tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post2885876054999047376..comments2024-03-28T02:47:44.061-05:00Comments on Carissa Knits: Refashion Fail Follow-UpCarissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10109477116381179098noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-74308529126023335722014-11-15T18:04:45.629-06:002014-11-15T18:04:45.629-06:00I tried picking out the bottom hem, but sadly, it ...I tried picking out the bottom hem, but sadly, it didn't help. The fabric just didn't have the right drape - it ended up looking more maternity-y than I would have liked.Carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109477116381179098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-72791312889177926662014-11-05T19:42:59.284-06:002014-11-05T19:42:59.284-06:00I think both versions are great! The first version...I think both versions are great! The first version is my favorite of the two though. I would have just not sewn the pleat into the bottom hem, which would work out great for me since I'm a big girl anyway. It would give me a little extra room to hide my chubb. LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423096654807813962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-17469753149072510372013-09-24T08:41:27.317-05:002013-09-24T08:41:27.317-05:00Thanks, Barbara! I get by with a little help from ...Thanks, Barbara! I get by with a little help from my friends!Carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109477116381179098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-25224393855540107482013-09-23T21:48:30.658-05:002013-09-23T21:48:30.658-05:00Great refashion. I admire your perseverance!Great refashion. I admire your perseverance!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-33310644025102300292013-09-18T08:25:02.224-05:002013-09-18T08:25:02.224-05:00Thanks! I'm pretty pleased with it too! :)Thanks! I'm pretty pleased with it too! :)Carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109477116381179098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-43762342404033552752013-09-18T03:57:03.807-05:002013-09-18T03:57:03.807-05:00wow! well done! Now the shirt is perfect!!wow! well done! Now the shirt is perfect!!kukaferahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12095279624490273230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-30776710677105735322013-09-15T20:06:21.155-05:002013-09-15T20:06:21.155-05:00Thank you, Chris!Thank you, Chris!Carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109477116381179098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-13608308240177848402013-09-15T18:12:37.773-05:002013-09-15T18:12:37.773-05:00Hi certainly the little pin tucks fit so well toge...Hi certainly the little pin tucks fit so well together with the bigger ones it looks so cool on you well done xxxChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09887505921730218307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-79752799057900832192013-09-15T08:21:16.187-05:002013-09-15T08:21:16.187-05:00Thanks! I wasn't sure how the side tucks were ...Thanks! I wasn't sure how the side tucks were going to turn out, but there was certainly extra fabric at the top that needed to be dealt with. Luckily, it came out well!Carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109477116381179098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-40823968505773853862013-09-14T22:35:38.602-05:002013-09-14T22:35:38.602-05:00Oh my, it looks amazing! I love how you saved it! ...Oh my, it looks amazing! I love how you saved it! The smaller pintucks on the side or gorgeous and I love how the buttons look up the back! I'd totally wear a shirt like this!Heather Featherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592294121691346611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-61407362167602438372013-09-12T07:59:04.151-05:002013-09-12T07:59:04.151-05:00Thanks, Erin! Sometimes refashioning is all about ...Thanks, Erin! Sometimes refashioning is all about going with the flow and being open to a change of plans. You might just end up with something better than your original idea!Carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109477116381179098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-85562623681621510622013-09-11T23:35:54.503-05:002013-09-11T23:35:54.503-05:00I love this! I have to try it. Great save and no...I love this! I have to try it. Great save and now you have a beautiful shirt. Great job!BubblesRideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15963442313530454064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-29719161916062895362013-09-11T19:58:51.827-05:002013-09-11T19:58:51.827-05:00Hey, it was your idea! :) Thanks, Theresa!Hey, it was your idea! :) Thanks, Theresa!Carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109477116381179098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-83329443882209455352013-09-11T19:32:42.061-05:002013-09-11T19:32:42.061-05:00Everything about this top works. It flatters you, ...Everything about this top works. It flatters you, the color is good on you,and the pintucks look even better than I ever imagined they would. <br />I like the pigtails on you too, they complete the look. <br /><br />regards,<br />TheresaTheresa in Mèridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17217945138741786373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-26058421943201586362013-09-09T21:52:00.065-05:002013-09-09T21:52:00.065-05:00Thanks, Helena! I'm so happy my hair is long e...Thanks, Helena! I'm so happy my hair is long enough for pigtails again!Carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109477116381179098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-90561606139519819872013-09-09T21:34:23.355-05:002013-09-09T21:34:23.355-05:00UAU Carissa! That's AMAZING!!! Great Refashion...UAU Carissa! That's AMAZING!!! Great Refashion! One of my favorites!!!! And great hair style! ;)<br />Kisses from Portugal!Helena A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01968541425890964229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-42353072966384808562013-09-09T17:01:18.765-05:002013-09-09T17:01:18.765-05:00Thanks, Elle!Thanks, Elle!Carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109477116381179098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-52727264939573070992013-09-09T15:11:36.038-05:002013-09-09T15:11:36.038-05:00Great save!Great save!Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631146426337460113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-45083061660453611562013-09-09T08:38:34.058-05:002013-09-09T08:38:34.058-05:00Thanks, Zom! I didn't intend the neck line to ...Thanks, Zom! I didn't intend the neck line to be squared-off - those extra pintucks on the sides did it - but I definitely like it better too!Carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109477116381179098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-65823324612646156082013-09-09T08:36:32.706-05:002013-09-09T08:36:32.706-05:00The squared neck line was actually just a happy ac...The squared neck line was actually just a happy accident - a result of those extra pintucks on the sides. As you can see from my original "after" pics, I had been going for a curved neck line. Oh well! I like the square better too!Carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109477116381179098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-64372091137917287742013-09-09T01:04:20.901-05:002013-09-09T01:04:20.901-05:00It looks really good. And I prefer your square nec...It looks really good. And I prefer your square neckline to the original sorbetto one.Zomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16409590914621865847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-79129831007685952013-09-08T20:54:33.884-05:002013-09-08T20:54:33.884-05:00Very nicely executed!!! I especially like the 4 g...Very nicely executed!!! I especially like the 4 graduated length tucks on the upper bust area along with the squared neck line, which is very creative. The tucking compliments the fabric design.<br />Montana LadyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05798528717666447058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-74091032639766800732013-09-08T20:51:38.385-05:002013-09-08T20:51:38.385-05:00You can do it, Heather! I believe in you!You can do it, Heather! I believe in you!Carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109477116381179098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-52971387244119100732013-09-08T20:50:45.637-05:002013-09-08T20:50:45.637-05:00Thanks, Lauren!Thanks, Lauren!Carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109477116381179098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-7190875535187212962013-09-08T18:48:45.277-05:002013-09-08T18:48:45.277-05:00That came out perfectly- it's a really cute to...That came out perfectly- it's a really cute top now! Congrats- maybe one day I'll get up the guts to try something like this. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198762779253659811noreply@blogger.com