2024 crafter's delight - whatcha working on?

Dreams of Ashes · Monday at 10:52 PM

That's very pretty. I love the shades of blue in it.

Standards Equine · Tuesday at 10:32 AM

I have a lovely friend who is a very talented tailor. She can sew whatever comes to her mind and makes the most divine doll clothes! She's refurbished a number of sewing machines and has graciously agreed to teach my daughter and I how to sew. I have my heart set on creating a winter riding skirt - heavy woolen fabric and a very full skirt so it will drape over a horse when in the tack, also wonderfully warm for winter driving. Now to go fabric shopping!

Dreams of Ashes · Tuesday at 9:50 PM

Standards Equine said:
I have a lovely friend who is a very talented tailor. She can sew whatever comes to her mind and makes the most divine doll clothes! She's refurbished a number of sewing machines and has graciously agreed to teach my daughter and I how to sew. I have my heart set on creating a winter riding skirt - heavy woolen fabric and a very full skirt so it will drape over a horse when in the tack, also wonderfully warm for winter driving. Now to go fabric shopping!

Oh, that is a wonderful idea! I could totally see a double or even triple circle skirt, or a gathered skirt with large godets, in gray, black, navy blue or a hunter green, and near ankle length. It sure as heck won't be cheap, but now you got my mind running. One thing I'd do was make the waist adjustable, to deal with weight fluctuations and/or allow to wear layers of clothing comfortably.

Standards Equine · Wednesday at 10:26 AM

Yes! Exactly @Dreams of Ashes. I'm thinking about using a wrap around tie closure. Not buttons or velcro, just a couple of long pieces to tie together.

Marsha Cassada · 2024-11-21T13:22:33-0500

Standards Equine said:
Yes! Exactly @Dreams of Ashes. I'm thinking about using a wrap around tie closure. Not buttons or velcro, just a couple of long pieces to tie together.

An investment garment for years to come.