Skirts: Why I Wear Them and a Challenge

[@RainCountryHomestead]

For those who are wondering since I forgot to say in this video, THIS is what I wear under my skirts and how you can make your own: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqGkpZtqq8ulj7s

[@LivWildStyle]

Rain Country thank you!

[@isabellelawrence8267]

The LORD led me to wear dresses and skirts when I got saved in 1975, I was 21. He also led me to leave off my make up which was very little and let my hair grow. I worked at a local hospital about 16 years and our unit got a new dress code which was yellow scrub top, black jacket and black pants. I had all these years wore skirts and my manager said it was a mandatory order from the nurse manager and I told her my wearing skirts was a direct order from my head quarters. I said there were other people in the hospital that wore different apparel according to their faith and I should be allowed the same courtesy. She said she would relay my request. The answer was this, the nurse manager not only allowed me to wear skirts but he said he would pay for any extra pants I needed to turn them into skirts, which I had my own pattern to do so. GOD changed that mans heart and he was very firm and never changed his mind about policies, but GOD can change peoples hearts and minds. You are an inspiration to many people, GOD Bless You !!!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

This is an amazing story and again, I find myself in tears. Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@anoldfashionedcountrylife811]

That is wonderful!! God is faithful!!

[@messianichebrewshawnkawcak1550]

Awesome. Shine on sister.

[@Xaforn]

What a blessing!

[@Dresseduptogo]

I only wear dresses and skirts.They are just more comfortable than pants. I maybe wear pants 3 times a year if I have to do something outside that a dress just won't work. It's just what I Iike to wear. .. I would never wear pants to church meetings...

[@lucygreene1267]

I think I have about 20 floor length prairie skirts in prints and solids, denim and lighter weight cottons. Combined with my bloomers and t shirts, my husband call the look "farm chic". I make my bloomers from a pj pattern, shorten the legs about 6" with a drawstring in the leg hems to snug them if needed. Everytime we go shopping and see women in leggings, leaving nothing obscured, I pray they wise up and become more modest.

[@honestyfaithful]

Lucy you are so right

[@leonastreva4049]

I agree with you completely. When I kept seeing young women in the choir (without robes) in the church we used to go to wearing leggings and short tops it really upset me. The comments from the pulpit was to dress modistly but nothing was allowed to go any further than that. A lot of those young women believe that they're covered therefore they are modest - a lot of the younger generation has no idea and no one is teaching most.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Right and Right! I have been thinking of more of a bloomer type pants for under my skirts instead of my homemade leggings (though I find them the most comfortable so far). The bloomers would be more modest yet for when needing to climb ladders and such.

[@vickifroust4104]

Yes

[@Awniithezombiie]

As a non Christian i belive modestly looks great on anyone no matter the faith they come from. I love your skirts too! 🌸

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I very much appreciate this! Thank you!

[@hazelgeno]

I also am not a Christian but love to wear skirts and vintage dresses. I don’t know about modesty but I like the way skirts promote femininity.

[@florencekirk9021]

I also am a non Christian and I always have loved long flowing skirts and dresses. I prefer ankle length or floor length because I can wear either flats or heels and not have to worry about anything showing in public. Yes I am modest for the most part, but I do love my mid thigh shorts as well. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us. Much love from Utah.

[@MaritzaPokart]

Well said! Thanks let's don't get on the mix of Religion...

[@NAllen-hr2fx]

Because of you, last night I finished a 4 tiered skirt out of an old sheet and old is plaid dress shirts my husband was going to donate. I wore it all day today and loved it. I will make more and plan on getting more fabric from garage sales/ thrift stores. I see the waste and so proud of myself that I can do it.

[@patriciawoodward2566]

I'm slowly getting more skirts to wear. I've been convicted about this for a while, but I do not have enough for everyday. I love the longer style because they are comfortable and modest. I'm older and didn't learn to sew when I should have so I'm not advanced enough to make my own, but I'm working on getting there. Thank you Heidi for the challenge and for being an inspiration to us women out here in KZbin land. Love you.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you for sharing, I am loving all the honesty from everyone! Thank you too for your kind words, they mean a lot!

[@TeresaSmith1965]

I’m a skirt wearing Homesteader also. I’m much more comfortable in a skirt. I enjoy the freedom of movement in what ever I do on the Homestead while wearing a skirt. I can’t imagine wearing anything else - modesty is important to me for so many reasons. Blessings to you for sharing this video.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you Teresa :D

[@nicholhall2441]

I agree. I love love long full skirts! Like you said they are soooo comfortable and I feel less restricted. Also in hot humid summers it really helps keep you cooler. Everybody else is showing skin and complaining bout being hot and I'm like duh you are wearing resticting clothes and running around half-naked exposing your self to the heat. Loose cotton clothing is the way to go. I love how you said you don't want to dress like your on the market. Love it!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

They are certainly MUCH cooler in the summer, I have found them cooler than when I use to wear my baggy overall shorts because they also keep the legs shaded from the hot sun!

[@messianichebrewshawnkawcak1550]

From a biblical perspective I would say the long dresses and skirts a reminder of the Burnt offering from the time of Adam and Eve that God clothed them with, the modest clothing protects them from effects like heat of the consuming fire we call the sun. When I wear my tunic I feel more spiritually powerful and perhaps it's because it's a reminder of the burnt offering that Christ is covering me with.

[@injoystampin]

Love this challenge! I know it is an older video but I have worn only skirts/dresses/modest culottes that look like a skirt for the past 26 years and it has never stopped me from doing a garden or household task. When I taught my girls about modesty, I told my girls that if it can't be done in a skirt, I probably shouldn't be doing it. I was excited to find other modesty conscious youtubers!

[@JoeCaron1]

My sisters and I wore full, floor length skirts 24/7 when we were younger (I still do to this day). We did all the farm type chores every day and even broke all our mammoth donkeys, mules and steers in them. We trained the mules and donkeys to pull wagons and logs and plows. We taught them how to rope and herd small livestock and do barrel racing. We trained them to race and participate in show jumping. All in skirts, every day, all day. Never flashed anyone, never had any more issues than anyone else in jeans would. It was so fun and so feminine the whole time. Thank you for making this video. What a blessing and so God-honouring!!

[@shaiken2021]

I’m a Jewish follower of The Messiah. I, too, wear skirts all the time, wear tops that cover at least my elbows, cover my clavicle. Mostly only show my hands, lower arms, and face - due to conviction for modesty. I do this as a medical professional and when working my mini-homestead. I also totally cover my hair with tied scarves (wrapunzel.com has been a great inspiration) or opaque snoods. Love hearing someone else talk about modesty. Remembering that modesty is about a Whole lot more than what one wears ;)

[@ivorykeys1566]

Shaiken ... Thank you for your comment. I also am a Christian Jew, however it amazes me how people read the English word modest and think it means modern fashions without taking time and to research exactly what the original Greek word was. Modest comes from a Greek word which means "long and flowing". So that does away with tight, form fitted, and slinky skirts that reveals a ladies body. In the book of Deuteronmy 22:5 already tells us a woman is not supposed to wear that which pertains to a man... and vice versa. So this let's us know that men and women are to have separate styles of dressing. How simple that is to follow. No way to get to Heaven except follow the road map to Heaven which is none other than the King James Holy Bible, God's Word.

[@trinawhetstone5049]

I love wrapunzel I'm a head covering Christian

[@ohioladybug7390]

Amen!

[@mirandahoppe5376]

@@ivorykeys1566 I didn't know that, thank you.

[@loismcclung1940]

D R share your view of the scriptures - what part do God's people play in the world's gender blending? We should flee from the appearance of evil.

[@trudyw7831]

Love you chats by the sewing machine it feels warm and cozy.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you Trudy!

[@stephiefultz]

I just want to thank you for the push. It has been on my heart and I feel our father in Heaven is talking to me about this. Thanks 🙏

[@rowan9374]

When i was a child i LOVED long, flowing prairie style skirts. Now I am a jeans-only woman, living and working in a man's world. But i'm finding myself drawn once again to the long skirt. And your patchwork skirts are BEAUTIFUL! I realize this is an old video and you may never see this comment. But if you do, thank you for helping me re-connect with a part of me that i have been missing. I will be studying your videos to learn how to make my own.

[@anoldfashionedcountrylife811]

Skirts! I wore mostly pants, some skirts until I was 42. Then, for the last 6 years, skirts and dresses only. Doing ALL jobs...hauling wood AND water, clearing brush, livestock, burning trash, doing laundry at a creek;) I would never go back and could write a book (lol) on how much it has affected my feminity and those around me . It has been a BLESSING. I will say, for those hard and messy jobs, an old skirt or one found at Goodwill, etc allow you to not be so concerned about ruining them. This has helped me tackle everything in skirts. God bless Mrs.O P.S I never, ever heard this in my (old) church. Immodesty is rampant in the church, it just is. No matter how anyone tries to sugar coat;)

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you for this! Yes, immodesty is rampant in the modern churches! I used to be one of those ladies thinking I was all good because I did not wear skirts quite as short as that lady over there who was on the church board. Because these things are no longer taught in the church and by nature we live comparatively to others, this will only continue to get worse until pastors start preaching the WHOLE Bible and ladies stop comparing themselves to others and read the word for themselves.

[@anoldfashionedcountrylife811]

Rain Country Couldn't agree more. Amen, amen, and amen! Mrs.O

[@messianichebrewshawnkawcak1550]

Awesome. I agree it changes a woman into a beautiful lady if she chooses to wear skirts and dresses daily, her countenance grows over time. One young lady that Embraced long dresses and skirts said she felt more self-respect and self-worth dressing modestly, and her friends are starting to wear more dresses and skirts.

[@AhubahsLifestyle]

I wear skirts everyday even doing gardening and do all other homestead work.

[@4godliv]

Halleluyah Sis!

[@lauraskorczewski5813]

Set Apart Living Me, too. Just for comforts sake. They are not as hot as pants working outside in the summer.

[@SilverSage1979]

Amazing job! I started wearing skirts more now because of this video about six months ago. Going up stairs took getting used to. Much love. I just got a sewing machine working that was a gift from my Mother in Law. A beautiful 1950's vintage SINGER that sews amazing. This is such an inspiration to me. Thanks.

[@shilohpointfarm8544]

I'm just starting this journey of redoing the way I think about my wardrobe, and my body for that matter. I have two completed skirts and a denim skirt in progress. It was nearly done when I felt it was too bulky, so I'm figuring out how to open the front and take out some panels, with the plan to add buttons down the front. I made the mistake of using different weights of denim, so it doesn't flow very well, so even if I totally mess it up, I'll chalk it up as a great learning experience. Heidi, you've given me inspiration. I appreciate that you're not hiding your faith and convictions. Thank you for these videos!

[@bgreen4485]

Heidi, while not everyone will agree with your beliefs/convictions, I appreciate the gentle manner with which you handle subjects that could cause controversy and strong feelings. Your lack of "judgementalism" is refreshing. While I know that this is a very unusual happening, there was a girl at my school whose full skirt was blown/sucked into the auger of a farm machine and it pulled her in. A very tragic loss! Again, thank you for sharing in a kind way.

[@surrenderlotusfeet7119]

God bless you. I am 54 and have recently converted to Hinduism. Modesty is the question that intrigued me the most in my conversion. How and why? Brought up Christian, it was not visible (back in the 1980s) in the women around me. Since last year, I have been researching european long skirt traditions. I found many answers to questions, such as scarlet under skirts worn during a woman's monthly time, to bloomers and how they had splits in them, to long straps sewn into the waist on the inside, that were used to "pick up" the skirt when the hands were full. These straps had button holes at the end. The buttons were sewn to the outside of the waistband. The working woman would the find the strap (which was as long as her calf) pull it up catching the folds and attaching it to the button. I don't know if this makes sense? I also discovered the use of the shawl. (In hinduism, most outfits have at least some length of fabric somewhere). The shawl in europe was for modesty (crossed over the bust) , to breast feeding discreetly, and also to keep drafts and cold off the stomach and kidneys. (A decent sized scarf/shawl would be below the waist when on the shoulders, often attached with a belt to keep it in place). At times two shawls would be worn, with one covering the hips. Now in Hinduism, I see the same features and reasons coming up. The belts for the sarees and the large rectangles of fabric, wrapped over the body. Much is lost in modern fashion as to WHY women had these specific garments. I grew up in Africa and remember babies being strapped to women's backs (something I seldom now see among the young generation here in Africa). Modern technology has designed baby carriers. For my children, back in the 90s, I used a style of cloth used in Thailand, to carry my children. It's very long and goes across on shoulder. It has so many functions and is a traditional way of carrying children. Thank you for your video. I also hope that younger women will understand (and not learn the hard way like I did) that modesty also attracts a different sort of man. The type one would want for the many decades ahead.) (A side note. I also discovered that women, due to long skirts, also had a different sort of stool for their toilet.it was a long bench, unlike the modern western toilet seat, that doesn't cater for so much fabric. We have lost so much wisdom over just one century. May the Lord bless us all and awaken in each of us the spark of Divinity, calling us home.

[@vm1776]

I was wearing full length dresses and throwing a sweater or tshirt over them because I'm not comfortable with my arms completely uncovered and even a cap sleeve makes me more comfortable. but various issues made wearing a bra painful no matteer what style I tried and during the pandemic I realized, if I'm wearing a full length dress that's a dark color and something else usually thick and dark over it, then I can still be modest without the bra and pain and mobility issues resolved. Well, those dresses are starting to wear and the closest thing to them in the stores would stop above my knees instead of my ankles at which point, I'd rather wear pants and have the skin covered. So I started looking for other options and some women who make their own clothes (not a skill I have) and talk about history on youtube, were talking about how well wearing linen is and why women wore chemises. so, I've been experimenting. I have chemises with sleeves ranging from wrists to sleeveless and lots of spots in between, I choose the shorter sleeved ones for cooking turkey but otherwise like the longer for day. If I choose a dark colored chemise, it's just as concealing as my dresses before and I'll wear it that way for sleep or chores in the house. But when I head out, I put a dress over it, that dress doesn't have sleeves so the sleeves of the chemise becomes it's sleeves, the dress has long pockets, and nice details (the reason it sometimes isn't worn at home with chores). I have found that wearing these layers, I can step outside for the mail without a coat or with just a shawl, which I couldn't do this time of year in my previous clothing choices, and yet in the summer it's not super hot to have the layers. I would like to get a quilted petticoat for under the skirt during extended outside winter time. I've learned that wearing linen to bed allows me to wake up dry, instead of in a puddle from hot flashes. I've also learned that while many shawls that I have will keep me warmer, a casmere one seems to help temperature regulation warming or cooling as needed. Wearing essentially 2 layers of full length dress, I'm not sweating in the outer layer which needs more delicate wash, and when the outer layer gets dirty, unless the hem went through something mucky it's mostly a dust that I can shake off. mixing and matching sleeves and outerdress makes me feel like I'm never wearing the same dress and even my Drs are complimenting my dresses (not to stereotype but men don't usually notice these things). Many of the overdresses that I'm wearing have strings in the back to adjust their size, going to the bathroom, I grab the chemise/underskirt and lift it high enough that I can get the overskirt and all it's pieces to lay within the underskirt (like if you were using an apron to hold veggies coming from the garden), then with the underskirt folded up, I pull the fabric towards the front and if it's long enough tuck the tail into the neck of the top, if not hold the fabric in a big ball. Once I drop that tail of fabric, it usually all falls and lays properly. I remember travelling with my grandmother in the 80's and saw a public restroom where half of the toilets were different and my grandmother said they were for women with skirts, they weren't benchlike, they were narrower and I still can't figure out how someone would use those unless they didn't have underware, or unless it had splits. I did get a skirt that has 2 slits that can be closed to mid calf or can open all the way to the waistband, I wear pants under them and open the slits to just above my knees for maximum movement and still modest, I wore them bowling so that I wouldn't have to lift an ankle length skirt to avoid stepping on it.

[@surrenderlotusfeet7119]

@@vm1776 Thank you for the beautiful reply. Thank you for tips on using Linen and Cashmere. I have been sewing and sewing since finding this wonderful Rain Country channel. I drafted a bodice (YT helped there too, and I was in needlework collage 37 years ago). I attached my skirts to the bodice so it is a dress. Underneath I wear a teeshirt but had been thinking about attaching a skirt to the teeshirt. I experimented and cut up a XXXL teeshirt and sewed it to the bottom on another teeshirt, basically making a dress. The idea of linen is even better, so will add that too my shopping list (I found a fabric warehouse where the price is slashed if one buys 50 meter rolls. Which just to make 3 dresses, I will need.) I have been having so much fun. Each test dress (as they are not yet perfect) is showing me where to "tweek" the pattern. I want to use only 100% natural fabrics because of fire. Gas stoves in the kitchen mean that non-natural fibres not only melt, they can burst into flames and are extremely dangerous. Most clothes with plastic carry a label that says "keep away from flames.". Not possible in a kitchen. I am 54 and yes, have noticed my sleep is different. My doctor prescribed Evening Primrose tablets and it makes a difference in my opinion. One other bonus of the long skirts are the flies. I live in a farming community and flies are everywhere. With the skirts, they don't settle on my legs (like before) and bite. For now, I am using what fabric my mom has in the house, and will go to the warehouse again when New Year is over. I did buy 4 meters of a cotton and am delighted with the result. So I will buy a roll next time. 🙏 Hare Krishna.

[@justme2059]

I am loving your videos of making the skirts and reasoning behind them. I have been wanting to get more into wearing skirts. I have never been one to wear them but I do like the concept and belief. My 19 yr old SN daughter loves skirts. I do wish I could have set a better example for my 23 yr old daughter but at least I can still mold my 6 yr old. I just have to tackle trying to sew one. I sewed in high school and did a quilt with my grandmas when I was in college…25 years ago 🤦🏼‍♀️ thank you for giving me the understanding on how to sew one. May God continue to bless you. You offer so much to us for free and I personally find it extremely valuable. Thank you!

[@StringfieldRidgeFarm]

That skirt is beautiful wow! I like what you said about don’t dress like your on the market- Amen to that!

[@wisewomanhealing]

There are great photos of Tasha Tudor on the net wearing skirts as she mucks out the animal stalls. She did everything in a skirt. You are both inspirational.

[@patriciamesa8150]

My mom made a skirt like that for me and I loved it, i was the only one who wore that type of skirt in high school. 💞💞

[@leonastreva4049]

Thank you so much for sharing Heidi. I told my hubby months ago that I'm going to get away from any pants and go strictly skirts. He had no response, whatever I want to do is fine with him. I have gone to skirts when we go out anywhere but at home it's still usually sweats. My real prob lem that you pinpointed is my skirts are too nice to chance staining working in this clay. I need to get out that sewing machine (ugh!!!) and make a few sheet skirts to wear around the house. There's no denying that they would be a lot more comfortable in the summer than the sweats I usually wear or shorts that most wear (even if it wasn't the modesty issue with shorts they are confining on the torso and one can move much more freely in a skirt. God Bless you and yours Heidi, you are a much needed reminder to all of us.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you Leona!

[@girlinthesouth850]

That's my problem, too 😕

[@LittleCountryCabin]

I love wearing skirts! I can do ALL my chores in a modest skirt. This includes barn chores from feeding the animals to milking my sweet jersey cow, and many other things that need doing, all in a skirt. The most challenging is climbing the loft ladder to throw down hay. If no one else is around its not a problem. If my teenage son is helping in the barn he throws down hay. Here in the Deep South a flowing skirt is SO much cooler than a pair of jeans when working in the garden. Thanks Heidi for being such an example of a proverbs 31 woman. I also wish I had set a better example when I was younger. I also wish more pastors would teach about true modesty. The clothing (or lack of) some girls and sometimes their mamas wear to God's house is indecent and shows a worldliness and lack of respect to the holiness of our Father God. God bless y'all 😀

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you Jacqulelyn! You know, I have even seen grown women wear pajama bottoms to church on a Sunday morning! Ugh! So sad how society in general has degraded so far that this is acceptable, let alone the lack of modesty!

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Rain Country amen❤️

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Rain Country so sad. There was a time when people honored God in his house and dressed respectfully as best they could. So many churches are just entertainment centers now. Not much bible preaching anymore.

[@sharonfransen1191]

I wish pastors taught about modesty. I’ve never seen any pastor of my churches I’ve attended to preach it, and. Quite honestly their daughters do NOT dress modestly either.👎

[@bonniestevens6932]

Hi, Heidi, I just found your channel about 2 weeks ago,probably because I'm a sewer and fabric-o-holic. I watched your comfort top video and was intrigued( It is on my list to make one or several)especially about your sewing machine looking very modern and it being a treadle, I looked it up from the Amazon link!!!! I had no idea they exsisted( brand new ,I mean) I collect old , vintage sewing machines. Yes, I am taking the challenge, during pandemic I wore jeans and t-shirts( I retired early a few months before) and by last fall 2021, I am tired of that look, I worked in an Alteration shop for 36 years and mainly wore dresses ,skirts , sometimes nice pants outfits. I am missing wearing my clothes( I have a difficult time parting with clothes) I am also Christian and the idea that women ,Females, rarely wear dresses has bothered me, thank you for speaking from your heart. ...P.S ..I use to square dance and I have a few of that type of skirts, only shorter, I will definitely start wearing them, and also sewing a longer version( which i have always wanted to sew) from my stash of fabrics....

[@BelindaTN]

Heidi your skirts are in such great demand, because you are so good at coming up with color and pattern combinations. And those of us that wear them out, get comments, because they are not just attractive, but different. As much as I love mine, I sometimes feel self conscious in them. But that is just me. I felt self conscious when my twins were babies and I went out. We drew a lot of attention. lolAND you did great talking about wearing skirts and why you do. Nothing about it sounded like you were judging anyone.I would love to hear your testimony on the calling to wear skirts for the purpose of modesty. I keep getting drawn to one of your older patchwork skirts. The one that is all solid patches. It may be one of your first ones. I think it was the first one Stacy got from you.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, the solids I made for Stacy was the first one I made and I have to give her credit for the initial idea :D

[@cherylbrighthorizon9513]

I love to wear skirts, hope to buy one from you eventually. I love the longer skirts and they are so comfortable. We raise Native American horses and chickens and we are retired dairy farmers so I have done a lot in skirts.

[@landlubber2201]

I truly love this style of skirt. I have so much fabric I bought years ago and just recently got some of it out to make a few skirts. I decided I would add some of my youngest sons jeans to it. He passed away 2 1/2 years ago. Thank you for your wonderful ideas.

[@landlubber2201]

My son is the young man in this pic. 😊 Thank you for your response.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I am sorry about your son, I love the idea of using his jeans for that. I made a jean skirt and used pockets of recycled jeans and placed them all around the skirt, it made for a very fun and functional skirt.

[@landlubber2201]

😍 That is what I’m going to do...put the pockets on it.

[@janiceseigler6317]

Heidi, Tonight I just laundered some linens that belonged to my late mother-in-law. As I was sorting through the sheets low and behold I came across one white double bed flat sheet with wide eyelet trim. The first thing that came to mind was talking to you recently about making a skirt like yours. And here this video appears for me to watch. Talking about perfect timing!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

The eyelet trim would be so pretty!

[@essemsween818]

Janice Seigler Hiya Janice. Is 'Eyelet' the same as Broiderie Anglaise? Like a Cotton Lace with holes in it and sometimes had ribbon woven through it? It's not a term we use over here (UK) Thanks

[@janiceseigler6317]

Yes it sure is. Exactly the same.

[@essemsween818]

Janice Seigler Thank you so much Janice. I'd never thought of using Bedding go make clothes with before, daft but true! I have a couple of sets of Greek 100% Cotton Linen Sheets & Duvet Covers that are trimmed with deep bands of Broiderie Anglaise that would lend themselves really well to this sort of skirt with the weight being perfect to give the swish needed to complement the style. They were expensive, heavy and when I got them home after shlepping the 2 sets I discovered the bottoms were unfinished and the length was bonkers! I think it was to accomodate different Countries Standard bed lengths allowing you to add either Velcro or Buttons or like me, stick in the airing cupboard and fugged-a-bah-dit lol

[@janiceseigler6317]

You are so very welcome. Heidi is the brilliant and clever one for using the bedding for her beautiful skirts. I give her all the credit. However, her creativity just opened the door for my mind to wonder and expand with new ideas so when I discovered the Eyelet or Broiderie Anglaise trim I was thrilled and excited about it. I hope you turn the expensive bedding into some awesome skirts. They will be beautiful I am sure. Please share some pictures for all to admire when you can. I just had another great idea. You can make some pantaloons using the border on the bottom of each leg. They would be so cute under the skirt! What do you think?

[@mickyroman9315]

Love your videos. I was a skirt wearing woman for many years until the doctor said (due to a bone disease) no bicycle, no long skirts, nothing that could be a tripping hazard. so, recently I've decided to go back to wearing my long skirts. I rarely tripped while I was wearing them before so I think it will be just fine. It's good that you are encouraging other women to wear skirts. Please keep the videos coming, we appreciate the great info.

[@hismineours8924]

I LOVE wearing skirts!!! During the summer months thats all i wear! I have quite buying shorts. I have bought my last 3 skirts at a Salvation Army store. I feel so free and much more comfortable. Another aspect I wasn’t expecting is that my husband likes me wearing skirts. I have some that are knee length and a couple that are mid calf length. I work outside of the home right now so my skirts change to skirts that i can work in that have pockets. I la la love them!

[@nkuniverse7856]

Thank you so much, Heidi! I have been struggling with this issue for a few years now. Watching this video has challenged me to really re-examine my wardrobe and my mindset about what I wear and yes, to set aside my trousers! I have alopecia universalis (basically no hair at all on my body) so I find skirts/dresses are even more necessary to define me as a woman, if that makes sense. My biggest challenge is wearing skirts in the cold, snowy winter months. Thanks be to God for you and for your brave testimony. I know that the internet can be a vicious space :(

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I don't believe I mentioned it in this video but I do make my own leggings for wearing under my skirts. I make them out of cotton knit or cotton thermal knit and have a video on that too. I wear them most of the year round, even on warm days. We rarely have hot enough weather for me to feel I can't wear them because long skirts are surprisingly cool as they shade and allow air flow :D Thank you for your kind words and yes, some people get pretty angry about anything to do with my faith or wearing skirts. The funny thing is it is often fellow believers that get the most angry about my choice to wear skirts, which is weird

[@angelafeather1301]

Wow!!!! I have only just found your videos. I am so glad I did. I love your style, the way you do no fuss sewing. I love your ethos on creating. You are an inspiration to me. I would like to make these skirts. Love it, love it, love it. Thank you and God Bless

[@kleineroteHex]

Wow to the number of comments, hot topic? Most comments I read over are very positive 👍 I think this culture NEEDS an opposite to the forced movie/star culture "unclothing". I consider myself fairly liberal and am so against forced dress code (long story) but what we call clothes today..... hotpants are almost modest compared to the trend 😉 I have come to love skirts, long skirts! They are cool in summer and much warmer in colder weather than I thought. I love my jeans, but am glad I didn't get new ones, got 2 skirts instead 😊 and yes, here and there I trip going upstairs, but have not fallen yet! Ah, it's friday, must stop by the thrift store and see if I may be find another skirt.......

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I LOVE what you said here and thank you!

[@martinwheeler5088]

I love the fact you have come to this. I came to this stand years ago. I found I prefer a split skirt. It is also long. I worked delivering mail for over 15 years. I love wearing them. I one thing I have not solved, is how to stay warm during cold weather. Thank you for addressing this. More people need to examine this issue. God bless you and your family.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Here is what I do nearly year round but especially in winter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/amWzlaipd7Z8jJo

[@betty8173]

Thanks for doing this video, I wear skirts, jumpers or dresses all the time, but am mostly alone in my town...so, it's been nice to see the sweet skirts you make, thank you. May God continue to bless your efforts.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you Beth!

[@a.w.9662]

I wear skirts all the time and have for many years. I think like you on the modesty issue. This is important for older ladies too, because our figures usually do not improve with age. I won’t encourage lust anymore but I don’t want to stir up disgust either 😁 We live way up north where the winters are long and cold, but with warm leggings underneath I’m warm when we go out.

[@deborahtofflemire7727]

I am so hooked on these make in’s skirts videos

[@TheAAnne123]

Everything you do and say is full of wonderful wisdom and is very balanced ❣️✨✨I often say “If you advertise it, someone might just buy it!!”

[@brandycollier9200]

This is beautiful! I wear skirts all the time and often tie knots as I’m working or it’s getting hot! I just wear them because it feels so comfortable!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@theresam1649]

I don't wear skirts all the time, just when I go to my church, which has a dress code for women to wear dresses or skirts. So, last Friday, before I went to church, I was climbing a ladder in the rain to clip a tarp over a large window that was leaking. It felt unsafe due to my shoes that I was wearing, not the skirt. So, I climbed down to go change my footwear to something with a tread. Got the tarp clipped up there, and went to church, wondering if the Lord was trying to tell me something. To give up pants is a big challenge, feels like. But, maybe not that big a deal as I make it out to be. Now, I see your video and wonder if it's time to purge my closet again. Good video, I love your skirts!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you for sharing this. I was truly moved by it as this is such a hard thing for me to share as I fear coming across wrong in my message.

[@messianichebrewshawnkawcak1550]

Put your hand to the plow don't look back and you will see amazing changes I'm sure.

[@delectablemountainshomeste8629]

I have slightly different views on this topic but I love your wisdom and your heart. I except your challenge.

[@bethanyg153]

I think the Holy Spirit works on us all differently. If there’s two women want to buy a new purse, the Holt Spirit for one woman may impart, “No, I’ve given you enough. You shouldn’t spend here.” For another He may suggest, “You need the purse. Trust me that I can provide for you. Go ahead and get it.” It’s all in how in walking in the Spirit.

[@msdixie1972]

@@bethanyg153 Liberty in Christ! Obedience to Holy Spirit. Beautiful.

[@mls9455]

I always found skirts the most comfortable clothing. Cozy, warm in winter and cool and free flowing in the spring summer. A full longer skirt is protective of my legs which are easily scratched and irritated by chores done in or outside, I have very sensitive skin. At times i cannot bear the weight or the roughness from jeans or pants. I think it is a great challenge. I was a seamstress for years among other things so I appreciate your skill in being to look away while sewing. I often sewed by feel more than vision! Nicked a few fingers too! Ha ha

[@RainCountryHomestead]

That last part made me smile! Thank you for this and I agree, I have found my skin to be so much more sensitive at my age (I am sure it is because of the change) so skirts are SO much more comfortable!

[@rereelovingod412]

I haven't tried making my own clothes in years. My sons have bought me a new sewing machine and I will soon be starting new projects. You have given me some great ideas for myself. Though, I have never thought of wearing skirts while working around my homestead. I may give this a try! Blessings!

[@jessicaburnside4585]

Thank you for sharing your story. I started dressing very modest about 2 months ago and will share my story soon.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Let me know when you do and feel free to post a link to it here. I enjoy listening to other's testimonies on modest dress :)

[@jessicaburnside4585]

I just uploaded mine!

[@jessicaburnside4585]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHmqoIuPnNSEd6c

[@anonymousunknown8243]

I know this is an older video but it’s encouraging to see that you wear skirts on your property doing farm/garden work. Many homesteaders have done videos on what to wear on the land but it’s very manly clothing. I was beginning to think dressing in my skirts living on property was a fanciful dream. I understand that I will need hardier materials and colors don’t show dirt. Just nice to hear that it can be done.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

:) I have come up with different tricks along the way to stay modest but keep the skirt from being stepped on or caught on things. One thing I do is pick up a front edge and then wrap the skirt around my hips and tuck into the back of the waistband. I still stay fully covered, just looks long a long wrap skirt

[@NorthWoodMouse]

I love this video and I want one of those skirts!! I'd have to do a custom order though as I'm not even 5 feet so everything has to be cut in half pretty much to be floor length for me! ;-) I've personally worn skirts only for the last 6 years and before that had a period of 4 years where I wore them only. I've had people ask me if I'm in a cult or something but mostly everyone just comments on how pretty they are. I've climbed mountains, driven a tractor, swam in the ocean, and waded through knee deep snow in them. I'll never go back! Bless the Lord!

[@kempfreehold9450]

I'm 5'1" and the struggle is real.....

[@davidburton1420]

My name is Patti. I always where a skirt I drive a tractor and all my homestead work and it don't slow me down.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you for sharing this Patti!

[@michellelee2397]

Me too patti

[@Xaforn]

I’ve always worn skirts and done every activity in them from hiking to swimming to sports, I wear them to my ankle with no splits. I got a new job recently where all the employees wear pants, I asked the hiring manager if I could wear a skirt and I’d brought a few to show him. He said as long as they looked nice with no rips, holes ect I was free to wear them. I’m the only one who wears a skirt at work and customers compliment me all the time. To protect my legs when hiking on my boyfriend’s farm I wear a pair of jeans under my skirts to protect from the burs and thorns. Love all your videos, thank you for sharing, it’s amazing how God moves in our lives when we follow Him!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you for sharing this! Love the part about the customers complimenting you!

[@blessedbloominghomestead9134]

Spot on Heidi. I still wear my jeans, and below the knee shorts, modest tops. I am feeling the need to wear skirts now though. When I do wear dresses or skirts, they generally are 6-7" above my ankles (a little lower than mid calf). I'm thinking maybe going and trying skirts on, and see what style works best for me, then buying a pattern. I haven't really sewed in years, so I'm hoping it's like riding a bike. Thanks, and if you ever put them back on your store front, I'll check into buying one of yours. Many Blessings!

[@guerrillapress7343]

So comforting to know you're out there...I'm into the same stuff and love your videos. I even have hypothyroidism too and also treat it myself. Love to you and yours

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have no considered myself as "having" hypothyroidism but have recovered from it :)

[@guerrillapress7343]

@@RainCountryHomestead they told me I have hashimotos but I have been able to manage it for decades with diet yes 😉😆

[@shelly8387]

I would love to watch a scripture study video on this subject with my daughter. Please do one.

[@MrRain-hk4zi]

I don't feel led to wear skirts. They don't look good on me.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I concur

[@MrRain-hk4zi]

Oh thank goodness :D

[@pattihayden8100]

Whew I was worried. Thanks for clearing that up Mr. Rain 🤔

[@MrRain-hk4zi]

:D

[@BittyBooBrown]

Oh sure they would LMFAO

[@isabelchacon9721]

I wear skirts because I like the gypsy/boho style of clothes. I love the way skirts or long dresses move when the wind blows...

[@thechattyhomemaker]

I have not worn pants, aside from leggings under my skirt, in over 3 years. I believe we should dress to please the Lord, as all things we do should. Thank you for making this video and sharing your personal conviction. God bless!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Amen and thank you!

[@megmcginnis239]

Love your message. I've been a knicker girl (just below the knee) on the farm-kind of a split skirt feel...never have liked jeans...that I pick up at the thrift store. But I love to wear skirts and change when I go out in public...though I fess I have some nicer pairs for public in the summer. I love your message on modesty and I need to revisit what you are saying. I seriously considered it on my own and from a Biblical perspective a few years back, but didn't take the plunge 100%. I've done days of skirts all day, but not every day. Thank you for the video. I know it was a few years back, but it is new to me and enjoyed your chat and exploring your site. God is good, all the time. Taking the challenge today.!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Just a side note, I do not believe God frowns on a lady wearing pants in a modest and feminine way. My mom wore pants all the time but always wore lovely long tunic style tops with hers. I simply find skirts for me to be the most modest, most feminine AND the most comfortable all at the same time :)

[@megmcginnis239]

@@RainCountryHomestead I like to wear tunics with my knickers too...These are not tight pants either. By the way I just noticed we are neighbors, sort of. I am on Whidbey.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@megmcginnis239 Aw yes! We are not too awfully far from each other :)

[@LadyAtara]

Skirts are more comfortable! I wear leggings underneath in Winter. They certainly are less restrictive than jeans and so much more lady-like.

[@goldiehebrew4ever404]

This was great! God bless you Heidi! I absolutely love skirt's, especially yours♥️

[@Mary-had-a-lil-farm]

I appreciate this video. I also appreciate how NON-condescending and NON-preachy you come across while talking about this topic. If you had been condescending or preachy I would’ve immediately left this video but instead I stayed and watched it and it has me thinking which is better than completely going away from this video. So thanks for that, you made an impact. While I am not ready to commit 100% at this time I have made an effort to wear more skirts over the past couple of years in the summer. Now I’m considering incorporating that into the winter with some information from your videos so thank you. And I am actually changing my view on it after listening to you in this video. Not looking at it as a fashion statement

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Wow! Thank you! Your comment means SO much as I feel topics like these can be so difficult to convey without being taken wrong. Again, thank you for taking the time to both listen and to share that.

[@chrisb5391]

I am a plus size also and i wear bikers shorts under skirts and dresses, I just got a pattern at JoAnn's when they had their $.99 sale. Once a few years ago during a bible study session at our church, a young woman wearing a low cut blouse and tight jeans, didn't understand why the garbage men and others always made lewd remarks to her. My pastor said in one sentence ' you get what you project". She soon changed her style. Thanks for this chat. Peace and blessings.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Well good for him for being brave enough to say that! Most pastors today are too afraid to speak the truth like that!

[@vickifroust4104]

I am a Christian and I do believe in modest dress. In the past two yrs I have been convicted to wear skirts. Like you said the Lord worked on me about it for yrs. I'm glad I finally gave in. Once you do they are not hard to wear at all. You diffently have my style. Love the prairie skirts. This well be an easy way to make them thanks for sharing

[@patvanderwolf8300]

Love the colours ..

[@littlehousehomestead6049]

This video is fantastic! I would love to start wearing skirts. I think this is something I need to pray on and look for the answers. I remember growing up and seeing my mom and grandmothers wearing dresses all the time. They wore house dresses at home and had their proper about town dresses with white gloves and of course their proper dresses also with white gloves for church. Boy do I miss those days! The days when women loved being women and never gave a thought to being better than their man. Thanks for posting this video! Blessings to all!💕🙏

[@anoldfashionedcountrylife811]

LittleHouse Homestead I miss them too and that's why I try to be an example and do it myself! It just dawned on me about a year ago that I guess I just need to "be the change". I really don't like that saying, lol, but I suppose there's truth to it? God bless Mrs.O

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, Be the Change is what I always think of even though I feel the same about the saying (maybe too overused?) but it is true! Love these comments ladies! Thank you so much!

[@edieboudreau9637]

LittleHouse Homestead - Gramma always said if you love it wear it. What others think is NOT what YHWH thinks.

[@judyg9889]

Yep, we wore hats & gloves to church, and also to "The City" (San Francisco...we lived about an hour away) for shopping.

[@anoldfashionedcountrylife811]

Judy G I love that!

[@vickibickford9704]

I just discovered this amazing channel. I was looking for new patterns for easy to sew practical skirts (most of what I have found pre-made was too short/tight for my preference). I wear leg braces and found pants were too restrictive around my calves so for the last 12 years I have been wearing only skirts, I do everything in them from directing a puppet ministry at church to riding my bicycle (sometimes I wear a walking skirt for bike riding). Also on my mission trips to Africa women are required to wear at least knee length skirts (for cultural reasons), some people on the team had seldom/never worn skirts and I had to show them how to do even simple tasks in a skirt, I could do in a full ankle length skirt what they could just barely manage in a knee length while remaining modest. Thank you for making these videos

[@sunnysky449]

Love the red and orange skirt!!!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

It is one of my favorites so far! Thinking of making one for myself! :D

[@jeanetterochnowskis142]

Here's a tip if you need it a little shorter if on a ladder or difficult task, i have grabbed at the sides and tuck up into waistband or wear a belt or ribbon around the waist for material to be tucked into and then you don't alter your beautiful skirts! Hope this helped as an alternative temporary solution.

[@r.g8649]

I agree you are 100% correct I love my peasant skirts they are cool and comfortable I get compliments. My church has a dress code to dress modestly for both men and women. My sister said the same as you " if you are not selling don't advertise". Hopefully, my sister and I will order one of your skits. I love your channel.

[@Kim-ri1hg]

I have started wearing Lee Rider brand Skorts these past few years. I’m 53 and live in Tennessee. I’m short so they just graze my knees and for me they’re more modest than shorts and so comfortable with the elastic waistband in the back. For me they’re ladylike without being fancy or trendy. They’re my go to for house and running around to do stuff. I also buy a size bigger than I require for extra comfort and allowing for shrinkage in the washer. I’m one to always fool with moving my waist buttons around to make them looser if I gain a few pounds and tighter if I loose a few. Menopause the bloat and body fat is always shifting. 🙄 but skirts with sewed in buttons like the Lee Rider skorts are my go to in mid age

[@cindyhamlin5556]

I use to wear dresses and skirts when I was in school grade and high school. I love your skirts. I love your pastels color.

[@irenehannan4731]

Just found you on you tube! Love your skirts ! And your faith !

[@oldchickenlady]

I have always felt more comfortable in long skirts but caved into not wanting to be that different - now that I'm older, I will do as I please and be comfortable in my own skin! I have just started making some skirts for this spring and summer, as well as some nice work aprons. I think aprons are such a clever idea when you are working and always needing pockets!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Gotta have those pockets! :D

[@kathleenzimmerman8227]

YEP!!!

[@sandimorreale6471]

This is the first video I've seen. I head of you from Stacy (Doug). I adore your skirts and I totally agree with you. I've been wearing skirts for two years now (mostly) since I felt compelled after reading Word. Blessings!

[@debbiefockler9890]

I love wearing dresses and skirts! I plan on taking some of our old sheets and making a couple of skirts. Your style of skirt is my style, too. It’s hard to find that style in any stores, and now that I have seen you making them, I should be able to also. Right now I have only a skirt and a dress that I wear around the house to do my chores in so I go between the two. I have other dresses and skirts that I wear when we go somewhere. Thank you so much for this video. I think the same way. Modesty is something that so many women don’t think about. Especially to look nice for their spouse or boyfriend.

[@cathyjohnson6733]

For many years I wore jumpers/skirts and then for many, many years wore a cape dress as required by my church. I must say I have seen many women who can wear skirts tight with form fitting sweaters and I have seen cape dresses made of slinky clingy material that looks very immodest. I would just caution all to work from the inside first. Also, I hope some women don't sew can find some store bought options. Sometimes draw string pants and elastic waste pants that are loose fitting are very modest too. I might add that none of these options are anything my husband would ever wear.( meaning they don't pertain to the man)

[@michelecraig9658]

Cape dress for me too. I have to say, I like the dress better than a skirt. And I would put in that the head covering is also Biblical and I have found similarly practical. Aprons are also really, really, useful for protecting your clithing.

[@mommacrow3170]

I love comfortable skirts and dresses! I wear them most days... For me it's all about comfort...

[@tauviasiemens3800]

Hello. I’m new to the channel. I just found this video while searching for information on making clothing sustainably, such as one might find on a homestead. I was so grateful to watch the video and to hear the Christian talk. I, too, have been feeling the pull to live a more eco-conscious lifestyle filled with modesty. My journey has lead to me minimizing my possessions and trying to incorporate more simplicity within my life, including with my diet and choice of wardrobe. For my values to align well with each other, I’m starting to think making my own clothes is the best way to ensure I get the biodegradability and modest ness that I’m looking for in an outfit, something that’s difficult to find commercially in northern Canada. Another thing I’ve been struggling with is the definition of men’s vs. women’s clothes and making sure my definition of modesty matches with the Lord’s definition. If anyone has scripture references for me to look at, I’d be really grateful. In the meantime, thanks for the informative video!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

As far as specific attire, though we do know that men wore "breeches" as it is mentioned a couple times in the old testament, there is no real specifics on exactly what style of clothing. This then become a an excuse for many who will say that everyone wore dresses in Bible times but I have also not found scripture to back that up. Regardless, it really fails anyway because if you look at modern culture, even though we have some grey areas on certain clothes, skirts and dresses here are considered feminine. Now, this does not mean (in my personal opinion) that a woman cannot wear pants and be both feminine and modest. For me, I can just never find jeans that seem to be appropriate for me both in modesty and femininity and I have never actually found them comfortable anyway so I decided to go with long full skirts. They move well with me, are pretty, feminine, comfortable, and far more practical (once you get used to working in them) than jeans.

[@charlettenitzsche4160]

I've worn skirts/dresses most of 60 years. Back in the day, girls were required to wear them to school, etc. I just got used to it. I've done all kinds of things in skirts/dresses. I, too, find them cooler in the summer for working around our homestead. The only time skirts don't work so well is when I'm working my bees. So, I just stuff the skirt into the pants portion of the suit and carry on.

[@sheepofjesus632]

I wear long full skirts working as a a CNA in a nursing home. They are very comfortable and the residents like them.

[@TasiaBeaverhausen]

Great video! Love that you stressed personal conviction. Proud to now have a beautiful work by you. 😊 Though I do not wear skirts exclusively I agree jeans are way to restrictive. I am all about comfort and practicality.

[@oldtimershomestead2864]

I wear skirts or dresses a lot when I'm working outside, It allows the air to get up under and keeps me cooler. But I do have a tendency to use my skirt as a basket to carry stuff in the house

[@Seesah3kids]

I wear skirts all of the time myself. I sometimes wear pajamas at night and I usually put on sweat pants for physical therapy exercises for my knees, but the rest of the time I'm in a skirt. The Lord dealt in my heart about it many years ago and at that time I hated wearing skirts, but once I switched to them all the time, I realized how much more comfortable and practical they really are. Yes! Modesty is very important and I would love it if you would share the Scripture about that. I'm currently doing a word study on this very issue just for myself and would love if you would share! I'm physically not able to do as much now but I've mowed the yard, shoveled snow, and washed the car in a skirt, back when I was able to do all those things. I've recently learned to sew and make my own, just a very simple A line skirt, and yes, no ridiculously expensive fashion trend to worry about, can just be me! Thank you for sharing!

[@SWDesert1535]

I have been wearing skirts for about 15/20 years. It all started with a 3 month challenge with my sister, who lived in another state. We agreed to wear skirts all the time for 3 months. I’ve never stopped wearing them. Like you, I found them to be easier to do things then wearing pants. Jeans, especially seemed very restricting after wearing only skirts. I do sew, and I have made myself some skirts, but I generally buy mine at second-hand stores. My preference is prairie skirts. I like the free flow and they look good on me. My sister still wears pants on occasion. She says it’s because she lives in a colder climate. I live in the southwest and it gets pretty hot here. I am a Hebrew. I believe in YHWH and I follow the teachings of Torah and of Yeshua, the Messiah. Modesty is very important to me. Have a great day. Shalom.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I love this! So how long would you say it took you to get used to doing your regular chores and things in the longer skirts? I cannot really remember but to me it seemed like most of it did not take that long. I still struggle with having to go up steep steps with my arms full, but this is not something I do daily.

[@SWDesert1535]

Rain Country I don’t really remember, but it seems like after about a week, it felt so natural that I didn’t think twice about it. Lol, I still get flack from my three daughters! They are so worldly, please pray for them. I love being female and I love dressing feminine. I’m 69 years old now, soon to be seventy. I’ve watched women my age and older walking around in their blue jeans and pants, if they only realized how unbecoming they look. I pray for each one that Father will open their eyes. Blessings to you on this beautiful Sabbath morning. Shalom You are welcome to private message me if you’d like. We could exchange emails or phone number. I’m a widow and it gets lonely sometimes.

[@adevore1971]

@@SWDesert1535 I am trying to follow that path too.. observing Sabbath and the true Holy days, YHWHs appointed times. Shalom!

[@SWDesert1535]

@@adevore1971 That’s wonderful, Amanda! It is not an easy path to follow, but Yeshua never said it would be. Because of my love for Father and Yeshua, I will do the best that I can to be obedient to His Word and follow the instructions. Blessings to you. May YHWH give you the help you need to grow in His Word. Shalom

[@adevore1971]

@@SWDesert1535 following channels like this beautiful sister's and "meeting" people like yourself sure helps! Yah bless!

[@TinaHolan1]

Feminine and practical! I love the idea.😊

[@susan3200]

Oka,, first of all thanks for the video. I am currently sewing my first patchwork skirt ever according to the directions in your other video. I'm not gonna lie - the squares sat on the bed in my daughter's old room for a few days. I was scared to make a mistake. However I am now plowing along and slightly hopeful that it will look like and act like a real skirt. :)

[@chrisannkorchnak756]

I wear skirts all the time and do anything I want to do in them with no problem. I have a garden and chickens. I do my gardening in long, full skirts as well as cleaning out the chicken coop.

[@chanamoriel8696]

I would like to share a little bit of a history lesson. Back in biblical times, it was the women who wore pants and the men who wore dresses. However, the women NEVER wore tight pants. No, they were very loose pants (like palazzo pants) and they were worn with a long tunic top over it. The point is, modesty is not necessarily skirts vs pants. Rather it is a choice of how much skin you show and how much form you choose to accentuate. As a very modest woman, I either wear skirts or palazzo with tunics. I also cover my hair at all times and wear tzitzit tassels. Thank you so much for this video. I loved it.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I agree that modesty is not necessarily skirts verses pants, I guess I failed to explain that this is what is best for me personally. I am curious however, how you got the idea that in Biblical times men wore dress and women wore pants. I have seen scriptures describing men wearing breeches but have never seen scripture saying that women did.

[@chanamoriel8696]

@@RainCountryHomestead the breeches were not until much later and more European, than Middle Eastern. If you recall the various scriptures calling on the men to gird their loins in preparation for battle and understand what that means, you know that is the act of taking their loose garment (dress), tucking in the front and wrapping the back between the legs and securing it, in the front, with the belt. Doing this allows more freedom of motion for the battle. As for the women, this is something I learned as a Jewish woman. As a Messianic Karaite I am fortunate to know the best of both worlds. I do hope that helps. May God Bless You Always! I do understand your skirt preferance. I too prefer them. However, climbing ladders in them is dangerous, so I switch over to the loose pants and loose tunic tops. It is wonderful to know of other, like minded women who understand the need and desire for modesty. Thank you for your many wonderful instructions. I love them.

[@countrygalinthecity]

I've been trying...when it's so cold and muddy I sometimes slip on some sweats to go out and feed animals...but I'm getting better....cause I'm being convicted as well😉

[@BelindaTN]

Yes deep snow and mud is a problem. With pants, you can tuck the legs in the boots. I am thinking maybe the skirt over warm pants and bring the skirt up and tie it somehow, where it wont fall down? But honestly, when gets to 2 degrees (like it did this year) I need my insulated carhart overalls. I just do. Especially when we had a deep snow and could not get up the drive and had to walk nearly a half mile in the snow to get down to the truck and then walk back up. My skirt would have been soaking wet. Maybe not wear it, just carry it and then put it back one once I got to the tuck? Then hope we don't get off in a ditch and have to get out and walk again? lol I guess where there is a will there is a way.......

[@edieboudreau9637]

LindyTN - I knew a lady in Maine that used to put her overalls over her skirts & when she got where she was going would slip them off in her vehicle. Then slide them back on when headed back out. Even rigged a shower curtain inside that she attached with sticky Velcro and would pull across windows while climbing in & out of the overalls. Not suggesting you should do that just letting you know of an option. Another would wear a slitted riding skirt underneath her other 1. Hike up the fancy 1 with a sling thingy and was still covered.

[@runawaybead]

I do a lot of apparel , I up-cycling jeans and love to make them into skirts ❣️

[@brandyfillie8995]

LOVE THIS!!! I am Really new to your channel and I absolutely love this. The Lord convicted me to dress in skirts only and I do everything in a skirt. I have learned to adapt and now I feel strange in anything other than my skirts. Fantastic video

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you Brandy! Yes, I find I feel strange when not wearing my skirts - I have come to love them in so many ways. They are also quite practical in more ways than those who have not taken the leap into wearing them full time realize. I have found they work great for herding chickens as I can hold out the sides and make a "wall" - haha

[@brandyfillie8995]

That's hilarious about the chickens but they do tend to catch our dogs. The only thing I miss are the pockets. I adore this style skirt and was thinking how neat it would be to have some of those squares as pockets!! I am a fluffier woman on my way to better health and slimming down so aprons and I argue A LOT!! But the aprons also hurt my neck since I have had spinal surgery. I look forward to binge watching your channel. I have been watching tge vinegar series and started a raisin vinegar this morning!!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I actually make hidden pockets on each side now and put them on the second tier to not add bulk to the hips. I will be making a video on how I do that soon :) And yes, my dog sometimes gets hung up in my skirts, but he is a tiny little guy and also likes to hide in them :D

[@BanDanaGramma]

I enjoyed this video, Heidsie. I Love watching you sew and I love hearing your thoughts. I wear long skirts too, but not all the time. I recently got some fabric to make more prairie skirts, even thought I don't think they are particularly flattering on my body type -- but I'm working on that too, and modesty does come first. I'll be thinking more about this and I'm open to wherever the good Lord leads me. I respect your views and your sensitivity to others. As always, I'm sending you Love from BanDana Gramma

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you so much for this very sweet response! Love you lady, you have always been so wonderful!

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

Not flattering one your body type how BanDana Gramma? I tend to wear dresses more than skirts, but have found one skirt that fits my more plump body.

[@ivorykeys1566]

Beth Grant-DeRoos You are to be only pleasing to the Lord Jesus... He's the one you are to impress... He doesn't require flattering styles, but Holiness.

[@ivorykeys1566]

BanDana Gramma You are required by God's Word to be clothed in Holiness not flattering apparel, and in godly Humility! As long as you are obeying His Word(KJV Deuteronomy 22:5) as well as the rest of His commandments and born again according to Acts 2:38(KJV) you will be pleasing to Him. : )

[@pamsmith6404]

Thank you for mentioning Acts 2:38! God Bless you, too many people ignore baptism and ignore that command!

[@hermithag]

I heard this somewhere... What you use for bait will detetmine what you catch. Goes along with your philosophy of modesty. I've been wearing only skirts/long dresses over 5 years, as a believer. New to your channel and I'm thrilled to have found it. Thank you Stacey for the suggestion. I subscribed.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

That saying is spot on! Thank you so much for coming over and I do hope you enjoy our content!

[@rosejacobs4745]

I love patchwork skirts!! So beautiful. Those colors are stunning

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you Rose :)

[@pjfetts893]

I have a little different take. I wear both now. I was raised in skirts by a non-Christian Mom whose girl was "going to look like a girl". I appreciate that more than my Mother could ever know. I am comfortable in them - always - because of her. Fast forward to raising our children. We became very legalistic and skirts and dresses were all I wore or allowed my daughter to wear. For God. I made all of our jumpers and most skirts. I have completely turned my back on that legalism and the pride and fear and anger that come with it. I find that skirts can be very dangerous on ladders, doing some chores, etc... not to mention very immodest depending on the chore. The more modest the skirt (full) , the more dangerous - depending on the chore. Some chores - skirts are ok, some they are dangerous. I appreciate you pointing out modesty, choosing what you want to wear without having to be trendy, and the call to women to be women. I love being a woman. I love being feminine. I do not want to dress like I am on the market. I will continue to wear both. (p.s. my husband is a red blooded, precious, Christian man who says - "even if a woman walks in front of a guy half naked, it is up to the GUY how he responds." This is NOT to say immodesty is ok but to say "Men, man up. Don't blame clothing for your lust and lack of self control.") Thank you for all of your EXCELLENT content - I am loving your videos!!!

[@susaville]

I appreciate your comment. I was raised mostly wearing pants, but a few years ago I felt convicted to wear skirts and headcoverings, so I did, and started going to a more conservative church, which I felt reflected my beliefs. Towards the end of the first year, I began to feel a chafing in my heart. Largely due to the legalism of the community around me. I felt that people were so focused on the outward appearance that it became a bondage thing instead of a heartfelt act of love. And then I needed to recover from a major surgery, so I had to wear soft, knee length shorts so I could lay on my bed most of the time. Laying down wearing a skirt with your feet towards a stand fan does not work, obviously. (I'm in a tropical country) So, I try to dress modestly, but not in only skirts.

[@reneesutch2497]

I sure wish I had you for a neighbor lol. The kind of personality I need to be around and hard to find. Really like your videos.

[@jodunlap2955]

This would be the perfect garment for the lymphedema. I could hide the hideous swollen and painful legs. Most days I can’t stand having even loose clothing on my legs. Yours are the most beat I’ve ever seen, and I absolutely will be saving to purchase one. I used to wear nothing but skirts and dresses for years, as well as never cutting my long, thick gorgeous red curly hair. Now that my illness has overtaken me, I’ve lost the lions share of my hair. Any suggestions would be more than welcome. You are super duper talented, Heidi. God has richly blessed you with great talent in the kitchen, garden and sewing room. I love everything that you do and have learned so much. Thank you over and over. Jo

[@RainCountryHomestead]

That is so sweet Jo, thank you! I lost a lot of my own hair when going off my thyroid medications, which also happened to be at the same time I was entering menopause (which on its own can cause hair loss). It has thickened up some and gotten longer but I wonder if I will ever see it like it once was. At any rate, I do have some natural hair care tips videos and these have helped mine

[@jamielane5065]

I know this is an older video, but I work with horses. And I can't ride well anymore. So I do a lot of work on the ground with them. I teach driving, liberty work, farm work, and some tricks. I have jeans. But I live in Alabama and it gets sooooo hot down here. Wearing skirts is great. It's so much cooler and I have no problems wearing skirts. And I'm a Christian, but my faith doesn't care how you mainly dress. I love long skirts and I actually feel more feminine with long skirts. My husband loves me in them as well. But your skirts are beautiful and I've been upcycling old jeans into skirts because they don't ripe easy when I'm working with my equine. But your patchwork ones are really inspiring me to try to make one. And modest styles are so much more attractive to me then wearing a lot less.

[@kitdubhran2968]

At some point in the last couple of months, I just realised I don't like wearing pants. So outside of work uniform, I always wear skirts and it's sooo comfortable and makes me so happy. :) I live the lines, the way I look, the fullness of them, the easiness of wearing them. It brings me just a great burst of happiness to wear them. :)

[@linabradfield3922]

I used to wear dresses all the time and I hated it. I think it was mostly because I could never seem to find skirts to fit right or that I liked. I worried to much what others thought too. I always felt like I stuck out like a sore thumb. Yet I really do think you are so right. I know I need to please God not myself or man. I wish I could be more like you. I just love the skirts you make! Lots of times I feel so bad about wearing pants. Pray for me , I would appreciate it so much. Thanks for all your wonderful videos. God bless!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

When I first started wearing the skirts, I thought I would stick out too but when it comes to simple dark skirts, no one seems to notice, the patchwork ones do get attention but only because people love them :D I do understand where you are coming from though, it can be a difficult transition. Thank you for sharing