https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-think-i-could-make-this Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:40:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-think-i-could-make-this#post-651229 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:45:56 +0000 Anonymous 651229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My mom and I used to do that kinda stuff all the time. We'd go to the mall to browse through the racks, and then go to the fabric or craft store to get what we needed to doctor up a garment to make it fab. It's so much less expensive that way, and you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you did it yourself. Back when embroidered pants and jackets were all the rage, I hand embroidered many a garment for myself. Took so little time and so little $. Definitely worth it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-think-i-could-make-this#post-648789 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:35:48 +0000 Jackopoly 648789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As far as places to buy black metal mesh online, check out these couple of spots for some samples and small quantity swatches:</p> <p><a href="http://www.mcmaster.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.mcmaster.com</a> - Can buy a sample set but what the price as they sometimes jack up the price for first time users...</p> <p><a href="http://www.bwire.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.bwire.com/</a> - A wire mesh warehouse on the East and West Coast. Sell every color and size, also can send samples as needed.</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com</a> - just search wire mesh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-think-i-could-make-this#post-638202 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 14:16:23 +0000 nicoleb 638202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thanks for all the tips everyone! The description on the jacket says they used "black metal mesh" so that's what i'll be on the look out for. I"m going to ask my FIL too because he knows a lot more....than me. :D</p> <p>tracina - super smart about looking for chain mesh evening bags! I'll keep an eye out!</p> <p>Sarah - the new Pirate thing right?! I keep hearing about how awesome it is! I need to take my son for sure sometime soon! He is a HUGE pirate fan. We're even having a pirate bday party this year. :)</p> <p>Zapotee - wow thanks so much for all the info! I prefer a box cutter too but i didn't even think about faded fringe! Super helpful and thanks for the heads up about the jacket! i *think* i've seen that one at my H&amp;M before too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-think-i-could-make-this#post-638086 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 11:05:04 +0000 Anonymous 638086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes, you can. I used to distress, poke holes and adorn my denim, back when I was a young pup. For the faded fringes, make a mixture of 2 parts bleach, one part water, take a toothbrush and brush the fibers, then launder the item in your heaviest cycle. I preferred a box cutter, rather than scissors to make the holes. I have never used mesh, but I have used lace and tulle similarly..<br /> This truly bring back old memories :)</p> <p>H&amp;M has a denim jacket for $29.95 that would work wonderfully for this. They are carrying several at the moment. It is the one by LOGG, the tag has an ampersand and the word jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-think-i-could-make-this#post-638015 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 06:07:21 +0000 fashionlady 638015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>nice idea! And you also could use a scissors to make a masterpiece. Like some tassels or stripes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-think-i-could-make-this#post-637968 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 04:10:33 +0000 AJ 637968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oohhh, you can do that. Look forward to seeing your DIY! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-think-i-could-make-this#post-637937 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 02:52:48 +0000 sarah 637937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can buy windowscreen at the hardware store (or Home Depot) - is that what it is? I've got a hole roll in my basement - next time you're at the Zoo, stop by (have you been to the new Como Pool? TDF). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-think-i-could-make-this#post-637932 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 02:41:24 +0000 Anonymous 637932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cool! You could totally do that! I'm hiding my dryer's lint screen from you, though! Also an auto parts or a pool store if you don't have any luck at a hardware store or lumberyard. Take a picture with you (on your phone?) to show them; it's worth a thousand words. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-think-i-could-make-this#post-637896 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 01:56:53 +0000 Anonymous 637896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>update, I didn't notice before on the site I linked you can order a sample swatch for $5. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-think-i-could-make-this#post-637894 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 01:55:50 +0000 Anonymous 637894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a href="http://www.insidefabric.com/p-770937-chainmail-weave-a106-by-mulberry.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.insidefabric.com/p-.....berry.aspx</a></p> <p>You can find chain mail fabric but it is spendy. You should scout chain mail evening bags at thrift stores. </p> <p>I sure you know all about distressing denim but thought I would share anyway that when I have done it I found a dremel worked really well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-think-i-could-make-this#post-637873 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 01:10:11 +0000 Kyle 637873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally, yes. Does it have chains? I can't tell. If yes, you could get those in the jewelry making section at Michaels or Joann. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-think-i-could-make-this#post-637872 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 01:09:29 +0000 Abie 637872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That looks like a very easy DIY. Another place to look for mesh is sporting goods stores or the sporting good section of places like walmart, target etc.. I've seen big inexpensive mesh bags for carrying balls and other sporting equipment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-think-i-could-make-this#post-637863 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 01:02:46 +0000 Sara L. 637863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that you might have better luck at a hardware store. I get a monthly publication from Lowe's that always has creative ideas for using items from their store. This sounds like something that's do-able. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-think-i-could-make-this#post-637844 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:30:47 +0000 nicoleb 637844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A hardware store! Una you're a genius! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-think-i-could-make-this#post-637841 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:25:43 +0000 catgirl 637841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You could make that easy-peasy! I'm thinking you could find that kind of mesh at a hardware store too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-think-i-could-make-this#post-637839 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:23:34 +0000 nicoleb 637839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Where my expert seamstresses at? </p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/gryphon-chain-mesh-denim-jacket/3164614" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/gr.....et/3164614</a></p> <p>I stared longingly at this jacket when it was for sale but it was like $300 something so it only showed up in my fantasy closet. </p> <p>Could i just distress a denim jacket and then sew in some mesh panels? Do craft stores sell mesh panels? I've done a bit of googling but i'm not really getting many answers so i thought i'd try here! </p>