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All good thoughts Carla! Yes, the tie Bernadette used is more "era appropriate" but I'm not in the 18th Cent. and the item that's giving me grief is a 3 1/2" x 6 1/2" cell phone that Hubby bought me. (In all fairness to Hubby, I told him I wouldn't carry a cell phone unless it had a *really* good camera in it - this one does.) My farm pants hip pockets are deep enough to hold it, but when I try to bend my hip up, it interferes. My coat pocket is large enough also, but it's low down and tends to get bashed. Your idea made me think of the gun holders that strap to the waist and around the leg - a pocket made in that style would work with pants, but wouldn't work with dresses.Carla Burke wrote:Tying one would create more bulk than I'd be happy with, but it would still work with a buckled belt, or snaps, buttons, or hooks and eyes. I detest velcro on my clothing, but others may be fine with that. The advantage of the ties is the almost infinitely adjustable size, though. Extra of any of the other options, similarly to the familiar bra hook, would help - but would still be limited. I dunno.
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Jay Angler wrote:All good thoughts Carla! Yes, the tie Bernadette used is more "era appropriate" but I'm not in the 18th Cent. and the item that's giving me grief is a 3 1/2" x 6 1/2" cell phone that Hubby bought me. (In all fairness to Hubby, I told him I wouldn't carry a cell phone unless it had a *really* good camera in it - this one does.) My farm pants hip pockets are deep enough to hold it, but when I try to bend my hip up, it interferes. My coat pocket is large enough also, but it's low down and tends to get bashed. Your idea made me think of the gun holders that strap to the waist and around the leg - a pocket made in that style would work with pants, but wouldn't work with dresses.
Making it adjustable is helpful in my climate as I tend to layer a *lot* in winter - it isn't that cold, but it's damp and wet, and it's cool in the shade, but if I end up in the sun, suddenly I'm overheating and need to remove layers. Lately, I'm up to 5 layers to start, and often ditching 2 of them half-way through my chores.
So - buckled belt - yes! I've save some nice buckles from worn belts, so maybe I can even make one that suits.
Snaps - that's a no for this use as I'd be afraid I'd catch it and the snap would let go and drop it into a duckie bucket - my cell phone can't swim. ;-)
Buttons - yes! Multiple button holes and a pair of large sturdy buttons on a fairly thick strap might do nicely.
Hooks and eyes - Maybe - I'd want to use large ones, not wimpy typical dress-maker's ones - but that makes me think of those plastic clips that some back-packs have on them which I salvage when people wear out the pack - adjustable, not too bulky, "plastic" - but I'm willing to give re-used plastic a passing grade.
Velcro - I *totally* agree - I remove it from clothing as it gets filled with fibers and wears out and doesn't wash well. For things like my mom's foot brace, it has its place, but not on my pocket.
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Yes, an excellent motto! I think I'd go for, "A REAL pocket for a REAL lifestyle". Maybe the "real" words would just be a bold colour, but not all caps, as I know that can seem like yelling on the internet.But maybe I could learn to embroider something like "2020, the year the introverts won!"
Excellent point! Our field is a looonnnngggg... way from the house, so I just added a bucket and tp can to the goose shelter which a friend has already tested.Bikers (motorcyclists) also often wear a similar leg-strapped bag - and I have one. I love it for biking, but frankly, it's a 'pita' otherwise, because not only does it not work with skirts & dresses, it's also a serious detriment to getting to the bathroom, quickly - something I often have to accomplish, when I'm working outside.
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Verena Tue wrote:...
I made this upcycling project a few years ago for my sewing courses. But now I use it in the garden...
It was only a pair of really old and damaged jeans. I used the back pocket and sewed it under the front pocket. Be careful not to stitch the front pocket together...
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Faye Streiff wrote:When I think of all the tools I’ve laid down in the garden or pasture when we were working on projects, never to be found until a year or so later when they were rusted and useless....
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Faye Streiff wrote:When I think of all the tools I’ve laid down in the garden or pasture when we were working on projects, never to be found until a year or so later when they were rusted and useless....all because of a lack of pockets. My Grandmother used to wear an apron in the garden, with big pockets in it, and if the pockets were not enough I’ve seen her gather up the entire apron and fill it full of fruit or veggies. Way overdue to bring back pockets for women, especially us homesteaders.
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"Also, just as you want men to do to you, do the same way to them" (Luke 6:31)
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I'm only 64! That's not to old to learn to be a permie, right?
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They/them. Autistic and disabled permie newbie in zone 6a.
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Edward Lye wrote:When I stand to attention, my middle finger tips touch the outer seam of my trousers. Right at that spot I open up the seam about an inch and a quarter.
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Has anyone tried Lara Croft style smartphone holsters strapped to your favourite leg?
Gardens in my mind never need water
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Lorinne Anderson: Specializing in sick, injured, orphaned and problem wildlife for over 20 years.
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Forever oscillating between wondering how I can fit everything I want to grow into my tiny urban garden (hahaha I can’t) and how to make enough money to buy my dream mini farm where I can grow everything I want to grow, raise chickens and be a haven for my local pollinators and wildflower species 😁🌱🌻
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