Using Crochet to Cover Up This Summer! (Modest Clothing Hacks)

[@debrarodriguezestrada2748]

My mom taught me to use a small steel crochet hook( such as one to crochet doilies) to punch holes on a hemmed fabric to add a crocheted edge. That way the edge is created into the garment, and fits exactly without having to be sewn on after it is made.

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

That’s a really great idea!

[@myhumbleheartedhome]

You my girl! 🎉 Thanks for making this video!

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

You’re very welcome, I appreciate you watching it!!! 😃

[@sharonfinlayson3909]

Thank you for this video I appreciate your wording all that you put into this. I like the idea of having some extra cover up. I agree not everybody is going to dig the idea but you straight put it out there that if they don't they could just move on but you said it in a very kind way. I just want you to know that I appreciate you for doing that. No drama girl, I like that

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Hi Sharon, thank you so much for watching and commenting! I thought a lot about how to say that, so thank you for acknowledging that!

[@kathrynbythelake9638]

With the popularity of floral motifs, you could add a crochet rose to the decolletage of a low neckline.

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

I love that idea! 🌹

[@christineiscrocheting]

Hi, Shannon😊 Great ideas. I’ve made a couple of capelets (4 weight & 2 weight) by Olga Poltava.

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

I love Olga’s patterns, that’s a great tutorial channel!

[@sweetmomentsbyjessie]

These are great ideas, Shannon! I agree…the tops are too short and too low cut for my liking…and I feel old too lol 😄.

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Its crazy how small some of the clothes are there days!!! (Probably something my Grandma said 30 years ago! 😂)

[@sweetmomentsbyjessie]

@@ShannonTalksYarn Lol 😂

[@jolenelarson469]

These are great ideas. I'm 62 and look horrible in tank tops but I like wearing lightweight Bagoday ponchos over them.

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

I think that's perfect! It's fashionable and you get to feel comfortable in something that you wouldn't have otherwise. that's exactly what I'm going for!

[@aprilbatley6738]

luv ur modesty

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Thank you

[@HappyCraftyHomemaker]

It is so much fun to make additions to things that make them fit you and your needs more. I love shawls and shawlettes personally for times when I am actually dressed. I have also made a "boob bib" before for a wrap dress that would pop open a lot. It was fun to add pops of color under that black dress too.

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Hahahaha!!! That is the perfect name for that piece, I can picture exactly what you mean!! 😂😂😂

[@asurya8797]

Such a great topic. Looooove modest clothes ❤

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Thanks! Me too 😀

[@cocoscrochet6380]

Hi Shannon 🤗 all great ideas! Thank you for sharing! 🥰🧶🧶

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

You’re very welcome my friend! ❤️

[@lyndamorstain4761]

Thanks for the ideas! Also, sometimes a mesh or lacy shawl or poncho is great for being in freezing a.c. I use one almost every Sunday morning at church through the summer.

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

You’re welcome! Yeah, I think that one extra layer can make such a big difference in my comfort!!

[@The-Vintage-Needlecrafter]

This was very helpful, thank you. 😊

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

You’re very welcome! 😊

[@katieduffy593]

Excellent video. Thank you

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Thank you so much Katie!

[@thatrandomlilpinkthing]

Thank you Shannon, this is so helpful. Im just 20 but i hate having my arms out in the wild😂 defenetly making a pancho and a shawl to make my self feel comfy and cozy this summer🩷

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Being comfortable and cozy is sooo important! I think you definitely should crochet those for yourself!!! Then you can enjoy the summer 😀

[@aksez2u]

Yes! One of my summer projects is to add some lacy sleeves to some tank tops that I have. I've grown more self-conscious of my upper arms, but don't want to discard my beautiful sleeveless tops. Kristin Omdahl is another KZbinr who has several tutorials for pretty lacy sleeves. Thanks for the video!

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

No, there's no reason to get rid of our clothes when we can modify them!!! I'm glad we are on the same page! I'm going to have to go check out her channel because multiple people have now suggested her to me, so she must be good!!! Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching too!

[@aksez2u]

​@@ShannonTalksYarn TBH i haven't followed a tutorial yet, but she has several sleeve vids, and I didn't find that many on KZbin 😊

[@kalenreichert]

Thank you for all the wonderful tips and ideas! I’ve had the bug to add crochet to necklines (I also made a couple crochet collars), add sleeves to sleeveless tops, and edging to skirts. That’s how I found out about Kristin Omdahl and the Ammee’s Babies books of edgings and the Edgit crochet piercing hook. I’ve only added a scalloped edge (after first adding a row of blanket stitch in crochet thread) to a skirt that’s hem had come undone and it benefited from the extra length and a neckline but that was a fail as it flaired because I added too many stitches. I eventually donated that top. My work just informed us that they’re turning up the base temperature in our building to save money during the summer so I’m thinking I might zhuzh up a few of my cooler “house” tops, dresses, and skirts to stay cool at work. Good for church too because our A/C is often broken.

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

I think that’s a great excuse to get to work on those crochet embellishments!!! The AC in my office can’t keep up with the really hot summer days so I’m in the same boat as you!

[@joannunemaker6332]

Good ideas listed here. I enjoyed this video. 😊❤

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Thank you, I appreciate you watching and your feedback! I hope you have a great weekend 😃

[@aly5321]

This totally inspired me! Great video 🥰

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Thank you so much!! Glad to help 😃

[@The-Vintage-Needlecrafter]

I am enjoying this so much I subscribed!

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Thank you and welcome!!!! 🫶🏻

[@ASquareGranny]

My husband came in RIGHT as you said “..my cleavage!” 😂😂 his eyes popped and he just started stuttering & I lost it…lololololol. I was laughing so hard, I couldn’t explain it, then he lost it & we couldn’t stop…you know how those things can happen 😂 so funny and boy, howdy! NEEDED that laugh, A LOT. Point being, this is an awesome and helpful video REGARDLESS; lots of wonderful tips plus a bonus of our-of-context-funniness. I hope you feel the hug I’m sending you (along with MORE storms & 65 degree temps! From 87 to 65 in an hour). Xxx ☺️🫶🏻🧶~ Lisa in the Oh

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Sending you a hug right back Lisa! That’s too funny you just never know what it will sound like out of context 😂😂😂 I hope you have a nice relaxing Memorial Day! We’ve all ready had rain this morning 🌧️

[@sonja-ilovecrochet4198]

Thank you for this video..

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting! 😀

[@showandtellmeg]

We are so on the same wavelength with this concept. I actually have 2 videos in the works on this exact topic, lol. Ive filmed the intro but im still deciding on yarn and patterns to make a modesty panel on a dress that the neckline is too low for me and then I'm going to lengthen a slightly too short dress (that one i have to decide if I just sew a band around the bottom or give it a ruffle or crochet some trim). So in the coming months, I'll be doing this exact thing lol. Great minds thinks alike I guess :)

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

That’s so awesome!! I’m looking forward to watching your videos!! 😀 Your work is amazing, I can’t wait to see what you do!

[@AlasBabylon1]

A very good video, Shannon. Thank you. In addition to using crochet to make clothes more modest, tiny crochet additions can also make a plain piece of clothing into something beautiful and extraordinary! (P.S. I thought I had already subscribed, but you know how KZbin is, lol. So I resubscribed!) ~ Melanie

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Thanks for subscribing, I really appreciate it! And I agree with you, sometimes it’s just nice to improve a garment for no other reason than just enjoyment! 😀

[@Yarnover_PullThrough]

I’m insecure with my arms so I want to wear a tank with something on the top so crochet lace or mesh type boleros are going to be my go to this summer.

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Me too!!!

[@gaylescovel7308]

I'm not a tank top person. It is possible to crochet butterfly sleeves on to it. Or a more regular sleeve.

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Me either! I definitely want some arm coverage!!!

[@leilonnihamilton8356]

Hi Shannon, I enjoyed your topic today. I would love to see more videos on repurposing your clothes. I think it's fun to see what you come up with. I tried once to fix a hole in my shirt. It ended up horrible and I never wore it again. I really liked the color of the t shirt but not the appliques I put on it. It got a hole from a spot of bleach. What do you think you would have done to fix it? It was right in the middle of the shirt.

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Thank you Leilonni! It’s so hard to know it’s it!?!? I feel like I don’t always like how i adapt my clothes either! My advice would be to not be afraid to take it out and change your mind. Try something else. Or possibly add more! Like add some matching crochet to the neckline or sleeves to carry it all over. 😃

[@leilonnihamilton8356]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me. I appreciate it 😊. Hope you are staying safe with all the crazy weather.😊

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

@leilonnihamilton8356 so far we are, there was some tornado activity early this morning close by. I’m so ready for this to be over! Hopefully you’re staying safe too ❤️

[@gaylescovel7308]

You could cut straight down the center if it was infront. Fold n hem, then crochet a border as wide as needed with matching border on other side. Add an edging around the collar, like pico every two stitches. Use soft silky more string like yarn. Usually (I think) they are known as 4 ply yarn? Not the same as 4 wt yarn.

[@gaylescovel7308]

Ps, ofcourse try to match fibers if poss.

[@yarnycat_crochet]

Im Christian and im constantly buying undershirts to cover up the cleavage and a lot of woman’s sleeves are too short so I buy men’s tshirts 😩

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

I hear ya! I feel like I’m always wearing tank tops for more coverage! The struggle is real!!!

[@yarnycat_crochet]

@@ShannonTalksYarn yes 😆

[@mishellegarrett9243]

I run waaaay too HOT, to cover my shoulders in the summer. I have to dress down as far as I dare to keep from heat stroke and at the same time not scare folks. I was a kid in the sixties so I don't notice how short dresses are. I was a teen in the seventies and the skirts and dresses got longer. So having seemed to have seen it all, that fashion doesn't shock me. Although I have been scratching my head when I see people wearing holes in their clothes. THAT did not happen in my era. Anyway I do think that your suggestions are helpful. Thanks for talking yarn with us. 😉

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

Hi Mishelle! I am definitely in a hot flash stage of life too lol 😂 But mine seem to be guaranteed at night 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ But it’s definitely a balance between being comfortable covered and comfortable temperature wise too. I know I complain all winter about being cold……but I think it’s actually easier 🤪

[@Gsd112]

I just like to cover up because I get sunburned otherwise even with sunscreen.

[@ShannonTalksYarn]

I have that problem too!

[@stilllookingfortreasure]

Great ideas, but you shouldn't need to explain in the beginning. Women should just wear what they want unapologetically. The faster people stop prefacing with an explanation, the faster people will stop expecting one.

[@aksez2u]

I think those disclaimers are important. Otherwise, creators can expect a lot of both well-meaning and nasty comments. Disclaimers help head those off. I don't think there's any "The faster people stop..." There's an endless supply of know-it-alls out there. 😉