After!
I took off the sleeves and cut a significant amount out of the body. Then I crocheted it back together. Finally, I crocheted lace around the bottom and the sleeves. Check out some close up images of the transformation below.
As I mentioned, I took off the sleeves first. Then I pinned the side seams to fit. After I took off the excess with the serger, I used a chain stitch to crochet the sides back together.
I have bags of lace from my former days as a sweater designer (long time ago) and fashion designer for a number of children's manufacturers. I was and still am a fabric and trim collector. After all, I could use it all someday! LOL! This choice was a perfect fit.
This sweater goes well with leggings and jeans. Yesterday I wore it with leggings as you see here. For the outside, I wore it with a jean jacket and a black and white scarf.
Well, onto my next project coming up soon!
Happy Sewing...Mary
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8 comments:
o my goodness!!!! I love this!!!! You did such a great job!
Take Care,
Mandy Jean
www.mandyjeanchic.com
Thanks Mandy Jean!
Wow amazing, and of course it looks much better now!
Thanks Berty! I had fun making it. Wasn't sure for a while if it would work but I am happy with the results.
I am envious of your sewing skills. Love your blog!
xx
Christine
www.couturebay.com
Thanks Christine!
So glad you are enjoying it. Love the info from yours as well:)
Mary
Hi Mary,
Really nice refashion! You have been busy! I love how you added the lace, made it so much more interesting. Simply Lovely!
Beth
aka
The Renegade Seamstress :)
Thanks Beth! I learned so much from this one that I did another sweater refashion the following week. I am going to try to get that one up this weekend. My husband says I have an addiction to refashion and it is true. I tell him "At least it is not fattening or bad for you. Besides it is the cheapest form of retail therapy!" LOL!
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