https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ebay-and-seamstress-experiences---just-to-share Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:57:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ebay-and-seamstress-experiences---just-to-share#post-1030808 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 13:12:33 +0000 Suz 1030808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful blouses!!! Such lovely fabrics. And I'm glad the ebaying is working out. I have yet to try it for anything except kids' toys when my daughter was younger.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sorry about the sleeves...it is such a pain when that happens.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ebay-and-seamstress-experiences---just-to-share#post-1030703 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 08:49:30 +0000 Lantana 1030703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Admirable work on those tops. Those fabrics are not easy to work with.<br /> Hey, I am so chuffed, I actually know what a bunad is! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ebay-and-seamstress-experiences---just-to-share#post-1030694 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 07:48:19 +0000 lyn67 1030694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All beautifull! Your wonder woman did a great job, and you too-by finding those pretty prints and colours, Jayne! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ebay-and-seamstress-experiences---just-to-share#post-1030191 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 17:10:59 +0000 Ingunn 1030191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Jayne! I've tried the local one, too, but she is too expensive, I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ebay-and-seamstress-experiences---just-to-share#post-1030166 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 16:37:33 +0000 ClaraT 1030166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous style and prints: love the extra fabric at the neck that keeps the blouse from being so bare. Really great choices. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ebay-and-seamstress-experiences---just-to-share#post-1030164 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 16:34:40 +0000 jayne 1030164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the positive comments.<br />Ingunn, my seamstress is in Åros.&nbsp; She makes bunads so she is pretty good.&nbsp; I tried another local tailor but he only does modifications to existing pieces and was more expensive.&nbsp; It takes me 30 minutes to drive out there, 15 minutes either delivering and talking or picking up and trying on.&nbsp; And another 30 minutes back.&nbsp; SO it is an effort but I feel it is worth it.&nbsp; I get the material in Drammen or in Oslo at Lilletorget.&nbsp; I will give you her card if I find it!</p> <p></p> <p>Sveta, unfortunately this jacket is too snug on the arms for scrunching and is even more snug now so I have lost that option.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p></p> <p>I wonder if it possible to enlarge a sleeve?&nbsp; But I am pretty cautious now about trying.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ebay-and-seamstress-experiences---just-to-share#post-1030062 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 13:32:28 +0000 Sveta 1030062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You new blouses look lovely, they are going to be a workhorses for you.<br />I am sorry about the sleeves but if you wear them scrunched it would not matter, right? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ebay-and-seamstress-experiences---just-to-share#post-1030045 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 12:34:35 +0000 Betti 1030045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome blouses! This is exactly why I'm currently refining my sewing skills. I want custom clothing that fits ME. But sorry the jacket wasn't a win... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ebay-and-seamstress-experiences---just-to-share#post-1030022 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 11:13:22 +0000 Anonymous 1030022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the blouses! So neat you had them custom made! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ebay-and-seamstress-experiences---just-to-share#post-1030019 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 10:55:51 +0000 Mona 1030019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad to hear you scored well on EBay! These blouses are so pretty. The fabric looks luxurious. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ebay-and-seamstress-experiences---just-to-share#post-1030005 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 09:01:30 +0000 Ingunn 1030005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jayne, these look terrific! Since we're almost neighbors, I'm curious: Where did you get these sewn? I've been thinking of doing something similar. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ebay-and-seamstress-experiences---just-to-share#post-1030003 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 08:57:56 +0000 jayne 1030003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know some of you are real Ebay-ers but I have been prowling there off and on for a year and finally decided to do a little ordering.&nbsp; I started with ordering a safari dress from Michael Kors where I knew the size because Norway has MK in shops here.&nbsp; Then I moved to trying some Ralph Lauren where I also felt pretty confident in the sizes.&nbsp; Then a belt and some accessories.&nbsp; All was sent to my mom in the US then shipped to me by her.&nbsp; Of all the 8 pieces I ordered, only 1 did not match my size expectations.&nbsp; So, they fit!&nbsp; The biggest satisfaction came from a leather skirt with snake print that I had to order by the measures...and I LOVE it.&nbsp; </p> <p>I have posted pictures in my fall collection thread so didn't repeat it here.&nbsp; But I must say, Ebay is pretty wonderful.&nbsp; </p> <p>Seamstress experience:&nbsp; <br />I have had some custom blouses made here in Norway.&nbsp; They cost a fortune and I bought the material myself!&nbsp; I took a blouse I loved and had the lady repeat it in three other colors (2 silk, one chiffon) and I am soooooo happy with the results.&nbsp; These are finishing my fall capsule!</p> <p>On the other hand, I had her also shorten a jacket in the arms, and I am a bit sad about that result.&nbsp; I will be more careful to have the shops shorten in future, so it is their responsibility.&nbsp; The jacket isn't ruined, but a little shorter than I wanted.&nbsp; I had to take out the shoulder pads to give the arms more length again.&nbsp; Good thing I have linebacker shoulders anyway.&nbsp; No picture posible since the jacket is black and impossible to see details. </p>