Customisations - Page 16

discostu · 21-02-2005

I do some customizations in terms of cutting stuff up, etc. but not much in the way of sewing so I’m hoping to benefit from your collective wisdom here : )

I recently got a long skirt at a thrift store that I would like to turn into a sundress. It could just hang straight down or have some elastic under the bust if that’s not too adventurous.

The thing is I don’t have a sewing machine. Is this something I could do by hand or should I just contact a local seamstress or whatever the correct term is?

Thanks!

lmc1211 · 21-02-2005

attached is a customized watch i made around christmas time. it was one of my dad's old gold watches and the band had broken, so i tied a ribbon through the little bars on the side of the face. its really basic, but just thought i'd add to the thread!

*Happiness* · 23-02-2005

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Originally Posted by softgrey

cut off and distressed frye leather boots with sandpaper...

threw in washing machine and dryer...

low temp in the washing machine...dryer for 30 min...

oh..what to do with the left over leather from the boots...

What about suede? Any suggestions? I have a black suede A-line skirt that is just too "normal and plain" I want to jazz things up a bit. I was thinking about splatting paint over it or something...but I don't know.

*Happiness* · 23-02-2005

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Originally Posted by MissKatherineA

I can not beleive how many creative people are on this board, I am so impressed and so inspired!

Oh my goodness! I am sooooooo impressed and truly inspired!!!!! I

TFS...for real!!!!!

softgrey · 23-02-2005

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Originally Posted by *Happiness*

What about suede? Any suggestions? I have a black suede A-line skirt that is just too "normal and plain" I want to jazz things up a bit. I was thinking about splatting paint over it or something...but I don't know.

frankly...it sounds perfect as is and i wouldn't change a thing...
it's what you wear it WITH that will spice it up...i like really simple classic pieces in an unexpected material like suede or lthr...and i wear it just like it was wool or satin...

*Happiness* · 23-02-2005

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Originally Posted by softgrey

frankly...it sounds perfect as is and i wouldn't change a thing...
it's what you wear it WITH that will spice it up...i like really simple classic pieces in an unexpected material like suede or lthr...and i wear it just like it was wool or satin...

Yeah...you're probably right. I'll stick it back in the closet for "normal" wear.

softgrey · 23-02-2005

could be good for a mtg or interview...simple, classic, but slightly rock n roll...:wink:

helena · 07-03-2005

I was at the marni shop last week & saw the sales girls wearing very cute little jersey waistband things like this below.... they were wearing them with cotton shirts & cute cropped trousers. To buy they were E215. They were made of jersey & have buttons down the front - and were worn scrunched up.

so I was thinking of buying a childrens cardigan & cutting off the sleeves & neck so that you effectively just have a tube of fabric. Its not going to be quite as perfect as the marni version - but when its scrunched uo you are unlikely to tell the difference really. so I am on the lookout for an interesting childrens cardi.....

Hanne · 08-03-2005

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Originally Posted by helena

so I was thinking of buying a childrens cardigan & cutting off the sleeves & neck so that you effectively just have a tube of fabric. Its not going to be quite as perfect as the marni version - but when its scrunched uo you are unlikely to tell the difference really. so I am on the lookout for an interesting childrens cardi.....

Can't wait to see you diy project Helena !

*Happiness* · 10-03-2005

I don't know what to do with this. I want to cut it and make it shorter because it's too long on me (comes midcalf area) and it looks funny without pants but with pants it looks too stuffy (imo)

If anyone has any input on this I would appreciate it.

Luna · 10-03-2005

cut it in half... us the bottom half for an interesting skirt.. and the top as a tunic... but not meant to be worn together.

The skirt part might be a bit large.. but you can take it in on the sides, i'm sure.

*Happiness* · 10-03-2005

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Originally Posted by luna

cut it in half... us the bottom half for an interesting skirt.. and the top as a tunic... but not meant to be worn together.

The skirt part might be a bit large.. but you can take it in on the sides, i'm sure.

Thanks.

If I don't do a skirt...I'll figure something out with the extra material. Thanks again.

softgrey · 10-03-2005

i LOVE it...

i would never do anything to it...i'd wear it with leggings...footless tights....and flat gladiator-style or beaded sandals...

i love long tunics like that...then add a bunch of beaded necklaces or some bangles and there you go...

FABULOUS...!!!...

*Happiness* · 10-03-2005

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Originally Posted by softgrey

i LOVE it...

i would never do anything to it...i'd wear it with leggings...footless tights....and flat gladiator-style or beaded sandals...

i love long tunics like that...then add a bunch of beaded necklaces or some bangles and there you go...

FABULOUS...!!!...

See I would say it's fabulous too except its a little big and I am sort of skinny (with emphasis placed on sort of) But I get your suggestion. I should put it on and take a picture of me wearing it so you can see how it looks on....

softgrey · 10-03-2005

ok...so keep what i said ...but add a low slung lthr and brass belt...

...

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softgrey flaunt the imperfection.. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: downtown... Gender: femme Posts: 49,972	ok...so keep what i said ...but add a low slung lthr and brass belt...... __________________ "It is not money that makes you well dressed: it is understanding." ChristianDior

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discostu rising star Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 154	I do some customizations in terms of cutting stuff up, etc. but not much in the way of sewing so I’m hoping to benefit from your collective wisdom here : ) I recently got a long skirt at a thrift store that I would like to turn into a sundress. It could just hang straight down or have some elastic under the bust if that’s not too adventurous. The thing is I don’t have a sewing machine. Is this something I could do by hand or should I just contact a local seamstress or whatever the correct term is? Thanks!

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helena Swim Upstream Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: europe Gender: femme Posts: 6,457	I was at the marni shop last week & saw the sales girls wearing very cute little jersey waistband things like this below.... they were wearing them with cotton shirts & cute cropped trousers. To buy they were E215. They were made of jersey & have buttons down the front - and were worn scrunched up. so I was thinking of buying a childrens cardigan & cutting off the sleeves & neck so that you effectively just have a tube of fabric. Its not going to be quite as perfect as the marni version - but when its scrunched uo you are unlikely to tell the difference really. so I am on the lookout for an interesting childrens cardi.....

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