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Pickles 10-26-2010 08:52 PM

I wear what ever I feel most comfy in, nothing heavy are binding and flip flops in the summer and the same for winter
except I put on a warmer thin made House robe over the pj's

GailG 10-27-2010 02:57 AM


Originally Posted by stevendebbie25
Be comfortable, I'm usually alone in the country, hubby works away from home, so jeans & comfortable. I learned from a quilt retreat, how many wear an apron, keeps the strings off your clothes, adds a pocket for keeping seam ripper or snips handy. Tried it, liked it, I can run to town and not look like I'm the dust mop now.

Great idea -- the apron, I mean. If I've been out of the house, I stay in whatever I put on that morning. If I start early in the morning, I'm in my PJs. But I've got my laced up and tied tennis shoes. I have a swelling problem in my feet and that seems to help. Doesn't look too bad with the pj's, but it's not too cute with the nightie. :lol:

Yarn or Fabric 10-27-2010 03:05 AM

I work from home as a crochet designer and I wear my pajamas most of the time when I work! If I'm not in my pajamas, I'm in sweats and a tshirt... sometimes fuzzy spa socks :D

katiebear1 10-27-2010 03:08 AM


Originally Posted by Izaquilter
LOL you don't have to kid! I think there are alot of us that if given the day, we will stay in our jammies all day until we absolutely have to get dressed. When DH goes out of state (which is VERY seldom) I may not get dressed for 2 days! I'm here by myself, no one here to smell good for!

Love it!

judi wess 10-27-2010 03:59 AM

OK, some 'tude in your defense...when someone drops by unannounced or uninvited, where do they get off critisizing sp? what you wear? They should be happy creative you would want to spend valuable time with them. One needs to be comfortably dressed to do their best work. There, I feel better now!

Chatfield 10-27-2010 05:16 AM

It's all about comfy!!! old pair of shorts & t-shirt....

dkabasketlady 10-27-2010 08:11 AM

I usually wear shorts and the coolest tops I own(I sweat so much living in FL.) and NO BRA or underwear. I dress for MY comfort, but do dress nice when out in public. Sometimes I put on a DUSTER(that's what I call them) or housedress.

roserips 10-27-2010 08:45 AM

You should read the introduction in the old Singer sewing books. Not one of us here does what they recommended! Rise in the morning and dress for the day make sure our stocking seams are straight and our hair and make up done. (quit frankly I never take the time) Then get our choirs and housework done. I would much rather be sewing. As for what I wear, I gave up jeans years ago as they never are comfortable for me and I make my own dresses, ones with out zips that I can pull on over my head and have pockets in them,then a comfy pair of socks as I prefer no shoes when sewing, not even slippers.

PatinAtlanta 10-27-2010 10:54 AM


Originally Posted by May in Jersey
I have what I call my 'house' clothes, mainly old stained and stretched out tee's, sweatshirts and knit pants. Recently realized that's most of what's hanging in my closet so I'm tossing the really ugly and stained stuff.

May, you sound like me. I have one t-shirt that I have worn around the house since my 32 year old was a pre-teen! I come home from work and put on shorts/sweats/tshirt. I too am trying to clean out the really OLD and hideous shirts!!

PatinAtlanta

littleone 10-27-2010 11:12 AM

Every morning I get myself dressed up as if I was going out to work or meeting friends for shopping or what ever. This includes applying makeup, fixing hair up and putting on jewelery. A few years ago I went through a bout of depression where I didn't get dressed for days. Part of my therapy was to get up and get dressed each day as if I had an important meeting every day. I still follow this routine each day. I don't wear sweats; can't control my waistline with them on. I do love jeans and t's though. But you could find me at my machine wearing a 2 piece outfit. Threads?? lint roller and miracle brushes work wonders.

tryitall 10-27-2010 12:58 PM

I wear whatever I had on to go for my morrning walk!

GloBug 10-27-2010 01:34 PM

Same for me :thumbup:

GailG 10-27-2010 04:20 PM


Originally Posted by dkabasketlady
I usually wear shorts and the coolest tops I own(I sweat so much living in FL.) and NO BRA or underwear. I dress for MY comfort, but do dress nice when out in public. Sometimes I put on a DUSTER(that's what I call them) or housedress.

I wear dusters a lot too. But have to have the underwear to absorb the perspiration. The heat and humidity was almost unbearable today here on the coast of Louisiana. Weatherman said we'd be having some "cold" breezes coming in. Whooooeee, can't wait. I was machine stitching a quilt today. Had to turn up the AC, kick on the ceiling fans and the oscillating fans. Hopefully tomorrow I can open the windows and doors and enjoy the cool breeze.

sylvia77 10-27-2010 04:21 PM

I go for comfort and I usually wear denim capris or pants with a t shirt.

wvdek 10-27-2010 05:14 PM

Sweats or jammies and no shoes.

I would just like to be sewing/quilting instead of homework. Oh well, dinner is done, so back to homework.

gmaybee 10-27-2010 05:22 PM

It depends on what time of day. If it's morning usually my sleep pants and t-shirt. If later I'm usually in jeans and a comfy shirt.

bgullett 10-27-2010 05:28 PM

Robe, jammies, t shirt, sweats, jeans, sweatshirt. Whatever I happen to have on and if I am not comfortable with what I have on, something comes off and something more comfy goes on, sometimes!

AlisaQuilts 10-27-2010 06:09 PM

I wear whatever I wore to work that day! The minute i get home, it's right to the machine, non stop!!!!

theoldgraymare 10-27-2010 06:34 PM

A sleeveless housedress or sleeveless shirt and shorts most of the year, a caftan or tee and shorts/capris in the cooler "winter" == no bra!

BRenea 10-27-2010 07:38 PM

I wear shorts and polo shirts around the house with comfy sneakers. I can wear this "uniform" three seasons (sometimes more :D ) a year here in South Texas. I switch to jeans and hoodies when it gets cold. I usually wear my hair in a high ponytail because I can't stand it in my face when I'm working. And I always wear a bra, except when I'm sleeping...otherwise, they just seem to get in the way! :lol:

trisha 10-27-2010 08:21 PM

Thahnk God!!!! Yes...I knew I wasn't the only one who thought that bras should be banned!!! Invented by a man no doubt!! I wear dark t's with shirts over them when I am out and can get away without wearing one in public most of the time. Wear one only when I know I will be hugging someone and wouldn't want to embarass them!! LOL

Dee 10-27-2010 08:27 PM

I dress for comfort. And what you wear is about the same as my sewing/quilting outfits. Cool in summer and warm in winter.

Marye 10-27-2010 08:54 PM


Originally Posted by seamstome
My sewing room is ungodly hot. Something about being in the peak on the southern exposure. It will be 95-100 degrees in there.

Anyway, in the summer, if nobody is around I quilt in a sleeveless teeshirt and panties. The rest of the year, I usually wear a teeshirt and shorts or thin PJ like sweats. No shoes ever. And nothing ever that feels tight.

Hey that sounds like my room until I got awnings in July they really keep that afternoon sun out. temp is never over 80.

Farm Quilter 10-27-2010 09:10 PM


Originally Posted by PatriceJ

Originally Posted by jitkaau
What else (?) - my diamond tiara and plastic sling - backs...

is that all? :shock:

:mrgreen:

In the summer, it's more comfortable to quilt this way...besides the fan hits more skin this way :wink:

ljwinemiller 10-28-2010 01:52 AM

When you have to get dressed everyday to go to work I love to come home and take off my work clothes and bra of course and get comfy, if somebody comes to my door they see what they get, if they don't like it they don't have to come or call first and give me some warning and of course I don't even have to answer the door if it is a soliciter!

patdesign 10-28-2010 10:23 AM


Originally Posted by roserips
You should read the introduction in the old Singer sewing books. Not one of us here does what they recommended! Rise in the morning and dress for the day make sure our stocking seams are straight and our hair and make up done. (quit frankly I never take the time) Then get our choirs and housework done. I would much rather be sewing. As for what I wear, I gave up jeans years ago as they never are comfortable for me and I make my own dresses, ones with out zips that I can pull on over my head and have pockets in them,then a comfy pair of socks as I prefer no shoes when sewing, not even slippers.

Read it before and what a hoot, I am from that generation and we used to wear hats and gloves to church too!

ljwinemiller 10-29-2010 01:23 AM

I have to sew with no shoes too. When I take classes I wear slip ons so I can take it off while my foot is on the pedal. I feel I have more control on the foot pedal.

Bev 11-02-2010 05:42 AM

I wear something very comfortable, just like you. I have many pairs of those pajama looking pants for winter, and shorts (baggy) with sleeveless t-shirts in spring/summer.
Who can sew for hours at a time if they are not totally comfortable? I sew in my bare feet, winter or summer.


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