Tips on Making the Patchwork Skirts

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@cheyennestorey7591 Жыл бұрын

Over ten years ago I purchased 3 pair of scrub pants and they are worn out. My income is less than $750 a month now and I cannot afford to buy new clothes. My mother in law was a quilter and left a huge stash of cotton material when she passed. Thank you for sharing this gift of knowledge. Because I used to make all my own clothes and already know how to sew, I can now make skirts for myself. Your generosity has touched my heart. Bright Blessings.

@shirleyvowell9563 9 ай бұрын

Cheyenne, hi! Don'know if you will see this. Am new on KZfaq. Are you needing scrubs? Let me know. I have some you can have if they are the right size. Am going to do some upcycling (capri & some type of top) with a couple but that still leaves some. Let me know.

@elizabethguzman6024 Ай бұрын

Maybe you can make some to sell and increase your income,if you have quilters fabric.

@cheyennestorey7591 Ай бұрын

@elizabethguzman6024 when I say that my mother in law was a quilter, I mean that she knew how to sew the fabric together and machine quilt it. She did not invest in high quality fabric and most of it is synthetic, not cotton. It's not really esthetically pleasing, but combined with some solid colors that I had on hand, it makes acceptable clothing for me. I enjoy knitting and crocheting more than sewing and am slowly accumulating product for fall craft shows. Thank you for taking the time to offer this suggestion. Bright Blessings.

@Tilas8 Ай бұрын

I understand about not having enough money. I’m the same way.

@fabricdragon 26 күн бұрын

@@cheyennestorey7591 i have often found that if you get onto the local "freecycle" or "buy nothing" groups, and say you are looking for old clothes to cut into patchwork, or fabric to make patchwork things... (especially if you say you want to make a patchwork skirt to wear) you will get a lot of free fabric, AND you may get people saying "if i have the fabric, can you make me one?"

@Tilas8 Ай бұрын

I am a quilter and I love making scrappy quilts. But for the longest I’ve been wanting to make my own clothes and to dress modestly. I have a lot of quilting fabric so I want to turn my fabric into skirts for me to wear. Once I have so many I will donate my clothes to a clothes closet that don’t charge people for the clothes. I want to thank you for sharing these videos on how to make these skirts. I’m on a limited/ fixed income. I never have money to buy food for the whole month. So I can’t buy one of your skirts. But I have tons of scrap fabric already. I am going to keep watching your sewing videos so that I can learn to make my own clothes.

@TeresaV Жыл бұрын

I saw a Doug and Stacy video, a while ago. I immediately said to my husband, "She's wearing a Heidi skirt!" LOL. I recognized the patchwork pattern, but the tie cord was the true give away. I love your skirts so much. I'm almost finished with one that I'm making through trial and a lot of error. Been out of the sewing game for too many years. I still have to give my "new to me" treadle machine some TLC. Can hardly wait to use her. I think I'll name her Heidi in honor of you. You truly are inspiring. I just love your videos, Heidi. Please, don't ever change and keep on keeping on. ♥️ 🪡

@abcd543217 22 күн бұрын

You are very talented woman and lovely to listen to. I love what you make, thank you for your time in showing it to us.

@sunsetsky594 28 күн бұрын

They are sooooo beautiful. Now I am inspired. Getting out my sewing machine!!

@sheilazangrilli1710 Жыл бұрын

I lived in a house that had a pool table with a ping pong top. I used that table with the top as a sewing/lay-out table. Worked very well.

@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын

Our ping pong table does get used a lot for various products we are working on when not being used for the actual game but is still not near big enough for laying out the skirts

@amandafishes Жыл бұрын

I love Stacy’s skirt! Had no idea until today you made it. You do such beautiful work. Been wanting to make one for myself since seeing Stacy’s. Can’t wait to binge your playlist and finally make one. I’m 5’2” so hearing you are about the same height and still wear the 4 tier is helpful. I absolutely love your color selections for each of them. Thank you for sharing and God bless you Heidi 🙏🏻

@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын

I believe Stacy has 7 or 8 of my skirts :)

@skyd.2084 Жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead Where can I view and purchase one of your beautiful skirts and who's Stacey?

@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын

@@skyd.2084 As noted in the above video, you must email me

@bettymacallister3475 Жыл бұрын

I love Stacy skirts too. I just saw yours in the video. So beautiful. I will email you to place my Oder I love love that you put pockets in them, so handy. I just came and found your videos I liked and subscribed. Thank you 😊

@fabricdragon 27 күн бұрын

going back to some older videos so commenting late... from making "rag quilts" and also doing chenile cuts and exposed seams in various textiles... while you can do the "rag style" in ANY fabric you like? it will give you a fuller fringed look in things that are heavier- look for denim, flannel, or 'bottomweight' fabrics (also some canvas fabrics) you can test how they will look by cutting a small test patch, and throwing it in the wash.... oh, also, if you need a VERY hard wearing skirt? you can do a simple french seam by sewing it *as if* you were doing rag style, but with a narrow seam, and then folding the seam the other way, and sewing it right side together with just a bit wider seam. another option for a hard wearing skirt (or if you have time and like the looks) is to sew ribbon over the seams.

@sandrajohnson9926 Жыл бұрын

It's like making a quilt. Or building a rock wall that's staggered. I love your color choices & combinations. I have not sewed in awhile. I need to get with it. Thanks for the encouragement.

@maryannmurphy1441 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous thanks for your beautiful advice it is so lovely

@elsebethvonannedors8825 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video Heidi. I love the look of these skirts. I’m just getting ready to make one of these for my granddaughter.

@discountcodes Жыл бұрын

i like the pink patch skirt.

@ritaborde1657 8 ай бұрын

You are true and pure freedom, creativity and still modesty! You are really inspirinf! I love wearing skirts and dresses,too, unlike the women in the world around me. Thank you soooooo much❤️. Biiiiig hugs from Croatia 🥰

@JulieDobbins.76 Жыл бұрын

I love the look of the half denim rag style skirts, and the patches are such a nice touch!

@manoflaw3485 8 ай бұрын

Nice 👍🏻 for the better explanation and presentation during a video recording you can use white plastic class board with magnets, fix fabric with small magnets on the board and it’ll be easier to show on camera and you don’t have to hold all pieces in your hands 🙌 🎉 thanks for sharing with us 🎉

@robbindohm3767 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful Gift God has given to you ❤️ I have made a couple using blue jean shorts 🩳 top, quilt squares skirt on bottom, and a pair of overalls that turned out great. But I made just the patch skirt and my husband said it looks like a barrel on me, maybe 🤔 I should put darts in in. I wear size 16. So it's A trial. BUT I LOVE your ideas. God bless you and Thank you 🙏💕

@cpeace3172 Жыл бұрын

Gosh, you’re a wonderful teacher and communicator. Thank you for sharing.🙏🏻 I appreciate that you can explain this in such detail without making the viewer confused. 😊

@jillyinsd8343 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Heidi … Have always wanted to make one of your skirts, I have a modern Janome sewing machine, but just got the Treadle Janome & sewing cabinet, Will be my first time to use treadle. Love to sew, have a huge sewing list for future gifts too … Thank you for your creativity & how too videos, truly appreciate you … God blessings to you & Patrick ~ JillyinSD 🐢

@leslieanne447 Жыл бұрын

I love the blue colors in this skirt...its my favorite..

@katharinawall1346 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing I love that skirt that is so beautiful 🥰💗God bless you and Iove all your skirt 💜

@krickette5569 Жыл бұрын

I Love these styles of skirts and have several of them. Mine are mostly light weight for Spring and Summer wear but I like the idea of a heavier one that I could wear when it's cooler.

@melissajenkins9960 Жыл бұрын

I set the fabric squares out on the length of my queen size bed. I lay the fabric on top of eachother with a bit peeking out at the side, like playing cards. If that makes sense. Works pretty well! I don’t mind the overlap in colors over the tiers, but I love your idea of breaking that up with patches.

@trishchristensen5723 Жыл бұрын

I made my first skirt a couple weeks ago. I absolutely love it. Thank you for sharing. I plan on making many more.

@spiritwindvue8038 6 ай бұрын

I have been making patchwork skirts and four tier strip skirts for decades. The one that Stacy was wearing when she went out to the garden really caught my eye because of the colors and it was just made just a little differently. I did take a screenshot of it but never imagined I would run across your channel showing that you make them. Great job and I have gotten a couple of good ideas from you. Thanks! 🙏🕊🙏

@RainCountryHomestead 6 ай бұрын

I think Stacy has 7 of my skirts total. Two 3-tier (for summer) and the rest are 4-tier

@spiritwindvue8038 6 ай бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead The one I saw was the blue and the Browns and it was three tier

@RainCountryHomestead 6 ай бұрын

@@spiritwindvue8038 Yep, that was one of them and the other is very similar but in browns and black. She also has a four tier denim skirt and a couple of monochrome four tiers, one in black and dark grays and the other in greens

@spiritwindvue8038 6 ай бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead They are all beautiful. I have seen probably most of those that you mentioned but that blue and brown is absolutely gorgeous. And YES! Skirts are so handy and nice to wear for so many reasons, ladies just need to use their imagination, plus, go back really and truly to a more beautiful Godly way of dressing to boot❗️

@LittleCountryCabin Жыл бұрын

I watched this while I milking this morning😁. My sweet jersey girl was taking in all the great tips right along with me😂. Great video Heidi. Thanks so much for sharing and God bless y’all❤️

@hannahcooley770 Жыл бұрын

Very well instructed. Love the skirt you make and I enjoy making them. And watching you put them together never gets old

@denisescull4227 Жыл бұрын

These skirts are so fun and beautiful! Thank you for your generosity in sharing your tips

@darciemerriweather1206 Жыл бұрын

I love that patchwork skirt.

@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын

I showed several so I do not know which one you mean but thanks

@mamaAimEC Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! For 20 years I only wore skirts in the summer, even doing all the farm chores as well (except shoveling pens). It was not until I started working with kids more that pants just became easier.

@angelafeather1301 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant, just brilliant. I love it !!!! Thank you and God Bless

@trishthehomesteader9873 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Heidi!🙂 Love and blessings!💜

@nancy5721 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your pattern, Heidi.

@amandaaskew7606 Жыл бұрын

Your skirts are SO beautiful! Thank you for the helpful tips!

@hmoser6416 Жыл бұрын

Love your choices of colors/schemes. Such beautiful work in all you do!

@carolejeffery4702 3 ай бұрын

Thankyou for sharing your fabulous advice. I was wanting to try a patchwork skirt and searched in KZfaq and come across this video. Your advice is invaluable and very thorough. I'll be looking at more from you now. Thankyou.

@trulyblessed3732 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Starting my skirt soon, so I truly appreciate the tips! 😊❤

@paularene5557 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful work!!! Thank you for the video, very informative.

@cherokeedancer8448 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sending me to these videos 😊 As soon as the sun comes up, I'm digging in the fabric stash. Can't wait to make one.

@KristinaHoneyHavenFarm 3 ай бұрын

I love your color combinations and your skirts are lovely. I had seen some patchwork skirts in the distant past that I was not a great fan of, but I really like yours. I will have to check out your playlist. Thank you for the ideas!

@surrenderlotusfeet7119 Жыл бұрын

God bless you. This video was made 2 weeks ago and I discovered your skirts today. Hooray ! To find this video. I am absorbing, like a dry sponge, all your tips and tricks. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼

@louisegreen14 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this update ... I have a small space so I'm thinking what I will do is plan my fabric placement on paper - using crayons to represent the different fabrics used. Kind of a "paint-by-number" idea. I'll make up a paper grid of color ... I've done this before with quilts. Love your channel!

@ramonaharris5255 Жыл бұрын

I love your skirts!!! I really like the rag quilt pattern it's my favorite, you're such an intelligent lady Heidi. God bless my friend ❤️

@CraftTeaLady Жыл бұрын

One entire year I wore dresses and I'm really wanting to make one of these!

@WendyK656 Жыл бұрын

Awe I see my skirt! Heidi I just love the colors of my skirt and will cherish this skirt as well.❤

@conniesmith9989 Жыл бұрын

Hi. Thank you for the information. Adorable skirts.

@toots810usa6 Жыл бұрын

I work at a thrift store and found a pair of baggy chambray drawstring pants that already had a flat pocket. I am going to use the legs of the pants for some of the squares, and I cut the legs off 1 1/2" below the flat pocket. It is so easy to just now sew the tiers onto the top 12". I have more chambray shirts plus some men's plaid shirts to finish the tiers. I love the sweatpants waistband idea as well, and think putting some shirt fabric patches on the first tier would tie it all together. You have me in creative mode. Thank you for sharing your methods and ideas! God Bless!

@skyd.2084 Жыл бұрын

Omg these are beautiful I would love one, especially the one you're holding there as an example and the paisley material 😍

@miss.megalodon Жыл бұрын

This video is soooo helpful!! I can’t wait to make my own. Feeling lucky to learn from a pro like you, thanks for sharing your knowledge

@bonniehyden962 Жыл бұрын

I watched your old video and started making these skirts. I thought I might make some extra money, too. So far, I made one for 2 yr old granddaughter, 6 yr old granddaughter, 11 yr old BFF 's granddaughter and an elderly, friend. 6 yes old g.d. I just used 7" strips of 3 different fabrics with a 4" light denim strip at bottom. I'm also using poly-cotton twine to crochet the drawstring. It's super cute! ..and cheap: $1 at dollar store! Yes, I do now have non-family members inquiring and will soon be making sales. 😁 Thank you so very much, M'am, for these videos! I pray all Yehovah's BEST blessings for you and yours! 🤗

@debbiefockler9890 Жыл бұрын

I love your skirts. Thank you for the update tutorial. I have an old bamboo top sheet that the fitted sheet wore out. I plan on using the top sheet to make a single colored skirt. I’ve been waiting until gardening season is done here before I get back to sewing and quilting. Take care.

@marylight.keeplookingup.2223 Жыл бұрын

That is gorgeous. I have to show my daughter . God bless you and God bless everyone.

@betty8173 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I also have learned to do everything in my jumpers and skirts, I have made raglan edged jumpers, but not a tiered skirt yet, ha, challenge accepted! Also, glad to hear how you added your pockets, I have done them several different ways...God bless you.

@melanienicholson2834 Жыл бұрын

excellent instructions. yes it makes sense.

@mickitrujillo2943 Жыл бұрын

I love this channel. I have learned so much. Thank you for sharing!!!!!!

@woodsie5796 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE the skirt that I purchased from you and get compliments on it all the time! The tips you shared are great and it makes me want to try sewing again. I Haven't tried in many years so its a little daunting since every machine I touch seems to break in some fashion. Thank you so much for these tips! Blessings 🥰

@doriravenwood6819 Жыл бұрын

I love your skirts so much! I have some patchwork skirts but am making more. I wear skirts fulltime late spring to late fall. I am working on some warm slips so I can wear them fulltime year round.

@tinanieves9881 Жыл бұрын

You are an amazing seamstress! I love your skirts! I saw Stacey in that skirt you made her. Thought it was so pretty!

@terrymannbluemoonsoapco.1377 Жыл бұрын

Hi Heidi. Everything made sense. I do sew, so I was able to follow along with your instructions. I mostly do quilts though. Your skirts are very cute. My sister gave me a 1920-ish Singer 66 Lotus so I am enjoying treadling. No zig-zag but a great straight stitch. Thanks for another great video.

@chrismaryb.7409 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Heidi 😊

@COWELLGIRL Жыл бұрын

Love these

@traceyjones9049 10 ай бұрын

I’m so happy I found your video I’ve been want make one of these

@annphilbeck5174 Жыл бұрын

I'm a quilter but love this skirt. would look so cute with a jean jacket and boots

@rebeccagraba7671 Жыл бұрын

I love your skirts! I’m waiting for the email so I can buy one❤

@Mickeymouse7273 Жыл бұрын

I have made several of these skirts for myself. I love them! I have a hard time with making the solid color on top and the bottom 4th tier different colors. The third tier is hard to gather and sew evenly 🫤 Although I still love them, and no one notices 🤣 Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🥰 God bless!

@MrRKWRIGHT Жыл бұрын

Good morning Heidi.

@babyana231 Жыл бұрын

Wow I love the skirt. I have been looking that kind of skirt cause I saw Stacy wearing it and I really like it and I was wondering were she bought it. Now I know it comes from your store. I will email so I get any notification what you sell. I will wait if the skirt will comes up🥰

@maria_w311 Жыл бұрын

Hi Heidi 👋 Your skirts are beautiful!

@sallyeblen7032 Жыл бұрын

and I love wearing skirts too..😊

@sallyeblen7032 Жыл бұрын

Oh I want to make one of these, I'm horrible at matching colors, so I'm having trouble getting started.

@hibiscus-dreams Жыл бұрын

Same here - I want to make one but selecting the colors/patterns from my fabric stash is enough of a challenge that I don't seem to make progress. Sigh...☹️

@vickiew8642 Жыл бұрын

Thank u.you are so special to share this with us.but I hate gathered skirts bec with my maternal shape, it's not pretty.someday I will be trimmer.

@lynettetucker544 Жыл бұрын

✨👌🏾Thanks Heidi

@peggystephens4703 Жыл бұрын

Fold long tables worked well for me

@debarnold5019 Жыл бұрын

I am actually making another one of these skirts and on the third tier, I actually cut the squares 10 x 20. This made a less poofy and as long as I need them. I haven't finished it yet so I am hoping that works.

@kleineroteHex Жыл бұрын

Now that my head is spinning.....very well explained though!!!!

@Dan2024TJ Жыл бұрын

I taught living history and had to get used to the big pioneer farming skirts with aprons.

@juanitacrocker2474 5 ай бұрын

Amen, God is the best!

@cathflonaturals7149 Жыл бұрын

I love that orangish skirt with orange sweater. Would but that

@HealthyDisrespectforAuthority Жыл бұрын

I love everything patchwork. I have a few tops that go with everything because.. patchwork. I haven't done the skirt yet. It is on the agenda. Have you seen the videos on what I call magic pants? They're wrap pants that are one flat piece after sewing one seem.. the rise seam and all the edges. No pockets but fun pants.

@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын

I am sure they are similar to the wrap around shorts I made for myself and were real popular when I was in my early teens.

@AVBNOW23 Жыл бұрын

❤

@tpaw6908 Жыл бұрын

Great idea . Hedi how do you do it all. God bless thank you ❤️🙏

@naomilacken152 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Heidi, well done and thanks so much for this video. I thought there might be about 80 squares and no way could my back handle all that but I did the maths and think it might be doable. How many different fabrics do you have and what's the least number of different fabrics I would need? I'm not a quilter so don't have a lot of variety. God bless you Heidi and thank God for giving you such a beautiful gift! Makes me so grateful. Thanks for sharing. Love from Ireland xx

@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын

I find no less than 6 different fabrics to look best but often will use up to 12 depending on what I have on hand

@naomilacken152 Жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you so much Heidi! I'm hitting the charity shops today in search of anything cotton and then I'm going to check my stash too. Guess I'll have to clear a space too. Very exciting to be so inspired! Thanks so much again Heidi ☺

@kmiller6002 Жыл бұрын

I SO wish My grandma Annie was still alive she was a professional seamstress and could show me (in person) how to make your skirts... Their Beautiful, but I don't have the skills to do it. God Bless you and your family from middle GA 🙏 Kendra

@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын

Have you tried watching the skirt making videos where I break it down and show me sewing the items together?

@vickiew8642 Жыл бұрын

If u can sew a straight line (seam), then the rest is just simple measuring and adding up numbers.u could do it.

@kmiller6002 Жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead okay I'm going to try it🤗🤗

@naomilacken152 Жыл бұрын

Just wondering if you've ever put a bodice onto the skirt and made it a dress Heidi? I really like the skirt you're wearing too. 40 squares on the 4th tier might prove more doable for me. I appreciate all your tips so much and thank you so much again for all your help and support. It's very edifying. God bless you

@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын

No I have not simply because I prefer skirts over dresses but I think some have done something like that

@hibiscus-dreams Жыл бұрын

Hello Heidi, I've watched the skirt Playlist a few times but I'm glad you posted this update (I was kind of hoping for it)... I think I have enough fabric to make several skirts but my question is more fabric specific. I have cotton, blends, and sateen as well as heavier upholstery/curtain type fabric. Have you mixed fabric types when making these? Have u liked how they turned out? I'm guessing upholstery or heavier would be better suited for winter/colder Temps. I had actually started a skirt last spring but the squares I've completed were pieced together rather than the scissor cut/rip.

@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын

Yes, I have mixed all kinds of fabrics before from curtains (light weight and heavier weight), tablecloths, bedding, scarves, and more. As long as it is not too heavy it is not a problem, Just stay away from using thicker fabrics on the top tier as they will make the waistband too bulky

@hibiscus-dreams Жыл бұрын

@Rain Country thank you for feedback reminder on waist band area. Good point, don't need more bulk there than necessary especially when sewing thru layers. I noticed you mentioned bedding - have you used comforters or just basic linens?

@melissajenkins9960 Жыл бұрын

This might sound silly, but your skirt videos changed my life. I ended up making a patchwork one, then a prairie one out of bedsheets I loved (I wear that one daily), and another prairie one from thrifted sheets, then two Halloween fabric ones for me and my daughter. I am addicted and I feel so feminine, which is a big deal for me. I ONLY wear skirts now. My next goal is to make a ragged quilt style skirt, I have jeans and some material from the thrifted prairie skirt, but also a satin kind of tablecloth…? Not sure those would work together..? Do you ever have to hand cut fabric that won’t rip properly? Also have you tried fleece with the skirts? I’d imagine that’s too thick.

@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын

Yes, some times I do have to hand cut

@glory3670 Жыл бұрын

You're the same height as me. This should work out great.

@deniseallen-blake2557 Жыл бұрын

I love the colors❣️ You do such an amazing job putting your colors together❣️ Do you have any tips that you can share?

@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын

Tips in general are covered in the video, color tips, well, it just depends on a person's eye. Not really sure now to teach people to look at colors other than pulling fabrics together and seeing how they look combined before cutting and laying out. If you start with a pretty print, then simply look at the colors in the print to find solids that would match

@AKight_2019 6 ай бұрын

I can only hand sew for now and I’d like to know what type stitches would be used for the different parts of the skirt?

@RainCountryHomestead 6 ай бұрын

I would use straight stitch for most of it and whip stitch on the drawstring hole, hem, and drawstring/elastic casing

@user-et4qw8nf6f 6 ай бұрын

I am not clear on how you did the holes for the ties, are they sideways or up and down? And where do I find your skirts for sale on line?

@carolynfulton4060 Жыл бұрын

I’m interested in the skirt. How much do you charge for one? I don’t see it listed.

@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын

If you are talking about my Etsy store, as noted in the video and in the description box, you need to contact me via email to get the list of products and be put on the notification list for skirts when they are finished

@sunsetsky594 28 күн бұрын

Regarding the rag style skirt and the edges of the fabric, would pinking shears achieve the same effect as snipping the edges with a regular pair of scissors?

@RainCountryHomestead 27 күн бұрын

They should but for denim they are hard to use and it is near impossible to cut more than one layer at a time. Some may find it easier but I know it would take me much longer doing it that way. I do not cut my pieces out in the first place, I rip them because fabrics will rip straighter than cutting and it is much faster but with pinking shears you would need to cut every piece and only in a single layer at a time

@HeyHeyAlabama Жыл бұрын

When you use sheet fabric, is it cotton, poly, or a cotton poly? I can find the poly or poly cotton, but not cotton?

@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын

When I buy new sheets for fabric, I only buy 100% cotton but used sheets sometimes can be a blend

@tjacksonkoon1403 Жыл бұрын

Greetings and yes the Lord is good all the time, I so love your patchwork skirts and would like to put in an order for one or several...how would I go about that?

@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын

I am not doing custom orders though I am making skirts to sell only as time allows. How it works is people email me at raincountryhomestead@gmail.com and let me know they want to be added to the skirt notification list. When I am able to complete a skirt, I send out an email to all on the list and then it is first come first serve. They sell within 10 minutes of sending out the email and there are over 200 people currently on the list so chance of getting one is slim and is all dependent on who sees the email and responds first. Right now it is the best i can do, which is why I created this video not just giving more tips on how to make them but to let people know about the full instructional playlist

@tjacksonkoon1403 Жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead ok I understand...what is your price or do you discuss that via email if Im the one to respond first?

@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын

@@tjacksonkoon1403 Prices are listed in my full product list I send to those who email as I have different styles and each is a different price according to the time and material that goes into them

@tjacksonkoon1403 Жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead thanks, take care

@rhonda8231 Жыл бұрын

I love these skirts. I wish I could wear them, but full skirts are not fun when you are in a wheelchair.

@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын

I would think they might be difficult but I have had a wheelchair bound follower that has bought quite a few from me. She loves them

@irreverentjules-240 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if you would be happier with the one you finished, if you made some sort of appliqué from scrap pieces to break it up? Well I hadn't finished watching. Looks like you had the same idea.

@liamsmith9774 9 ай бұрын

hi this is susan. so beautiful skirts! How much do you sell them for?

@RainCountryHomestead 9 ай бұрын

I am no longer selling them, sorry

@hibiscus-dreams Жыл бұрын

Heidi, how many patchwork skirts have you made for yourself that you wear?

@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын

I really do not know how many as I rotate my skirts. So when my work skirts have been patched and patched again and are just getting too thin, I then take one of my oldest nice skirts and make it a work skirt and then replace that one with a new one.

@hibiscus-dreams Жыл бұрын

@Rain Country I asked bc I was thinking as I looked back over your skirt videos I would love to see a video with just the skirts you've made for yourself (or even including your most favorite skirts you've made via order) I would find it fascinating to see how you mix color together with patterns...bc this is one of my biggest challenges & why I think I've hesitated. I've always wanted to make my own clothes - but didn't have the confidence. I can sew somewhat bc I've made quilts and hemmed pants. But doing something for me, isn't something I've taken the time to do.

@teresalawson3732 4 ай бұрын

Does anyone know about how much yardage this skirt takes?

@RainCountryHomestead 4 ай бұрын

Depends on the length and size of squares you choose to go with and the width of the fabric. For the four tier I recommend 7 yards for narrow fabrics (36-45") and maybe 5 for 58-60"

@medicinemom3620 Жыл бұрын

How small do the 6 squares go? My hips are around 30"... I love full skirts though!!

@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын

I hope you take time to listen to the full video as I cover that and also go over more on sizing in another video in the skirt making series I linked to in the description box

@medicinemom3620 Жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead I listened to the whole thing, I don't recall you mentioning an actual number for how small it will cinch up, but will definitely listen again. I went straight to the other playlist & started the one that you talk about sizing in. I've only listened to that one once. You said you can make a child's skirt 18-45". Do not recall if it had 5 or 6 squares.

@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын

@@medicinemom3620 I gave two different ideas and numbers in the above video starting at the 17:22 time stamp for those who do not want as much fabric. You must have missed that part

@medicinemom3620 Жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead 🤦‍♀️ thank you!! This is exactly why I listen to everything multiple times!!