Customisations - Page 48

softgrey · 30-01-2006

can't wait chanel dear...

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chris...what colour IS that swtr anyway...

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purechris · 30-01-2006

black

horrible camera shot.....you'd think I could get decent lighting in here.....

Curious · 30-01-2006

That sweater is BLACK! I feel crazy now

Fantastic job with it

Melisande · 30-01-2006

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Originally Posted by Curious

That sweater is BLACK! I feel crazy now

That makes two of us crazy people Curious...I simply can't fathom it.

Purechris, thank you thank you! I'm so excited to try it. Yes I was aware that Softie had pioneered this technique---hats off to her courage

--- I was delighted to see that it had worked so well on your jacket!

Karma when I'm allowed.

Buckwheat · 30-01-2006

great job Chris! I might have to send you mine to do some finishing touch!

Benzo · 30-01-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by purechris

here's a shot of the customised cardigan:

It was a cut and sew vnk sweater that was a little oversized. I cut it in half lengthwise and took 2 inches out of the back so when it wouldn't pull to the front when I overlapped it to close it. I took the ribbing off of the vnk and ran it along one side of the neckline and then used part of the strip that I took out of the back to layer the on the front for the placket. then I cut the facing out of a vintage tshirt for the other side of the sweater. When I finished and tried it on (after a few drinks and working with pins in the mirror) I realized that I put the plackets backward (right over left like a womens, not left over right like mens).....so in stead of using buttons or snaps I'm using random button/badge pins to keep it closed.

Don't drink and sew!!!

Looks great! (though I don't totally understand your process

)
Holding needle & thread makes me sweats. Things I made so far ended up lopsided.

s9m0n1 · 09-02-2006

Well I got this plain stupid coat...and I'd like to make it look pretty original, I thought changing its buttons is a great idea...what colour shall I use?

Thanks a lot.

s9m0n1 · 09-02-2006

...Please help!

tater · 09-02-2006

i have some polo shirts (from hollister) and one button down shirt from american eagle, and i would like them to have a softer, more dated look. especially around the collar. i kinda like my collar to lay flat rather than to stick up a little. anyone have any ideas how i can kinda destroy the shirts (without holes and bleach stains haha)

softgrey · 09-02-2006

hi s9...
i've merged your question into our customisations thread...
you should get a response now...

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i think brown tortoise buttons would look very rich and luxurious....

s9m0n1 · 10-02-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by softgrey

hi s9...
i've merged your question into our customisations thread...
you should get a response now...

...

i think brown tortoise buttons would look very rich and luxurious....

Thanks...any other suggestions out there?

purechris · 10-02-2006

I agree on the horn buttons....I'm having a hard time seeing what the jacket looks like on my screen....what's the fabric? Do you want it to be dressier or everyday? If the style could handle it and you're into it, I think some vintage (looking) military buttons could be quite nice....

...stay tuned I'm working on knocking this off:

as soon as I find that damn zipper foot!!!

s9m0n1 · 10-02-2006

Thanks guys, I got some beige/white quite sparkly ones. Dunno...

softgrey · 10-02-2006

can't wait to see chris!!...

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pls post the results when you are done s9...
good luck!...

Amerie · 10-02-2006

Is that top made of upside down tshirts?
That'll be interesting Chris, can't wait to see that one!

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tater windowshopping Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 5	softer shirts i have some polo shirts (from hollister) and one button down shirt from american eagle, and i would like them to have a softer, more dated look. especially around the collar. i kinda like my collar to lay flat rather than to stick up a little. anyone have any ideas how i can kinda destroy the shirts (without holes and bleach stains haha)

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Curious V.I.P. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: VA, US Gender: femme Posts: 5,584	That sweater is BLACK! I feel crazy now Fantastic job with it

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softgrey flaunt the imperfection.. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: downtown... Gender: femme Posts: 50,054	hi s9... i've merged your question into our customisations thread... you should get a response now... ... i think brown tortoise buttons would look very rich and luxurious.... __________________ "It is not money that makes you well dressed: it is understanding." ChristianDior

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purechris no photos, no photos Join Date: Jan 2004 Gender: homme Posts: 2,887	I agree on the horn buttons....I'm having a hard time seeing what the jacket looks like on my screen....what's the fabric? Do you want it to be dressier or everyday? If the style could handle it and you're into it, I think some vintage (looking) military buttons could be quite nice.... ...stay tuned I'm working on knocking this off: as soon as I find that damn zipper foot!!! __________________ happiness is the fat girl dancing in the corner

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