https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:53:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201972 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 21:25:39 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2201972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Linda Walsh, lynn, and Suntiger, thanks! </p> <p>Lynn, I’m following Angie’s suggestion and not rushing into any purchase. If you look at my last comment on machines you’ll see that it was about Z’s space and possible (sewing machine) weight issues, but that I also cautioned about giving up too much on quality while going for a more convenient machine. Those things matter to me as well. If the establishment brands have machines that meet those needs for a reasonable price, great, but the full-size, heavy machine that folds into a table that looks like a small desk when not extended is simply not going to happen. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201919 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:44:32 +0000 Lynn 2201919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There are lots of good inexpensive sewing machines. Both Brother and Janome are good brands. Singer is also making some good inexpensive machines. &nbsp;You can google recommendations.&nbsp;<br />The mini sewing machines aren't worth the money.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201739 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 21:54:32 +0000 Anonymous 2201739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201715 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 19:22:40 +0000 Linda Welsh 2201715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201636 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:31:53 +0000 lynn 2201636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love them!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201612 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:57:32 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2201612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, that sounds like a smart plan! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201606 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:42:36 +0000 Angie 2201606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad ripping out the elastic worked! </p> <p>I’d have these hemmed professionally for now, so that you can wear them soon. Then take your time finding the right sewing machine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201568 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:00:08 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2201568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zaoebi, great minds think... in opposite directions? Lol. </p> <p>In looking around at sewing machine possibilities, I’ve come across multiple mentions of this one, which doesn’t sound that hard to move around, </p> <p><a href="https://www.w6-wertarbeit.de/naehen/naehmaschinen/naehmaschinen-fuer-anfaenger/w6-naehmaschine-n-1235/61?gclid=Cj0KCQjw8IaGBhCHARIsAGIRRYorL6MMDNJic86mxADjreOGuBrJefIFTgc8719XJVs7SiQrKTu5-gQaAvHUEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow">https://www.w6-wertarbeit.de/n.....HUEALw_wcB</a><br /> And this list of minis, which vary considerably in features, but are all quite small <a href="https://www.warenvergleich.de/mini-naehmaschine/?utm_source=google&#038;utm_medium=cpc&#038;utm_content=search&#038;gclid=Cj0KCQjw8IaGBhCHARIsAGIRRYoWA1I3z-EScCMXl_MIT94HTg3wSUSw0mD1FmoS79kZ5JY6rOksUOUaAonzEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow">https://www.warenvergleich.de/.....nzEALw_wcB</a></p> <p>Maybe one of them would work for you. One thing to watch out for in the minis though is that many of them are lightweight because the gears are made of plastic. It’s lighter than metal, of course, but also breaks more easily. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201564 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:45:37 +0000 Zaeobi 2201564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What serendipitous timing! I busted out my sewing kit 2 days ago to play around the hem of some satin trousers! Only it was to *add* an elasticated jogger hem, rather than to remove it. </p> <p>I also don't have the space for an actual sewing machine, so have been doing everything by hand. Takes forever but at least I can do it whilst doing something else (so long as I don't get too distracted by the TV etc though lol) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201512 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 23:07:29 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2201512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DonnaF and Rachylou, you bring up two important factors that will probably fight each other. I can easily see myself deciding to sew something like an awning, and I doubt I’ll have space to dedicate to a sewing machine permanently, so I’ll need to be able to pack it up and move it easily. Hmmm </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201508 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 22:54:25 +0000 rachylou 2201508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice! </p> <p>I have a real sewing machine, but I also had one of those really cheap As Seen On tv mini machines (table top, not hand held). I actually enjoyed sewing with it, lol (I broke it eventually). YMMV, but it was easy to get out and put away. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201503 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 22:32:30 +0000 DonnaF 2201503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FI: Before you buy a machine, consider the thickest fabric you might stitch in multiple layers -- like jeans at the crotch. In addition to a thick needle, you'd need a strong motor. My mom ruined a machine when she stitched thick marine canvas for a patio/deck awning. Also, (she owned four machines when she died), see the reviews on how easy it is to adjust the tension. I could never get the upper and lower thread tension quite right on any of them. My favorite machine of them all was a Singer Slant Needle because the needle slanted toward the user so was easier to see. But I think those old treadle machines were best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201490 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 20:37:13 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2201490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Phoebe, good idea about weighting down the pants. I wasn’t crazy about them as joggers, with the elastic keeping them up on my legs, so I might want to use some kind of tape around the hem. Thanks for the suggestion. I appreciate your encouraging thoughts about creativity as well. </p> <p>Here’s what they look like now—unstyled (this is a workout shirt) but I tossed on sandals I might wear with them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201470 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 19:05:07 +0000 Anonymous 2201470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Before you go any farther you might want to look at some Youtube tutorials about adding weight to the hem.</p> <p>The elastic was holding the hem down and especially in silk you may not be happy with the way the leg hangs without any weight.</p> <p>I am hoping you will get a sewing machine because you seem like a natural talent for creative alterations which I hope you will share.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201456 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:31:10 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2201456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kate, that’s perfect! I had my grandma’s Singer (no treadle, but easily 50 years old) but gave it away when my 2.5 year old son and I were moving a long way. I’ll look for Janomes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201454 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:13:38 +0000 Kate 2201454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good job with the pants, FI. I’m no seamstress, but I bought a simple sewing machine a few years ago to do the kind of things you mentioned. I think I spent $150 on it. My machine is made by Janome. It’s a great little machine, and simple to use. Since I learned to sew on my grandmother’s old treadle Singer sewing machine, I didn’t want anything too complicated! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201452 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:45:57 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2201452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks cat2. I know I eventually want to get a simple machine, don’t know if now is the right time for it—or if this is the right fabric. My mom sewed a lot, but I only did a very little bit, years ago. I don’t think I’d do complicated things. The bog coat caught my attention, and I want to be able to hem clothes and curtains, that sort of thing. I tried something like this in the USA &amp; was unimpressed. <a href="https://www.otto.de/p/easymaxx-naehmaschine-hand-naehmaschine-9-teile-S0K0A0QB/#variationId=S0K0A0QBGFM6" rel="nofollow">https://www.otto.de/p/easymaxx.....K0A0QBGFM6</a> I haven’t even started looking over here yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201448 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:29:24 +0000 cat2 2201448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute pants, I think it’s worth paying to have the hem done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201443 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:21:57 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2201443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SO MUCH BETTER. Thanks, everybody, for the encouragement! </p> <p>Next question is if I hand-stitch the new hem, have it done, or look for a mini sewing machine with very limited capabilities. I’m a little worried sewing this fabric myself, tba—there are rows of tiny holes where I just pulled stitches out. But there is no salvage edge, so I think a seam is necessary. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201441 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:55:22 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2201441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Kellygirl—I didn’t mean to flash anyone, but thought showing where they hit relative to my bellybutton mattered. </p> <p>Linda, appreciate your enthusiasm! </p> <p>Angie, you have lots of alterations done, so I’m glad to hear you think this can work. </p> <p>Firecracker, yay! Glad to hear from someone who sews, especially as you make such creative, special pieces. </p> <p>Thanks Tanya. 1” more to go from my waist—supposed to do it this month, haven’t started yet. </p> <p>The operation is in progress. The elastic is about 1.5” across, fully covered by fabric, with a tiny little seam allowance and stitching halfway up the elastic. I’ll report back when one leg is done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201439 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:39:11 +0000 Tanya 2201439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely pants ( and you look to be in great shape). Also vote to rip the elastic out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201435 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:17:07 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2201435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rip away! (Very carefully! ha!) You have nothing to lose except a&nbsp; pair of pants you haven't been wearing and won't wear with the current hem treatment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201434 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:12:03 +0000 Angie 2201434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These look GREAT for Summer! You are looking fit and fab! </p> <p>And what <b>Lynn</b> said. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201431 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:56:48 +0000 Linda Welsh 2201431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love those pants!&nbsp; Follow your instinct regarding the elastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201427 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:25:27 +0000 kellygirl 2201427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like these like that too! Your abs look fantastic, btw! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201423 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:11:07 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2201423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou, that’s exactly it—I don’t think I’d be comfortable with the elastic up there, or with them being tight over my knees because I’d just pulled them down. </p> <p>It has just occurred to me that if I don’t like them loose, I could replace the elastic with some that’s not as wide and maybe attach it differently (ie, not cover the back of the elastic with pants fabric)</p> <p>Lynn, I’m getting the seam ripper now.</p> <p>ChristieIJ, let’s hope they’re still great little pants when I’m done with them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201417 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 14:54:08 +0000 rachylou 2201417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them at this cropped length too! I’d wear them as is as long as they’re comfortable around the lower leg with that elastic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201414 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 14:05:47 +0000 lynn 2201414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would rip out the elastic and I think you will love them!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201412 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:53:54 +0000 ChristelJ 2201412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually really like these the way they are now, but if you are bothered by them I bet they would also look good without the elastic. Great little pants! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-about-now#post-2201409 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:47:26 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2201409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The last time I showed these, the rise was too short. While they’ve been waiting through months of pandemic for me to take them to the second-hand shop, I’ve realized that “rise” is not purely a vertical measurement. I usually think it = height of waist - height of crotch, but in fact there is a horizontal component. If fabric gets used up going out and around a sideways football tucked under your waistband (my weight-gain pattern), then you need more to make it up, and maybe back in, to the waist. Forgive me if this is not a new lightbulb for you the way it was for me. </p> <p>I generally am not into joggers, but this pair fascinated me when I was heavier, so I bought them as a goal item. I don’t remember what they cost, other than not much, and they’re 100% silk, which is a wonderful fabric. </p> <p>I just pulled them out of the bag to see if they reach up and around to my waist, now that I’ve lost some of my lower tummy. My verdict: the rise is fine now, but the legs are too short. </p> <p>The fabric at the bottom wraps around the wide elastic band. I’m thinking about getting out my seam ripper to see how they look sans elastic—I love the fabric that much. </p> <p>What do you think? </p>