https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-knots-and-twists Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:03:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-knots-and-twists#post-1488210 Thu, 07 May 2015 14:18:42 +0000 Marilyn 1488210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Traci.....Yes, it almost looks like there must be a slit to pass the fabric through for that effect.&nbsp; I need to go back to inspect it further.&nbsp; I admired it on the hanger but didn't try it on figuring it would be too long on little me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-knots-and-twists#post-1488207 Thu, 07 May 2015 14:13:08 +0000 Traci 1488207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like that, Marilyn. &nbsp;I may experiment with an old scrap tshirt to see if I can do anything with a couple of smallish slits to twist and pass the shirt through itself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-knots-and-twists#post-1488205 Thu, 07 May 2015 14:10:59 +0000 Marilyn 1488205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great ideas here.&nbsp; I was admiring this tee at CM last weekend and wondering if I could accomplish something similar on my own.&nbsp; It's a very basic tee but the twisted knot detail is quite interesting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-knots-and-twists#post-1488161 Thu, 07 May 2015 12:42:12 +0000 Traci 1488161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Jeweled! &nbsp;I've thought about trying this, but I need to get my sewing machine up and running. &nbsp;I'm not a skillful enough hand sewer to tackle elastic on my own. &nbsp;I have a couple of dresses that I'd like to change from flared bottoms to more of a lantern bottom that I'm considering either elastic, or just a gathered running stitch on.</p> <p>You all have me full of ideas now. &nbsp;Now to find the time, energy and patience to experiment!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-knots-and-twists#post-1488152 Thu, 07 May 2015 12:21:53 +0000 Jeweled 1488152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've seen a tip for stitching round elastic or elastic thread to the side-seams of knit tops / T-shirts.</p> <p>The length of the elastic is shorter than the length of the side-seam, but the elastic is stretched to the full length of the seam.&nbsp; It gathers the sides of the shirt into lovely ruching that gives the top a drapey look.</p> <p>I've seen people using this elastic technique from the underarm all the way down to the hem.</p> <p>I've also seen it used with just a few inches of elastic stretched &amp; stitched to about the bottom 6 inches of the shirt's side-seam, making the pretty ruched effect at the bottom of the sides - while also pulling up the side seams to create a nice rounded bottom hemline in front and back.</p> <p>This technique can be used to add interest to the top; or to shorten a top or tunic that's too long; or to conceal any "lumps and bumps" the wearer may want to smooth over.</p> <p>There are several online tutorials for this technique.&nbsp; Hope this helps! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-knots-and-twists#post-1488139 Thu, 07 May 2015 12:00:29 +0000 Traci 1488139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ahh, thanks Deborah. I'll give it a go with safety pins. I'm thinking if I find a drape I really like it would be fairly simple to lock it in with a hand sewn stitch.</p> <p>I had even considered trying a stapler! Safety pins make so much more sense! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-knots-and-twists#post-1488112 Thu, 07 May 2015 08:50:39 +0000 lyn67 1488112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, again this morning! Thank you so much you posted this, Tracy and Carter! Great idea! Will have to chew this!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-knots-and-twists#post-1488087 Thu, 07 May 2015 06:16:23 +0000 Deborah 1488087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Traci, I use the rubber band technique sometimes but the band can pop off. &nbsp;I more than often use a technique with safety pin. &nbsp;It allows you to get the look of the garment you posted above which I find more interesting than the look created with the rubber band.</p> <p>It's hard to explain, but get a pin and have a play. &nbsp;If there are seams you can pin into it helps to keep the pin concealed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-knots-and-twists#post-1487907 Wed, 06 May 2015 23:44:40 +0000 Traci 1487907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a great example of what I was thinking of, Carter. &nbsp;Bonus points for it being no-sew! &nbsp;Thanks! &nbsp;I tried doing a search, but kept turning up shirts with the sides missing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-knots-and-twists#post-1487903 Wed, 06 May 2015 23:38:11 +0000 carter 1487903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This may qualify as just a knot in the corner, but Imogen had the guest post not too long ago. <a href="http://www.insideoutstyleblog.com/2015/01/how-to-style-your-loose-tops-with-a-rubber-band-the-kimtuck-revealed.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.insideoutstyleblog......ealed.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-knots-and-twists#post-1487879 Wed, 06 May 2015 23:05:27 +0000 Traci 1487879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've got a few voluminous tshirt and knit dresses that would be great with a knot or twist added to them. Has anyone tried diy-ing something like this? Not just a knot in the corner, more of a draping type element. </p> <p></p> <p>pic added.</p>