tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post4941018827503264706..comments2024-03-28T22:48:30.666-07:00Comments on Home Living: Summer Sewing: Cotton Dresses to Wear at HomeLydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-20835549728515147572012-09-16T23:23:48.004-07:002012-09-16T23:23:48.004-07:00Do you have any suggestions for pregnancy wear? Th...Do you have any suggestions for pregnancy wear? The maternity clothes in the stores seem so expensive and they are rarely long enough for me. What kinds of things or styles would be good for fall and winter? That's when I'll be at my largest. Thank you so much!<br />BethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-20933102958861961972012-08-18T16:48:17.576-07:002012-08-18T16:48:17.576-07:00I also have loved browsing around your blog, but t...I also have loved browsing around your blog, but this is my first time posting!<br /><br />Those dresses are beautiful, but I am a very new seamstress, and am wondering if you would recommend that I start with skirts instead? (I've never put in a zipper, but have made wrap skirts a few times.)<br /><br />Also. The fabrics look fairly thin; what sort of undergarments do you use? I dislike Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-56354333214552050492012-08-13T06:21:23.326-07:002012-08-13T06:21:23.326-07:00Loved reading this,and I always like to see what y...Loved reading this,and I always like to see what you are sewing and wearing.Your color choices are so pretty and feminine.What apron pattern do you use the most?And do you make them to match your dresses? Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06538925514223073732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-20034327455802298132012-08-12T18:02:03.842-07:002012-08-12T18:02:03.842-07:00I meant to say also that these clothes I made are ...I meant to say also that these clothes I made are intended to get dirty. However, the way homes are these days, even in the country, with our appliances and running water and mowers and automated things like sweepers and things that make housework and yardwork easier,and, if I move carefully, there is not as much dirt or catching on things. If it happens, it does not matter. These aren't Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-71024464206044388982012-08-12T17:37:08.012-07:002012-08-12T17:37:08.012-07:00I live a country life and I wear a long apron over...I live a country life and I wear a long apron over my clothes. These types of garments are made of good cotton and perfect for the dirt and wear and tear of outdoor life. They are not made to last forever: they are made to wash and wear and work and use up.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-22541648377089969042012-08-12T09:04:52.379-07:002012-08-12T09:04:52.379-07:00Thank you for this post. I have not made any cloth...Thank you for this post. I have not made any clothing yet, partly because I lack time and partly lack of experience and confidence. Right now, I only have two skorts I've been wearing at home, which gets very boring. I can't even find skirts I like for summer to buy at the stores. I want something lighter then heavy denim and your suggestion of cotton always sounds good. But, I tend to beMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00868612635336893727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-50467591542320956722012-08-11T17:46:40.368-07:002012-08-11T17:46:40.368-07:00This post has been another blessing to read. Thank...This post has been another blessing to read. Thank you Lady Lydia. This is extremely helpful for those of us who grew up with blue jeans monday through Saturday and dresses on Sunday until you came home from church.<br /><br /> I am amazed at the amount of clothing you suggest and thrilled at the same time. Even working outside the home I never had this amount of clothes. Though I can see how itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-56261684826625357002012-08-11T16:14:17.152-07:002012-08-11T16:14:17.152-07:00Thank you for the cold weather suggestions. I will...Thank you for the cold weather suggestions. I will look for some patterns of the type you suggested. I am going to have some more time to sew soon and I am looking forward to it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-28316661688449625972012-08-11T11:29:21.310-07:002012-08-11T11:29:21.310-07:00If you can learn to make jumpers from old Laura As...If you can learn to make jumpers from old Laura Ashley patterns of the 1980's and 90's, which are available on the web, you could just use a warmer fabric and wear it over your dresses or blouses. These are sometimes called over-dresses, make of winter-weight fabrics. Since I am in the house more than out, and I wear a coat in winter, I just wear the same clothes all winter, with Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-41930824346389995582012-08-11T10:06:42.692-07:002012-08-11T10:06:42.692-07:00Beautiful dresses and very helpful thoughts for pl...Beautiful dresses and very helpful thoughts for planning a wardrobe. I'm excited to see your sewing tutorial! Thank you for your blog.GentleDovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03581079813697668356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-27660302592929508552012-08-11T07:58:23.022-07:002012-08-11T07:58:23.022-07:00Also, I forgot to add that I have started writing ...Also, I forgot to add that I have started writing down what i wear to services so I dont keep wearing the same things all the time. When you wrote that about writing down what you were to what occassions I remembered that. It truly does help to bring some variety to what we wear and not feel like we wear the same blouse and skirt all the time. <br /><br />Jeanie in KYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-80200317794514721392012-08-11T07:54:09.225-07:002012-08-11T07:54:09.225-07:00I am so thrilled to see this entry this morning,La...I am so thrilled to see this entry this morning,Lady Lydia! I wear skirts exclusively and alot of women in our denomination wear the blue jean skirts all the time and I hate them. They are very hot and heavy for summer and my husband has asked me to wear something prettier because that is all you see the young pentecost women wearing. It seems like we have forgotten how to wear pretty prints Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-36271679778111601242012-08-11T05:14:14.930-07:002012-08-11T05:14:14.930-07:00I can sew, but it seems to take me a long time jus...I can sew, but it seems to take me a long time just to get one dress done. I will admit, I am picky about quality and I have to start and stop a lot due to other responsibilities. I wonder if you might be able to give some suggestions about sewing faster. I would like to pick up the pace so I can get several items each season, rather than just one or two. Do you think an "assembly line"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-2724173596971181882012-08-10T22:08:06.047-07:002012-08-10T22:08:06.047-07:00I rotate my clothing out in the same manner you do...I rotate my clothing out in the same manner you do. I love the cotton calico fabrics for everyday wear. I can never have enough calico! I also keep a rotation of more casual housedresses (I suppose more in the old fashioned muumuu style) for relaxing in at home.Mrs. V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05852637657270835106noreply@blogger.com