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From: prairielady
Date: 06-25-2007, 09:32 AM (1 of 15)
My 10 year old niece came up to me last night, in the nightgown I made for her, and asked if I could make her another one, but not made of "wool" (it's actually flannel, lol) like that one, but something not so hot. I told her, sure I can, and then it dawned on me...... She doesn't even CONSIDER that we could buy one, she just assumes I'll just make everything she needs! lolFaye |
User: prairielady
Member since: 03-17-2006 Total posts: 31 |
From: michel
Date: 06-25-2007, 11:21 AM (2 of 15)
| That's so cute! But I'm sure that'll all change when she hits the fashion age at school, trendy clothes seem to be a must and unfortunately brand names are important even to younger children these days. I guess if you're good enough at the craft, you can make knock offs! |
User: michel
Member since: 05-14-2007 Total posts: 10 |
From: pinkroses
Date: 06-25-2007, 03:15 PM (3 of 15)
 Auntie has spoiled her rotten.Ha. pinkroses
I know I have a guradian angel watching over me. I am very gratefull. PINKROSES
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User: pinkroses
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From: prairielady
Date: 06-26-2007, 10:08 AM (4 of 15)
Auntie has spoiled her rotten.Ha. pinkroses  That's TOO funny! I'm not too worried about her wanting to be fashionable later,lol, we live in a small town and by the time we catch up with the rest of the world, fashion wise, she'll be old enough to sew for herself 
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User: prairielady
Member since: 03-17-2006 Total posts: 31 |
From: MissTaraTara
Date: 06-26-2007, 01:06 PM (5 of 15)
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But I'm sure that'll all change when she hits the fashion age at school, trendy clothes seem to be a must and unfortunately brand names are important even to younger children these days. What type of clothes are the tweens and teens wearing where you live? Here it looks as if some in the middle school set shop at Old Navy, The Gap, and Limited Too and others want to follow the older teen girls. Many of the high school teens wear jeans (faded, torn, dragging the ground over the shoes-frayed dirty hems) tanks and t-shirts. Hollister and that Finch store are very popular. I've even seen a few girls going to school in pajama pants . . . what's that all about? 
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User: MissTaraTara
Member since: 01-24-2006 Total posts: 227 |
From: prairielady
Date: 06-26-2007, 11:46 PM (6 of 15)
I don't know about elsewhere, but we are about 70 miles from any of the shops you mentioned. Our local (within 30 mile radius) stores are J.C. Penneys, Walmart, Maurices (which I have not found anything I would allow her to wear there at all), not exactly the hotbed of fashion  . Funny thing is, when she wears items I make, the other girls get all excited because she is wearing something that no one else has, and that makes her unique/cool, hehehe! There IS a method to this madness
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User: prairielady
Member since: 03-17-2006 Total posts: 31 |
From: Serendipity
Date: 06-27-2007, 07:39 PM (7 of 15)
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You know, it is things like this, that make all the work worthwhile! Fran |
User: Serendipity
Member since: 05-22-2007 Total posts: 5 |
From: MissTaraTara
Date: 06-29-2007, 12:33 PM (8 of 15)
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the other girls get all excited because she is wearing something that no one else has, and that makes her unique/cool, hehehe! I think this is great! I only ask because I sew for my daughter as it is hard to find clothes that fit her. She is now 5' and weighs 90 lbs. She is a skinny minny. She can fit into a ready to wear 12-16 top depending upon the style but usually only the length is good, she is swimming otherwise. Same with pants. I can usually make something using a child's pattern size 8 or 10 and it will fit pretty well. She's 13. Fortunately (to me) she still prefers the "tween" styles. She hasn't yet outgrown that oooohh how cute stage. She likes dresses still too . . .yay! Her friends like the clothes I make for her and often ask her when she has on something new "Did your mom make that?" 
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User: MissTaraTara
Member since: 01-24-2006 Total posts: 227 |
From: plrlegal
Date: 06-29-2007, 08:21 PM (9 of 15)
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Children of all ages these days are amazed when someone's mom takes the time and pays enough attention to sew anything for them, embroidere a t-shirt, put funny patches on an old pair of jeans to make then hip or whatever. It's the fact that a mother has taken the time to do it for their child. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
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From: prairielady
Date: 06-30-2007, 08:52 AM (10 of 15)
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I agree with you, Patsy. It seems, though, that the truth is anymore it is pretty unusual to have a mom or someone to sew for you, in this day of ready made clothes (and the credit cards to buy them - that's another issue, though ) With ready mades, soooo often I have to alter them that I just as well make it new, or else they just simply fall apart very quickly, which is disappointing. Faye |
User: prairielady
Member since: 03-17-2006 Total posts: 31 |
From: blackie
Date: 06-30-2007, 11:43 PM (11 of 15)
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My children also think everyone makes clothes, not buys them. They both love my sewing. If my kids start to covet brands and storebought more than my efforts, I'm hoping I'll give it a few more tries then, if they ain't happy, sew for MYSELF (and my husband, and my mom, etc. etc) more. And I believe that even if a child (or teen, or adult) goes through not wanting loving homesewn stuff, they will always appreciate the effort and the love that went into it. I know I always did, for my mom's sewing. see the mundane life of a housewife.
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User: blackie
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 594 |
From: prairielady
Date: 07-01-2007, 07:49 AM (12 of 15)
One thing is certain, if they have to start paying for the store bought stuff with their own money , earned by their own work, they will definitely appreciate the home made even more! lol
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User: prairielady
Member since: 03-17-2006 Total posts: 31 |
From: material_pakrat
Date: 07-05-2007, 12:55 PM (13 of 15)
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I am dreading when the store bought must have's arrive in this house. But I am also ready for it. I know how much I spend on material for the clothes I make my kids, and that is the budget they will go shopping with. My last material shop cost $120, but for that we got ....... 2* tartan skirts - the current in thing here. 2* redondo skirts - much loved coz noone else has one. 2* leggings 4*winter pants 2* jumpers - A lovely fluffy material, but I dont know what it's called 2*hooded fleecy jumpers and 2* matching tracksuit pants. I can't wait to see my daughter get that in a shop for $120. But she is also a bit of a feral, and hates wearing anything that is the same as someone else. (Think she gets that from her mother!) So hopefully I will be safe for awhile. Cheers, Soph.
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User: material_pakrat
Member since: 12-13-2006 Total posts: 220 |
From: prairielady
Date: 07-08-2007, 08:41 AM (14 of 15)
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That is terrific, Soph! Way to go!!  Faye |
User: prairielady
Member since: 03-17-2006 Total posts: 31 |
From: MartySews2
Date: 07-08-2007, 02:38 PM (15 of 15)
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In our large metropolitan community, almost all of the schools have uniforms to wear. For casual dress, the youth seem to shop at Old Navy, Aeoropostale, Hollister's, American Eagle Outfitter's, etc. Sears and JC Penneys are for "old fogies" or those with a limited income. It is considered "uncool" if you shop there. My 19 yo DD likes for me to sew for her as she likes dressing with the look of the 1940's. However, she likes Old Navy, Hollister's and Aeoropostale too. I couldn't believe that she paid $ 48 for a pair of khaki shorts for camp. However, it was her money so I kept quiet. Marty in West TN |
User: MartySews2
Member since: 05-03-2007 Total posts: 293 
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