tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post1242614697347698128..comments2023-06-03T06:58:45.048-07:00Comments on makery: The Refashioners 2013 - Karen of Did You Make ThatAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10017802422891332588noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-11092360358964327192013-07-17T19:41:50.656-07:002013-07-17T19:41:50.656-07:00I hate the original shirt, but I love the classic ...I hate the original shirt, but I love the classic yet unexpected feel of the bolero. I am always a fan of outerwear done in velvet, very posh. <br /><br />http://www.etsy.com/shop/CurvyTiffyTiffanyhttp://www.etsy.com/shop/CurvyTiffy?ref=seller_info_countnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-14156375728997474592013-06-15T13:18:42.685-07:002013-06-15T13:18:42.685-07:00This is gorgeous on you! Love that elasticated sle...This is gorgeous on you! Love that elasticated sleeve detail and the feathers set the rich purple velvet off to a T :)Elisalexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10348089755337617631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-39694353400603252612013-06-10T08:39:31.825-07:002013-06-10T08:39:31.825-07:00Yep, I love this. The elastic on the sleeves is p...Yep, I love this. The elastic on the sleeves is pure genius.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989756320124172799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-30001690169285208082013-06-07T21:07:25.655-07:002013-06-07T21:07:25.655-07:00That is gorgeous, just beautiful. In fact, I'd...That is gorgeous, just beautiful. In fact, I'd go as far as 'magical'! AND whimsical. And inspiring. Just. Love. It.Gemahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10594599410651371674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-60079485291270023862013-06-04T22:01:14.986-07:002013-06-04T22:01:14.986-07:00this is totally adorable and i never would have th...this is totally adorable and i never would have thought to do that. that's why i love the refashioners! great job Karen!dixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270266160105135365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-231279843962558742013-06-04T14:14:23.007-07:002013-06-04T14:14:23.007-07:00Holy shit! You've got a velvet pressing board?...Holy shit! You've got a velvet pressing board?! I thought those were a thing of legends! Your refashion is totally inspired and the outcome is unrecognisable and beautiful. The gathered sleeves are such a nice detail and really make the most of the velvet's sheen and texture. Genius work Karen<br /><br />Zoe xxx Zoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10893813529679767893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-46593041121979194462013-06-04T13:06:12.029-07:002013-06-04T13:06:12.029-07:00FABulous! What a gorgeous refashion!FABulous! What a gorgeous refashion!EmSewCrazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04896183158092761878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-37958313641894724722013-06-04T06:13:34.109-07:002013-06-04T06:13:34.109-07:00Oh Karen, that is just fantabulous! The before and...Oh Karen, that is just fantabulous! The before and after are mind-blowing. I absolutely LOVE your genius elastic idea, that really makes the bolero, I think! Such a perfect combination with your dress. Inspired! (p.s. I'm coveting your shoes!)Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368418516615371972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-26037932402331443112013-06-04T02:13:01.468-07:002013-06-04T02:13:01.468-07:00Karen, you've done wonders! I think the sleeve...Karen, you've done wonders! I think the sleeves actually make it. My mum went through a huge purple phase in the 1970s and even dyed her (home-made) wedding dress purple.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-90229178775518575302013-06-04T01:41:57.570-07:002013-06-04T01:41:57.570-07:00Love it! Love it! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-47685394890914817032013-06-04T01:27:30.073-07:002013-06-04T01:27:30.073-07:00I love it! Inspired. I love it! Inspired. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18054854689952896339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-24537344165372735892013-06-04T01:11:11.595-07:002013-06-04T01:11:11.595-07:00I am so in awe of these re-fashioning skills - wha...I am so in awe of these re-fashioning skills - what imagination and skill! It looks gorgeous and I love how Karen has paired it with the purple dress and yellow shoes.Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05183395919767332073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-42089490468991082942013-06-03T12:47:28.750-07:002013-06-03T12:47:28.750-07:00Wow what a great refashion!! Great job and love th...Wow what a great refashion!! Great job and love the brooch as well.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13355862161699106142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-56464285237578618252013-06-03T11:22:52.188-07:002013-06-03T11:22:52.188-07:00Oh my goodness, the bolero is fantastic Karen! And...Oh my goodness, the bolero is fantastic Karen! And it matches your Simplicity dress perfectly! You've literally performed a miracle with that shirt...I think I would have freaked out if I received that in the post ;o)Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12632906323410997355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-18964250092684203032013-06-03T11:17:54.018-07:002013-06-03T11:17:54.018-07:00This is wonderful! I definitely would not have tho...This is wonderful! I definitely would not have thought to make a bolero - the velvet would have just made throw up my hands in defeat, ha! But it is so so perfect for that original monstrosity. And it looks lovely with your purple dress, and yes, Miss Ella :)LLADYBIRDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10409560091790703554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-48639186251139426352013-06-03T10:15:31.425-07:002013-06-03T10:15:31.425-07:00What an amazing transformation. Congratulations K...What an amazing transformation. Congratulations Karen!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00753480993834004427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-30943367584389200732013-06-03T10:15:19.193-07:002013-06-03T10:15:19.193-07:00Definitely yay for the whole outfit! Gorgeous bole...Definitely yay for the whole outfit! Gorgeous bolero! I would never have thought that that shirt had any potential!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-54028953227629761902013-06-03T10:03:59.380-07:002013-06-03T10:03:59.380-07:00Definitely Yay to the whole outfit! So cool! I wou...Definitely Yay to the whole outfit! So cool! I would never thought that shirt had any potential..<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-72987960206224418952013-06-03T07:32:29.405-07:002013-06-03T07:32:29.405-07:00Seriously impressive! And I love how well the purp...Seriously impressive! And I love how well the purple goes with those mustardy colour shoes. Making me think more about cutting up charity shop purchases completely rather than just altering them. Excited to see what comes next!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-4074280762534775872013-06-03T05:51:54.160-07:002013-06-03T05:51:54.160-07:00Such a fabulous refashion!Such a fabulous refashion!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07740791822099663516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-73580739775285566832013-06-03T04:17:21.477-07:002013-06-03T04:17:21.477-07:00Wonderful refashion.Wonderful refashion.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04229406683301436266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-2151236876027230532013-06-03T02:42:44.461-07:002013-06-03T02:42:44.461-07:00Amazing refashion! I would have struggled with tha...Amazing refashion! I would have struggled with that shirt, good thinking!Zoƫhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08469025990190010611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-2872222700433918982013-06-03T02:23:53.505-07:002013-06-03T02:23:53.505-07:00i love it! Karen rocked it for sure! love the polk...i love it! Karen rocked it for sure! love the polka dotty insides and purple is my color so I couldn't think of a single change I'd make. incredible refashionista, that first shirt was hideous !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-50107370203437953082013-06-03T02:09:10.232-07:002013-06-03T02:09:10.232-07:00Loving it. And the brooch, and the doggie...lovely...Loving it. And the brooch, and the doggie...lovely all in all (and it is always great to get inspired to new gadgets; must have vintage velvet pressing board). Rikkehttp://godevaner.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-49403475951255924332013-06-03T01:45:40.368-07:002013-06-03T01:45:40.368-07:00What a great refashion! This looks fantastic. What a great refashion! This looks fantastic. Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12854866475645268162noreply@blogger.com