OT:Sewing stuff I have been doing

Very nice job John. You are a multi-talented man. Thanks for sharing them with us.

Very nice!

It looks good, John! Do you have _Vogue Sewing_? When I used to sew, it was the best book I found for tailoring hints. I loved that book! :)

LOL! That really does look like a "Mrs. Cleaver" apron! What a hoot!

Oh John, that apron has only one comment from me: Stepford Wives >gg< The jacket and jumper are great. . In message , John writes

I will include a request that she do all the housework and cooking wearing high heels and nylons as befits that apron. June Cleaver would be proud that her style lives on, ad nauseam.

John

Actually I do. But, let the buyer beware. He goes thru women like a buzz saw. You don't want to go there, if you value your sense of wellbeing.

John

I admire your work John.

I have 3 of my Nanna's aprons and one of those is very similar the the one that plan on making. Nannas doesn't have the frilly straps over the shoulders, has a piece of fabric between the shoulder straps ( to stop the straps falling down) as well as the ties and is less gathered around the waist. The fabric is a border print of a village ( what I imagine to be New England type) and looks rather nice.

dee in Oz

LOL!!! Never heard that one. Thanks for the laugh this morning John.

Cool jacket! And I remember that apron :-) Do you subscribe to Threads magazine? Seems right up your alley. Lots of tailoring tips and other fun stuff. Last month IIRC they had an issue on vintage clothing and patterns. Roberta in D

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I used to subscribe to Threads. I found that I only enjoyed an occasional issue, so now I pick it up when I get a look at one on the news stand. There does seem to be a renaissance in heirloom sewing and vintage sewing patterns, though. Probably as a result of the clothing offerings from K-Wall Mart and other look alike vendors. I just think some of the period stuff looks more interesting from a design standpoint. Even though it does "date" you, if you know what I mean. I used to be involved in Civil War Reenactment and used to make all of our clothing for that.Think Crotch-less Bloomers and Boned Corsets, Crinolines and Hoop Skirts, along with Military style mens clothing. It was all great fun doing all the various outfits for my wife to strut her stuff. And you think people are picky about quilting? You wouldn't believe the nitpicking that went on as to fabric pattern choices and construction styles. No modern shortcuts and poly cloth for that group.

John

John, I have made some things for a Civil War re-enactor, so I understand what you mean. I have also been a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism for years. The garb for that group can be even more out there. However, since we acknowledge the anachronisms we can also embrace them... At least those of us with a sense of humor and not the "Costume Nazis" that tend to appear at times. sigh.

Another whole group of crazed seamsters are Science Fiction conventioneers/costumers. They can get real crazy with all kinds of things. Or, another genre I have been a part of, Square Dancers. Lots of different things there in the sewing field. (I won a gold rosette/ribbon at the county fair one year for a Western style jacket, made of a gold color "satin brocade" lined with dark brown satin. Looked real good on my ex. That was the 3rd of those jackets I made for him, others were white--to match my wedding dress-- and green.)

Pati, in Phx

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And let us not forget the Goth and fetish sewists. I've made some pretty out there pretties.

NightMist Yes you can c>John, I have made some things for a Civil War re-enactor, so I

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Be careful what you ask for, June would not have been a low maintenance wife. Your wife may request that you give her a beautiful set of real pearl earrings and necklace to complete the June Cleaver look. :-) Debra in VA See my quilts at

I once visited a Viking market (think medieval with lots of attitude), with plenty of vendors who had made it a lifestyle. Spent all their free time living like Vikings. Some of them felt the need to Really make their clothing. Grew flax to make linen, kept sheep for wool, spun their own thread and wove their own cloth. Dyed with locally-grown plants. And all hand-sewn of course. Roberta in D

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I remember my mom doing housework after getting home from a long day at an office. High heels, stockings, skirt, blouse, jewelry, and that apron.....she even still had lipstick on! i never could understand why she didnt change her clothes. One day i asked her, she told me she didnt have time to change...dinner was at 6, period. i never asked again. but, boy she was formidable back then. amy

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Some more really "into it" people are the Fur and Feathers crowd of Mountain Men gatherings. They brain tan all of the hides they wear and live in tents or teepees. Smoke their venison and otherwise don't take baths during the encampments. A little to "ripe" for my blood. There does seem to be something for every persuasion.

John

And what did the *men* do to keep busy? ;)