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   fabricholic | Jan 10, 2007 06:35am | #1

   I think I would just add sleeves. Taking out the elastic doesn't sound fun to me.Marcy

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   pins13 | Jan 10, 2007 06:53am | #2

   Hi,

   Thanks!

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   user-51823 | Jan 10, 2007 07:24am | #3

   it would help to know your reason for converting it. do you just want a change, or are you wanting to hide figure flaws?
   if you're happy with your torso, just add sleeves. if not, you probably won't be likely to wear it unless the elastic is out, but then, why bother? just start from scratch, or make a kimono style jacket to wear open over the tube top.

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   Teaf5 | Jan 12, 2007 01:15am | #4

   I agree with msm's suggestions, but I've also seen some fairly great results from similar modifications--mainly for summer tops, and usually with sheer fabrics for the sleeves. One option is to use rectangles for the sleeves and just attach them to the top of the cami front and back, leaving the sleeve open to drape like a scarf over the shoulders and upper arms.The more traditional Japanese kimono sleeve is actually a rectangular bag with both side seams open at the top. On a real kimono, this is attached to the main garment at the shoulder and partway down the armhole front and back. The arm goes through the top of the "bag" through the side seam openings. On a cami, you can use the same sleeve but attach it to the cami at the underarm. Oh, this is so hard to describe, but so simple to show! Try it with a miniature made out of paper towels, and you'll get a better idea....

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   user-51823 | Jan 12, 2007 09:15am | #5

   that's the kind of sleeves i was picturing too, and i would run elastic along the top of the sleeve as well to keep them from constantly slipping off. i was mainly puzzled as to why someone would go to the trouble of deconstructing a tube top if what they are really after is a fitted blouse with sleeves, which is how i understood the original post

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   pins13 | Jan 15, 2007 11:43pm | #6

   Thanks for everyone's opinions.

   Closing out the discussion.

   Pins 13