https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-my-first-attempt-at-sewing-a-top-for-me Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 09:59:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-my-first-attempt-at-sewing-a-top-for-me#post-205572 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:37:04 +0000 Katiepea 205572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is *so* adorable! Ahem, where is the picture of you in it young lady?! I am very impressed. Hmmm, maybe I should dig around and pull out my sewing machine too....... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-my-first-attempt-at-sewing-a-top-for-me#post-205449 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:04:13 +0000 puffenstuff 205449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aww thanks Ladies - I'm blushing! Yes I am totally addicted now, I want to make so many things but it's hard because I dont yet have the skills or experience to do what I want. I decided to start with a basic pattern that had no darts, zippers, closures etc. so I didnt have too much to stress about. My mother was a sewer and I learnt some skills from her when I was in my teenage years which is mostly long forgotten. This is the pattern I used<br /> <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/p-1551-misses-tops.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.simplicity.com/p-1551-misses-tops.aspx</a></p> <p>Lynne I can totally relate to that feeling, time flies so much when I am sewing until I realise it's dark outside and I really should be doing something else!</p> <p>I also made a little fabric clutch as well, which will be handy for when we are travelling and to just put those bits &amp; pieces in.<br /> <a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4919589984_84265bc23f.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://farm5.static.flickr.com.....5bc23f.jpg</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-my-first-attempt-at-sewing-a-top-for-me#post-205372 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:01:19 +0000 Scarlet 205372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I can't believe this is your first project. It looks so nice with pretty details!</p> <p>Sveta - You have GOT to learn from your mother!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-my-first-attempt-at-sewing-a-top-for-me#post-205360 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:42:07 +0000 sinead 205360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How pretty- and you made it! </p> <p>All summer I kept thinking that the sort of simple, sleeveless top I was looking for would be easy to make- if I had ever sewn clothes! I haven't gone beyond curtains, but maybe I should give it a try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-my-first-attempt-at-sewing-a-top-for-me#post-205358 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:28:09 +0000 Sveta 205358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you! I was never able to aquire this skill so I really respect those who cna sew.<br /> Pictures please!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-my-first-attempt-at-sewing-a-top-for-me#post-205357 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:21:18 +0000 Dusty 205357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great job! (and welcome to the addition - watch out, your clothing budget will soon be eaten up by fabric!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-my-first-attempt-at-sewing-a-top-for-me#post-205353 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:17:19 +0000 Lynne 205353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful, Karen! Those colours will be lovely on you...isn't it good knowing what goes into making a garmentff? I love sewing.....hours pass and I realize I haven't cooked dinner. My husband knows he's on his own once I'm at the wheel! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-my-first-attempt-at-sewing-a-top-for-me#post-205345 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:57:13 +0000 Kate 205345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's awesome! I need to work on my top-sewing skills - I've found making skirts to be much easier, but I think the main difference is that using a woven fabric is easier for me than a knit. </p> <p>Did you use a pattern? Model it off of an existing shirt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-my-first-attempt-at-sewing-a-top-for-me#post-205331 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:29:12 +0000 shana 205331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Very impressive &amp; pretty. I so wish I could sew! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-my-first-attempt-at-sewing-a-top-for-me#post-205268 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:51:06 +0000 yublocka 205268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow I'm super impressed! Would love to see it on as well. And a dress too - exciting!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-my-first-attempt-at-sewing-a-top-for-me#post-205267 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:49:04 +0000 stringy 205267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely! I can see that fitting into your existing wardrobe really well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-my-first-attempt-at-sewing-a-top-for-me#post-205266 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:48:48 +0000 rute 205266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely! Keep practicing! oh.. I'm so envious, I would love to sew and made clothes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-my-first-attempt-at-sewing-a-top-for-me#post-205263 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:23:23 +0000 Theresa 205263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Karen!!! That is great!! Well done on your first wearable creation! </p> <p>Are you hooked now? LOL</p> <p>Which pattern is that? I quite like it :D</p> <p>Oh and mistakes are just the way you learn to perfect your technique! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-my-first-attempt-at-sewing-a-top-for-me#post-205259 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:31:34 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 205259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Clever you! So impressed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-my-first-attempt-at-sewing-a-top-for-me#post-205239 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:25:52 +0000 Jill 205239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on your first top! I've been sewing for 25+ years and I still am a little surprised when a bunch of pieces of fabric come together into an actual, wearable garment! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-my-first-attempt-at-sewing-a-top-for-me#post-205236 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:15:16 +0000 Sparky 205236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really nice! Lovely print too. Can't wait to see you model it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-my-first-attempt-at-sewing-a-top-for-me#post-205233 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:52:10 +0000 puffenstuff 205233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone for the kind comments. I find it so satisying to sew clothes for myself, I find looking at clothes in store now and asking myself if I can make it! I will certainly model it for you - watch this space </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-my-first-attempt-at-sewing-a-top-for-me#post-205124 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:09:41 +0000 Cookie 205124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So cute! That fabric looks vintage. Can't wait to see it on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-my-first-attempt-at-sewing-a-top-for-me#post-205118 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:06:34 +0000 bella 205118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice! Will you model it for us? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-my-first-attempt-at-sewing-a-top-for-me#post-205064 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:34:55 +0000 bj1111 205064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>congrats!!! love all the crafty-ness on the ylf board.</p> <p>pix of you wearing it. the tucks at the neckline look darling and very professionally done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-my-first-attempt-at-sewing-a-top-for-me#post-205061 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:31:44 +0000 shell 205061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How pretty! Of course, we hope to see it on you soon! You are mighty talented </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-my-first-attempt-at-sewing-a-top-for-me#post-205060 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:31:16 +0000 chewyspaghetti 205060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slightly-ot-my-first-attempt-at-sewing-a-top-for-me#post-205058 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:20:25 +0000 puffenstuff 205058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so excited that I could bust! I wanted to show off the first ever garment that I've made for myself, I am so very proud of it. </p> <p><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4919601946_2ab6196405.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://farm5.static.flickr.com.....196405.jpg</a><br /> <a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4919009965_30f8b1fe15.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://farm5.static.flickr.com.....b1fe15.jpg</a></p> <p>If I look close up I can see where I've made mistakes but I certainly learned alot from the whole process. I am now planning a dress based on this same top and I am feeling more of these coming on for summer </p>