https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/viking-siren-call Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:27:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/viking-siren-call#post-1667231 Wed, 25 May 2016 23:01:48 +0000 LillyH861 1667231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun look! If you could hem the top maybe 2.5 inches it would be even more perfection.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/viking-siren-call#post-1667138 Wed, 25 May 2016 19:17:51 +0000 Beth Ann 1667138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, Sara! &nbsp;Turns out we need boosters. &nbsp;Now, they've just put the pertussis back into the tetanus shot booster they give adults, but they used to not do that. &nbsp;I waited a few extra days to teach, but, truthfully, most of my students are better protected than my friends. &nbsp;</p> <p>Thankfully, my cough seems to be receding. &nbsp;I have a lot of singing to do in a few weeks. &nbsp;It's murder on the voice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/viking-siren-call#post-1667137 Wed, 25 May 2016 19:17:15 +0000 DonnaF 1667137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ya know, Beth Ann, I was SURE you'd gotten a call to play Viking sexpot in a Scandinavian opera somewhere. . .I was just picturing the dramatic helmet. . .So disappointed you were referring to your sewing machine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/viking-siren-call#post-1666899 Wed, 25 May 2016 13:52:15 +0000 Sara L. 1666899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No sewing advice, but I wanted to mention that I had whooping cough about 3 summers ago.&nbsp; I was pretty shocked.&nbsp; It turns out there was an unvaccinated kid at my middle child's preschool that I must have got it from.&nbsp; The preschool had sent out a letter when the child came down with whooping cough but it never occurred to me to worried about myself and I knew all my kids were vaccinated.&nbsp; It took forever to go away even with antibiotics.&nbsp; I think I coughed through most of that summer even though I didn't really feel bad. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/viking-siren-call#post-1666897 Wed, 25 May 2016 13:46:27 +0000 Beth Ann 1666897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una: &nbsp;Love the refashionista and I pinned that for later! &nbsp;I do think she must be tiny. &nbsp;Let's just say that thrift shopping, when you're a size 14, often means you just really look like your grandma. &nbsp;I do love her prolific creativity. &nbsp;Crafty Una? &nbsp;I see a whole 'nother side of you!</p> <p>Ah, yes, Sharan! &nbsp;The trick is to have options that will increase the likelihood that I'll complete one. &nbsp;And to avoid the "dreamlist," which I'm quite familiar with!</p> <p>Diane: I do pretty well with stable knits or those with moderate stretch, but I don't own a serger. &nbsp;I also notice far more (i.e. ridiculous) amounts of stretch in tshirts in ready to wear. &nbsp;I think I need something with a bit of structural integrity, while retaining a good drape.</p> <p>Rachy/Lyn: &nbsp;Yeah, not a bit fan of the casual stripe with the lace on me. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/viking-siren-call#post-1666810 Wed, 25 May 2016 10:42:35 +0000 lyn67 1666810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous ideea, I would like it in one color(for ex, white/navy, coral...etc) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/viking-siren-call#post-1666809 Wed, 25 May 2016 10:37:14 +0000 Anonymous 1666809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the idea of the dress in a solid colour. It would suit you. I think to get you back into sewing that it is a good idea to source the top and add the lace. Jersey is often tricky and to start with a project involving it could put you off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/viking-siren-call#post-1666780 Wed, 25 May 2016 07:49:48 +0000 rachylou 1666780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, in all one solid colour, I can see it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/viking-siren-call#post-1666775 Wed, 25 May 2016 07:00:04 +0000 catgirl 1666775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth Ann, I used to quilt and make some of my own clothes of the lazy slam-together type as well as fleece jackets, zipper bags and totes. Mostly just a hobby and for gifts. Alas, time and space and interfering pets don't allow me to indulge that often. Like you, I prefer selecting fabric and basic construction to details like binding and machine quilting or setting. :).</p> <p>Like this:</p> <p><a href="http://refashionista.net/2013/08/27/two-tees-one-dress/" rel="nofollow">http://refashionista.net/2013/.....one-dress/</a></p> <p>Or this (for a little girl but can do the same for an adult):</p> <p><a href="http://www.itsalwaysautumn.com/2015/05/25/cute-shirt-cute-fabric-easiest-dress-ever.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.itsalwaysautumn.com.....-ever.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/viking-siren-call#post-1666759 Wed, 25 May 2016 05:41:46 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1666759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, my dress is tencel. I definitely understand the queue of projects . . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/viking-siren-call#post-1666644 Wed, 25 May 2016 01:06:07 +0000 Jaime 1666644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can't sew but love your plan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/viking-siren-call#post-1666634 Wed, 25 May 2016 00:55:22 +0000 Angie 1666634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great dress. I can SEE YOU IN IT, Beth Ann. Can I have one too? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/viking-siren-call#post-1666576 Tue, 24 May 2016 23:41:54 +0000 Beth Ann 1666576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone, for the encouragement! &nbsp;This would be a fun boost to my wardrobe and, since I could play with the proportions, I think I could get a result I'm happy with. &nbsp;The first trick would be to find the skirting fabric!</p> <p>Carter: &nbsp;The scalloped edge here is part of the fabrication -- go into even a Joanne's and you'll see loads of bolts with a scalloped edge -- lace and eyelet. &nbsp;All you do is cut the length, figuring the final length. &nbsp;No need to hem at all!</p> <p>Jen: &nbsp;There is so much more support for sewing nowadays. &nbsp;My mom and her best friend were sewing buddies when I was growing up. &nbsp;They would "pop back and forth" between each other's houses, solving sewing dilemmas. &nbsp;My mother even sewed my doll clothing to match mine.</p> <p>Chris and Robin: &nbsp;It would be much easier to find a tunic tee already made. &nbsp;I think the lace is the key, though. &nbsp;Making a tee isn't difficult, so if I need to to get a good "match with the lace, that's OK.</p> <p>Sharan: &nbsp;Is that a tencel? &nbsp;I love the way you placed the blossoms! &nbsp;I'll check out the pattern. &nbsp;I do have a piece of lovely dress weight Ponte di Roma, which might work for the top. &nbsp; It's a gorgeous true navy. &nbsp;I love navy eyelet, too. &nbsp;As I mentioned before, I think finding the skirting fabric is the first step. &nbsp;I'm also creating a short queue of potential projects that would be a creative, but manageable reentry to sewing for me. &nbsp;More to come later! &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/viking-siren-call#post-1666512 Tue, 24 May 2016 21:22:01 +0000 carter 1666512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great idea! My sewing skills are quite rudimentary, but I went through a phase in the 90s in which I did something similar to all my curtains and shower curtains. I hope you give this a shot. You've inspired me to at least ponder the idea of pulling out the sewing machine. How do you feel about the scalloped hem? That would surely be my undoing...both in my measuring nerdiness and lack of patience. Would you try to do it or keep it simple and straight? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/viking-siren-call#post-1666503 Tue, 24 May 2016 21:10:27 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1666503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth Ann, you are brilliant! (And Una, too!) I would not have thought of sewing the skirt to a tee. The fabric looks like it could be eyelet with a border on it. I think the project seems fairly simple.<br />I do have a pattern like the dress you want: <a href="http://www.textilestudiopatterns.com/patterns/index-dresses.html" rel="nofollow">Textile Studio Patterns</a> Provence Dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/viking-siren-call#post-1666500 Tue, 24 May 2016 21:08:13 +0000 RobinF 1666500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that could be a great dress. And I can really picture it in a plain color. I would be tempted to use a purchased top because then you know you like that much of it and if the skirt part doesn't work you at least still have the top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/viking-siren-call#post-1666498 Tue, 24 May 2016 21:06:30 +0000 Chris987 1666498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would think getting the right fit would be the most challenging part of making a dress like this. Basting the skirt onto the top is a great way to experiment with it. I'd vote for buying the top, or if you don't find the right stripe buy an inexpensive one of any color&nbsp;that fits and use that as a pattern to make the one you want. I've sewn on knits a little bit and it takes slightly different skills and stiches than woven fabric. Sounds like you may know that already </p> <p></p> <p>You could also make the skirt as a separate piece to wear with the top and then you'd have two new pieces to wear with other things in your closet...making a skirt would be even easier than attaching it to a top. </p> <p>Sounds like fun! Keep us posted on your progress...</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/viking-siren-call#post-1666420 Tue, 24 May 2016 20:06:29 +0000 jenanded 1666420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The sewing scene -patterns, fabrics, online community - have really come alosng, probably in response to the low quality homogeneity in the stores. This looks pretty and easy so go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/viking-siren-call#post-1666408 Tue, 24 May 2016 19:56:17 +0000 Ledonna N. 1666408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the sporty lux of this fit very pretty color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/viking-siren-call#post-1666407 Tue, 24 May 2016 19:54:40 +0000 Tanya 1666407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can totally imagine you on that dress, Beth Ann. Good luck with the sewing project! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/viking-siren-call#post-1666362 Tue, 24 May 2016 19:11:44 +0000 Beth Ann 1666362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una: &nbsp;I had no idea you knew your way round a sewing machine! &nbsp;I think the trick is to keep the fabric quality high and keep it simple. &nbsp;There is a fine line between boutique chic and craft show disaster! &nbsp;In the 80's, my mom had two dropwaist shirt dresses. &nbsp;My favorite was the tomato red one -- made of crisp poplin that didn't muss. &nbsp;It was easy to dress up or down and was blissfully cool. &nbsp;Of course, it was the 80's, so we popped the collar.</p> <p>Thanks, Suz! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/viking-siren-call#post-1666338 Tue, 24 May 2016 18:29:12 +0000 Suz 1666338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this style. I know nothing about sewing but I am in favour of this dress for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/viking-siren-call#post-1666333 Tue, 24 May 2016 18:15:37 +0000 catgirl 1666333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I went through a phase of sewing fabric to thrifted tops to make this kind of drop waist dress. It would be super easy - and like a Viking, you just forge ahead and conquer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/viking-siren-call#post-1666286 Tue, 24 May 2016 16:59:01 +0000 Beth Ann 1666286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Viking sewing machine, that is!</p> <p>As I've been musing on my personal style, while sick with either flu or whooping cough (I kid you not), I realize that much of what I love best is either not in the stores, not in my price range, or not in my size.</p> <p>I do love to create --- and I used to have some reasonably good sewing skills, with a real strength in fabric selection (and a little less patience for pressing and ripping!). &nbsp;Perhaps summer is a good time for some easy, but fab, projects.</p> <p>I came across this dress in a Soft Surroundings catalog. &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.softsurroundings.com/P/Left_Bank_Dress/">https://www.softsurroundings.c.....ank_Dress/</a></p> <p>I like it as is, but I'd prefer it in a solid (maybe navy), and with a real shoulder line.</p> <p>I think the first step would be to find a piece of gorgeous lace as inspiration. &nbsp;Next, I'd need to decide whether to buy or make the tee. &nbsp;Lastly, I'd plan on basting the skirt to the tee, so I can play with the proportion a bit -- the skirt has to look deliberate -- not like it's "tacked on," or my legs will look terrribly stumpy.</p> <p>Any ideas or feedback? &nbsp;Sewists and those who can't thread a needle are welcome to comment! </p>