tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986773153401859625.post7594390667441637418..comments2023-12-25T03:34:51.320-06:00Comments on :: clevergirl.org ::: 110. Refashion 13: Chanel Knock-Off Dress from Men's Dress ShirtAntoinettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09398754886656482414noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986773153401859625.post-65056001118230734892013-07-19T21:23:41.138-05:002013-07-19T21:23:41.138-05:00Hi there, I didn't post a tutorial for this dr...Hi there, I didn't post a tutorial for this dress. I sewed it a few years ago, but I remember that it wasn't difficult at all conceptually: I used the biggest long-sleeved men's shirt I could find; I unpicked the collar and took it off, leaving the collar stand (which I topstitched back together); I finished the armholes; I made the front pleats; I sewed the pockets from sleeve fabric; and I'm willing to bet I had to a-line the side seams from the bottom of each armhole to the bottom hem. I also pieced together strips of fabric for the tie. Sorry I can't offer photos of the process -- I had waited till the last minute to enter the competition and did it all in a day, with no documentation. Don't give up! I learned so much from refashioning clothes.Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398754886656482414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986773153401859625.post-66182050498137247312013-07-19T13:06:21.856-05:002013-07-19T13:06:21.856-05:00Was a tutorial posted for this beautiful dress. I...Was a tutorial posted for this beautiful dress. I am new to refashioning and my first attempt at refashioning a man's shirt was a total disaster! HELP!!!!!<br />Thank you for inspiring me to try again with this great dress.Elizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594444899841430713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986773153401859625.post-3344958728577289582011-02-03T01:35:54.361-06:002011-02-03T01:35:54.361-06:00I also just stumbled upon your blog (today) and ha...I also just stumbled upon your blog (today) and have been reading and flipping the whole day (stalkerish eh?) I'm totally new to sewing with machine and wearable things - you and your fellow blogworld friends totally inspired me... used to look at my clothes and think if only i can alter them to what I like them to be (now I have a new vocab too - refashion) My head's spinning around with ideas, I'm so excited! Even when some of my attempts are less than satisfactory (tried to make this beret from sweater tonite, but i think the sweater is too heavyyyy for the project, oh well, you live & learn... better sleep on it and work again tomorrow...)memoryseed/farnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986773153401859625.post-23033789107139829812010-01-20T14:28:07.948-06:002010-01-20T14:28:07.948-06:00I stumbled upon your website and then this dress a...I stumbled upon your website and then this dress and I LOVE it (I know it was posted forever ago). Super cute and it looks high end. You've got some great skills! PS I've recently started refashioning (and sewing) and I'm totally gonna steal this idea... I'm intimidated but you've inspired me.Niki Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05081342541723682899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986773153401859625.post-58440331768785320992009-02-16T14:20:00.000-06:002009-02-16T14:20:00.000-06:00What a great idea. I love it. I am now off to unea...What a great idea. I love it. I am now off to unearth my sewing machine from the back of my cupboard.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986773153401859625.post-78924384437866826852009-02-08T08:13:00.000-06:002009-02-08T08:13:00.000-06:00Just lovely... Can't wait for the tut!Just lovely... Can't wait for the tut!Wisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07402887757195628449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986773153401859625.post-16118778657322110982009-02-04T02:11:00.000-06:002009-02-04T02:11:00.000-06:00I love your refashion idea and definitely will giv...I love your refashion idea and definitely will give it a try when I get my hands on some men shirts. Good luck for the contest !Berryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13007763271616199349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986773153401859625.post-47240328594585604602009-02-02T10:35:00.000-06:002009-02-02T10:35:00.000-06:00that is a great dress, as well as a great adaptati...that is a great dress, as well as a great adaptation of the original! the bowis just too cute for words!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986773153401859625.post-27778234191909818282009-02-02T10:32:00.000-06:002009-02-02T10:32:00.000-06:00This is amazing! I have *got* to pick up some men...This is amazing! I have *got* to pick up some mens' shirts to start experimenting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986773153401859625.post-28862847108443294272009-02-02T10:28:00.000-06:002009-02-02T10:28:00.000-06:00darling little number, clever girl. I love the bo...darling little number, clever girl. I love the bow and the bust darts. super cute!glam.spoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14775928503157260485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986773153401859625.post-26466185345104587862009-02-01T18:04:00.000-06:002009-02-01T18:04:00.000-06:00So cute! You are so talented! I think this is my...So cute! You are so talented! I think this is my favorite!pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02651944290195111894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986773153401859625.post-43109825212380639162009-02-01T12:56:00.000-06:002009-02-01T12:56:00.000-06:00Clever. Absolutely clever.Guess whose got my vote...Clever. Absolutely clever.<BR/><BR/>Guess whose got my vote?poplinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16137035605860186720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986773153401859625.post-90920984619845209652009-02-01T10:18:00.000-06:002009-02-01T10:18:00.000-06:00Lovely dress, First time I am seeing this blog, ju...Lovely dress, First time I am seeing this blog, just love it!<BR/><BR/>http://vivikas.etsy.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986773153401859625.post-65059256594067458422009-02-01T09:33:00.000-06:002009-02-01T09:33:00.000-06:00It looks GREAT. I'm sure you see things that we do...It looks GREAT. I'm sure you see things that we don't (that's always an artist's criticism)...but seriously, it's really cute. I think you did a great job.danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13047910693271897791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986773153401859625.post-31210456948383663242009-01-31T20:40:00.000-06:002009-01-31T20:40:00.000-06:00the dress is SO CUTE, of course! Beautiful work, a...the dress is SO CUTE, of course! Beautiful work, as always. And thanks for the linky love....=) I need inspiration to finish something that is supposed to be sent Monday.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05468422056345875269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986773153401859625.post-38220124809794575322009-01-31T19:13:00.000-06:002009-01-31T19:13:00.000-06:00Your dress is really adorable! Love the bow!Your dress is really adorable! Love the bow!Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06074339341919661384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986773153401859625.post-23659228134601143942009-01-31T18:35:00.000-06:002009-01-31T18:35:00.000-06:00Your refashion project is too cute! I love it. I...Your refashion project is too cute! I love it. I also think your tutorial idea is a great one. Sometimes we know things that we think are simple, but you would be very surprised to find out that there are lots of people who don't know that one simple thing and would greatly appreciate you sharing the info. Keep up the fantastic work.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986773153401859625.post-17179949672032347232009-01-31T17:24:00.000-06:002009-01-31T17:24:00.000-06:00Totally fab refashion.Re: Your iSight camera--go t...Totally fab refashion.<BR/><BR/>Re: Your iSight camera--go to system preference, and click sound, then click input. Crank your input volume as high as it will go. Makes a huge difference. You can adjust the sound levels in iMovie afterward, if you need to... Email me if you need info about compressing, etc, in iMovie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986773153401859625.post-65434796445309411492009-01-31T16:55:00.000-06:002009-01-31T16:55:00.000-06:00Wow, that's fantastic! The bow & pockets ...Wow, that's fantastic! The bow & pockets are just right... now you're making me wish it was spring up here, since that looks like such a great warm weather dress. :-)wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02325131782150858859noreply@blogger.com