tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post1437311826591489942..comments2023-06-03T06:58:45.048-07:00Comments on makery: Restyles # 14 &15 - Nautical Top + Broderie SkirtAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10017802422891332588noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-47914695730572119352012-03-22T17:17:53.847-07:002012-03-22T17:17:53.847-07:00That nautical top is awesome! Its nice to see a no...That nautical top is awesome! Its nice to see a non-stripey fabric being used for that effect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-8510735126040660702011-05-18T12:30:22.266-07:002011-05-18T12:30:22.266-07:00Hi there,
Thanks so much! I sort of eyeballed thi...Hi there, <br />Thanks so much! I sort of eyeballed this one but it was along the lines of the technique I explained in this refashion:<br /><br />http://portialawrie.blogspot.com/2011/01/restyle-2-denim-shirt-dress.html<br /><br />PxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017802422891332588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-4081260805313100072011-05-18T11:36:10.016-07:002011-05-18T11:36:10.016-07:00Great top! Would you mind explaining the part wher...Great top! Would you mind explaining the part where you say "drew in new, shaped side seams "? Did you use another top as a pattern or just winged it? And, what is the new shape? Does it go in at the waist?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-26623706600908235812011-05-17T10:40:27.379-07:002011-05-17T10:40:27.379-07:00Love this!!! I too recognise it as your Goldhawk R...Love this!!! I too recognise it as your Goldhawk Road Fabric Fandango top...whoop!Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12632906323410997355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-9689464569136713232011-05-17T09:22:38.124-07:002011-05-17T09:22:38.124-07:00ahh! I love that top! love necklines like that and...ahh! I love that top! love necklines like that and the buttons are a great touch!dixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270266160105135365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-64852062120804414652011-05-17T08:47:35.914-07:002011-05-17T08:47:35.914-07:00I want a top just like that one! I think the batea...I want a top just like that one! I think the bateau neckline is so flattering and I love the little buttons. I just love the nautical look- I think it's partly from being raised in New England where to be summer fashionable was to emulate a "Kennedy on a yacht" style. Beautiful! And there you go again with another pretty white skirt! You are brave, girl! Just keep those Little Tornado hands far away from it :) or, you might end up with an 80s throwback handprint splatter paint version!A.J.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05989531542525210531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-54933246437331878992011-05-17T03:32:41.589-07:002011-05-17T03:32:41.589-07:00Hey Jane, Thankyou so much! Yes, the very same to ...Hey Jane, Thankyou so much! Yes, the very same to (but since washed, lol) as Saturday. So nice to meet you and all the others. Still on a high from Saturday :)<br />PxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017802422891332588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-54343596781940919462011-05-17T03:32:26.506-07:002011-05-17T03:32:26.506-07:00Hi Portia :) The top is great, and really suits y...Hi Portia :) The top is great, and really suits you. My current refashion is more of a remake really - I'm going to use an old pair of trousers to cut another of the skirts I was wearing on saturday. They just fit on the fabric and I'm hoping to cheat and reuse the zip! <br /><br />Seeing yours is definitely inspiring!Laurahttp://madeinoxford.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-61975463268500046082011-05-17T02:55:02.130-07:002011-05-17T02:55:02.130-07:00Hey Sam, thankyou, thankyou!
Hey Pia, Thanks so m...Hey Sam, thankyou, thankyou!<br /><br />Hey Pia, Thanks so much. Coming from such a stylish lady that's a real compliment! Didn't Jane go back and they were all out of the polka dot...hopefully they'll get more in. I've already pre washed it so it's ready to rock and roll!<br /><br />Hey Tamsin, aw thanks! Although judging by the photos on Tilly's blog, not quite as flattering with jeans! Funny, I didn't feel that fat when I left the hous, lol!<br /><br />Hey Mahaila, yes, a super quick creative fix! I can see myself running a few more of these up!<br /><br />Hey Annabelle, thanyou! The neckline is the thing I like most about this top too!<br /><br />Hey Alessa, thankyou. I have a couple of pullovers waiting in the wings but haven't been brave enough yet. Cutting into knits scares me a bit! Skirt refashions are great for a quick and simple creative fix. Love 'em!<br /><br />Thanks everyone for such lovely comments :)<br />PxxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017802422891332588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-8686749371727615522011-05-17T02:46:26.821-07:002011-05-17T02:46:26.821-07:00Oh my God, is that the top you were wearing on Sat...Oh my God, is that the top you were wearing on Saturday?? It's fantastic, I can't believe it's from the bottom of a dress! And what a great tip about making a skirt from an upside down A-line. Portia you're a re-fashioning wizard. It was so lovely to meet you on Saturday and I would have LOVED to have spoken more to you. Next time, definitely. xxxJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-28649955730458381642011-05-17T02:25:40.710-07:002011-05-17T02:25:40.710-07:00Wow, that top is sooo pretty and I love the skirt....Wow, that top is sooo pretty and I love the skirt. Eyelet! :)<br />I did a pullover-to-cardi refashion a while ago and last week I took apart a multi-layered petticoat (my very first me-made garment) and attached a waistband to each layer to make it more versatile. Refashions are wonderful, although I've mostly just shortened skirts until now...Alessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16605755512224178329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-43175475618360234672011-05-17T02:19:54.551-07:002011-05-17T02:19:54.551-07:00Portia - both of those refashions look amazing! I ...Portia - both of those refashions look amazing! I especially love the skirt-to-top refashion! You have a great sense of style, Sam xoxSamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06518991565928059734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-34539956073610109872011-05-17T02:03:26.252-07:002011-05-17T02:03:26.252-07:00Hi Portia
Well I have seen this top live and it i...Hi Portia<br /><br />Well I have seen this top live and it is gorgeus.<br />Very nice to meet you saturday - I hope to go back and find that the shop has more dotted fabric - however do not think so.... :-D<br />Pia XPiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943112996288192528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-48604798551804253932011-05-17T01:47:14.338-07:002011-05-17T01:47:14.338-07:00Looked great with jeans on Saturday too! great to ...Looked great with jeans on Saturday too! great to meet you!Tamsinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03677719122673211109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-58690200772260966392011-05-17T01:33:48.703-07:002011-05-17T01:33:48.703-07:00This looks great. It's nice that it took you n...This looks great. It's nice that it took you no time to complete. The neckline and the buttons on the shoulder really make this top great. love it!Fickle Sensehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16633225330530270134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-13606550843976749262011-05-16T17:22:28.658-07:002011-05-16T17:22:28.658-07:00Oh my goodness, I love both of these refashions! ...Oh my goodness, I love both of these refashions! The buttons on the top are the perfect detail. I am wishing I had a blouse with that lovely neckline and cute sleeves. And that skirt - I would have bought it too no matter what the size. Plus, I like this length better than a maxi skirt.Annabellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11544332573834094941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-26749251315806382672011-05-16T15:20:47.729-07:002011-05-16T15:20:47.729-07:00Hey Winnie, Sooooooo nice to meet you. You looked ...Hey Winnie, Sooooooo nice to meet you. You looked simply gorgeous in your Gingham number on Saturday! (And those shoes that spawned a dozen fabric purchases, lol!)Tried to stop by your blog and say hi via Karens Goldhawk post but kept getting page load error. You having tech issues?<br />PxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017802422891332588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-50701316293726205352011-05-16T15:15:25.964-07:002011-05-16T15:15:25.964-07:00Hey Gina,thanks so much, I'll just bet a creat...Hey Gina,thanks so much, I'll just bet a creative person like you would be great at refashioning. Sometimes you just gotta jump in and have a go. On thrifted items that cost a few cents, you haven't lost a great deal if it goes wrong, and probably learnt alot about how garments are constructed in the process. (I know I have)Plus a refashion can be pretty quick compared to dressmaking. So it's great for a quick fix of creativity! I tend to look at a garment in terms of how much fabric there is to use,what I can squeeze out of said fabric,and what seams and details I can keep. (If you're looking for bit of inspiration then Refashion Co-op has some excellent contributors ;)<br />PxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017802422891332588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-8643343745689302402011-05-16T15:08:25.271-07:002011-05-16T15:08:25.271-07:00Thankyou Alexandra!
PxThankyou Alexandra!<br />PxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017802422891332588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-80719164407547004932011-05-16T15:08:04.954-07:002011-05-16T15:08:04.954-07:00Hey Tilly! Wow,thanks! Yes same top as Saturday bu...Hey Tilly! Wow,thanks! Yes same top as Saturday but I promise I have washed it since then, lol!<br />So nice to meet you and everyone else on Saturday. Looking forward to your Toast homage!<br />PxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017802422891332588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-52895094710675430472011-05-16T15:05:52.712-07:002011-05-16T15:05:52.712-07:00What a fabtastic re-style - & it looks gorgeou...What a fabtastic re-style - & it looks gorgeous in real life too. I would never have imagined it was an upside down skirt & the buttons are the piece de la resistance. SO amazing to meet you Miss P! I am reeling from the happiness of it!Scruffybadgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18298057071412471482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-32077172025976272992011-05-16T13:41:55.978-07:002011-05-16T13:41:55.978-07:00I love your top it looks wonderful! Love your skir...I love your top it looks wonderful! Love your skirt too.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08693247118826431089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-10462693178159713692011-05-16T13:14:18.757-07:002011-05-16T13:14:18.757-07:00Oh Portia, I just love this one. I really like the...Oh Portia, I just love this one. I really like the three buttons too. I have tried to refashion, but I must say, I am not very good at it. I am not sure how to do it. Do you have any sites you really love for refashioning? Great job!Vintage Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00427588530532828527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2241710623843639250.post-52825337886419013582011-05-16T12:54:24.438-07:002011-05-16T12:54:24.438-07:00You look gorgeous! Was that the top you were weari...You look gorgeous! Was that the top you were wearing on Saturday? Love the whole outfit. xTillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346200271671855136noreply@blogger.com