Men's Turtleneck To Knit Dress

How I refashioned/upcycled a men's XL turtleneck

Posted by K H.

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I wanted something quick and comfy to throw on for work, but didn't want it to be plain. I use the main body for the dress, then the sleeves turned into the stripes on the dress.

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You Will Need (2 things)

  • Thread
  • Turtleneck

Steps (3 steps, 165 minutes)

  1. 1

    Take a turtleneck and cut the sleeves off, then cut them into strips of varying lengths and widths. For the body, I just put a knit dress I have and traced the outline. I was able to use the hem of the original shirt so if you can do that you can save yourself having to hem the bottom edge.

  2. 2

    Pin the strips into place on right side of the fabric. One they are pinned, cut off the excess so that the strips are even with the sides. Do a single stitch through the middle of each strip, overlapping back and forth until all strips are sewn on.

  3. 3

    With right sides together, sew up sides, and finish armholes.