I Cut Up A Sweater
February 16, 2009
Well, I am back ;-) My in-laws have a cold, so the trip is postponed a week or so. Yeah, that gives me a week to clean (or till I have to clean) !!!!!
Do you remember when I did a list not the long ago of things I love, someone had taken a pull-over and turned it into a cardigan? I had this pull-over with a deep v-front, I loved the color but it was not the most flattering sweater.
I, of course, did my sweater a little different then she did. I wanted to use a polyester trim because I was afraid if I used a cotton one, it would shrink when I washed it. I took some vintage poly lace trim and sewed it up the front and around the neck. I left a little space between the lace in the front, then I just cut from the bottom up to the V. I was going to add a clasp but I can tell I would like to wear it different ways with different tops. So I decided to just use one of my zillion pins I have as a closer. This will give me more leeway. I was also going to add a lace pocket, but I think I like this simple look better. I am sure you have something that you could cut up xoxoxox
That turned out great! I agree that simpler is better. I've been wanting to do this too. Your pin idea is also great. You are empowering me to try now!
Posted by: Jill | March 06, 2009 at 10:35 PM
What a cute look!! I'm not much of a sewer, but I think I could do this one. thanks for the tip!
Posted by: karla nathan | March 04, 2009 at 08:57 AM
that sweater is awesome...love the new detail...and you!!
Posted by: Jennifer | February 21, 2009 at 05:08 AM
You always have the neatest ideas:-)
Posted by: Suzanne | February 20, 2009 at 05:55 PM
P.S. Love the little button/pin...so clever and adorable!
Posted by: Tracey McBride | February 20, 2009 at 07:56 AM
I LOVE IT Clarice!! So clever, I've always wanted to do that but always thought it might not work out so ...never did! Now that I've seen your lovely work I may actually give it a try! Thank you so much for sharing and you look so cute in the mirror picture.
Love,
Traceyxox
Posted by: Tracey McBride | February 20, 2009 at 07:55 AM
It's gorgeous, Clarice! I love the pretty lace!
Kelli
Posted by: Kelli | February 19, 2009 at 08:32 PM
Oh I love it! What a great idea!
Posted by: 50s Housewife | February 19, 2009 at 07:24 PM
Good idea. I especially like your pin-closure.
Jody
Posted by: Gumbo Lily | February 19, 2009 at 02:54 PM
Just beautiful, Clarice!!
On another note...do you have any suggestions for celebrating Holland's 10th birthday? We will probably have a party later, in Spring. But I was wondering if you did anything special when your girls turned the milestone age of 10. Thanks!
Posted by: Dee | February 19, 2009 at 10:54 AM
I love it! You could have so much fun with adding any kind of cute trim, and I could go nuts looking for vintage pins to complement. Thanks for the idea!
Posted by: Nancy Yoakum | February 19, 2009 at 04:40 AM
Oh so cute! I'll have to see if I have something I can cut up. I love that you used that pretty pin as a closer!!
Manuela
Posted by: the pleasures of homemaking | February 18, 2009 at 05:46 PM
Clarice, how creative of you! By the way I checked out your pullover sweater turned cardigan. I have an Irish Fisherman Sweater (pullover) that I wanted to turn into a cardigan and now you have inspired me!! Thanks!
Posted by: Cheryl | February 18, 2009 at 05:44 PM
Oh how cute! Hope you enjoy wearing it!
Posted by: Wendy | February 18, 2009 at 04:43 PM
Dear Clarice,
Your sweater looks wonderful! I love your whole outfit, so pretty and feminine! I love the vintage lace trim on your sweater and the pin adds the perfect touch!
Love, Paula
Posted by: Paula | February 18, 2009 at 04:26 PM
I'm really wanting to chop up clothes..lol I have several that need a maker over.
Looks cute and Love the brooch with it.
Posted by: Gina | February 18, 2009 at 07:18 AM
Classy recycling!
You are always so full of great ideas. Thanks for sharing with us all.
Posted by: Pearl Maple | February 17, 2009 at 08:06 PM
Very, very pretty!
Posted by: LaTeaDah | February 17, 2009 at 06:18 PM
Hi Clarice,
I love it! It's adorable, now I want one.
You clever girl!!!
Chat soon,
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | February 17, 2009 at 04:58 PM
Nice.. I love to recycle old sweaters, coats and whatever fabric I can get my hands on..
Posted by: Melanie SwensonM | February 17, 2009 at 09:56 AM
Good job, I love to re-purpose things, I go to the second hand stores and by clothing just for the fabrics. Your sweater is very nice. Cheers
Posted by: Wanda | February 17, 2009 at 09:15 AM
Clarice, your sweater is SO PRETTY! I love the lace trim and the brooch. Great job! Once again you have inspired me :)
Posted by: Sharon D. | February 17, 2009 at 08:17 AM
How brilliant, Clarice! I love the trim. I'm glad you didn't add the pocket as the pin is a wonderful detail and provides a great focal point.
Posted by: Junie Moon | February 17, 2009 at 06:32 AM
Thanks for the Valentine missus! And that's a clever way to re-invent a sweater. I'm craftily-challenged so I thought if you started cutting up woolens, they'd just unravel on you regardless.
Ali @ A Cosy Life
Posted by: Ali | February 17, 2009 at 05:51 AM
That is sooooo cute!!! Love it!
Posted by: Rosa | February 16, 2009 at 07:16 PM
Clarice,
Love the sweater especially the color and the delicate trim you chose.
Jill xoo
Posted by: Jill | February 16, 2009 at 05:37 PM
That looks so pretty!
I hate to clean, too. ;)
Posted by: Sheila at Dodging Raindrops | February 16, 2009 at 05:34 PM
What a great idea! You are so clever.
Kind of sorry the visit was postponed. Often it's better to have to plow right through, and then be done with it. :-))))
Aunt Amelia
"Surely as cometh the Winter, I know
There are Spring violets under the snow."
~ R.H. Newell
Posted by: Aunt Amelia's Attic | February 16, 2009 at 03:37 PM
Love it!
Posted by: Cathy Santarsiero | February 16, 2009 at 02:39 PM
Very clever Clarice! And I love that little squirrel valentine that you directed us to -- thanks for the link!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | February 16, 2009 at 02:04 PM
OH now that is a great idea! It came out beautiful :)
Hugs,
Dena
Posted by: Dena | February 16, 2009 at 01:23 PM
Wow!
It turned out so nice!
I have had many a pullover that I wish was open in the front.
Wonderful job!
Posted by: Donna | February 16, 2009 at 11:48 AM
I love the sweater...it turned out so pretty!
Posted by: Kim-HomeIsWhereTheHeartIs | February 16, 2009 at 11:36 AM
What a great idea! And the pretty pin for closure is brilliant.
Thanks Clarice... off I am to rummage through my sweater shelves. :) xo~m.
Posted by: Mari at Once Upon a Plate | February 16, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Great idea for those sweaters that don't quite fit right anymore! LOL!! I've got a few!
Thanks for the idea......
Posted by: Cindy | February 16, 2009 at 10:54 AM
Cute, great transformation! Good idea
Posted by: Diane | February 16, 2009 at 10:20 AM