacy in things as delicate as swimming, where there might be offense taken if someone saw you in clingy clothes. In private, women swam in their own lakes, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-46188929463672616372009-07-22T15:43:56.026-07:002009-07-22T15:43:56.026-07:00To everyone who has written questions about sports...To everyone who has written questions about sports, such as golf, tennis, skiing and swimming, and also questions about cold weather dressing:<br /><br />I have been looking for photographs and paintings of these activities in the 1800's for a future post.<br /><br />To answer questions:<br /><br />Yes women did play golf and competed in long skirts, and yes, they did play tennis and Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-55492797367626172822009-07-22T15:37:38.920-07:002009-07-22T15:37:38.920-07:00In answer to the lady who wanted to know if ladies...In answer to the lady who wanted to know if ladies in times past swam in their dresses - no, they had what were referred to as "bathing costumes". You can do a google search on Victorian bathing costumes and come up with tons of information, but in general, they were made from wool, and looked like a dress, often with leggings underneath, and bathing shoes, which kept you from cutting Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-59989380396145982032009-07-22T14:05:47.548-07:002009-07-22T14:05:47.548-07:00Let me preface my question by saying I am in total...Let me preface my question by saying I am in total agreement of your blog and the need for modesty and wearing dresses. I appreciate your showing pictures of ladies in full flowing dresses at the beach. Your dress is especially lovely and it is nice to see an example on a person, not just a painting from long ago. However I did ask a serious question in my previous comment and didn't see Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-56625176821795210812009-07-22T04:51:34.963-07:002009-07-22T04:51:34.963-07:00A free source for patterns, material and even sewi...A free source for patterns, material and even sewing machines can be FreeCycle. You can find a group near you online by searching for your location and Freecycle.<br />I see sewing machines offered there sometimes, as well as fabric, yarn and patterns! It can be hard to get things with all the others looking and trying to get the items, but a couple of months ago, I was given an entire copy paperAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-28296649300056879602009-07-21T17:20:02.367-07:002009-07-21T17:20:02.367-07:00I really appreciate what you are doing Lady Lydia,...I really appreciate what you are doing Lady Lydia, but putting lovely paintings on your site and trying to bring back modesty and femininity to our culture. The photos of your dresses are very pretty and it inspires me to try someday to learn to sew! It would be wonderful to be able to create my clothes just the way I want them!<br /><br />One question I had was about getting older. I am 42 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-10521059432621010892009-07-21T16:21:21.180-07:002009-07-21T16:21:21.180-07:00I'm sooooooo glad I checked back one more time...I'm sooooooo glad I checked back one more time. The pictures of you at the beach are amazing. I used to wear my hawaiian mumus at the beach. Nobody batted an eye. But I had a hard time holding my head up with all the Speedos and bikinis. This is a great idea for mainland beach going. I want pictures like that. Oh no, now I have another project. I'll check back again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-86854664957601995272009-07-21T14:50:37.153-07:002009-07-21T14:50:37.153-07:00I think you just type in the name of the article i...I think you just type in the name of the article in the search area.<br /><br />You are welcome to link or refer this article.ALso you can print it out for your notebook.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-70430794014571214302009-07-21T14:47:09.056-07:002009-07-21T14:47:09.056-07:00"STAYING HOME IS NOT A WASTE OF TIME" is..."STAYING HOME IS NOT A WASTE OF TIME" is found where??? I really want to read and share that one! Thank you Lady Lydia (and friends) for helping me out on here! ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-55790855091080031992009-07-21T14:34:51.717-07:002009-07-21T14:34:51.717-07:00You know, I love the LENGTH of these dresses. The...You know, I love the LENGTH of these dresses. They would be as comfortable as a nightgown, because of the length and the cotton material. It is easy to bend over in a long dress. Nice for colder weather, too.<br /><br />I remember reading in a Christian fellowship's magazine, once, about ushers in church having to pass communion through the pews at church services, and having to pass the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-3408861388698902592009-07-21T12:01:53.738-07:002009-07-21T12:01:53.738-07:00May I have permission to post (and reference you) ...May I have permission to post (and reference you) the article about "Staying Home is Not a Waste of Time?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-77326556035678756642009-07-21T11:45:50.019-07:002009-07-21T11:45:50.019-07:00The pictures of you at the beach in your white dre...The pictures of you at the beach in your white dress are lovely. If only more people would dress so nice while at the beach! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-54223238750554500262009-07-21T11:43:06.091-07:002009-07-21T11:43:06.091-07:00THis pattern has no zipper. It is very very easy. ...THis pattern has no zipper. It is very very easy. If you mess up, you can use it for daily wear to work those grunge jobs in the house. <br /><br />In hot weather, white cotton is the way to go. It seems to reflect the heat and it stays dry or dries quickly.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-67959393693092304232009-07-21T06:57:25.527-07:002009-07-21T06:57:25.527-07:00I too pulled my dresses out of the closet this sum...I too pulled my dresses out of the closet this summer and started wearing them again. I think what had happened was I was bored of them, so I re-accessorized them with different scarves and jewelery I already had for when I go out of the house. <br /><br />Not sure if this will do the same thing as a steamer, but I usually hang a dress in the bathroom while everyone is showering so that the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-26211243208445277512009-07-21T05:09:49.605-07:002009-07-21T05:09:49.605-07:00Dear Lady Lydia,
you're right, what a differe...Dear Lady Lydia,<br /><br />you're right, what a difference between the beautiful paintings and the beach scene from our time! It's just disgusting. <br />You are a blessing for my life and such an inspiration in dressing matters, homemaking, hospitality, crafting and frugality.<br />You set me thinking so often and thanks to your adive I have changed already much in my life.<br />Thanks Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-76680998635588321992009-07-21T04:58:24.873-07:002009-07-21T04:58:24.873-07:00For the gardening lady: I make garden aprons from ...For the gardening lady: I make garden aprons from the fronts of old denim skirts. Just cut up the side seams to take the back off and add some ties! You have pockets already there and you can sew more on if needed. I add some trims and it is ready :o) I like them long so I can kneel down and not get my dress dirty and the denim is strong so I can wipe my hands, etc.<br />On another note: don'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-12587820884398156472009-07-21T04:50:53.140-07:002009-07-21T04:50:53.140-07:00I wanted to mention a very frugal way to buy patte...I wanted to mention a very frugal way to buy patterns. I find mine at thrift stores and garage sales! I never pay more that .10 to .50 and 90% of the time they are new and uncut. I find current patterns and also lovely vintage ones from the 50's. Just picked up a Laura Ashley pattern yesterday and I didn't even know there was such a pattern line! I also buy all my lace and trims there Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-38331692268394660922009-07-21T04:46:07.045-07:002009-07-21T04:46:07.045-07:00I'm having fun checking back to see what other...I'm having fun checking back to see what others are asking and saying. I agree--your work in writing and photographing is very apprieciated. I'm so happy when I see a new article posted on your blog. I read them all, but this last series has been especially meaningful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-9783681717799272102009-07-20T22:11:28.627-07:002009-07-20T22:11:28.627-07:00Lady Lydia--I am love, love,LOVING these posts!! P...Lady Lydia--I am love, love,LOVING these posts!! Please don't quit.<br />I've been dresses only for about 1.5 years now, after being "jeans only" for about 40 years--but have been mainly wearing my t-shirts feminine, not the guy-kind) with denim or khaki skirts. I have a whole stash of beautiful fabric that I have collected over the years with the intent of making beautiful Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-45009804879879136342009-07-20T20:57:05.440-07:002009-07-20T20:57:05.440-07:00Please don't stop these posts! This gives us ...Please don't stop these posts! This gives us inspiration and ideas for sewing our own dresses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com