Homesteading: A Woman's Journey

The time has finally come

11:46, Wednesday, November 29, 2006 .. Posted in Sewing Room .. 2 comments .. Link

I am finally taking the steps to offer handmade clothing and other items for sale. I am really excited about this. I have been making homesewn things for others for quite awhile now. The change for me is that I will be making some items, such as modest head coverings, ahead of time. Size specific things, such as the modest clothing that I make, will be made to order.

This is something that has slowly evolved. I have been looking for a way to earn some extra income for our family ever since I left the trucking industry a year ago. The home sewn items will be a nice way to both earn alittle extra, but still be home with our daughter.

Much of what I make is influenced by the conservative modest dress styles that I and our daughter wear. I make 3 styles of headcoverings (veil, kap, and prairie style sunbonnet), 2 styles of aprons (full length apron with a bodice & a half-apron without a bodice). I am also making modest underpinnings (camisoles, petticoats, and pantaloons).

I also am making quilted paddings for changing tables and beds. These look like little patchwork quilts, but have a water-barrier layer inside. This layer prevents wetness from soaking through. I use this as a changing table or crib pad, though it can also be used on your own bed as a precaution during "that time" of the month. The water barrier fabric is one that is used in hospitals and holds up extremely well in the washer and dryer.

A couple of other items that I am offering are cloth table linen sets (placemats & napkins), cloth handkerchiefs for both men and women. I can also make these in fabrics suitable for children.

I am really excited about this new venture. I have been making these things for others already. I guess now, I am finally ready to get the word out that I am making these things. We are set up for PayPal and I am considering putting some of the items up on Ebay also.

As soon as I have my webpage finished, I will post about it here. In the meantime, feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

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Pictures PLEASE !!!!!!

10:23, Wednesday, November 29, 2006 .. Posted by meme21713
your are busy...I would love to see some of your items...Especially the aprons, I also like bonnets for yard work, hope to see some soon...And lots of luck with your new venture...Debbie

Thanks

12:23, Thursday, November 30, 2006 .. Posted by oklamouse
Debbie, thanks for the comment. As soon as I am able to get some pictures made up on CD, I will get some posted.

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