Saturday, February 16, 2013

My First Sweater Refashion!



Before

This sweater started out as a 1X beauty. It cost $4.99 at Goodwill and appeared to have never been worn. 



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:

  1. Mandy JeanFebruary 16, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    o my goodness!!!! I love this!!!! You did such a great job!

    Take Care,
    Mandy Jean
    www.mandyjeanchic.com

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  2. UnknownFebruary 17, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    Thanks Mandy Jean!

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  3. UnknownFebruary 17, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    Wow amazing, and of course it looks much better now!

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    1. UnknownFebruary 18, 2013 at 5:37 AM

      Thanks Berty! I had fun making it. Wasn't sure for a while if it would work but I am happy with the results.

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  4. Christine HopkinsFebruary 20, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    I am envious of your sewing skills. Love your blog!

    xx
    Christine
    www.couturebay.com

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    1. UnknownFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:06 PM

      Thanks Christine!

      So glad you are enjoying it. Love the info from yours as well:)

      Mary

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  5. The Renegade SeamstressFebruary 23, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    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 :)

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  6. UnknownFebruary 23, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    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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