Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Quick Sweater ReMake


I don't usually sew clothing items, I'm much more comfortable with small accessories.  But, this weekend I did attempt a very simple sweater remake.  I had been looking for a taupe cardigan to wear with skirts, dresses, and also jeans.  You'd think it would be easy enough to find, but I wasn't having any success despite hitting 2 large malls and several other stores like TJMaxx, Target, and Marshalls.

But, I did find a V-neck pullover at Macy's.  It was the perfect color and it was on sale!  So, I thought it might be a good candidate for a remake.
I simply cut it straight up the center and then serged the cut edges.
Then I just hand stitched a rolled hem.

I wore it yesterday, and I'm happy with how it turned out.  I'm debating about whether to add a closure of some sort.  Maybe a little hidden hook and eye, or a small ribbon tie, or possibly a vintage button with loop.
I'll play around with these options and see what I like best.  All in all, I'm happy with the outcome.  :)
How about you? Have you attempted any clothing remakes lately?
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6 comments:

  1. Abby and StephanieNovember 19, 2013 at 6:03 AM

    I love the color and you're so brave to cut a sweater. What a great transformation. Very stylish. Oooo...pretty pretty buttons. The only clothes "altering" I've done is cut up old shirts for a quilt!

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  2. Niesz Vintage HomeNovember 19, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    Thanks Stephanie! Bravery came from the fact that the sweater was on sale. Lol
    Cardigans are just so much more versatile for my wardrobe, it was worth the risk.
    I still have a bag of my sister's t-shirts that she wanted me to make into a quilt...I really should work on that.

    Kimberly :) 

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  3. UnknownNovember 20, 2013 at 6:04 AM

    This is gorgeous!!! Great idea and super results!

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  4. Niesz Vintage HomeNovember 20, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    Hey Sweetie! Thanks! :)
    I bought it mainly to use with my fall outfits, but I think it should work year-round.

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  5. mfJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:45 PM

    I really love this. I live in FL and the only thing i seem to get any wear out of are my cardigans--i get hot so they're on, off, on, off. I looked at the bins on my closet shelves recently and i have a bunch of pullover sweaters--question, though, did you have any issues with raveling once you cut? What type serger stitch did you use? I have a new serger with differential feed that should work great for this. Thanks again.

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  6. Niesz Vintage HomeJanuary 22, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    Thanks! I mostly wear cardigans, myself.
    I didn't have much trouble with raveling. Of course, I serged immediately after I cut. I have a 3-spool serger and used what I assume is a basic overlock stitch. (sorry, not very knowledgeable about sergers).
    I went through my closet, too, and found a couple others I'd like to remake. :)

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