Susanna Prince

Dave Bartholomew wrote:Susanna,
We live on an ancient homestead and are seeking a "homestead helper." This could include the use of a recently rebuilt 130 year-old log cabin. We grow much of our own food, have chickens and dogs. We are in a stunning valley in the heart of the Cascade Mountains. Most of our neighbors have either two wings or four legs. Would love to talk to you about this opportunity. Thanks, Dave and Nancy

Hi Dave, I'm intrigued - I'll send you a moosage!

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Here’s the photo, with a rough approximation of where the HUGE front pockets are. You’ll immediately see why adjusting at the side seam is problematic. There’s additional pockets at the back, and most of them involve the side seams as well. Unpicking the pockets might work…that’s a good suggestion. Lots of work, but worth it to keep the pockets.

I think this denim is too thick to leave the darts as just a big tuck; the fold would be uncomfortable while I’m working. May need to open them, trim the excess, and then finish the raw edges to keep them from fraying (which would also be uncomfortable).

Now that you see the photo, let me know if you’ve other good thoughts!

Ah yeah, I see what you mean about the side seams. I think your fish eye darts idea is great - and yeah, i would definitely trim them once sewn and top stitch down the seam allowances. You could fold them over or pink shear them, beforehand, so they would be soft on the skin. It does seem worth unpicking the top of the front pockets, right? They look incredibly handy. Then you can also take in the waistband to fit the taken in front - that is if it's a separate piece sewn over the top - if not, haha, yeah, a bulky dart indeed. They are a nice pair of overalls - that fabric looks like the perfect balance between comfortable and sturdy. Hope you show us all your finished alteration!

Shawn Foster wrote:How do I take them in without sacrificing pockets? I was thinking something like long fisheye darts down either side of the front and back, if I can avoid catching the front pockets, but that’s going to be a bit of a challenge with the thick fabric. Anyone got other ideas?

A good pair of well-fitting overalls is a treasure worth keeping updated for sure. I have an image of them in my mind, along with an image of you at the grocery store . Mind posting a photo of the overalls? I'm thinking side seams, but I'm guessing there is a reason you aren't starting there. A photo of the garment would help me visualize the options better.

If you went with fish eye darts, could the front pockets be unpicked from the waistband and sewn back in to the narrowed waistband after the fisheyes were taken in?

Adelheid Colvin wrote:Hi! We are just north of Bellingham WA and would love any drop in time you would like to spend. We do not have any stand alone structures yet but they are in the plan :)
Best wishes on finding a spot

Adelheid

Thank you, Adelheid. What are you building up there; have any photos?

Hey Cascadia Permies, I'm looking for grid connected trailer parking somewhere beautiful, ideally with garden, fruit trees, and access to a woodshop. I'd love to be close to the Port Townsend School of Woodworking or similar - or even some friendly neighborhood builders, to ultimately learn to build a tiny house. A full or partial work exchange, to help out and be invested in the place I live, and build some community in the process would be great. Need help building a sauna or a natural building, or land tending, or do you want to learn to sew all the things? I love working on projects that involve natural materials, nature, and self-sufficiency.  I love the idea of becoming sovereign - in a positive, let's all evolve and build new skills kind of way, as opposed to a let's disconnect and survive while the world self-combusts kind of way. Generally positive and communicative, I enjoy a balance of spending quiet time with my sweet kitty, and being social/working on community projects, and working toward a bigger vision - whether it's implementing new systems, building, planting new varieties of edibles, or creating sanctuary to share with the wider community. Responsible, stable; substance-free, organic growing and food focused and ask the same. If anyone has land, or a farm and is interested in building a tiny home community, that would be amazing!

Hey Cascadia Permies, I'm looking for grid connected trailer parking somewhere beautiful, ideally with garden, fruit trees, and access to a woodshop. I'd love to be close to the Port Townsend School of Woodworking or similar - or even some friendly neighborhood builders, to ultimately learn to build a tiny house. A full or partial work exchange, to help out and be invested in the place I live, and build some community in the process would be great. Need help building a sauna or a natural building, or land tending, or do you want to learn to sew all the things? I love working on projects that involve natural materials, nature, and self-sufficiency.  I love the idea of becoming sovereign - in a positive, let's all evolve and build new skills kind of way, as opposed to a let's disconnect and survive while the world self-combusts kind of way. Generally positive and communicative, I enjoy a balance of spending quiet time with my sweet kitty, and being social/working on community projects, and working toward a bigger vision - whether it's implementing new systems, building, planting new varieties of edibles, or creating sanctuary to share with the wider community. Responsible, stable; substance-free, organic growing and food focused and ask the same. If anyone has land, or a farm and is interested in building a tiny home community, that would be amazing!

Samantha Lewis wrote:

Susanna Prince wrote:Hi all, any homesteads, farms, or sanctuaries, etc. in Northwestern Washington, or beyond, have any rental/exchange opportunities for an aspiring homesteader and a chill, super friendly cat? I'm looking to live in (ideally, a stand alone) tiny house/cabin/barn) on beautiful land, participate in homesteading, land care, and building projects, and generally build some community. I'm particularly interested in growing food, animal care, land stewardship, and learning some natural building skills, to ultimately build my own tiny house and homestead. If you know of anywhere around here, or further out, if need be, that I could plug in, I'd be grateful for any leads. I'm also open to connecting with folks looking for drop-in help with natural building and gardening projects. Cheers all!

Hello Susanna!  

Welcome to permies!

It sounds like you and your cat would love living with us at Wheaton Labs!
We have beautiful cabins with gardens available for long and short term rental.

https://permies.com/wiki/sepper


There is a work trade option called permaculture boot camp
https://wheaton-labs.com/bootcamp/

Please ask lots of questions!   Let us know what would work for you.  
It would be fun to see you out here, for a visit or a longer stay!

Hi Samantha, thanks for the welcome and the invitation! It looks like you all have a high old time there at Wheaton Labs . If it looks like I need to look further afield, I'll reach out with questions! Cheers, Susanna

Neena Swan wrote:I am looking for a renter and help on my homestead. I have a lot available w electric water lagoon and wifi. Needs a Camper or RV and willing participant.
I was asking $400 monthly includes utilities.

Thank you

Thank you, Neena - I wish you the best in finding help on your growing homestead. I'm looking for ready made shelter at this point, as I don't have a home on wheels yet.

Hi all, any homesteads, farms, or sanctuaries, etc. in Northwestern Washington, or beyond, have any rental/exchange opportunities for an aspiring homesteader and a chill, super friendly cat? I'm looking to live in (ideally, a stand alone) tiny house/cabin/barn) on beautiful land, participate in homesteading, land care, and building projects, and generally build some community. I'm particularly interested in growing food, animal care, land stewardship, and learning some natural building skills, to ultimately build my own tiny house and homestead. If you know of anywhere around here, or further out, if need be, that I could plug in, I'd be grateful for any leads. I'm also open to connecting with folks looking for drop-in help with natural building and gardening projects. Cheers all!