Kaylinn’s Reader ReFash!
When I saw this pic of Kaylinn, I must confess I had my doubts that there was much to be done with her chosen starter piece. :/
She’s a braver woman than I. I HATE velour and velvet. Yes, they look nice (although this shirt is looking a bit scary as-is), but I HATE the texture of them. I CAN’T STAND to touch them (or cotton balls for that matter). Does this make me weird?
Anywho, thankfully Kaylinn had no such qualms. And that’s why she was able to turn that top into an adorable fall frock!
And just loooooook at how she did the back!
Awesome job, Kaylinn!
Cheers!
43 Comments
Merunikitty
You are literally my spirit animal!!! I HATEHATEHATE touching anything velvety, or cotton bally feeling. It makes my teeth itch! Gah! That said, this dress is bomb.com looking! Although, the texture would make me vomit.. Looks great on her!
Clara
OMG! I can’t touch any of that fabric stuff either!!! It makes me feel like I’m imploding. I feel ya.
katie
I just found your website today and its awesome. AND……I am super excited you hate velvet and velour cuz everyone thinks im a weirdo when I say that. I refuse to touch it, it skeeves me out and gives me goosebumps!!!! Felt too for that matter….
Monica
OMG. I cannot touch velvet either. It gives me the heebie jeebies. Also, I can’t touch some kinds of foam. Specifically the kind that used to slide over thick metal hangers. (my Dad was a clothing manufacturer’s rep, so we always had them in the house. I don’t think they make them anymore, thank goodness.)
But the refash is pretty and super flattering on your reader! Kudos!
Jessica Jay
WOW! What amazing skills! I definitely had my doubts when I saw the “before” picture, but she really saw the chic-ness within! You GO super sewers 🙂
Yvetteelliott
Great job! I made red velure curtains for small bathroom with cut up pajamas that had red and black high heels on them .creativity can be so fun
Teresa
Cute!
pepitaspreschool
maybe my favorite one ever! Excellent job!
Flo
I love that back, what a great idea! I don’t have problems with velour or velvet, but microfiber drives me bananas.
Adriana
Loved it! I do like the velvet texture but I was more concerned about the color… the “Before” was really scary! Kaylinn you are my hero! — and now I want a mustard dress just like that one! lol
ManonD
You did a fabulous job with that “thing”! 😉 The back is lovely!
vanesew
Great Job! I really like the colour!
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Dee
What an amazing refash! I especially love the neckline and the back now. Super cute fall frock!
Ms Mur
My mom has the same texture issues with velvet, velour and even peaches! I can’t handle chiffon or nylon. Just the thought makes my skin crawl! This dress is super cute!
Gina
Fabulous job. I have to say I just had to see what you were going to do with such frightening shirt. How was that shirt ever cool? But you made it cute and current. You could even make a purse and seperate skirt. I’m kinda in love with that color now!!!!!!
jenny_o
How cute – love the back! Well done, great job!
I love the feeling of velvet and velour, but microfibre – brrrrrrrr
ManonD
Same thing! I can’t stand microfiber!!!
Lynne
Awesome job!
leslie
Go Kaylinn!
HappyCrafty
Really Amazing! The color looks great on you too.
Neri Ann
super nice!
Bonita Rouhani
Did not think it could be done but you proved me wrong,
Bravo!!!!
Stephanie
For a first, or even a third, redo that’s amazing. I’d love to see the person who owned the shirt, in the shirt. Great job.
Melissa Meverden
Great refashion!
Susan Wright-Boucher
Well done! I love how Kaylinn used her imagination in turning it around.
Tamara
Awesome job, Kaylinn
Nancy
Love the color! Great job.
wallynanna
It’s such a cute little dress. Awesome job!!
Deborah
Amazing!!! Love it!!
Claudette
Fabulous!
Yvonne
Very cute, nice job!
Kate
Gorgeous! That’s perfect for Thanksgiving. 🙂
Debbie
Great redo Kaylinn!!
Marni
Loooong time reader but first time commenter 😉 My sister is the same way with velour, velvet, and cottoballs–she can barely stand to touch them! Once, I handed her a box of corn starch and the contents inside shifted, it felt so icky to her, she about keeled over. I don’t know what it is with you ladies and stuff that feels strange, just know you aren’t alone…ha!!
jingles
That is great, Kaylinn!!!
Victoria
Nice job! It looks great!
Christine Scott
In awe of Kaylinn’s re-fash. Her fam must be so proud! The world is in good hands.
Ashlie Bergeron
We are! She’s so creative! 🙂
Queen Sylvia
I have to admit I really love this, and I have no issues with touching velvet and velour but I have my doubts that I wouldn’t be able to pull it off and I’ll look like a giant 90s oddball prom queen. Ugh!
Mary Lou
Just adorable! What a great job!
Karen
You need to do a year-end ‘Best Of’ competition and I nominate Kaylinn!
Sarah munley
OMG – I hate touching cotton balls too! Or more accurately, the feeling of pulling them apart. Thinking about it makes my skin crawl. This refashion is super cute.
Courtney
This refashion is awesome!!!