tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post7594025695345108415..comments2024-03-29T04:15:43.968-05:00Comments on Carissa Knits: Refash Gone WrongCarissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10109477116381179098noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-44626450980483517912013-08-27T04:41:07.377-05:002013-08-27T04:41:07.377-05:00This is fantastic!This is fantastic!Thelmahttp://bestellipticalsmachine.us/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-74175387438495982102013-08-25T17:35:05.448-05:002013-08-25T17:35:05.448-05:00You have probabIy sorted this already, but I'l...You have probabIy sorted this already, but I'll add my 2c anyway! I had a similar problem with a sorebtto top. I ended up doing this: on the back of the pleat (the inside of the top) put a couple of stitches every 10cm or so (uh, about 3" I guess :-). Then i did the same thing on the outside, but alternating the position of the stitches relative to the inside, and used a slightly decorative machine stitch. The pleat still looked the job, and allowed some movement, but didn't do the unattractive poochy thing. Good luck cos it does look really nice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-12920343555926255332013-08-21T09:01:36.686-05:002013-08-21T09:01:36.686-05:00The top looks darling, too bad about the lack of d...The top looks darling, too bad about the lack of drape. It needs to be more structure. How about you change the pleats to pin tucks? It would take in the extra and still have the nice lines down the front.<br /><br />regards,<br />TheresaTheresa in Mèridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17217945138741786373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-60112352743186339002013-08-20T23:27:10.962-05:002013-08-20T23:27:10.962-05:00undo the hem across the front so the pleat isn'...undo the hem across the front so the pleat isn't stitched in; re-hem and iron pleatBonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06494190967174359622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-80476398071776107032013-08-20T11:38:32.252-05:002013-08-20T11:38:32.252-05:00The top looks great on you. Please don't toss...The top looks great on you. Please don't toss it. You could try stitching across (horizontal) the pleat at 3 inch (or so) intervals.Lynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-8746935220652212582013-08-19T08:02:59.817-05:002013-08-19T08:02:59.817-05:00Hi Clarissa, I really love how the top looks, so i...Hi Clarissa, I really love how the top looks, so it would be a pity to throw it away. I was thinking, since it seems that what your pleat needs is some structure, do you think you could add some interfacing to "stiffen" it? I am not a seamstress, so maybe this idea is totally wrong!<br />I also thought about sewing some sort of embellishment to the pleat to it stays in place (does that make sense?) Of course, this will completely change how the top looks.<br />Good luck!Aubergine Kenobihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692465937399435917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-6742609378066023442013-08-18T20:03:40.234-05:002013-08-18T20:03:40.234-05:00Hi Carissa! Honestly, the top isn't that bad! ...Hi Carissa! Honestly, the top isn't that bad! It's cute when you stand still! lol But I know what you mean about the center pleating. I would probably try tacking that pleat down first, if that doesn't work, maybe some topstitching along the very edges of the pleat to give it some shape? I too have had project fails, but I think this top is cute and still salvagable.Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631146426337460113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30643943.post-85882975257996533472013-08-18T18:19:36.296-05:002013-08-18T18:19:36.296-05:00Just found your blog via your interview with Caeme...Just found your blog via your interview with Caemen.<br /><br />There are garments in my closet <br />Because the fabric is just too darn wonderful to get rid of.<br /><br />Perhaps I've found my inspiration/motovation to get something going<br /><br />Now, On to your previous posts<br /><br />GemrryGerryARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10730757811478587648noreply@blogger.com