https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-a-slate-grey-top-from-zero-to-hero Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 06 May 2026 18:19:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-a-slate-grey-top-from-zero-to-hero#post-159883 Sat, 22 May 2010 01:43:02 +0000 Isabel 159883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Phew ! I was on the edge of my seat ! What a great suspense story, with a beautiful ending. I am all choked up : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-a-slate-grey-top-from-zero-to-hero#post-159864 Sat, 22 May 2010 01:22:05 +0000 taylor 159864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That was a great post!!!:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-a-slate-grey-top-from-zero-to-hero#post-159859 Sat, 22 May 2010 01:14:48 +0000 Sarah Baker 159859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I am in awe of your sewing prowess. I wish I was that handy with a needle! You rock! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-a-slate-grey-top-from-zero-to-hero#post-159830 Fri, 21 May 2010 23:37:31 +0000 Itari 159830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, thank you! Your comments were better than I supposed Now I'm wondering what can I wear with my new top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-a-slate-grey-top-from-zero-to-hero#post-159706 Fri, 21 May 2010 20:28:44 +0000 Queen Mum 159706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>applause, applause!<br /> what a happy ending to this story You are so clever! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-a-slate-grey-top-from-zero-to-hero#post-159700 Fri, 21 May 2010 20:25:58 +0000 rae 159700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, i have thought of shortening straps, but never doing a complete boatneck conversion like this! Thanks for a great idea! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-a-slate-grey-top-from-zero-to-hero#post-159648 Fri, 21 May 2010 19:38:20 +0000 Angie 159648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have extremely long legs, Magda! And a fabulous shoe collection. You lucky lass. </p> <p>You have totally made the colour of that top work because you paired it with black against your face. Well done. You look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-a-slate-grey-top-from-zero-to-hero#post-159640 Fri, 21 May 2010 19:29:51 +0000 Louise 159640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inspiring, the top looks great now x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-a-slate-grey-top-from-zero-to-hero#post-159587 Fri, 21 May 2010 16:48:25 +0000 Itari 159587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good luck Rosie! Show us the result as soon as you finish your project </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-a-slate-grey-top-from-zero-to-hero#post-159584 Fri, 21 May 2010 16:45:18 +0000 Rosie 159584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also, you've inspired me to take on a project of my own this weekend! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-a-slate-grey-top-from-zero-to-hero#post-159582 Fri, 21 May 2010 16:43:16 +0000 Rosie 159582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow. Completely different top!! It looks terrific on you! It has turned into something pretty and feminine that you will wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-a-slate-grey-top-from-zero-to-hero#post-159581 Fri, 21 May 2010 16:38:46 +0000 Anonymous 159581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Magda, you have every reason to be proud. So clever! It looks great now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-a-slate-grey-top-from-zero-to-hero#post-159557 Fri, 21 May 2010 15:53:05 +0000 Srujana 159557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent reconstruction Magda! You brought new life to that top...hope you wear it often and enjoy it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-a-slate-grey-top-from-zero-to-hero#post-159555 Fri, 21 May 2010 15:45:24 +0000 chewyspaghetti 159555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That looks really cute now Magda- nice work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-a-slate-grey-top-from-zero-to-hero#post-159554 Fri, 21 May 2010 15:44:56 +0000 janetinvirginia 159554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks great! That was a smart idea you had. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-a-slate-grey-top-from-zero-to-hero#post-159544 Fri, 21 May 2010 15:32:50 +0000 DressLover 159544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that's better than Project Runway! It looks like a completely different top! I just posted about tailoring and I love how you did this yourself.</p> <p>By the way, I normally don't like gray shirts because they tend to wash most skintones out, but I love that color. It's a rich gray and the blue undertone is very flattering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-a-slate-grey-top-from-zero-to-hero#post-159540 Fri, 21 May 2010 15:30:00 +0000 Lisa 159540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how you saved that top. I can't sew at all. *bowing down to you* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-a-slate-grey-top-from-zero-to-hero#post-159538 Fri, 21 May 2010 15:27:07 +0000 Itari 159538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Main Character: a New Look slate grey top. 100% cotton.</p> <p><a href="http://s867.photobucket.com/albums/ab233/fouloleitari/ylf/?action=view&#038;current=100_9790.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s867.photobucket.com/al.....0_9790.jpg</a></p> <p>I got this top some years ago. It's unbelievably soft and comfy. On the other hand, the straps became very long and ugly. Moreover, one was even longer than another: the neckline dangled happily well below my bust. Disastrous.</p> <p><a href="http://s867.photobucket.com/albums/ab233/fouloleitari/ylf/?action=view&#038;current=100_9791.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s867.photobucket.com/al.....0_9791.jpg</a></p> <p>As you can see, the bottom ruffle was exactly on my hips, making them even wider. Yuck.</p> <p>What happened to the top? Was it doomed? Was it thrown into a litter bin? NO! The heroine was back, ready to save her clothing! She was armed with scissors:</p> <p><a href="http://s867.photobucket.com/albums/ab233/fouloleitari/ylf/?action=view&#038;current=100_9793.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s867.photobucket.com/al.....0_9793.jpg</a></p> <p>...and after having cut the straps, the top was sewn back...</p> <p><a href="http://s867.photobucket.com/albums/ab233/fouloleitari/ylf/?action=view&#038;current=100_9794.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s867.photobucket.com/al.....0_9794.jpg</a></p> <p>I had to make sure that the arm holes are big enough! If you want to do something similar, but you're afraid about the holes being too small, you can use a little bit of elastic. Nice, huh?</p> <p>Moreover, my waist and the ruffle are compatible with each other now. The big, ugly neckline became a boat neck:</p> <p><a href="http://s867.photobucket.com/albums/ab233/fouloleitari/ylf/?action=view&#038;current=100_9796.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s867.photobucket.com/al.....0_9796.jpg</a></p> <p>YAY! The top was saved from its terrible fate! I don't know what you're thinking, but I'm proud of myself </p>