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Sweater Refashion: 80's Oversized Crew Neck to Drape Front Cardigan
Every once in a while, I complete a sewing project from start to finish without a single problem. No ripping out seams, no crying, no screaming, no mumbled death threats at the sewing machine (of course, there was no sewing machine involved here, which may explain a lot).
This was one of those lovely projects that just happened. It started out to be a shrug and morphed into a cardigan. No, it's not absolutely perfect (that little woo-hoo in the back, for example) but, I'm still terribly pleased with the outcome. My last refashion was a bit disappointing, so I'm happy for a successful one.
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You Will Need
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Revamp How-to:
For this project you will need a sweater at least one size too large with sewn (not serged) seams and box-cut sleeves (ones that will have a straight edge after being removed from the sweater). A light or medium weight knit would work.
Begin by removing the sleeves from the sweater by carefully picking out the stitching at the seam.
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Step 3
Lay the bodice of the sweater out flat and cut a straight line through both front and back just below the collar. The thin collar/shoulder piece you have just removed will be the only part of the sweater you discard.
Carefully pick out the stitching on ONE of the side seams. At this point you will have a large rectangle. The opened side seam edges will be slightly irregular and the closed side with have the armhole. This is not a problem.
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Step 8
This is your last seam. Baste together the remaining edge of sleeve material to a portion of the long edge of the rectangle. The new seam and the seam you just made will form a right angle.
Try it one. If you are happy with it, proceed to hand sewing
the basted seams. Make sure any raw edges are sewn in a way to prevent later raveling out of the knit.I chose to roll and hem some of the edges (the neckline and along the front). This is not strictly necessary. This particular knit just looked better that way.
thats amazing !
those are so in right now too