topic Re: Solved: Sleeveless Turtleneck Issue in Fashion

Solved: Sleeveless Turtleneck Issue

ALRATIBA — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 15:00:19 GMT

Gave up the search for a good source of sleeveless turtlenecks with the right fit and collar - had to be tall snug turtle. The best source was my own closet ... just require a bit of alteration.

I'm cutting off the sleeves and leaving a pinked edge. Wearing one of my "creations" now that came to be because of an accident. I got makeup on the sleeve of a brand new (expensive) turtleneck from Chico's and it didn't wash out - so I cut off the sleeves.

Worked so well ... going to keep going with others - as needed.

Re: Solved: Sleeveless Turtleneck Issue

fthunt — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 15:04:48 GMT

Did you check Pendleton? Check Sale items for better $$ too. I saw sleeveless t-necks there some time ago.

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jlkz — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 15:17:06 GMT

@ALRATIBA

I found a stain removal bar that really works: Astonish bar. No longer carried by my BB&B so I ordered it on Amazon.

It has taken out stains from clothing that had been washed several times before I inherited them !

Re: Solved: Sleeveless Turtleneck Issue

grandma2pkmh — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 15:23:01 GMT

@ALRATIBA Congratulations on being inventive

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Irish1210 — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 16:51:21 GMT

@ALRATIBA I love your solution.........as a matter of fact I began doing the same thing when my hot flahes started

Along with cutting off the sleeves, I shortened (cut) the length, therefore, making more of a crop top ~ I would tuck the little length edge under my bra.............

I've always been a turtleneck lover and wasn't going to miss out on that great collar over some darn flashes ~ Haha!!

Re: Solved: Sleeveless Turtleneck Issue

ALRATIBA — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 17:20:32 GMT

@fthunt

Thanks for suggestion ... but ...

No luck ... not what I'm lookng for. All I saw there were mock necks.

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Grouchomarx — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 19:07:53 GMT

Love your solution! I love cutting things up. I do it with crew neck sweatshirts a lot, sometime T-shirts. Cut the cuffs off, cut a v neck into it. I call it "Bill Belichick-ing it". He is famous for cutting up all his tops.

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ALRATIBA — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 19:52:29 GMT

@Grouchomarx wrote:
Love your solution! I love cutting things up. I do it with crew neck sweatshirts a lot, sometime T-shirts. Cut the cuffs off, cut a v neck into it. I call it "Bill Belichick-ing it". He is famous for cutting up all his tops.

@Grouchomarx

I bought myself some new pinking sheers ... and "going to town" in my closet.

Cut off a couple of inches from some LOGO tops and "sortened" some wide leg pants. This no-sew solution is working great!

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ROMARY — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 20:27:30 GMT

I've (also) done a bit of trimming............

Used to cut off long sleeves, turn them into elbow sleeves.

Ribbed 'skinny' sweater look.

I suggest first cutting the sleeves longer, so they can be folded up (cuffed).

Try that, and, if necessary, cut shorter for the desired (for you) look.

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ROMARY — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 20:33:43 GMT

p.s.

I'm loving the 'frayed' look.

A couple of years ago, I cut off sleeves on a too tight (shrinked in dryer) denim top.

Turned it into a vest with frayed armholes.

Also, found several jeans that are too long, and I've been too lazy to take down the hem and re-hem/shorten them.

I'm going to just cut off the hem, leave them 'frayed'.

We can turn many items into the 'frayed' look.

No need to re-seam/hem anything now-a-days, for a casual look.

Re: Solved: Sleeveless Turtleneck Issue

sandy53 — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 22:02:10 GMT

You don't really need pinking shears. Knits won't fray like wovens. If you cut off the sleeves of a woven blouse then pinking the raw edge is a good idea. But it isn't necessary for t-shirt knits or sweater knits. I cut sleeves off of white t-shirts last spring to make them into shells to wear under jackets. It worked well.

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ROMARY — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 22:31:52 GMT

Any ideas / suggestions re: new pinking shears?

I had a very old one, which 'disappeared'.........and also a newer one, more or less, that don't really work well.

If anyone out there has brand suggestions, thank you!

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ALRATIBA — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 22:42:13 GMT

@ROMARY

I bought these from Amazon in June - only $8.99. Probably the best I've ever owned.

NEJLSD Pinking Shears for Fabric Ultra Sharp Comfort Grips Dressmaking Pinking Shears Zig Zag Cut Scissors Sewing Scissors，Professional Handheld Dressmaking (RED)

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Kachina624 — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 03:30:32 GMT

To me just cutting off sleeves or legs and leaving a raw edge smacks of laziness. If I'm going to alter a garment, I want to do it so it's finished nicely. I take pride in my work, even alterations.

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sandy53 — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 12:24:10 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
To me just cutting off sleeves or legs and leaving a raw edge smacks of laziness. If I'm going to alter a garment, I want to do it so it's finished nicely. I take pride in my work, even alterations.

I take pride in my work, too. But since I never take off the jacket or pullover and the edges don't show, I think it is ok. The edge is very flat and does not show a stitched edge or ridge.

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ROMARY — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 22:57:12 GMT

ALRATIBA:

A big Thank You for your suggestion. I will order!

Saves me a lot of time looking around, and wondering if a particular brand will work well.

Re: Solved: Sleeveless Turtleneck Issue

ALRATIBA — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 01:13:43 GMT

@Kachina624

A pinked edge is decorative. No need for "finishing." It's already "finished."

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@Kachina624 wrote:
To me just cutting off sleeves or legs and leaving a raw edge smacks of laziness. If I'm going to alter a garment, I want to do it so it's finished nicely. I take pride in my work, even alterations.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 02:26:09 GMT

@ALRATIBA. I don't consider it "decorative", and after the garment is washed, it looks progressively worse or less decorative.

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cherry — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 09:15:21 GMT

@ALRATIBA you might not be interested ,but Talbot's is showing a turtleneck with just a tiny cap sleeve this season

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ALRATIBA — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 14:21:10 GMT

@cherry wrote:
@ALRATIBA you might not be interested ,but Talbot's is showing a turtleneck with just a tiny cap sleeve this season

@cherry

Thanks ... but I've already "made" enough in a variety of colors. I'm good until next year.