practical help and encouragement for homemakers
by Joy Kincaid 22 Comments
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Mrs.Rabe says
Joy,
Your projects turned out so well! I didn't do much sewing this summer – just a few skirts for me before my Scotland trip. I know how hard it is to find the time to sew when you can find inexpensive skirts already made. As long as their available we buy, without feeling guilt. Our time as mothers and homemakers is valuable.
The bought skirts and dresses are so pretty too!
Deanna
Joy Kincaid says
That's great that you got some skirts sewn for yourself, Deanna! I kept planning to make myself a skirt, and then I never got around to doing it. 🙂 And, yes, no guilt on buying versus sewing! I love sewing so much, but you're right about how valuable our time is.
Karen Andreola says
I so enjoyed scrolling through your feminine sewing projects. They are beautiful. I remember you mentioning, months back, the desire to use your gift of a sewing machine and I am glad to see that you are. Wonderful. All the colors are so pretty, too. I sewed skirts onto store-bought swim suits for my girls when they took swimming lessons. A friend helped me. You must be quite skilled to make yours.
Sewing is always a slow, gradual thing, done in starts and stops – in our third floor attic. I traced my favorite "summer" skirt onto some cotton fabric, slipped elastic in the waist, and now it just needs a ruffle at the hem. I hope it is completed before summer is over.
Karen A.
Joy Kincaid says
Thank you so much, Karen, for taking the time to drop by. That is such a great idea to sew skirts onto store-bought swimsuits! I may have to try that sometime. It would be much less time-consuming than starting from scratch.
I'm working on sewing projects gradually, also. I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one. And I hope you share a photo of your completed skirt–I always love seeing your sewing and knitting projects!
RebeccaL. says
LOVE the vintage looking Down East Basics dress!! My little girl would love it too with that little hat! Sweet.
Joy Kincaid says
Thanks, Rebecca! We got the hat at a local flea market, and it just seemed to go with the dress. 🙂
Carol Blanchet says
Sometimes we look at Good Will for nearly new sheets that we can use for yardage. I taught my oldest daughter how to sew by sitting side by side with her – I would show her what to do on her dress that I was sewing, and she would do that step on a smaller dress that she was sewing for her younger sister. I now have 3 little girls (7,4,2) and we often still sew side by side (though she no longer needs instruction!) in order to have matching or coordinating dresses for a special occasion. Do you have a JoAnn's Fabrics near you? The only way I buy patterns anymore is when they are on sale for 5 for $5.
Joy Kincaid says
I've used sheets, also, Carol! In fact, I have a very cute sheet just waiting to be turned into something for one of my girls. Thank you so much for sharing about how you teach your daughters to sew!
Our closest JoAnn Fabrics is almost 2 hours away. 🙁 We don't make it there very often, but when we do I try to stock up. I do love it when I can find a good deal on patterns, although since I've been sewing for myself and my girls for the past 13 years, I've got a pretty good stash built up. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by, Carol!
Wholesome Womanhood says
The white fabric with blue flowers is so beautiful!
Joy Kincaid says
I really loved the fabric, too. I'm so glad I was able to make it fit my younger daughter!
Naomi@What Joy Is Mine says
Joy…you got more sewing done than I did. Way to go!! However, I found a mid-calf length skirt for my daughter on a clearance rack for $5!!! It will be perfect for cooler temps. I am going to look up the pattern for the skirts and make us a couple to wear around the house. Thank you for sharing. Found you at Walking Redeemed.
Joy Kincaid says
Thanks so much for visiting, Naomi! $5 for a skirt is a great deal!
Meghan Carver says
I'd say you did get a lot done. Love the skirts and the girly fabrics. I think I'm finally going to have to check out Zulily!
Joy Kincaid says
Thanks, Meghan! I really love Zulily. Sometimes the deals aren't as cheap as what I'd like, but if you know what you're looking for and you wait patiently, sometimes they're great!
nicole spring says
WOW! You got a ton done, and I love it all. I think you know how I feel about skirt lengths, too 😉 So nice to see how you could adjust it. I will have to remember this.
Joy Kincaid says
Thanks, Nicole! Yes, I love being able to adjust skirts to fit my girls, since I find so many cute ones that are too short but a great price. 🙂
Jenn says
I thought maybe you were going to say it was because you were expecting again! LOL
Joy Kincaid says
Ha! That would have been a good excuse, but no, I'm not expecting right now! 🙂
Tabitha says
These are all so cute! <3 I'm hoping to get to more sewing soon! I love the bridal dress up dress! So cute! 🙂
Joy Kincaid says
Thank you, Tabitha! 🙂
Laura Lane says
I'd say you got quite a lot done!
Laura
Harvest Lane Cottage
Joy Kincaid says
I think my list may have been a bit too ambitious! 🙂