Making patterns from finished clothes

SewAmazing · 09-20-2006, 10:32 PM

I had a favorite top that I absolutely loved! Instead of tossing it out, after it started to show wear (faded from too many washings etc)--I split all the seams apart and remade it from a new and updated fabric. Anybody ever recycle your favorite must have fashions this way?

***rejectstar*** · 09-21-2006, 10:55 AM

I've heard of this... I think it's a great idea, and I'd probably try it if I actually knew how to sew clothing properly.

***Nox*** · 09-21-2006, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SewAmazing

I had a favorite top that I absolutely loved! Instead of tossing it out, after it started to show wear (faded from too many washings etc)--I split all the seams apart and remade it from a new and updated fabric. Anybody ever recycle your favorite must have fashions this way?

That is an AWESOME idea! I've gotta try that! It takes all the "guesswork" out of it.

SamanthaBNYC · 09-21-2006, 06:20 PM

when I like something, I take the measurements from it and draft a pattern from the measurements. That way, I don't have to take apart the original garment. I think what you're referring to is called "rub-offs", but it takes too much patience for me.

***Retro-Violet*** · 09-23-2006, 12:17 AM

yes yes! i do this quite often. its so much cheaper and i like totally adding random stuff to them too.
i try to do that with desgner clothes. look at the way its made/stiched up, then try to copy it at home.

teb · 09-26-2006, 08:27 AM

Oh, I wished I had known this years ago. Now that I am learning to sew I am remembering all of my favorite dresses that I gave away and threw out, can't find a pattern for them. Once I learn to sew the basic pieces I am going to take pattern drafting.

I once had a dolman sleeve mini dress it was so cute and fit me very well, I wore it out and threw it out, wished I could have another one in cranberry color.

***monniej*** · 09-26-2006, 12:18 PM

i used to do this all the time, but not so much anymore. my favorite re-make was a pair of palazzo pants that i made into a skirt. too cute!

SewAmazing · 09-26-2006, 03:15 PM

Dolman sleeves are back big big time! Have you seen the August issue of Vogue? This is how you know you are getting older. Everything you ever wore, now comes back!

***Jennifer*** · 09-26-2006, 09:29 PM

no, but that's such a good idea!

***Maja*** · 09-27-2006, 01:05 AM

I've done then with lots of garments. The only thing you have to be careful is when using knits, not all knits have the same stretch to them. So the rub-off will not neccesarily fit the same as the original.