tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7181682862418239688.post4842349704476064178..comments2023-04-16T08:09:50.250-06:00Comments on Merrie Melody: Pioneer ChildrenMelodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01335907113967987846noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7181682862418239688.post-82364514482996052562008-06-29T15:33:00.000-06:002008-06-29T15:33:00.000-06:00I actually bought everything but the bonnet and th...I actually bought everything but the bonnet and the skirt at a thrift store. The bonnet was donated by a lady in our church, and she also donated the material for the skirt. <BR/><BR/>The skirt itself was sooo easy! If you measure from your waist to the point you want it to end (maybe a couple inches from the floor) and add on a couple of inches for the hem and a couple of inches for the waistband and cut 2 pieces that length. Then put the right sides together and stitch along the selvages on both sides.<BR/><BR/>Fold the waistband over about 1 1/4 inches and iron it; then fold under about 1/4 inch and iron that. Then stitch that at the bottom of the casing (where the elastic will go), Leaving an opening to insert the elastic.<BR/><BR/>Measure your waist, add one inch and cut your elastic. Attach a safety pin to one end of the elastic and thread the elastic through the casing. Make sure that the elastic is straight and not twisted (like my dd's was! <BR/>:-() and safety pin both ends of elastic together and try it on for size. Adjust the elastic to the tightness you'd like and sew it together. Sew the opening closed.<BR/><BR/>Try the skirt on for length and measure the hem around the skirt and press it with an iron; turn under about 1/4 inch and press. Then stitch. <BR/><BR/>It is very easy, even if my directions make it sound difficult! <BR/><BR/>Have fun!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01335907113967987846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7181682862418239688.post-50358966849710075222008-06-27T10:18:00.000-06:002008-06-27T10:18:00.000-06:00They look so cool in those outfits! I want a pion...They look so cool in those outfits! I want a pioneer dress, I'll have to get a pattern and make one for myself. What a fun project that will be!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14920326845870515381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7181682862418239688.post-21864693669464057952008-06-25T14:59:00.000-06:002008-06-25T14:59:00.000-06:00BTW, that last comment came from the original & yo...BTW, that last comment came from the original & younger "American Gothic", Jared. <BR/><BR/>He wanted to comment, but "user name and password" didn't show up since I was still logged in. That'll teach me to go away from my computer and not log off!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01335907113967987846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7181682862418239688.post-79360896911025860292008-06-25T14:51:00.000-06:002008-06-25T14:51:00.000-06:00that guy w/ the coboy hat is such a hunk!that guy w/ the coboy hat is such a hunk!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01335907113967987846noreply@blogger.com