https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:12:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long/page/2#post-1560303 Sun, 20 Sep 2015 12:29:23 +0000 Anonymous 1560303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did see this post from you a while back, but I was on holiday and didn't get a chance to reply. I'm glad to now though... I'm so very pleased for you Liz. What a fantastic and exciting venture! I'm very intrigued by the sewing methods that you plan on using and pleased to hear that you want to use fine fabrics for your garments as I do love me a good fabric :). It sounds wonderful. All the best. x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long/page/2#post-1560232 Sun, 20 Sep 2015 02:43:57 +0000 Sveta 1560232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so happy for you! It is a big step but doing something you love and aspire to is the best gift we can give to ourselves.<br />The shirt looks wonderful and the new cutting technique sounds promising. &nbsp;I wish your new business to take off and soar to the new heights, Liz!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long/page/2#post-1560160 Sat, 19 Sep 2015 21:16:24 +0000 Vicki 1560160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amazing life start! &nbsp;I'm thrilled for you and your new direction and to see that you've moved through the process to find your creative self. &nbsp;I'll be watching and, perhaps, buying! &nbsp;Congratulations, Approprio! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long/page/2#post-1552037 Sat, 05 Sep 2015 09:53:13 +0000 approprio 1552037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much for all the positive vibes and good wishes. I know for sure I'm going to need them!</p> <p>You're all so very generous with your feedback that I may be tempted to post once in a while for advice on product development, branding and even pricing. I'm pretty sure I can do this, but as I say, it's all very daunting at the moment.</p> <p><b>skylurker</b>, cute video! And with Kraftwerk, one of my favourite bands ever :)</p> <p><b>Staysfit</b>, thanks for that. This really is only a fraction of the story. I'm pondering a detailed post off-topic, because I feel as strongly as you do that these things are unnecessarily stigmatised. But it can be hard to share something so deeply personal, particularly when recovery is an ongoing process.</p> <p><b>Deborah, shevia,&nbsp;</b>I do plan to sell online. I'll be setting up on Etsy to begin with and I'll let you know when I have some things listed.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks everyone else for your thoughtful responses. I'm quite overwhelmed. In a good way </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long/page/2#post-1551401 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 10:52:04 +0000 Beth Ann 1551401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the architectural shape and crispness of the cropped shirt.&nbsp; You are well on your way into a new chapter, which I hope brings you much joy and success! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long/page/2#post-1551395 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 10:28:25 +0000 Tania 1551395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's good to "see" you again!&nbsp; I wish you the best of luck in your new endeavor.&nbsp; Your work is wonderful and I admire your ability to take steps towards living your passion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long/page/2#post-1551375 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 08:49:14 +0000 Deborah 1551375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wishing you all the very best! &nbsp;The shirt is really gorgeous and very cool looking in an understated way. &nbsp;Hope I am not jumping the gun, but will there be an online store?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long/page/2#post-1551296 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 04:57:39 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1551296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on this new path. It sounds like your steps along the way were all to get you right here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long/page/2#post-1551294 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 04:52:10 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1551294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's so good to see you here again. Sorry you were battling depression, but I'm glad to hear you're feeling much better and have the energy and excitement to embark on this new venture. You are so talented with designing and creating amazing clothes. It's great you can take this chance to pursue your real passion. <br />The blouse is really cool! Love your new specs, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long/page/2#post-1551288 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 04:37:33 +0000 CocoLion 1551288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your creation! &nbsp;It is evident you are very talented. &nbsp;And I am full of admiration for your decision to turn your passion into a business venture. &nbsp;If there is any way I can help you on your journey, let me know. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long/page/2#post-1551279 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 04:02:58 +0000 Sal 1551279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on your exciting decision!<br />You look great, the top looks stylish and unique and please keep us in touch with where you are at! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long/page/2#post-1551210 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 01:47:34 +0000 Brooklyn 1551210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! How exciting and inspiring! I wish you luck and look forward to hearing more. Love the shirt, especially the interesting sleeve details. You go girl! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long/page/2#post-1551203 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 01:40:08 +0000 Meredith 1551203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous! Best wishes for your health and new adventure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long/page/2#post-1551202 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 01:38:51 +0000 Staysfit 1551202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad that you are feeling better and very happy that you are willing to share about something that many people keep private. Public awareness goes a long way to reduce stigma for anyone who is struggling with depression. I love your new business idea and wish you the best. Your top is a wow! I hope you share more of your work as your plans develop. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long/page/2#post-1551187 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 01:10:36 +0000 Style Fan 1551187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great to see you post.&nbsp; Love the look of the shirt.&nbsp; I don't understand the design but I like the result.&nbsp; I look forward to hearing more about your designs.<br />Great glasses and I like your hair overgrown.&nbsp; Glad you are feeling better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long/page/2#post-1551180 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 01:00:23 +0000 rachylou 1551180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cool and fascinating design - the one piece cut... that will occupy my mind for awhile! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long/page/2#post-1551175 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 00:57:04 +0000 Jaime 1551175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am at turns excited, empathetic, and ready to make an order. I think you have made a wonderful decision and am glad you pulled yourself through your depression (also know about that). Will be very happy to read about your progress and see your designs whenever you are able. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long/page/2#post-1551159 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 00:41:26 +0000 Adelfa 1551159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like everyone else, I am so inspired and uplifted by your post. Good for you! The blouse looks so sleek and modern and interesting. Can't wait to see your other creations! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long#post-1551121 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 23:23:18 +0000 Caro in Oz 1551121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How wonderful, I wish you every success </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long#post-1551111 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 23:01:52 +0000 Ginkgo 1551111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the look of the extended dart (or perhaps echo is a better word). &nbsp; I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long#post-1551088 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 22:04:37 +0000 tulle 1551088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Approprio, I'm so pleased for you!&nbsp; That shirt is ingenious.&nbsp; Like Smittie, I immediately thought I'd love to see it in many different colors &amp; textures (soft fine wale corduroy with vintage bakelite buttons came to mind, for some reason.) I wish you lots of luck and happiness in this new undertaking.&nbsp; You seem to have the mind of an engineer and the eye of a fashion artist, so I believe in your future! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long#post-1551084 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 21:54:53 +0000 Lyn D. 1551084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great looking shirt!<br />So nice to reading your positive and uplifting post </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long#post-1551070 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 21:28:19 +0000 skylurker 1551070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>hey, I found one of the videos!<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/9146249">https://vimeo.com/9146249</a></p> <p>I was mesmerized by them, the play with the geometric shapes.<br />Too bad they don't show the end result, because the most surprising was the juxtaposition of the simple design with the end result - a very sleek dress fit for red carpet.</p> <p>Thanks for mentioning the Balenciaga coat, I had never heard of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long#post-1550993 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 18:59:17 +0000 approprio 1550993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Feh. After an afternoon of domestic plumbing disaster I had a reply lined up which my browser has kindly deleted.&nbsp;</p> <p>Anyway. Thanks so much for your support and encouragement. It's been a difficult year but I'm glad to have my mojo back, so to speak. And I must say I'm surprised to be met with such enthusiasm. I'll post a few more examples as I progress.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm as daunted as I'm excited by this new venture. I feel like I'm onto something but I can see from here how much hard work this is going to be even from the embryonic stage. But I have a pile of material and a lot of ideas which is enough to get me started.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>jackiec</b>, I'd love to hear about your mother's experience sometime. And &nbsp;there's a load of zero-waste designs out there, but I don't know of another system like this.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>abc&nbsp;</b>you just made my day! I'm not that cool in person ;)<b></p> <p>Angie&nbsp;</b>heh yeah, i gotta make 'em first (BTW, those harem culottes were Killer!)</p> <p><b>smittie</b>&nbsp;I'm a bit short of shirt material right now but there's a lovely piece of silk crepe satin waiting to be made into the tuxedo version.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>skylurker&nbsp;</b>the jabot dress is a great example! Another inspiration was the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://http://lamanga-lamanga.blogspot.ie/2010/06/balenciaga-one-seam-coat.html">Balenciaga one seam coat</a>. And you're right, keeping in the loop here is the right thing to do.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sorry for not shouting out to all of you. I've read each and every one of your replies and it's all very much appreciated. Thanks again.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long#post-1550971 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 17:48:11 +0000 Suz 1550971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sign me up to buy one of those shirts, pronto!! So wonderful! It looks amazing on you, as do the specs.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am so sorry to hear that you've been low -- and so delighted to know that you are doing better and ready to start something new. This is an amazing venture and I hope you will continue to report to us and show us outfits.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long#post-1550948 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 17:01:39 +0000 skylurker 1550948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>congrats on overcoming depression and finding the energy to start anew, I know how that feels.</p> <p>Your first finished product looks great.<br />I don't understand the process but it reminds me of a Madeleine Vionnet exhibition I saw a few years ago. Her first dresses were made from a single square of fabric, there were amazing videos showing how she made it. With time, she developped her skills and made more complicated designs out of several geometric pieces of fabric.</p> <p>Anyway, if you're going on this adventure alone, it's wise to keep in touch with the YLF community. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long#post-1550933 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 16:44:36 +0000 Elizabeth P 1550933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good to see you again... sorry things haven't been that great, but I'm glad you've turned a corner, so to speak.&nbsp; And wow, what a great new adventure awaits!&nbsp; Very interesting concept, I hope you'll share as things progress, you get more designs, etc.&nbsp; That shirt is wonderful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long#post-1550926 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 16:15:05 +0000 Cerinda 1550926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&lt;&lt;Raises glass&gt;&gt; Here's to your reinvention! &nbsp;Best of luck with your new venture: &nbsp;your debut product is gorgeous!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long#post-1550916 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 16:07:11 +0000 Angie 1550916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exciting and CONGRATS! (Miss you, Liz).</p> <p>The new shirt is killer. Hope you sell LOTS.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-directions-long#post-1550911 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 15:45:48 +0000 catgirl 1550911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How utterly cool and fascinating! I wish you nothing but success. I've often wished I could just design my own clothes, but this is even more wonderful! </p>