https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-friday-ensemble-backlog-5---white-black-cognac-with-a-handknit-lace-collar Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 15 May 2026 15:01:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-friday-ensemble-backlog-5---white-black-cognac-with-a-handknit-lace-collar#post-1549734 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 17:42:21 +0000 JayS 1549734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the juxtaposition of the grid on bottom and lace on top of the tee. Brilliant choice!<br />The shape works perfectly for you.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-friday-ensemble-backlog-5---white-black-cognac-with-a-handknit-lace-collar#post-1549527 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 14:18:16 +0000 kellygirl 1549527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! That's beautiful, Diana! Gorgeous outfit too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-friday-ensemble-backlog-5---white-black-cognac-with-a-handknit-lace-collar#post-1549524 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 14:07:25 +0000 donnat 1549524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Diana, that is really beautiful and it looks great on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-friday-ensemble-backlog-5---white-black-cognac-with-a-handknit-lace-collar#post-1549507 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 13:38:38 +0000 Anonymous 1549507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a cute top. Subtly unique. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-friday-ensemble-backlog-5---white-black-cognac-with-a-handknit-lace-collar#post-1549499 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 13:18:28 +0000 Mona 1549499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The top is lovely on you. I am so impressed by your sewing skills. You did this without a sewing machine? It turned out beautifully.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-friday-ensemble-backlog-5---white-black-cognac-with-a-handknit-lace-collar#post-1549495 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 13:12:42 +0000 Diana 1549495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, I think this link will work without a login. It's the original pattern page but you can see the designer's version on a sleeved top. She sewed her own tops for a perfect match though. (Don't purchase the pattern though as it's just for the lace part.)</p> <p><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/may-yoke" rel="nofollow">http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/may-yoke</a></p> <p>Basically, you just pin the lace piece down, then stitch along the neckline (of the top, not the lace, as there will be a bit of lace sticking up over the edge) and down at the bottom of the lace. The bottom stitching is optional, if you prefer it floppy like a real collar you can leave it loose. I did have to cut out the neckband of the tank and make the opening larger. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-friday-ensemble-backlog-5---white-black-cognac-with-a-handknit-lace-collar#post-1549481 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 12:43:52 +0000 bella 1549481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done! It is very pretty.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-friday-ensemble-backlog-5---white-black-cognac-with-a-handknit-lace-collar#post-1549466 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 11:47:17 +0000 Anonymous 1549466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks amazing on you. I have some vintage handmade lace collars that I want to wear but don't know how. Now I want to see what can be done with a white tank. The link asks that you join Ravelry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-friday-ensemble-backlog-5---white-black-cognac-with-a-handknit-lace-collar#post-1549454 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 10:42:57 +0000 Brooklyn 1549454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So delicate and pretty. You are an artist </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-friday-ensemble-backlog-5---white-black-cognac-with-a-handknit-lace-collar#post-1549434 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 08:35:46 +0000 lyn67 1549434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG, just amazingly brilliant! Gorgeous ideea, beautifull handwork, and delicious look all together, but the original tank was also a great starting piece! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-friday-ensemble-backlog-5---white-black-cognac-with-a-handknit-lace-collar#post-1549292 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:47:25 +0000 Jaime 1549292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-friday-ensemble-backlog-5---white-black-cognac-with-a-handknit-lace-collar#post-1549186 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 21:03:01 +0000 Diana 1549186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone.&nbsp; </p> <p>Dee, I totally tried to see if it would work without the sewing (because, Lazy) but it wouldn't stay in place at all.&nbsp; This is actually sewn on in two places - around the neckline and then down at the bottom edge of the lace.&nbsp; </p> <p>Angie, yes, the yoke is handknit and then sewn down onto the tank.&nbsp; I can't take any credit for the idea though, as that was conceived by the brilliant pattern designer.&nbsp; </p> <p>Of course I finish my summer knitting projects (this one and another tank) right when summer ends, as usual.&nbsp; But I do think this will look nice under a blazer as well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-friday-ensemble-backlog-5---white-black-cognac-with-a-handknit-lace-collar#post-1549140 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 20:18:42 +0000 Angie 1549140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Did you make the yoke and stitch it onto that tank?? WOW. Love that, and you look wonderful.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-friday-ensemble-backlog-5---white-black-cognac-with-a-handknit-lace-collar#post-1549093 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 19:18:43 +0000 Janet 1549093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have that Madewell tank -- what a brilliant embellishment for it! You are so talented. You look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-friday-ensemble-backlog-5---white-black-cognac-with-a-handknit-lace-collar#post-1549092 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 19:15:53 +0000 Jenn 1549092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fantastic is this? That collar is brilliant! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-friday-ensemble-backlog-5---white-black-cognac-with-a-handknit-lace-collar#post-1549076 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 18:50:37 +0000 Sara L. 1549076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a cool idea!&nbsp; The lace is gorgeous and sewing it onto a tank is a great idea to really highlight the knitting.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-friday-ensemble-backlog-5---white-black-cognac-with-a-handknit-lace-collar#post-1549058 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 18:10:28 +0000 Dee 1549058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The lace is beautiful! Love the color, the pattern and the shape works so well on you. My first question when I saw it was how you got it to stay in place - I'd been assuming you pinned it strategically but sewing makes much more sense. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-friday-ensemble-backlog-5---white-black-cognac-with-a-handknit-lace-collar#post-1549053 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 17:51:23 +0000 Maneera 1549053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exquisite! That's a gorgeous job, Diana. I don't think I've even seen a prettier white tank! With the lace, it makes for a very pretty, feminine and unique design....one that is pretty enough to wear without a topper. Fabulous ensemble! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-friday-ensemble-backlog-5---white-black-cognac-with-a-handknit-lace-collar#post-1549038 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 17:08:18 +0000 carter 1549038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So creative! You look fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-friday-ensemble-backlog-5---white-black-cognac-with-a-handknit-lace-collar#post-1549024 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 16:46:46 +0000 JAileen 1549024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The lace is exquisite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-friday-ensemble-backlog-5---white-black-cognac-with-a-handknit-lace-collar#post-1549012 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 16:31:15 +0000 Amy 1549012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Diana, you blow me away. That's a gorgeous piece of knitting. You look wonderful too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-friday-ensemble-backlog-5---white-black-cognac-with-a-handknit-lace-collar#post-1548993 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 15:54:54 +0000 Alassë 1548993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your handknit skills are absolutely amazing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-friday-ensemble-backlog-5---white-black-cognac-with-a-handknit-lace-collar#post-1548989 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 15:42:41 +0000 Suz 1548989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Diana! This is one of my favourite on you, ever! So, so pretty and unique. I love the simplicity. It's perfect for a hot day. The neckline created by the lace frames your face so beautifully. Really glad you have your short hair to show this off.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-friday-ensemble-backlog-5---white-black-cognac-with-a-handknit-lace-collar#post-1548984 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 15:40:45 +0000 Ankita 1548984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now that's some serious talent! The top looks fab and you can't even make out that you've sewn something over... fab job Diana! Love the cool, casual look and love love love the contrast of the white against the black </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-friday-ensemble-backlog-5---white-black-cognac-with-a-handknit-lace-collar#post-1548979 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 15:29:54 +0000 Word Lily 1548979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks great!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-friday-ensemble-backlog-5---white-black-cognac-with-a-handknit-lace-collar#post-1548978 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 15:22:25 +0000 Karin L H 1548978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! What a great way to make the top more interesting! It looks great. You're very talented! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-friday-ensemble-backlog-5---white-black-cognac-with-a-handknit-lace-collar#post-1548974 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 15:18:42 +0000 Diana 1548974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I skipped one day last week, so here is my final Friday Ensemble Backlog outfit.&nbsp; This one is cream (although I used white), black, and cognac.&nbsp; I kept it pretty simple because I wanted to feature my new handknit item.&nbsp; It's a cotton lace collar, sewn onto a modified storebought tank.&nbsp; You can see the original tank in the find below.&nbsp; I cut out the neckline and made the bust/armholes smaller to fit me better, and I sewed the handknit lace yoke to the neckline.&nbsp; It was quite a challenge for me since I'm not a very good seamstress (and I don't own a sewing machine so I did it entirely by hand.)&nbsp; </p> <p>Here are the project details on Ravelry:<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/akabori/may-yoke" rel="nofollow">http://www.ravelry.com/projects/akabori/may-yoke</a></p> <p>(handknit lace yoke on Madewell tank, French connection pants, Dansko sandals) </p>