Have you gone back to old makes? What do you think, worth doing it twice??
@anicole5206
5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely worth doing, I much prefer the final result.
@sekhmetdance6
5 жыл бұрын
Definitely, have watched most of your videos. Enjoy them very much.
@sekhmetdance6
5 жыл бұрын
Definitely liked the second remake best. It fit the style you wanted and was more flattering on you.
@Voirreydirector
5 жыл бұрын
In some blue china plates there is the traditional two little flying blue birds. I would probably do a couple by hand. Craft tassels? Would they not perhaps run in the wash?
@susannemallmann2018
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, often I do that. I keep changing things until they are just right. I do wonder if you have found your navy tassels by now? :-)
@JehanineMelmoth
5 жыл бұрын
Your perfectionism really paid off! That top was so shapeless to start with. Your first version was nice, but the second version - wow! So flattering, so authentic, so right, so you! I love these videos - they really help with my own mending and refashioning. Thank you!
@Evelyn__Wood
5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear that it helps you in your own refashions!!
@sometimessnarky1642
5 жыл бұрын
The first time I ran into those hanger ribbons they were in a strapless dress. I had no clue what they were so in the dressing room I forced my arms into those things and came out wearing this strapless dress with "spaghetti straps". It was a fitting for a friends wedding and the seamstress nearly burst at the seams trying not to laugh at my mistake. She said later that I wasn't the first one to make that mistake but I was the first one to successfully wear the dress that way. (I had very skinny arms)
@Evelyn__Wood
5 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 I used to work in bridal, I saw the same thing happen a few times too!!
@otterheart3844
5 жыл бұрын
I did the same thing!
@demiavila5700
5 жыл бұрын
That small elastic inserted in the sleeve hem was BRILLIANT! love this
@attilathehen1555
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, the navy rolled hem on the sleeves!
@Evelyn__Wood
5 жыл бұрын
You saw it! 😀😀
@BionicBear88
5 жыл бұрын
I saw it too! 😍
@sheilamccullough6785
5 жыл бұрын
Sleeve edges. Very nice.
@brendaryan306
3 жыл бұрын
Loving the little ruffle you added to the sleeve. It brings back the innocence of the era. Great call on removing the peplum. It was too long for your body.. I learned how to adjust a waistband from this video. Thank you for sharing your talent and time.
@michellewyatt7318
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Evelyn, I love what you do, I love that you do all the hard work for us! I love that you show all of it to us! I enjoy your teachings, your techniques, your great finds at your thrift finds, yard sales, etc. I just wanted to share with you that you are a wonderful woman, a wonderful teacher, a wonderful person, great hearted, and needed in my life! I really do just totally smile and laugh with you in your videos. Thank you for making my heart smile every day! Thank you for sharing YOUR heart with all of your VIEWERS EVERY DAY!!!!
@susanolevson1317
3 жыл бұрын
Wow what a beautiful blouse you created! I’m 71 and just getting started sewing. I sort of learned the very basics at 13 years old…Anyway, I decided to watch tutorials before deciding on which sewing machine to buy. However, after watching your videos i realized what I want a machine for and what I want to sew. I want to RE-FASHION! I’m always looking at pieces in my closet and imagining how I would make it “work” for me… Or, I’m at a thrift shop and see a lovely piece of material in an unflattering design and I’ve wished I had the skill to re-fashion pieces. Thanks so much for your tutorials! Now I know what I need my machine for so my next step is to learn about the many different machines and find the best I can afford. I look forward to many more of your great tutorials! Sue
@lisascenic
2 жыл бұрын
This speaks to my vintage-loving half-Hungarian heart! Thanks so much!
@christineking8860
2 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for bringing back the fond memories of my mum. Im now in my 60's and can here her tutting as i cut corners...... you have reminded me of all those do's and dont's. ^ Think before you do^ sticks in my mind. Never a negative, just the beginning of a new journey. for each garment. She was as high as you could go in the 50's as seamstress. Target.... make a shirt from scratch. No pattern. Just a visual of 5 mins look at man. (dressed of course) no measuring. WOW. Im now going through my wardrobe as a new disability means those things i love, just wont work now. Im hooked onto your channel now. just begun my first shirring stitches on beloved top. Amaizing and pleasantly pleased with myself. Many thanks again.
@Hide_and_silk
5 жыл бұрын
Try using some skeins of navy embroidery thread to create matching ties and tassels Xx
@Evelyn__Wood
5 жыл бұрын
I think I might have to!!
@aranaemantsal8109
5 жыл бұрын
That's what I was going to say. I want to make them for you, but realistically I am terrible at following through with mailing things.
@itam1865
3 жыл бұрын
@@Evelyn__Wood Hello Ms Wood! Firstly I do love your sewing videos! As I was starting to sew I got your videos on my Phone. Very happy about random picking from Google(?) Very well constructed and represented!!!! About the tassels, my experience is that embroidery thread discolours/ bleeds when washed,! If you have not found the tassels yet ;have you considered an upholstery shop? They have different types of tassels in size and colour! Best Regards M
@susankraft77
5 жыл бұрын
You added the little peplum at the bottom of the sleeves. I love this top. I wore a lot of them in the 70's when they were back in style. Great job! Blessings all!!!! 💜💜
@karenmullenax3832
5 жыл бұрын
Sleeves are pure genius!
@MetaMarcy21
5 жыл бұрын
Oh that feeling as an artist when you let yourself go all crazy perfectionist on a project and it feels so good!
@cilantro3992
5 жыл бұрын
The shorter peplum really made the blouse way cuter. Nice detail on the sleeves. Great vid! 🤗
@ninaelsbethgustavsen2131
4 жыл бұрын
Clever you, Evelyn ! 🤗 You turned a tunic with some promise, into a blouse fit for a princess ! Brilliant detail on the sleeves !
@DrBozoEinstein
4 жыл бұрын
Navy tassels or no, it looks fabulous on you, and you did a beautiful job !
@lindawhitaker4314
5 жыл бұрын
Sleeves with blue rolled hem! It is really ‘30’s now!! Very good job. Such imagination. Extremely good color on you.
@rigoletto68
3 жыл бұрын
It is very very pretty ! Add blue tassels to the end of white ropes. yes, worth doing it again. Love your little dance too !
@nm9412
4 жыл бұрын
I love that blouse! It’s perfect for Summer,, so light and airy.
@detsnumber1
5 жыл бұрын
You added the thread to the arms such a good call. Loved the finished result.
@juliehuntley4263
10 ай бұрын
So cute. The sleeves turned out great as did the ruffle on waist.
@frankiedestaing3281
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing work! Thank you so much for your honesty in the process of making. Your philosophy about taking the time needed, harvesting and enjoying the process itself as art is precious! Thank you!
@camleon5746
4 жыл бұрын
Have definitely refashioned a refashion. The blouse turned out beautiful!
@attilathehen1555
5 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this. Like previous videos, it’s really helpful. This week, I thought of you as I refashioned a loose top with asymmetric, diagonal seams across the front. I needed to bring in more shaping under the bust, and bring up and narrow the v neckline. I took the sleeves out, narrowed the back, unpicked the side and front seams and rejigged it all. I took one step at a time, pinning it, trying it back on, sewing that bit, pinning the next.....having the confidence to leave that bit until I’d done this bit, having a general plan but getting the shoulders right first, then the neckline, front diagonal seams, sides, then the hem. It’s your videos that have given me the confidence to have a go, knowing the general idea but not the exact details, and getting there in the end. So now I have a top I always loved and spent my hard earned cash on, now fitting my newly slimmer figure in a much more flattering way than before. In the past, I’ve tried refashioning but given up when I didn’t know exactly how I was going to get where I needed to go, so, once again, THANK YOU! ❤️
@Evelyn__Wood
5 жыл бұрын
This makes my day! 😍 Thankyou! I'm so glad you've decided to just try and see how it goes! With great results it seems!! ❤
@Mooserinde
5 жыл бұрын
That was so nice to read for a beginner as myself Attila. Thank you! Taking it slow and getting it right - love it.
@ReallyJillRogoff
4 жыл бұрын
The final product is just lovely. I really enjoyed watching this process.
@TSPJGUAC
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your process. Perfection doesn’t happen on the first try and that is a great reminder :)
@taniakyriakou1823
2 жыл бұрын
What an amazing transformation. I enjoyed that journey.
@SamanthaBoooooooo
2 жыл бұрын
I love the way you matched the rolled hem on the sleeve and sooo flattering 🥰
@smiths6311
3 жыл бұрын
Loved this one. Thanks so much. I toss those little hanger ribbons into my 'gift wrapping' box and use them for tying up presents. 😃
@meggraham4974
5 жыл бұрын
I really like the final version. It is so cute. You are si funny. Loved the pinning part and out take of you removing the pinned top. Thanks for the giggles. Lol. Meg
@Evelyn__Wood
5 жыл бұрын
😂😂 I'm glad you giggle at it!!
@marciahighsmith4820
5 жыл бұрын
I'm really glad you redid your redo. Now I want a 30's peasant blouse.
@patriciawhited2951
4 жыл бұрын
Just love it! Great work. Thanks for sharing!
@rrjohn5
2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE the final, final project! Good job! I'm addicted to your channel. I'm inspired to find dressmaker school!!
@nataloves
5 жыл бұрын
You're SOOOO effortlessly 30's chic, I can see you being a Swiss Baroness of some sort in your previous lifetime! LOVE IT
@mimimakes5427
5 жыл бұрын
Fabulous refashion! I love your commitment to achieve perfection. I need to embrace a little bit more of that!
@skgixnrl5158
4 жыл бұрын
Version 2 is so authentic - very impressive!
@marionlacey1074
3 жыл бұрын
I am 18 months late watching this video Evelyn, and I am so glad I did. You have (hard) worked a small miracle with transforming your peasant blouse and I absolutely love it on you.🐾
@mmarirowana
3 жыл бұрын
"This is what your face should look like as you're coming to the end" is the best advice on refashioning and sewing in general :)
@marilynshines6038
5 жыл бұрын
I really like the way you transformed this blouse!
@carolberridge6102
2 жыл бұрын
Great redo....and you look fabulous in it!
@lindawhitaker4314
5 жыл бұрын
That top is so sweet! And you are so patient and precise.
@LCmonman
3 жыл бұрын
Evelyn, you’re a vision in that blouse!💗
@carolynwiggins5555
4 жыл бұрын
How neat to see your process of refining your design as you go!
@constance4105
4 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely ADORABLE!! Loved all the extras you put on that blouse.
@shrljazz
4 жыл бұрын
I noticed the edging on the sleeves. Fab job on this refashion! I would say sewing and refashioning takes talent and skill!
@gayleplessner6112
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe you could string navy glass beads onto the white threads on the tassels! Love love love the blouse!!
@bellepoupee61
5 жыл бұрын
Very pretty and done as it should ! Christine
@prosie1968
4 жыл бұрын
Its lovely! And I was that girl with the pins. I love the little inspirations that come to me while I’m ad-libbing my sewing projects. I bought an a line skirt that I planned to take in, but I ended up turning it into a baby doll blouse instead.
@inessahraoui1094
5 жыл бұрын
super beautiful it really become so nice after refashioning thanks for sharing it with as
@karenlewis5394
4 жыл бұрын
I really love that you teach us to be perfect at sewing it’s great for me as I am one to go down the quick road but you have helped me to be more patient and better at sewing Thank you
@jffpviana
3 жыл бұрын
I found your channel yesterday watched almost all of you videos already. As a beginner, you're my new favourite person.
@homesteadingatkookergehoft8131
5 жыл бұрын
You are so right. Small details make all the difference! I agree that the sleeve ruffle with a touch of white topped with navy took the whole blouse from cute to FANTASTIC!
@camleon5746
4 жыл бұрын
Love your thrift to vintage and mending mondays videos. I learned so much!! And I love all the refashions. Thanks for sharing all your tips and knowledge
@EtreTocsin
3 жыл бұрын
I know this is late and off topic, but this lady is so remarkably beautiful. I almost cannot even believe the color of her skin tone is real. It looks airbrushed, so evenly tinted and smooth everywhere! And her face with her culry hair looks like a sculpture of a cheribum.
@peggydid
5 жыл бұрын
Yes! The white edge added to the sleeve with the same hem as the bottom edge! It's SO cute!
@kscheuerman5378
5 жыл бұрын
The little ruffle on the sleeve!.......I love that you really want it to be the best it can be, to it's fullest potential! Satisfaction, you have earned it!!!! I have the same standard, but my ability isn't what it used to be. Age puts a wrench in things. I love it, great work!
@barbararowe771
5 жыл бұрын
Fabulous journey! Loved the evolution of thinking. Really fun!
@stucumins8511
5 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful outcome Evelyn......love your attention to detail. 💙Deb
@lisafenn4238
4 жыл бұрын
Evelyn you are incredible and I wish I had even a smidgen of your talent. Sending love from the UK xxx
@arvettadelashmit9337
3 жыл бұрын
It looks like you put a tiny ruffel on each sleeve that is finished the same as the bottom of the blouse. Beautiful! I love it.
@sdcgren6301
Жыл бұрын
Hi you’ve got your tassels !!! Lovely. Great work. Love all your help in different sewing techniques even at my age haha won’t tell you. Secret.
@natasazalokar2211
6 ай бұрын
I loooove your refashions! I learn so much. And I hope you are doing well. I hope your health is improving.❤
@lunasmum6869
4 жыл бұрын
I love this. It was a sorry looking garment to begin but you worked your magic and came up with something beautiful. I watched the bit at the end where you asked us if we noticed anything. Well, I could see there was something different on the sleeves and I was looking closer when it ended. I had just twigged what it was just before you told us! That just completed the beauty of this little top.
@PermaPen
5 жыл бұрын
That final adjustment on the sleeves - genius! So small yet so crucial. I've recently become temporarily obsessed with capsule wardrobes, so have done a brutal edit on my clothes. Most of the few that are left need mending, so (mostly thanks to your prompting) I've been working through the mends. Then onto making basic pieces to pull my wardrobe together; then finishing the dozen refashioning projects I started! (Having a 32G chest tends to quickly exhaust the refashioning interest...).
@joannasfeelingcrafty
5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and so cleverly designed
@chriskeeton122
5 жыл бұрын
My dear, I am so glad I found your channel. Your style is just amazing and inspiring. This top turned out so beautiful! I noticed the sleeves were different straight away but I must admit I couldn't put my finger on exactly what was different lol. So many of the dresses I have seen from my love affair with Joan Crawfords films would be so perfect on you. There's one immediately that comes to mind, which is a beautiful 40s dress with lovely embroidered grapes and vines. There are also some dazzling numbers in "the women" from 1939. The fashion show during the film just makes my heart sing. I think if you designed and made something like the beautiful cherry patterned dresses from the late 40s/early 50s, it would be beautiful on you. Especially with a lovely scarf tied in your hair that matched the colour of the cherries and so accessories to match. Stunning!
@Cdolander
5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely ADORABLE. Thank you for inviting us on your refashion journey today.
@Evelyn__Wood
5 жыл бұрын
😀 Thanks for watching!
@shelleymonson8750
5 жыл бұрын
You can make your own navy cord & tassels from embroidery floss or pearl cotton, and have a perfect match!
@refashionrose9499
5 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video thank you 😁. I was so happy that I’d did notice the sleeve trim before you said. It shows I am starting to really see a garment.
@cathyclark5791
2 жыл бұрын
I love your peasant blouse. Great job!
@jamesguerra6924
Жыл бұрын
You’re just so cute! I love watching your videos and you have taught me so much about sewing. I really appreciate you!
@dsims868
4 жыл бұрын
I love love love this remake. I like the tassels white. They don't detract from the blue details. But...you could remove the white tassels, dye them navy and put them back on? Use what you have. I think it so sweet and dainty as is. Bravo! You so inspire and empower me. Thank you!
@angieschrimscher246
5 жыл бұрын
Love it you did a wonderful job on this blouse it looks so much better.
@maaikejongkamp-dereiger4785
5 жыл бұрын
I love what you did with the sleeves! Such a small detail makes a big difference!
@janisbrunst4226
4 жыл бұрын
The final touches look wonderful. You are so talented!
@sekhmetdance6
5 жыл бұрын
Yep, noticed the sleeve at the beginning of the video...looks awesome!
@melc-centex1091
5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely noticed the blue on the sleeves. You are so talented! 💖
@raraavis7782
5 жыл бұрын
It’s very cute! Agree on the tighter waist and shorter length. Making tassels is very easy, btw. Why not make some from embroidery yarn? You could choose the perfect color that way 🙂 Otherwise, a couple blue beads at the end of the white string might also look nice.
@Evelyn__Wood
5 жыл бұрын
I just might have to get into the tassel making bussiness!!!
@SonjaPond
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for showing us this process!!
@kathypfeiffer8112
5 жыл бұрын
This was SOOOOOO satisfying to watch. I love seeing your entire re-design process and ADORE the end result.
@annettehinchliffe4198
5 жыл бұрын
Sleeves. Rolled hem. Perfect.
@sherrybarnes-stebbin1701
5 жыл бұрын
Love the refashion
@uschilou
5 жыл бұрын
So glad this video popped up in my recommends! Lovely and full of good information.
@Evelyn__Wood
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
@smackenzie5328
4 жыл бұрын
So happy to have found your videos! You are doing exactly what I dream to do everytime I go to the thrift store and come home with a pile of way-too-large clothes made of beautiful fabric! Very impressive that you did not just say "good enough" (at least in my humple perfectionist oppinion) ANd perservered until it was exactly what you had envisioned!
@LynHannan
5 жыл бұрын
When you first mentioned doing the rolled hem along the bottom, I thought "I'd do the sleeve hems too!" Great minds think alike! I was thinking about the tassels - maybe you could dye them? You could incorporate all four of the blues I could see into a dip-dye effect with the lightest blue first for the whole length of the tassels, then the next darker for 3/4 of the tassel length, then the next darker for half the length, then the darkest for the bottom quarter of the tassel. It would be a lot of mucking around, though. Several years ago, I used a product I got at Lincraft to dye some cotton lace (I couldn't find any cotton lace in Navy); it was paper impregnated with dye and you use an iron to press the dye into the fabric. I've done a quick search - it's called "Design Dye (TM) Paper that dyes Fabric, Wood and More". My lace project worked really well, though I pressed the dye into it three times because I wanted the colour really dense (and it did go through to the wrong side, about half the colour denseness of the right side) - I then made the lace into a lace and bead bracelet to match a dress and necklace I got for my eldest step daughter's wedding. The colour match was perfect, even in photos! Something to consider, though: I haven't washed it, even though the packaging stated it was color-fast; I mean, who washes bracelets? Just an idea, though. On another level altogether, would a peasant have had coloured tassels? Even homemade ones? Or if they did, perhaps they were made out of embroidery threads (seeing as they did do embroidery?). I'm sure there would be videos on how to make them, I have no idea myself. I'll stop rambling now!
@anneburke2405
2 жыл бұрын
I love, love, love it & you’ve given me confidence as well as incentive to re-look at my creations 💕
@jamesrogers991
5 жыл бұрын
Very clever to add the extra bit on the sleeves to match the rolled hem on the peplum.
@Grace_x68
5 жыл бұрын
As always a very clever and beautiful refasion. You look lovely. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us in such an energetic way. I can't wait to watch (and rewatch) your videos.
@evelynj.amponsah8417
5 жыл бұрын
From one Evelyn to another it was a nice transformation. I have a blouse similar to yours but mine has long sleeves. I agree with your Anology of sewing. I,ve been sewing since 9 yrs old. Sewing has become so non existence now. I love redoing items.
@Evelyn__Wood
5 жыл бұрын
😀😀😀 Aww thanks! Im glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
@Chantilly871
5 жыл бұрын
I thought for a minute you were going to make the rolled edge or zig zag navy on the tie part but I noticed the sleeves right away, love how it turned out!
@DarklightAmy
5 жыл бұрын
That was my suspicion too with the ties but then I noticed the cute ruffly part 😊
@FromtheMPR
5 жыл бұрын
nice sleeve detail. well done
@deniserettedal2387
Жыл бұрын
Watching this 3 years later, but it's been inspiring for sure :)
@lynette.
4 жыл бұрын
Loved this type top back in the 70's I did what you did roll hem in colour I made matching cord from cotton I used to do roll hem. Took me.
@mandygreen4359
5 жыл бұрын
The sleeves look good done the same way as the hem.
@Evelyn__Wood
5 жыл бұрын
It was the perfect finishing touch I think!!
@roulsmaximus3914
4 жыл бұрын
Looks gorgeous..of course u can pull this one off.
@squareroutevintage7590
5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work!
@dwellwithFatine
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, I have and it is worth it. But you went above and beyond, great refashioning.
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