Retired early due to covid. Money is really tight. My clothes are wearing out. Can't afford to replace them. You have just given me the answer. Bless you.
I love that you are in to wearing skirts too! I started wearing comfortable skirts back in the 80s. I felt more feminine and comfortable. I even lived on a boat out on the moorings where I had to row in and row out! And climb up to the boat from my dingy! But I was fine. I collected skirts from thrift stores. I started wearing loose pants in the last few years even though I mostly wear dresses. But I had to start wearing button down comfortable shirts, mostly flannel because I had to have a radical mastectomy. I love your video on how to make my own tops I saw yesterday. Thank you Heidi. I love that you’re a Christian too
Hello, I watched your video 3 hours ago and I just finished my skirt. I want to thank you for making this video, it was so much fun making the skirt. I did mine in the colors light pink, mustard yellow and beige and I love it so much. Making this skirt helped me get out of a massive sewing slump, since I haven't worked with fabric for 2 years (lack of inspiration) and finally I'm back at it again. Thank you so much, the video was amazing! ❤❤❤
Heidi, I started making your frontier skirts about a month or so ago and now it's all I wear. I love them!!! I've made just below the knee skirts, ankle length skirts, and floor length. After I make my drawstring casing, I make belt loops and wear a leather belt. It looks super great! I buy my sheets at Hudson's Dirt Cheap brand new for about $1.00 a piece. I am having a blast and feel so incredibly blessed! I had very little money and I wanted to dress modestly and feminine but couldn't find any clothes I liked at the store. Way back in the 80s I was a choreographer and I wore a character skirt everywhere. When I saw your design I fell in love with it. It opened up a world of possibilities for me and my family on our homestead. I'm making drawstring pants for the men in my family. Thank you very much for sharing all of this. I feel so incredibly blessed to have found your videos on the treadle machine and frontier skirts. ❤
Were you a dancer as well? I used to teach Ballet and put big dance performances every year and I made most of the costumes for all my students. This comment really blesses me to know that you are not only making but enjoying the skirts. $1 each?! Wow, great deal!
Heidi! I have wanted so badly to tell you how much you have blessed me! I've been waiting to tell you until I had several made and was doing them successfully. Oh yes! First, I came to your videos because I was given the amazing gift of an almost brand new 1970s Singer treadle machine (a dream come true). I happened upon your first frontier skirt video. Forever, I have been a "folk" kind of dresser - loving folk/historic clothes and modest long skirts but I came from the New Orleans culture where anything goes and that's how we kind of dressed - especially as dancers, you know? I believe my love for the frontier skirts started when I was a dancer and choreographer in New Orleans. I started when I was 16 and so loved it. I also danced with a ballet company as a character dancer and we wore black character skirts, which are actually these frontier skirts you are making in your videos (this would have been around the 1970s and very early 80s.) I wore that skirt out! I loved it! Once I saw your videos, I just knew the Lord had answered a prayer for me because your testimony is much like mine - I was convicted by the Lord through his Word about immodest dance - what I was teaching little girls to do and how I was dressing them and myself, and how I was using my body to entice men. As my relationship with the Lord grew, I was so compelled to change how I dressed. I have been dressing modestly for about 25 years now, but didn't get rid of pants until YOUR VIDEO!!! About 6 weeks ago, I finally decided to attempt your skirts and I wear nothing but those now. I am still a bit in the awkward stage because I have some skirts, but now I need to make blouses. I've seen videos of how to make over men's shirts into pretty folk-like blouses and that will follow the skirts. Your skirts have inspired in me also nightgowns and I also started making my petticoats because of your videos. I have not known one dancer or dance teacher like me who was convicted by the Lord until you. Yes, I also made many, many costumes. I haven't danced in a long time, but I have a multi-media production company with my family and I am in front of audiences all the time. I also have a RUclips channel - nothing like yours - we're just kind of getting started. My hope with my/your skirts is to inspire other women to modesty in a beautiful way. I live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and our culture here is shorts, tights for pants (don't get me started on that), and jeans, sloppy t-shirts, and flip flops - this dress goes everywhere - church and all - even weddings. It started making me just go crazy and I was crying out the Lord over and over and over and asking him for help with this in my spirit. THEN - I saw YOUR videos!!!!!! Now - I even wear your skirts when I perform! No kidding! I perform for about 12,000 students and teachers each year around Mississippi. I get up in the morning and I can't wait to work on my skirts. Now, I'm learning how to wear them in the garden and around fire (we have a homestead for about 30 years now) and in winter (how does one keep warm?) and in the summer (hey - those are really cool in tremendous humidity!). LOL! Yes, YOU, my dear sister in the Lord, have CHANGED my path! I am in a position to influence others and I hope just by my presence in my beautiful frontier skirts, the Lord will do that. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your faithfulness to the Lord for making these videos. I would love to send you some photos so you can see what I've made and what I am wearing - and I TOTALLY LOVE the belt loops I've added because it holds the skirts in place and gives me a finished look for when I am performing and teaching. I'm having to change all my photos for my business and all of that because the Lord used YOU!!!! I will never stop thanking you for your faithfulness!
By the way, my name is Cherie and I am a 59 year old wife and mom who homeschooled my son, and lives on a 7 acre homestead in South Mississippi. We have our own family business. We belong to Jesus and everything we own. We always pray and hope that all we do gives honor and glory to Him.
Oh - one more P.S. I LOVE THAT YOU RIP!!!!!! LOL!!!!!! I LOVE the ripping and NO CUTTING!!!! Great time saver and it works every time - even with cheap sheets. :)
O wow! I totally love this testimony and thank you so much for blessing me with it! I would love to see those photos, you can send them to raincountryhomestead@gmail.com. The belt loop idea sounds great, I have been thinking of adding pouch type pockets on the sides too for when I am not wearing aprons. I have made a denim skirt for another lady where I put jean pockets I cut from used jeans on the front and back so I might someday make myself a skirt like that too :)
My jaw dropped watching you rip the squares. None of the sewers in my family showed me how easy that is with cotton. I’ve never seen a treadle machine like that. I remember how fascinated I was over my great grandmother’s manual machine when I was young. Time to bring my machine out of the closet. I’m so excited.
Dearest Heidi, OH MY GOODNESS!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE this tutorial. I took notes 😂 will be collecting jeans and plaids to make my own. THANK YOU dear woman ❤
Please also check out this video for more updated tips on making the skirts: ruclips.net/video/k5WSYz4QMQk/видео.html As well as the full playlist that includes how to add pockets and more: ruclips.net/p/PLzVtTPDzFPKFkI2Er-6JV72MabwMxIurH
Such beautiful work Heidi. I work with the elderly and one of my residents was telling me her family was getting her things ready to auction off, she told me about how hard to downsize was for her and how hard it was to part with her sewing machine. So I found out when her auction was being held and sent my husband (I had to work that day) to try and get her machine for myself. I was pleased that he outbid another man for the sewing machine. When I went in to work the next day I told my resident that I have her machine. She was so happy to know that I had it that she cried. I would love to start making myself these beautiful skirts, but I'm still afraid that I'll mess it up..lol.
What a beautiful thing you did. It really breaks their heart when people (family) come in & toss/give away their stuff. It may seem like junk to some but it means everything to them. I really feel like it spiraled my mother in law into a depression after her kids downsized her & went through her stuff & just tossed everything that they felt was not important.
When I was 14 my mom was teaching me how to cook. I made mashed potatoes with dinner and right at the end I Stuffed them up. I thought to myself “darn it no mashed potatoes with diner” I showed my mom and she said “ get the cutting board, and put a pot back on the stove” I thought because I ruined it that it was over with, but she had me start over. So if you try something and it doesn’t work out.. just do it again. You don’t get a free pass because it didn’t work out the first time.
The skill of any hand work is just a matter of practice, whether you are sewing, crocheting, knitting, etc. No one can really teach you that part because everyone finds their own way. It’s a matter of learning the language terms and some basic tips then jumping in and giving it a try. There is nothing more rewarding than wearing something beautiful you made for yourself, or even better seeing a person you love wearing and enjoying it.
@@CatherineHaggerty my grandmother went into retirement home aft age 95. All her stuff went into storage until she passed at age 104. Then us grandchildren got to go thru her things and pick what we wanted. Nine years of paying storage units is a lot of money. Not sure who made that decision or paid for it.
I had your channel show up on my feed page today, 20th Feb 2022 and I am blown away. I am a patchwork quilter and bag maker and I have wanted so much to make an easy shirt. I cannot wait to go through my enormous stash of fabric and make my first skirt. The instructional vlog is fantastic thank you so much for sharing your skills. On my way to my first one. Big 👍
I love to see and crochet, I use to see all my kids clothes and my 1st two grandkids now I crochet my 6th granddaughters dresses. Never have I made a patchwork skirt, they are so beautiful and I will be making one for my last granddaughter.
Just came accross this thank for showing this will try this I love long shirts have since the 60s just bought a manual sewing machine old style been wanting one for long time love all your you tubes
I recommend watching the other parts in the series because I built on this pattern as I made more. Including finding a better way to lay out the rows to prevent color block overlap and adding pockets
God bless you ! I found this video immediately after the homestead skirt. Watching both gave me deep insight into how you make a skirt. Tips from this video I found excellent: 1. Buttonhole. 2. Elastic for back. 3. Crochet drawstrings. 4. Tassles. 5. Measuring blocks. 6. Piling blocks. 7. Counting blocks. 8. Rectangles for us bigger figures. 9. 2 blocks per 1 block as tiers are added. 10. Slight zig-zag when sewing on tiers. 11. Choosing front before making buttonhole. 12. How to draw line for buttonhole. 13. Avoiding using pins. One thing I don't understand but will surely find out as I work, is how to make the ruffles. Are they gathered or is it tiny pleats? Thank you so very much. 🙏 (As I plan to make a number of tiered skirts, having found a warehouse shop that has plenty of cotton at low prices..I will have so many offcuts left. I was drawn to something called "bubble cheese cloth". It is so soft and they have it in many colours (muted shades). I feel that once I have made a dozen skirts, there will be so much left for squares. I will need to work out my skirt length and simply make sure all my tiers are exactly the same width. (As these are principly going to be used as underskirts for sarees, they will have a last very narrow ruffle to finish off the skirt. The part that often peeks out from under the saree.) But they will also at times be worn as a skirt, with a 2m length of fabric draped over the one shoulder and kept in place at the waist.
Note that this old video was only first in the full series. I changed up some things as I made more skirts so did video updates on it. Here is the link to the full series: ruclips.net/p/PLzVtTPDzFPKFkI2Er-6JV72MabwMxIurH I also recommend you watch my most recent video on the patchwork skirts where I cover a few more tips: ruclips.net/video/k5WSYz4QMQk/видео.html
@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you. I am working my way through your videos in the playlist. One more to go. I am also curious about the apron, so soon will be watching other videos on your channel. 🙏
I DON'T KNOW WHY IT HAS TAKEN SO LONG FOR YOUR WEBSITE TO "ACCIDENTALLY" SHOW UP, BUT I AM SOOOO HAPPY AND GRATEFUL THAT IT DID, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE EVERY SINGLE THING THAT I SAW, EACH EXAMPLE YOU SHOWED HAD MY EYES GETTING BIGGER AND BIGGER, WISHING AND HOPING THAT YOU WOULD ALSO SHOW HOW YOU MADE YOUR CROCHETED SWEATERS; AND WATCHING YOU CROCHET I NOTICED HOW DIFFERENT YOUR TECHNIQUE WAS COMPARED TO MY MOTHER'S. SHE MADE ME SOO MANY BEAUTIFUL THINGS GROWING UP. I CAN ALSO CROCHET AND I AM STILL HOPING "BEFORE I SEARCH, AND WRITING THIS" THAT I'LL FIND DIRECTIONS FOR THOSE CROCHET MASTERPIECES, THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR LIFE AND TALENTS ❣️🤟
I picked up a blue and white gingham sheet for a dollar and want to try chicken scratch embroidery on it. I think it would make a darling 4 tier skirt. Maybe a pattern repeated on 10 inch squares. My sweats have draw strings, very comfortable and adjustable. Thank you for sharing this pattern with us.
Hello & thank you! I wish I could post a pic on here! I made the patchwork skirt (minus pockets on my first one) and I am wearing it now. It's a bit shabby, being my 1st one - but I love that I am wearing something that I made! I feel so feminine. Thanks a HUGE bunch! :)
Thanks for the video! I didn't know modern treadles were made and will use your link to take a look. I had an antique White treadle in its original cabinet but gave it to a woman from Guatemala. I loved sewing on it, but I also had my mother's 1938 Singer Featherweight, which I also loved. I still have it but it needs some TLC before I can use it again. At the age of 70, I don't know if I want to invest in a new machine, but after seeing yours . . 🥰
Such a beautiful pattern. I never thought about gathering two sections onto the top layer of a skirt. Such an easy way to make it look fuller. I also love the way you made the gathers uneven to have it look more homemade. I appreciate your taking time to explain how to make the pull ties for the waist. There again - I never thought to attach elastic to the ties. TYSM for sharing this video with us. I do hope you're still making them for us. Love your channel. 😻
I'm making one of these. Noticed 3 rows for my 5'9" frame was not enough😂 So I'm going to have to add a 4th row. Debating doing 36 squares for that row, because I'm not sure I can fit the full 48 out of the fabric I have 😂 plus I am low on patience lol. Love this easy tutorial though. I'm Green at sewing, but I'm loving what it looks like so far and am excited!! Thanks so much.❤
Lol so um, to make it floor length for my tall self (and wear high waisted) I'll need 5 teirs. That said, the four teirs makes a beautiful knee length dress. I'm thoroughly happy with how it turned out lol. Thanks again for the tips!!!❤
Thank you so much!finding modest clothes for my 4 year old is a task! So now I can make her clothes! She loves twirling in these gorgeous skirts. I made some modifications before I realized you had a mod video! I made the whole skirt with 4 tiers but with 6 inch squares and now I wish I had gone with 9 inches and 3 tiers
For starters, I love how you start every video with God is good all the time! My sister actually sent me a link to this video because she was a little confused and, thankfully I was able to help her with what she needed help with. I do hope you won't and don't take it too much to heart when there's a lot of criticism. I myself have just recently started seeing and I know nothing about it. Literally what I'm able to do God has taught me. Others who are more experienced may find the explanation as to why you do what you do a bit tedious, but I appreciate the fact that you have considered those of us who know little to nothing about these things and have taken the time to not only give wonderful instructions on the how to do but also explain the why so that we know as it's helpful to avoiding disastrous mistakes and heartache of feeling like a complete failure. So thank you so much for the wonderful, detailed instructions! God bless you friend!
Thank you! By the way, I have long since updated the way I lay out the skirt, more time consuming but I get a better end result with no cross overs of colors or prints plus I have added videos to the playlist on how to customize sizing and add pockets. I will link to the full playlist here ruclips.net/p/PLzVtTPDzFPKFkI2Er-6JV72MabwMxIurH
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This is a superb tutorial, I love how this method is so simple, practical and flexible.
I believe its Irish folklore... when your heart and soul go into your handmade items, they need a mistake to escape. I heard that from my crochet group 💚
Okay! ☺️You have inspired me to drag out my sewing machine 🤓 my grandma taught me to sew & crochet at a very early age. On a real old treadle machine. 💜great memories. If I fail I’ll be sending you an order. 😃Lol. WOW 😲 I THOUGHT I was the only one who totes a knife in/on a skirt. I’ve binge watched most all Doug & Stacie’s videos & learned so much. What a wonderful couple. From just the couple hours of video I’ve watched of your skirts & others I’ve been inspired. Thank you so very much for your time & energy put in to your RUclips videos.
I'm also a quilter and enjoy expanding the patchwork look into items to wear. I can't wait to make one of these (and as for the "pocket knife and skirt" thing, well...🙋😊...for 4 decades!)
I just made my first skirt. I used my sheets that I took away with me to college. I'm so thankful to be able to put them to a new use instead of them just taking up space in my linen closet for sentimental reasons. They didn't fit any of our beds. I love it! Thank you Heidi!
This is wonderful, Heidi. I'm so grateful that you posted this. It's almost 5 years later -- these never go out of style. I particularly like the way you did the waist, with both elastic and the crocheted drawstring for comfort. I'm looking forward to making one! Thank you!
RUclips recommended your channel to me about a week or so ago, I'm SO glad it did! I think I've watched you frontier skirt, apron and this video at least 3 times a day since then. My favourite charity shop is confused why I have suddenly started buying bed linen along with my normal slightly bizarre combination of random favourite things. Your videos are so easy to follow and using pre-loved bedding is such a good idea. I'm determined to have at least 2 skirt and apron sets by the end of the month. Of course I've watched loads of other videos that you and Mr Rain have made, yours speak to me more as I'm definitely a fiber crafter and culinary artist... well, I attempt to be. Mr Rain's work has not been overlooked though, I have shared some of his videos to friends who I know will like them . Not only am I thankful for your amazing demonstrations, but also for the pure joy that radiates from you without being preachy. Your beliefs are clearly a huge part of your life and the kindness and comfort you find in them are clear to anyone who watches your channel. Never once though have I heard you saying anything against someone who believes differently to you. Far too many people who have faith, any faith not just Christian, use it as a way of looking down on others. I'll admit I've not watched you scripture or more religious videos as I feel that faith is a very personal thing, I'm not saying never though. I think that maybe I should have sent this as a personal message rather than a comment. I'm afraid I tend to babble on some times. Tl;dr... Mr and Mrs Rain are awesome.
Absolutely love the idea of making one of these skirts . Need to start hitting garage sales for cotton sheets and table clothes …. Mrs Heidi you are a gift to all of us from God . Thank you so very much for sharing your talent with us
I got a sew machine for Christmas. I took sewing 1 semester in 7th grade. I am now 63 Well, I have attempted to make this skirt.ots mistakes, lol. All done, I did do the 4-tier. It seems very big lots material. I tire fabric like you showed, but it seems like squares are not all 10 inches. I am going to make another but more careful. It was fun.
I have an old sewing table in the basement. I've never been able to sew but now that I'm under coronavirus lockdown in NYS maybe I'll get a treadle sewing machine and see what happens lol. Thank you for your videos
Your shirts are so gorgeous. As I went about my chores today uncomfortable as hell, I fantasized about having some skirts like your that are comfortable. I've never had success with pants, always having to pull them up, always something wrong! I wear skirts all summer but now I've gotta get some for winter to reclaim my comfort
Thank you for all the thought, hard work, and kindness you pour out in all your videos, and the links. I have an 1894 treadle that works, but not well. I just looked at the Jenome from the link😀, and it's doable!!!
I wasn't expecting it to be quite that simple, I would have never noticed the imperfections until you pointed them out which makes me feel so much better about making one! I have so much fabric I need to do something with, but years ago I specifically bought several types of fabric to make a quilt comforter and I think it would make for some really pretty skirts! I love these and I'm super excited to work on some now! Found you from Doug and Stacey, I had been wondering where she got her beautiful skirts!
Make sure to watch the rest of the parts to the series as this video is pretty old and I changed things up in how I lay out the skirts for better placement of the squares and also added pockets. Here is the link to the full playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLzVtTPDzFPKFkI2Er-6JV72MabwMxIurH
@Rain Country this is a awesome demo for me. I am a beginner trying to learn how to sew my own clothes. Please please share more videos for beginners on how to sew Basic patterns of clothing for women, men and children. I appreciate this so much. It is so hard for me to understand books and patterns when I buy them. I appreciate you. May The Most High continue to bless you our Heavenly Father bless your family for the help you give some of us trying to do things and live frugally to get out of debt. Much love and respect always. Shalom (Peace) and Blessings
Here is my sewing playlist and I also have more videos on the skirt that include a better way to lay out the skirt plus adding pockets and more: ruclips.net/p/PLzVtTPDzFPKHOlMKPmkNCNZFc9hIu3uXj
I just made this skirt 4 rows after trying another similar style where I had to cut the rectangles. Yours was so much easier. Thank you for this tutorial. I really appreciate you!!
Thank you so much for these skirt videos! I'm currently making one out sheets and fabric picked up at the thrift store and garage sale. I killed the 1950s elna my MIL gave me, so I'm sewing this by hand. It's slow going, but I am picking up some speed. I really need to save up and get a treadle machine. No motors to go out.
I have been sewing for over 30 years and I have that very machine. I agree completely. I've had cheap O machines, an $800 huskavarna, and a bernina 1008. But that one takes the cake as the best. Also, because of the lower speed and total control of the treadle it will go through ANYTHING. Without breaking a dozen needles. Going to make this skirt when life slows down a bit😁.
Thank you for sharing. I found your video's today. I have always loved this type of skirt. I love how long skirts make me feel. I just might have to begin making myself some long skirts like you're showing us.
You might like to try a ruffler attachment for gathering up the material. I’m not familiar with your machine, but most are one of two types, slant or straight attachments. I never could use a ruffler attachment when I was sewing a lot and my kids were young, I just didn’t have the time or patience to fiddle with it, but I found some interesting info on RUclips channels in recent years so I’m going to try again when making myself this skirt. I have been restoring a couple of antique and vintage machines the past couple of years and they came with a lot of interesting attachments. The most recent one I found was a late 1800s singer ginger bread treadle in a beautiful if imperfect parlor cabinet. It was in really rough shape when I bought it so I got it really cheap. The machine was frozen solid. It took me some time, research and quite a bit of elbow grease to get it moving. I’ve been busy with some other projects, but as soon as I get a chance to time it I’m going to try to make this skirt on it.
I have just never been interested in a ruffler because I have been gathering by hand like this for years and can do so pretty quickl, I just do not have to think about it
@@RainCountryHomestead I always did the basting stitch and gather method, but hated the large amount of time it took and waste of thread. If I cannot get the hang of the ruffler I will give your method a try. I’m in a strange, but satisfying stage of rediscovery. Sewing is one of the things I am revisiting, all of the crafts really. One thing I have learned over the years is we are trained not to trust our own senses from birth and we are much more capable than we ever give ourselves credit for. Still it’s always a surprise when one more way it’s happening is uncovered.
Well I watched for the method and then got a trip down memory lane, 1980 I made my wedding dress on a tredle sewing machine! I had no idea that they were still made, I would have bought one, I loved my foster mums machine, which by the way is now in a museum. Thank you so much for your video I can't wait to get into my fabric stash and give this skirt a try ❤
For better ways to lay out the skirt, adding pockets and more, be sure to check out the full playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLzVtTPDzFPKFkI2Er-6JV72MabwMxIurH
Just finishing up my first try at your Frontier skirt. Made one for my granddaughter and it looks great. Now starting a matching one for my daughter. So they will have mother/daughter skirts. Used Waverly Inspirations 1 yard (36”x44”) fabrics. Bought 6 of different colors and patterns which was enough to make a girls and a woman’s 3 tiered skirts.
I just wanted to put out an update. I made three of these three months ago and loved them. Since then we've bought our first house and I've spent the last month, renovating, cleaning, gardening and moving, all while wearing the skirts. Bailing pond water, digging beds, moving heavy furniture, sanding and refinishing floors, plumbing, and painting. They've held up marvelously, they are more than sturdy enough to work in. There was never a moment were I felt I needed to change out of them, although I might have if open flame was involved and I was very careful to keep them back while running a belt sander so not to catch them (hair back, skirts back). They are so unbelievably comfortable, I have such a good range of movement and I don't have to sacrifice modesty. The comfort of yoga pants without having to show anything. I think a really important addition for me is that I wear an Elizabethan (17th century) style petticoat underneath. I made it from a bedsheet and some cotton twill, it ties in the back and the front. It's pleated down to my waist size (I wear skirts on the waist). I think it's important because the petticoat keeps the skirt from "tangling" or bunching between my legs when I walk, holds the skirts away from my ankles and gives a bit more modesty if you are not wearing anything underneath, and because of it's design it won't lift when wind lifts the outer skirt. I also like the puffy, "bell" shape it gives me. You can change the petticoat often and minimize how often you need to wash the outer skirt(if you're not doing anything very messy, also wear an apron on top to stay clean). Most importantly is it holds it away from my legs a bit, I don't step and trip when walking up stairs with my hands full or getting up and down. Ladders and step stools were fine and carrying heavy furniture up stairs didn't trip me up. One petticoat was fine when it was colder, but next year I want to try making a quilted one. I had to wear a pair of pants once in the past month (desperate on laundry day) and it was so hot and uncomfortable, I changed the minute I could. Another thing that started happening since wearing them exclusively, older women talk to me a lot when in public. They come up to me and talk about my skirt and housework, it's such an interesting thing to connect with other women, strangers, because of the skirts. I think a lot of women would wear these if they were widely available, I don't think women are as happy with pants (and fast fashion, poorly made pants at that) as we're led to believe. Thank you again for your videos and sharing your lifestyle, it's helped me improve my life and home.
I have been thinking more about making petticoats but I do make my own leggings for underneath for added modest and warmth in winter. I find myself making them looser all the time as they are more comfortable and also hide more if by chance something happens that causes my legs to be seen.
Really great and looks so simple. I am a sewer so will enjoy making this skirt. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this demonstration .. from Australia.
Making one rn with smaller Patches so it'll have 3 tiers but be shorter, only gotta sew the tiers together now Thank you so much, very easy and looks really good 🧡
Oh my goodness Heidi! Thank you SO much or sharing!!! I just made my first one and am so excited!!! Wish I could send you a picture. Again thank you and God bless!!!
hi Heidi. I have just watched a lot of your videos, and love dem an i love the way you look at life and live it... I´m from Denmark and not a lot of people live the way you do and i love it, and I always wear skirts and dresses and love your skirts, and a lot of people dosen´t understand why i don´t wear pants but I´m a woman and I wear skirts and I want to be pretty for my husband and love the way it feels and they are so easy to wear, and I have made a big chunk of my own clothes for many years and have desided to make all of my own clothes…
I'm just learning to sew- I'm definitely a late bloomer! I love the look of this skirt! It fits my personality. I'm going to try my hand at it. Bless you for sharing.
The cord drawstring could be knitted too. Just take 2 2-points needles (the ones used for socks), cast on 3 stitches, knit a row, without turning the work, slide the work to the other end of the needle, knit the row again, continue that way until the lenght you want, it makes a very smooth cord. It takes longer than crochet but worth it. I like that skirt, very pretty. I will try to do one.
Beautiful work, the skirts are just lovely. You certainly are a talent. Thanks for demonstrating this method, wow it is so simple. You really have a knack for design and creating for sure.
I use a combination drawstring with elastic at the back. I cannot remember if I demonstrated that in this video since it is an old one but just in case I didn't, I make two sections of drawstring that I then sew together with a short piece of elastic at the back, this allows more flex and comfort while still give the cute tie at the front and the adjustability to fit a wide variety of sizes
I love watching you make the skirt. I will need 2 more 4 tier for this winter. My mom has 1 and my youngest daughter has 3! They love them as much as I do. We are all different sizes and from 5 foot to 5 foot 8 inches and they look beautiful on us all. Thank you! Love and prayers❤
O wow! That is great, thank you for letting me know that as I always wonder how the skirts are fitting on ladies of various heights. Thank you Tee! Just send me an email and let me know what colors you are interested in. I am getting some more fabrics in solids and prints collected and am thinking of delving into making denim patchwork skirts.
OKAY! I simpy HAD to subscribe! I will pass this information on to other woman wanting to by women again! I LOVE that treadle machine. I had no idea they could actually be bought again!
Thank you Barbara! I had to search to find a machine like that but had assumed with more people going off grid that there must be one out there somewhere :D
O.K. now you've challenged me, I own 3 Vintage Sewing machines, 1 White and 2 Singers all original. Love the thorough explanation/instructions. I certainly can find sheets everywhere here in second hand stores or tag sales. So excited to try and make a skirt. Love the elastic/cording combo...thanks!
One idea for larger sizes would be to take the upper portion of an old pair of pants that fit and attach one of these skirts to them. I’ve done this with an old pair of blue jeans and a sun dress that didn’t fit me in the bodice. I think I’m going to make one of your skirts. I love the look of them.
Thank you for this tutorial! I’m on my 3rd skirt and also one for my Little Granddaughter! The skirts you make for sale are simply beautiful, I don’t know if I would have the courage to sell mine, but they suit me fine! Again, thanks so much for sharing your pattern with all of us! Happy New Year!!!🎈
Got here from Stacy! :) You made this so easy to understand, I'm going to make one this week! I bought a couple white and lace patchwork skirts and I always wear them to death so now I can make my own, thanks so much!
O good, I always worry that I may not be easy to follow when I am trying to give instruction like this! Thank you for coming over, Stacy is a wonderful lady! :D
So beautiful. You're such an inspiration. I can't wait to try this when I get my very own sewing machine. My brother is giving me a brand new machine and I'm beyond excited. Thank you so much for the lesson. Your skirts are always so beautiful and comfy looking. Have a great day
I just made one for my little granddaughter. She will be 2 in July. I hope it fits. I used a few different measurements than you did. But I love your design
I actually have a video on customizing the skirt to fit various sizes including children. You probably already did something similar but if you decide to make more, I will go ahead and give you the link to that here:ruclips.net/video/3Y1ClGs0nXs/видео.html
@@RainCountryHomestead thankyou for all your videos. I enjoy and learn much. We have many interests in common. I did see the other video about altering skirt for a girl. It was helpful in my decision to try. I would send you a picture ,except I don't know how to send one through RUclips. I'm not tech savvy. I have also been studying herbs and making remedies and growing and foraging. It is so exciting to discover all God has provided for us.
@@unchainedcash1 RUclips does not allow anyway to send photos, but you can send via email and in fact, I am trying to gather more photos of skirts and other craft projects people have made from my videos for a subscriber collaboration video I am putting together. Please see this video for more information: ruclips.net/video/S18MdO8DcrA/видео.html
@@RainCountryHomestead ♥️ BTW in one of your videos you mentioned a spice mix you add to your coffee among other things however I couldn't find a video where you showed amounts of what you had in the mix. Could you send link to that? I appreciate your time. Life is so full of our responsibilities and things we want to do. Good Bless
Thanks so much for sharing that - I've already made a plain one and love it! But I've have been admiring the patchwork ones also and this is so helpful!!
Love, love LOVE this. I’m a newbie so forgive my questions if they’re too basic. I’ve got two little granddaughters who would love your kids skirts. I have no idea how to make them. Could someone help? Simple, basic instructions, I don’t speak sewing. I enjoy your videos and look forward to new ones each day.
Jeanette Wilson if I remember correctly I did 6, 10, 14. If I find my notes and it’s different I’ll let you know, but it just kind of depends how full you want to make it. Hope that helps!😊
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Retired early due to covid. Money is really tight. My clothes are wearing out. Can't afford to replace them. You have just given me the answer. Bless you.
I have a Janome too on a Singer treadle table.
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I love that you are in to wearing skirts too! I started wearing comfortable skirts back in the 80s. I felt more feminine and comfortable. I even lived on a boat out on the moorings where I had to row in and row out! And climb up to the boat from my dingy! But I was fine. I collected skirts from thrift stores. I started wearing loose pants in the last few years even though I mostly wear dresses. But I had to start wearing button down comfortable shirts, mostly flannel because I had to have a radical mastectomy. I love your video on how to make my own tops I saw yesterday. Thank you Heidi. I love that you’re a Christian too
Hello, I watched your video 3 hours ago and I just finished my skirt. I want to thank you for making this video, it was so much fun making the skirt. I did mine in the colors light pink, mustard yellow and beige and I love it so much. Making this skirt helped me get out of a massive sewing slump, since I haven't worked with fabric for 2 years (lack of inspiration) and finally I'm back at it again. Thank you so much, the video was amazing! ❤❤❤
Heidi, I started making your frontier skirts about a month or so ago and now it's all I wear. I love them!!! I've made just below the knee skirts, ankle length skirts, and floor length. After I make my drawstring casing, I make belt loops and wear a leather belt. It looks super great! I buy my sheets at Hudson's Dirt Cheap brand new for about $1.00 a piece. I am having a blast and feel so incredibly blessed! I had very little money and I wanted to dress modestly and feminine but couldn't find any clothes I liked at the store. Way back in the 80s I was a choreographer and I wore a character skirt everywhere. When I saw your design I fell in love with it. It opened up a world of possibilities for me and my family on our homestead. I'm making drawstring pants for the men in my family. Thank you very much for sharing all of this. I feel so incredibly blessed to have found your videos on the treadle machine and frontier skirts. ❤
Were you a dancer as well? I used to teach Ballet and put big dance performances every year and I made most of the costumes for all my students.
This comment really blesses me to know that you are not only making but enjoying the skirts. $1 each?! Wow, great deal!
Heidi! I have wanted so badly to tell you how much you have blessed me! I've been waiting to tell you until I had several made and was doing them successfully. Oh yes! First, I came to your videos because I was given the amazing gift of an almost brand new 1970s Singer treadle machine (a dream come true). I happened upon your first frontier skirt video. Forever, I have been a "folk" kind of dresser - loving folk/historic clothes and modest long skirts but I came from the New Orleans culture where anything goes and that's how we kind of dressed - especially as dancers, you know? I believe my love for the frontier skirts started when I was a dancer and choreographer in New Orleans. I started when I was 16 and so loved it. I also danced with a ballet company as a character dancer and we wore black character skirts, which are actually these frontier skirts you are making in your videos (this would have been around the 1970s and very early 80s.) I wore that skirt out! I loved it! Once I saw your videos, I just knew the Lord had answered a prayer for me because your testimony is much like mine - I was convicted by the Lord through his Word about immodest dance - what I was teaching little girls to do and how I was dressing them and myself, and how I was using my body to entice men. As my relationship with the Lord grew, I was so compelled to change how I dressed. I have been dressing modestly for about 25 years now, but didn't get rid of pants until YOUR VIDEO!!! About 6 weeks ago, I finally decided to attempt your skirts and I wear nothing but those now. I am still a bit in the awkward stage because I have some skirts, but now I need to make blouses. I've seen videos of how to make over men's shirts into pretty folk-like blouses and that will follow the skirts. Your skirts have inspired in me also nightgowns and I also started making my petticoats because of your videos. I have not known one dancer or dance teacher like me who was convicted by the Lord until you. Yes, I also made many, many costumes. I haven't danced in a long time, but I have a multi-media production company with my family and I am in front of audiences all the time. I also have a RUclips channel - nothing like yours - we're just kind of getting started. My hope with my/your skirts is to inspire other women to modesty in a beautiful way. I live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and our culture here is shorts, tights for pants (don't get me started on that), and jeans, sloppy t-shirts, and flip flops - this dress goes everywhere - church and all - even weddings. It started making me just go crazy and I was crying out the Lord over and over and over and asking him for help with this in my spirit. THEN - I saw YOUR videos!!!!!! Now - I even wear your skirts when I perform! No kidding! I perform for about 12,000 students and teachers each year around Mississippi. I get up in the morning and I can't wait to work on my skirts. Now, I'm learning how to wear them in the garden and around fire (we have a homestead for about 30 years now) and in winter (how does one keep warm?) and in the summer (hey - those are really cool in tremendous humidity!). LOL! Yes, YOU, my dear sister in the Lord, have CHANGED my path! I am in a position to influence others and I hope just by my presence in my beautiful frontier skirts, the Lord will do that. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your faithfulness to the Lord for making these videos. I would love to send you some photos so you can see what I've made and what I am wearing - and I TOTALLY LOVE the belt loops I've added because it holds the skirts in place and gives me a finished look for when I am performing and teaching. I'm having to change all my photos for my business and all of that because the Lord used YOU!!!! I will never stop thanking you for your faithfulness!
By the way, my name is Cherie and I am a 59 year old wife and mom who homeschooled my son, and lives on a 7 acre homestead in South Mississippi. We have our own family business. We belong to Jesus and everything we own. We always pray and hope that all we do gives honor and glory to Him.
Oh - one more P.S. I LOVE THAT YOU RIP!!!!!! LOL!!!!!! I LOVE the ripping and NO CUTTING!!!! Great time saver and it works every time - even with cheap sheets. :)
O wow! I totally love this testimony and thank you so much for blessing me with it! I would love to see those photos, you can send them to raincountryhomestead@gmail.com.
The belt loop idea sounds great, I have been thinking of adding pouch type pockets on the sides too for when I am not wearing aprons. I have made a denim skirt for another lady where I put jean pockets I cut from used jeans on the front and back so I might someday make myself a skirt like that too :)
My jaw dropped watching you rip the squares. None of the sewers in my family showed me how easy that is with cotton. I’ve never seen a treadle machine like that. I remember how fascinated I was over my great grandmother’s manual machine when I was young. Time to bring my machine out of the closet. I’m so excited.
I am so thankful to God and you for finding your channel! I pray blessings for you my dear sister
I made one today for me, 5 colors of patriotic prints. turned out nice.
Dearest Heidi, OH MY GOODNESS!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE this tutorial. I took notes 😂 will be collecting jeans and plaids to make my own. THANK YOU dear woman ❤
Please also check out this video for more updated tips on making the skirts: ruclips.net/video/k5WSYz4QMQk/видео.html
As well as the full playlist that includes how to add pockets and more: ruclips.net/p/PLzVtTPDzFPKFkI2Er-6JV72MabwMxIurH
Such beautiful work Heidi. I work with the elderly and one of my residents was telling me her family was getting her things ready to auction off, she told me about how hard to downsize was for her and how hard it was to part with her sewing machine. So I found out when her auction was being held and sent my husband (I had to work that day) to try and get her machine for myself. I was pleased that he outbid another man for the sewing machine. When I went in to work the next day I told my resident that I have her machine. She was so happy to know that I had it that she cried.
I would love to start making myself these beautiful skirts, but I'm still afraid that I'll mess it up..lol.
Then start out small. Then add on. It will look nice. Pray first. I BLESSED to know you will start it. PLEASE show us. Chow
What a beautiful thing you did. It really breaks their heart when people (family) come in & toss/give away their stuff. It may seem like junk to some but it means everything to them. I really feel like it spiraled my mother in law into a depression after her kids downsized her & went through her stuff & just tossed everything that they felt was not important.
When I was 14 my mom was teaching me how to cook. I made mashed potatoes with dinner and right at the end I Stuffed them up. I thought to myself “darn it no mashed potatoes with diner” I showed my mom and she said “ get the cutting board, and put a pot back on the stove” I thought because I ruined it that it was over with, but she had me start over.
So if you try something and it doesn’t work out.. just do it again. You don’t get a free pass because it didn’t work out the first time.
The skill of any hand work is just a matter of practice, whether you are sewing, crocheting, knitting, etc. No one can really teach you that part because everyone finds their own way. It’s a matter of learning the language terms and some basic tips then jumping in and giving it a try. There is nothing more rewarding than wearing something beautiful you made for yourself, or even better seeing a person you love wearing and enjoying it.
@@CatherineHaggerty my grandmother went into retirement home aft age 95. All her stuff went into storage until she passed at age 104. Then us grandchildren got to go thru her things and pick what we wanted. Nine years of paying storage units is a lot of money. Not sure who made that decision or paid for it.
Thanks. My granddaughter is going to love this.
I had your channel show up on my feed page today, 20th Feb 2022 and I am blown away. I am a patchwork quilter and bag maker and I have wanted so much to make an easy shirt. I cannot wait to go through my enormous stash of fabric and make my first skirt. The instructional vlog is fantastic thank you so much for sharing your skills. On my way to my first one. Big 👍
Fun fact: this method works well for cloaks also. I made one and just finished the joining edges and I love it
I love to see and crochet, I use to see all my kids clothes and my 1st two grandkids now I crochet my 6th granddaughters dresses. Never have I made a patchwork skirt, they are so beautiful and I will be making one for my last granddaughter.
Just came accross this thank for showing this will try this I love long shirts have since the 60s just bought a manual sewing machine old style been wanting one for long time love all your you tubes
I recommend watching the other parts in the series because I built on this pattern as I made more. Including finding a better way to lay out the rows to prevent color block overlap and adding pockets
Oh I so do love this, I admired Stacey’s skirt so long ago, this looks so simple to make, we are coming into winter so will be perfect, with boots ❤
God bless you !
I found this video immediately after the homestead skirt.
Watching both gave me deep insight into how you make a skirt.
Tips from this video I found excellent:
1. Buttonhole.
2. Elastic for back.
3. Crochet drawstrings.
4. Tassles.
5. Measuring blocks.
6. Piling blocks.
7. Counting blocks.
8. Rectangles for us bigger figures.
9. 2 blocks per 1 block as tiers are added.
10. Slight zig-zag when sewing on tiers.
11. Choosing front before making buttonhole.
12. How to draw line for buttonhole.
13. Avoiding using pins.
One thing I don't understand but will surely find out as I work, is how to make the ruffles.
Are they gathered or is it tiny pleats?
Thank you so very much.
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(As I plan to make a number of tiered skirts, having found a warehouse shop that has plenty of cotton at low prices..I will have so many offcuts left.
I was drawn to something called "bubble cheese cloth".
It is so soft and they have it in many colours (muted shades).
I feel that once I have made a dozen skirts, there will be so much left for squares.
I will need to work out my skirt length and simply make sure all my tiers are exactly the same width.
(As these are principly going to be used as underskirts for sarees, they will have a last very narrow ruffle to finish off the skirt. The part that often peeks out from under the saree.)
But they will also at times be worn as a skirt, with a 2m length of fabric draped over the one shoulder and kept in place at the waist.
Note that this old video was only first in the full series. I changed up some things as I made more skirts so did video updates on it.
Here is the link to the full series: ruclips.net/p/PLzVtTPDzFPKFkI2Er-6JV72MabwMxIurH
I also recommend you watch my most recent video on the patchwork skirts where I cover a few more tips: ruclips.net/video/k5WSYz4QMQk/видео.html
@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you.
I am working my way through your videos in the playlist.
One more to go.
I am also curious about the apron, so soon will be watching other videos on your channel.
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The rip sound freaks me out like nails on a board! Can’t wait to try this 💖
I DON'T KNOW WHY IT HAS TAKEN SO LONG FOR YOUR WEBSITE TO "ACCIDENTALLY" SHOW UP, BUT I AM SOOOO HAPPY AND GRATEFUL THAT IT DID, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE EVERY SINGLE THING THAT I SAW, EACH EXAMPLE YOU SHOWED HAD MY EYES GETTING BIGGER AND BIGGER, WISHING AND HOPING THAT YOU WOULD ALSO SHOW HOW YOU MADE YOUR CROCHETED SWEATERS; AND WATCHING YOU CROCHET I NOTICED HOW DIFFERENT YOUR TECHNIQUE WAS COMPARED TO MY MOTHER'S. SHE MADE ME SOO MANY BEAUTIFUL THINGS GROWING UP. I CAN ALSO CROCHET AND I AM STILL HOPING "BEFORE I SEARCH, AND WRITING THIS" THAT I'LL FIND DIRECTIONS FOR THOSE CROCHET MASTERPIECES, THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR LIFE AND TALENTS ❣️🤟
The sweater patterns I found by searching online years ago. I just followed the patterns for those.
My goodness, Heidi, that drawstring and elastic thing...absolutely brilliant. I had to pick my jaw up off the floor.
I picked up a blue and white gingham sheet for a dollar and want to try chicken scratch embroidery on it. I think it would make a darling 4 tier skirt. Maybe a pattern repeated on 10 inch squares. My sweats have draw strings, very comfortable and adjustable.
Thank you for sharing this pattern with us.
You sew as well!? Awesome! God is good. Be blessed.
Hello & thank you! I wish I could post a pic on here! I made the patchwork skirt (minus pockets on my first one) and I am wearing it now. It's a bit shabby, being my 1st one - but I love that I am wearing something that I made! I feel so feminine. Thanks a HUGE bunch! :)
My email address is always in the description box if you want to email me a photo :)
Thanks for the video! I didn't know modern treadles were made and will use your link to take a look. I had an antique White treadle in its original cabinet but gave it to a woman from Guatemala. I loved sewing on it, but I also had my mother's 1938 Singer Featherweight, which I also loved. I still have it but it needs some TLC before I can use it again. At the age of 70, I don't know if I want to invest in a new machine, but after seeing yours . . 🥰
Such a beautiful pattern. I never thought about gathering two sections onto the top layer of a skirt. Such an easy way to make it look fuller. I also love the way you made the gathers uneven to have it look more homemade. I appreciate your taking time to explain how to make the pull ties for the waist. There again - I never thought to attach elastic to the ties. TYSM for sharing this video with us. I do hope you're still making them for us. Love your channel. 😻
Yes, I am still putting out 5 videos a week like I have been doing since August of 2016
I'm making one of these.
Noticed 3 rows for my 5'9" frame was not enough😂
So I'm going to have to add a 4th row.
Debating doing 36 squares for that row, because I'm not sure I can fit the full 48 out of the fabric I have 😂 plus I am low on patience lol.
Love this easy tutorial though. I'm Green at sewing, but I'm loving what it looks like so far and am excited!!
Thanks so much.❤
Lol so um, to make it floor length for my tall self (and wear high waisted) I'll need 5 teirs.
That said, the four teirs makes a beautiful knee length dress. I'm thoroughly happy with how it turned out lol. Thanks again for the tips!!!❤
Thank you so much!finding modest clothes for my 4 year old is a task! So now I can make her clothes! She loves twirling in these gorgeous skirts. I made some modifications before I realized you had a mod video! I made the whole skirt with 4 tiers but with 6 inch squares and now I wish I had gone with 9 inches and 3 tiers
For starters, I love how you start every video with God is good all the time! My sister actually sent me a link to this video because she was a little confused and, thankfully I was able to help her with what she needed help with. I do hope you won't and don't take it too much to heart when there's a lot of criticism. I myself have just recently started seeing and I know nothing about it. Literally what I'm able to do God has taught me. Others who are more experienced may find the explanation as to why you do what you do a bit tedious, but I appreciate the fact that you have considered those of us who know little to nothing about these things and have taken the time to not only give wonderful instructions on the how to do but also explain the why so that we know as it's helpful to avoiding disastrous mistakes and heartache of feeling like a complete failure. So thank you so much for the wonderful, detailed instructions! God bless you friend!
Thank you! By the way, I have long since updated the way I lay out the skirt, more time consuming but I get a better end result with no cross overs of colors or prints plus I have added videos to the playlist on how to customize sizing and add pockets. I will link to the full playlist here ruclips.net/p/PLzVtTPDzFPKFkI2Er-6JV72MabwMxIurH
This is a superb tutorial, I love how this method is so simple, practical and flexible.
Super helpful. I especially liked the drawstring band. Thank you. 🙂
My personal opinion... always have one mistake in something homemade. I'm a knitter and it's a signature!
I believe its Irish folklore... when your heart and soul go into your handmade items, they need a mistake to escape. I heard that from my crochet group 💚
This is not a problem for me. ;-)
Okay! ☺️You have inspired me to drag out my sewing machine 🤓 my grandma taught me to sew & crochet at a very early age. On a real old treadle machine. 💜great memories. If I fail I’ll be sending you an order. 😃Lol. WOW 😲 I THOUGHT I was the only one who totes a knife in/on a skirt. I’ve binge watched most all Doug & Stacie’s videos & learned so much. What a wonderful couple.
From just the couple hours of video I’ve watched of your skirts & others I’ve been inspired. Thank you so very much for your time & energy put in to your RUclips videos.
Thank you for this! What kind words!
I'm also a quilter and enjoy expanding the patchwork look into items to wear. I can't wait to make one of these (and as for the "pocket knife and skirt" thing, well...🙋😊...for 4 decades!)
I just made my first skirt. I used my sheets that I took away with me to college. I'm so thankful to be able to put them to a new use instead of them just taking up space in my linen closet for sentimental reasons. They didn't fit any of our beds. I love it! Thank you Heidi!
I love that idea!
This is wonderful, Heidi. I'm so grateful that you posted this. It's almost 5 years later -- these never go out of style. I particularly like the way you did the waist, with both elastic and the crocheted drawstring for comfort. I'm looking forward to making one! Thank you!
I made one using your instructions. My husband loves it!!!
RUclips recommended your channel to me about a week or so ago, I'm SO glad it did! I think I've watched you frontier skirt, apron and this video at least 3 times a day since then. My favourite charity shop is confused why I have suddenly started buying bed linen along with my normal slightly bizarre combination of random favourite things. Your videos are so easy to follow and using pre-loved bedding is such a good idea. I'm determined to have at least 2 skirt and apron sets by the end of the month.
Of course I've watched loads of other videos that you and Mr Rain have made, yours speak to me more as I'm definitely a fiber crafter and culinary artist... well, I attempt to be. Mr Rain's work has not been overlooked though, I have shared some of his videos to friends who I know will like them .
Not only am I thankful for your amazing demonstrations, but also for the pure joy that radiates from you without being preachy. Your beliefs are clearly a huge part of your life and the kindness and comfort you find in them are clear to anyone who watches your channel. Never once though have I heard you saying anything against someone who believes differently to you. Far too many people who have faith, any faith not just Christian, use it as a way of looking down on others. I'll admit I've not watched you scripture or more religious videos as I feel that faith is a very personal thing, I'm not saying never though.
I think that maybe I should have sent this as a personal message rather than a comment. I'm afraid I tend to babble on some times.
Tl;dr... Mr and Mrs Rain are awesome.
Thank you so much for this!
Absolutely love the idea of making one of these skirts . Need to start hitting garage sales for cotton sheets and table clothes …. Mrs Heidi you are a gift to all of us from God . Thank you so very much for sharing your talent with us
I got a sew machine for Christmas. I took sewing 1 semester in 7th grade. I am now 63
Well, I have attempted to make this skirt.ots mistakes, lol. All done, I did do the 4-tier. It seems very big lots material. I tire fabric like you showed, but it seems like squares are not all 10 inches. I am going to make another but more careful. It was fun.
I have an old sewing table in the basement. I've never been able to sew but now that I'm under coronavirus lockdown in NYS maybe I'll get a treadle sewing machine and see what happens lol. Thank you for your videos
Your shirts are so gorgeous. As I went about my chores today uncomfortable as hell, I fantasized about having some skirts like your that are comfortable. I've never had success with pants, always having to pull them up, always something wrong! I wear skirts all summer but now I've gotta get some for winter to reclaim my comfort
Thank you for all the thought, hard work, and kindness you pour out in all your videos, and the links. I have an 1894 treadle that works, but not well. I just looked at the Jenome from the link😀, and it's doable!!!
I wasn't expecting it to be quite that simple, I would have never noticed the imperfections until you pointed them out which makes me feel so much better about making one! I have so much fabric I need to do something with, but years ago I specifically bought several types of fabric to make a quilt comforter and I think it would make for some really pretty skirts! I love these and I'm super excited to work on some now! Found you from Doug and Stacey, I had been wondering where she got her beautiful skirts!
Make sure to watch the rest of the parts to the series as this video is pretty old and I changed things up in how I lay out the skirts for better placement of the squares and also added pockets. Here is the link to the full playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLzVtTPDzFPKFkI2Er-6JV72MabwMxIurH
@@RainCountryHomestead I definitely want to add pockets! I sure will. Thank you!
@Rain Country this is a awesome demo for me. I am a beginner trying to learn how to sew my own clothes. Please please share more videos for beginners on how to sew Basic patterns of clothing for women, men and children. I appreciate this so much. It is so hard for me to understand books and patterns when I buy them. I appreciate you. May The Most High continue to bless you our Heavenly Father bless your family for the help you give some of us trying to do things and live frugally to get out of debt. Much love and respect always. Shalom (Peace) and Blessings
Here is my sewing playlist and I also have more videos on the skirt that include a better way to lay out the skirt plus adding pockets and more: ruclips.net/p/PLzVtTPDzFPKHOlMKPmkNCNZFc9hIu3uXj
I just made this skirt 4 rows after trying another similar style where I had to cut the rectangles. Yours was so much easier. Thank you for this tutorial. I really appreciate you!!
Thank you so much for these skirt videos! I'm currently making one out sheets and fabric picked up at the thrift store and garage sale.
I killed the 1950s elna my MIL gave me, so I'm sewing this by hand. It's slow going, but I am picking up some speed. I really need to save up and get a treadle machine. No motors to go out.
I LOVE the elastic/drawstring combo idea! That is fantastic!
I have been sewing for over 30 years and I have that very machine. I agree completely. I've had cheap O machines, an $800 huskavarna, and a bernina 1008. But that one takes the cake as the best. Also, because of the lower speed and total control of the treadle it will go through ANYTHING. Without breaking a dozen needles. Going to make this skirt when life slows down a bit😁.
Thank you for sharing. I found your video's today. I have always loved this type of skirt. I love how long skirts make me feel. I just might have to begin making myself some long skirts like you're showing us.
You might like to try a ruffler attachment for gathering up the material. I’m not familiar with your machine, but most are one of two types, slant or straight attachments. I never could use a ruffler attachment when I was sewing a lot and my kids were young, I just didn’t have the time or patience to fiddle with it, but I found some interesting info on RUclips channels in recent years so I’m going to try again when making myself this skirt. I have been restoring a couple of antique and vintage machines the past couple of years and they came with a lot of interesting attachments. The most recent one I found was a late 1800s singer ginger bread treadle in a beautiful if imperfect parlor cabinet. It was in really rough shape when I bought it so I got it really cheap. The machine was frozen solid. It took me some time, research and quite a bit of elbow grease to get it moving. I’ve been busy with some other projects, but as soon as I get a chance to time it I’m going to try to make this skirt on it.
I have just never been interested in a ruffler because I have been gathering by hand like this for years and can do so pretty quickl, I just do not have to think about it
@@RainCountryHomestead I always did the basting stitch and gather method, but hated the large amount of time it took and waste of thread. If I cannot get the hang of the ruffler I will give your method a try. I’m in a strange, but satisfying stage of rediscovery. Sewing is one of the things I am revisiting, all of the crafts really. One thing I have learned over the years is we are trained not to trust our own senses from birth and we are much more capable than we ever give ourselves credit for. Still it’s always a surprise when one more way it’s happening is uncovered.
Well I watched for the method and then got a trip down memory lane, 1980 I made my wedding dress on a tredle sewing machine!
I had no idea that they were still made, I would have bought one, I loved my foster mums machine, which by the way is now in a museum. Thank you so much for your video I can't wait to get into my fabric stash and give this skirt a try ❤
Thank you so much. I learned so much. I can't wait to make mine!
For better ways to lay out the skirt, adding pockets and more, be sure to check out the full playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLzVtTPDzFPKFkI2Er-6JV72MabwMxIurH
Just finishing up my first try at your Frontier skirt. Made one for my granddaughter and it looks great. Now starting a matching one for my daughter. So they will have mother/daughter skirts. Used Waverly Inspirations 1 yard (36”x44”) fabrics. Bought 6 of different colors and patterns which was enough to make a girls and a woman’s 3 tiered skirts.
I just wanted to put out an update. I made three of these three months ago and loved them. Since then we've bought our first house and I've spent the last month, renovating, cleaning, gardening and moving, all while wearing the skirts. Bailing pond water, digging beds, moving heavy furniture, sanding and refinishing floors, plumbing, and painting. They've held up marvelously, they are more than sturdy enough to work in. There was never a moment were I felt I needed to change out of them, although I might have if open flame was involved and I was very careful to keep them back while running a belt sander so not to catch them (hair back, skirts back). They are so unbelievably comfortable, I have such a good range of movement and I don't have to sacrifice modesty. The comfort of yoga pants without having to show anything. I think a really important addition for me is that I wear an Elizabethan (17th century) style petticoat underneath. I made it from a bedsheet and some cotton twill, it ties in the back and the front. It's pleated down to my waist size (I wear skirts on the waist). I think it's important because the petticoat keeps the skirt from "tangling" or bunching between my legs when I walk, holds the skirts away from my ankles and gives a bit more modesty if you are not wearing anything underneath, and because of it's design it won't lift when wind lifts the outer skirt. I also like the puffy, "bell" shape it gives me. You can change the petticoat often and minimize how often you need to wash the outer skirt(if you're not doing anything very messy, also wear an apron on top to stay clean). Most importantly is it holds it away from my legs a bit, I don't step and trip when walking up stairs with my hands full or getting up and down. Ladders and step stools were fine and carrying heavy furniture up stairs didn't trip me up. One petticoat was fine when it was colder, but next year I want to try making a quilted one. I had to wear a pair of pants once in the past month (desperate on laundry day) and it was so hot and uncomfortable, I changed the minute I could.
Another thing that started happening since wearing them exclusively, older women talk to me a lot when in public. They come up to me and talk about my skirt and housework, it's such an interesting thing to connect with other women, strangers, because of the skirts. I think a lot of women would wear these if they were widely available, I don't think women are as happy with pants (and fast fashion, poorly made pants at that) as we're led to believe.
Thank you again for your videos and sharing your lifestyle, it's helped me improve my life and home.
I have been thinking more about making petticoats but I do make my own leggings for underneath for added modest and warmth in winter. I find myself making them looser all the time as they are more comfortable and also hide more if by chance something happens that causes my legs to be seen.
Really enjoyed watching this video. I wore this skirt today Heidi and I got so many compliments on it You truly have a gift.
Really great and looks so simple. I am a sewer so will enjoy making this skirt. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this demonstration .. from Australia.
Making one rn with smaller Patches so it'll have 3 tiers but be shorter, only gotta sew the tiers together now
Thank you so much, very easy and looks really good 🧡
Oh my goodness Heidi! Thank you SO much or sharing!!! I just made my first one and am so excited!!! Wish I could send you a picture. Again thank you and God bless!!!
I have that same machine on an antique metal treadle with a new wood top. I wanted the extra stitches too. Thank you for sharing your techniques.
hi Heidi.
I have just watched a lot of your videos, and love dem an i love the way you look at life and live it... I´m from Denmark and not a lot of people live the way you do and i love it, and I always wear skirts and dresses and love your skirts, and a lot of people dosen´t understand why i don´t wear pants but I´m a woman and I wear skirts and I want to be pretty for my husband and love the way it feels and they are so easy to wear, and I have made a big chunk of my own clothes for many years and have desided to make all of my own clothes…
Thank you for sharing! :D
I'm just learning to sew- I'm definitely a late bloomer! I love the look of this skirt! It fits my personality. I'm going to try my hand at it. Bless you for sharing.
Thanks so very much for showing us Love your channel 💐❤️🌸
That is beautiful. I love every one you have laid out. Your machine is wonderful. Thank you for the lesson. I do so love your channel.
so glad you said 55 inch hips. im 7 months pregnant and boy do i need the space right now lol
Good use for old men's shirts.
I love it! Thanx for the drawstring idea. I will add that to my gore and circle skirts as well. Again thank you for blessing our lives.
I 💚 these skirts. You're an inspiration x
The cord drawstring could be knitted too. Just take 2 2-points needles (the ones used for socks), cast on 3 stitches, knit a row, without turning the work, slide the work to the other end of the needle, knit the row again, continue that way until the lenght you want, it makes a very smooth cord. It takes longer than crochet but worth it.
I like that skirt, very pretty. I will try to do one.
Heidi your skirts are beautiful.
Blessings
Thank you!
Beautiful work, the skirts are just lovely. You certainly are a talent. Thanks for demonstrating this method, wow it is so simple. You really have a knack for design and creating for sure.
I'm so excited to make my own patchwork skirt!! Thank you for the awesome tutorial
I love the tie at the waist instead of an elastic
I use a combination drawstring with elastic at the back. I cannot remember if I demonstrated that in this video since it is an old one but just in case I didn't, I make two sections of drawstring that I then sew together with a short piece of elastic at the back, this allows more flex and comfort while still give the cute tie at the front and the adjustability to fit a wide variety of sizes
I love watching you make the skirt. I will need 2 more 4 tier for this winter. My mom has 1 and my youngest daughter has 3! They love them as much as I do. We are all different sizes and from 5 foot to 5 foot 8 inches and they look beautiful on us all. Thank you! Love and prayers❤
O wow! That is great, thank you for letting me know that as I always wonder how the skirts are fitting on ladies of various heights. Thank you Tee! Just send me an email and let me know what colors you are interested in. I am getting some more fabrics in solids and prints collected and am thinking of delving into making denim patchwork skirts.
OKAY! I simpy HAD to subscribe! I will pass this information on to other woman wanting to by women again! I LOVE that treadle machine. I had no idea they could actually be bought again!
Thank you Barbara! I had to search to find a machine like that but had assumed with more people going off grid that there must be one out there somewhere :D
Your Janome is amazing! Had no idea there were modern treadles out there. The kids skirts are so sweet!
Thanks Susie! :)
O.K. now you've challenged me, I own 3 Vintage Sewing machines, 1 White and 2 Singers all original. Love the thorough explanation/instructions. I certainly can find sheets everywhere here in second hand stores or tag sales. So excited to try and make a skirt. Love the elastic/cording combo...thanks!
I find so many great fabrics at garage sales, most in the form of sheets but sometimes curtains, tablecloths (as seen here of course!) and more.
I've always wanted an old trend. Didn't know there was a modern one! love the skirt.
Time to go fabric hunting. I want some dark neutral skirts in dk grey/black, dk gray/navy, dk green/dk plaid.
One idea for larger sizes would be to take the upper portion of an old pair of pants that fit and attach one of these skirts to them. I’ve done this with an old pair of blue jeans and a sun dress that didn’t fit me in the bodice. I think I’m going to make one of your skirts. I love the look of them.
Thank you for sharing. I can’t wait to try it.
Thank you for this tutorial! I’m on my 3rd skirt and also one for my Little Granddaughter! The skirts you make for sale are simply beautiful, I don’t know if I would have the courage to sell mine, but they suit me fine! Again, thanks so much for sharing your pattern with all of us! Happy New Year!!!🎈
You are so very welcome and thank you!
Beautiful skirt! You inspired me to dust off my treadle machine! Lori at Chile Expat Family
I own the same king treadle machine and I love it
Mine is a Janome, probably similar then. I did not know there were other brands making modern treadle machines
oh when you held it up I could see the design on the solid pieces very pretty
I received my sock darner yesterday and the samples of soap. Thank you so much
You are so very welcome, and thank you for your order!
How interesting. but, i don't have a sewing machine. omg beautiful skirt.
i’ve been looking for a way to use up fabric scraps but i wanted to make something i’d wear. tysm!
Got here from Stacy! :) You made this so easy to understand, I'm going to make one this week! I bought a couple white and lace patchwork skirts and I always wear them to death so now I can make my own, thanks so much!
O good, I always worry that I may not be easy to follow when I am trying to give instruction like this! Thank you for coming over, Stacy is a wonderful lady! :D
So beautiful. You're such an inspiration. I can't wait to try this when I get my very own sewing machine. My brother is giving me a brand new machine and I'm beyond excited. Thank you so much for the lesson. Your skirts are always so beautiful and comfy looking. Have a great day
Thank you Jenny and congrats on the machine!
Thank you so much for the instructions for these beautiful skirts. Very pretty color combinations.
I just made one for my little granddaughter. She will be 2 in July. I hope it fits. I used a few different measurements than you did. But I love your design
I actually have a video on customizing the skirt to fit various sizes including children. You probably already did something similar but if you decide to make more, I will go ahead and give you the link to that here:ruclips.net/video/3Y1ClGs0nXs/видео.html
@@RainCountryHomestead thankyou for all your videos. I enjoy and learn much. We have many interests in common. I did see the other video about altering skirt for a girl. It was helpful in my decision to try. I would send you a picture ,except I don't know how to send one through RUclips. I'm not tech savvy. I have also been studying herbs and making remedies and growing and foraging. It is so exciting to discover all God has provided for us.
@@unchainedcash1 RUclips does not allow anyway to send photos, but you can send via email and in fact, I am trying to gather more photos of skirts and other craft projects people have made from my videos for a subscriber collaboration video I am putting together. Please see this video for more information: ruclips.net/video/S18MdO8DcrA/видео.html
@@RainCountryHomestead ♥️
BTW in one of your videos you mentioned a spice mix you add to your coffee among other things however I couldn't find a video where you showed amounts of what you had in the mix. Could you send link to that? I appreciate your time. Life is so full of our responsibilities and things we want to do. Good Bless
@@unchainedcash1 ruclips.net/video/z7B_sNuLOIw/видео.html
So neat! Thanks for sharing. I love watching your videos. You are so creative!
Oh my gosh....I love your posts. Thank you 😊
Absolutely love it! I'm getting into patchwork sewing and your tutorial was really helpful! Subscribed!
Wonderful! Thank you! :D
Wow! Wow! Wow! Love this... from a Homestead Homie 🦋Now a Rain Country Homie, too! 💕💕💕
Thank you Real Life! :D
@@RainCountryHomestead could you show a close up of the way you do the drawstring opening?
@@farmingowl1 See if this helps, I am doing something similar on the tea bag: ruclips.net/video/WPkwtfqh7c4/видео.html
I just got a Halloween skirt done for myself and I just love it! Thanks for the great tutorial!
Thanks so much for sharing that - I've already made a plain one and love it! But I've have been admiring the patchwork ones also and this is so helpful!!
I love this idea! Had trouble hearing the dialog and the captions I am sure are not accurate. Music volume is good. I am going to make one of these!
Love, love LOVE this. I’m a newbie so forgive my questions if they’re too basic. I’ve got two little granddaughters who would love your kids skirts. I have no idea how to make them. Could someone help? Simple, basic instructions, I don’t speak sewing.
I enjoy your videos and look forward to new ones each day.
For my Granddaughters skirt, I used 5” x 5” squares. I did three tiers. She is 3 and that fits her fine with room to grow.😊
@@hazelgeno how many squares per row for that age girl? I want to do the same for mine.
Jeanette Wilson if I remember correctly I did 6, 10, 14. If I find my notes and it’s different I’ll let you know, but it just kind of depends how full you want to make it. Hope that helps!😊
I like the big squares
Nice! I prefer more of a yoke on my skirts though, because I need to hold in the pooch. I haven't figured out a good method for that yet.