tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post2261437325652686051..comments2024-03-28T13:40:22.969+00:00Comments on Crinoline Robot: Advice needed! Lengthening a skirtMimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-38132570686122946502014-06-03T23:12:53.213+01:002014-06-03T23:12:53.213+01:00In the end the weather was bad so I didn't tak...In the end the weather was bad so I didn't take it! It was a tad too summery for the overcast conditions. <br /><br />I'd never have though of adding fabric at the top, that's an interesting solution.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-57835204149853267082014-06-03T23:11:43.709+01:002014-06-03T23:11:43.709+01:00That is one thing I considered, though Im a bit ne...That is one thing I considered, though Im a bit nervous of cutting into the cloth in case I mess it up completely. My friend Naomi has offered to adapt it for me, though.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-39695450463283072872014-06-03T23:10:46.780+01:002014-06-03T23:10:46.780+01:00Interesting! It's good to know the technique c...Interesting! It's good to know the technique can work.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-80751502023508089462014-06-01T16:39:16.005+01:002014-06-01T16:39:16.005+01:00You are probably at the Show with your altered ski...You are probably at the Show with your altered skirt right now! What did you end up doing? (I just found you on Ig, that's what brought me here.) A couple years ago i solved that same problem by removing the waistband and adding fabric at the top. But I have a machine, and wore a top that reached my hips, so the fix was covered. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01931969238084808593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-59281034135030402832014-05-30T14:54:50.100+01:002014-05-30T14:54:50.100+01:00Very beautiful skirt! Instead of adding the lace t...Very beautiful skirt! Instead of adding the lace to the bottom, how about a lace or solid fabric insert about 3 inches up from the bottom so it looks more intentional. ie cut about 3 inches or whatever looks best off of the bottom, insert a width of whatever you fancy and then sew the bit that you cut off back on the bottom! ooobop.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18180188658254382416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-26509580166272893092014-05-27T16:33:26.495+01:002014-05-27T16:33:26.495+01:00I lenghtened a dress I made with option two but th...I lenghtened a dress I made with option two but then took the whole thing apart and made it into an apron! The dress was navy with white daisies on with yellowish red middles, so I used some navy fabric to add about five inches of length and then trimmed it with a daisy trim and above that added some skinny red ribbon. It did work, but the dress saw me almost sewn into the bodice and it was Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238571735302117986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-30941561704421970872014-05-23T13:34:39.053+01:002014-05-23T13:34:39.053+01:00I'm thinking of the two-band option, but if I ...I'm thinking of the two-band option, but if I can find the right sort of grey lace, that could form one of the bands.<br /><br />No probs on the comment, I get really annoyed when I see that people online have had unpleasant comments - usually anonymous ones too, which suggests the commenter *knows* he or she is being unpleasant. It's rude and uncalled for! You don't deserve that.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-36777908285789160432014-05-23T13:30:13.084+01:002014-05-23T13:30:13.084+01:00Two-colour band deffo seems the best option - if t...Two-colour band deffo seems the best option - if the fabric shop has the right sort of thing, I'm going to give it a go.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-61207700999778533252014-05-23T13:29:35.405+01:002014-05-23T13:29:35.405+01:00It seemed silly to make a 50s-looking skirt so sho...It seemed silly to make a 50s-looking skirt so short, I thought, but then if it stops people cutting up the genuine article, there's something to be said for vintage-style modern length options.<br /><br />I hadn't thought of doubling the lace, that's a good idea.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-76947436339547409272014-05-23T13:28:13.536+01:002014-05-23T13:28:13.536+01:00Not much hem, sadly - an inch, which wouldn't ...Not much hem, sadly - an inch, which wouldn't make much difference.<br /><br />It's a really lovely event - if you can make it next year, I recommend it! Though it's becoming more popular, I think tickets are scarcer this year than they were last year.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-35928341368226368472014-05-23T13:27:09.303+01:002014-05-23T13:27:09.303+01:00No, it's a modern one so the makers were prett...No, it's a modern one so the makers were pretty stingy with the materials. I think I'll have a look in my local fabric shop and try the two-tone option.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-42765513170670667852014-05-22T23:28:23.087+01:002014-05-22T23:28:23.087+01:00Before I even reached your first idea, lace was wh...Before I even reached your first idea, lace was what I was thinking. Dresses and skirts trimmed with lace are so tremendously pretty (why we don't see it more often is beyond me!) and I think that it (lace) would compliment this elegant, beautiful skirt fabulously. <br /><br />Big hugs,<br />♥ Jessica <br /><br />*PS* Thank you deeply for your caring, support comment (re: my new Etsy shop). Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-41399371544681659702014-05-22T23:05:53.006+01:002014-05-22T23:05:53.006+01:00Lovely print on the skirt. I think a two colour ba...Lovely print on the skirt. I think a two colour band would work well and is probably the easiest fix.Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-21571809534561659602014-05-21T19:49:14.602+01:002014-05-21T19:49:14.602+01:00A band wouldn't necessarily look obvious, if y...A band wouldn't necessarily look obvious, if you get something that tones well.<br />It's a pity you have no machine...can you borrow one?<br />There are a number of tutorials on the net for this. <br />Lace...possibly use interfacing or fix it over some grey cotton before using it?<br />Or maybe double it so that it is thicker.<br />I do wish that not all skirts were so short. It seems LollyWilloweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05616800459266149659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-53920594472710965312014-05-21T12:49:23.782+01:002014-05-21T12:49:23.782+01:00How super exciting does the event sound! I can...How super exciting does the event sound! I can't go, was really tempted, but the OH is away on a boy's weekend and I haven't got anyone else to drag along!! As for the skirt, I'd be tempted just to wear it as it is. How much hem does it have to let down? I'd be tempted with the two contrasting colour bands as an option. Good luck with your alterations, if you go ahead! P xPorcelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202283149145094340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-91212101836384803352014-05-20T20:46:14.360+01:002014-05-20T20:46:14.360+01:00Gorgeous skirt though I can understand your dilemm...Gorgeous skirt though I can understand your dilemma! I am guessing there is not much hem to speak of, that you could unpick and press the bejezus out of to remove the crease, so I think If it were me I would probably favour option 2 with two colours, though it is certainly a tricky one good luck with it! Wendy Bayfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07221194102782712793noreply@blogger.com