Ruffle Sweater Redo

I have had a grey sweater for a number of years, but said sweater is from my PB days (Pre-Baby days).  While I still love it, it just doesn’t fit quite the same anymore.  I mean, I was no super model in those PB days, but wearing this sweater as-is in the now Post-Baby days… well, it just made me look fat.

So, refashionista hat on! (And P.S. what great timing, since there’s a Refashionista Event going on over at I Am Momma Hear Me Roar – you’ve gotta check it out)

Turn a sweater into a ruffle cardigan

Original sweater

Cut it in half

Sew some coordinating knit fabric onto each side
(this knit was from a dress I have had since high school … seriously)

Add a ruffled strip of knit on top of the first one.  There are lots of different ways to make ruffles. I sewed two basting stitches down the center of a strip of knit and gently pulled on the bobbin threads until it was the right length. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy. I also took in the arms a bit, so it was a little more fitted.

Now here’s a cardigan that does not make me feel fat.

Linking up to:


make it wear it

 

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  4. wow jessimica! i’m so impressed! i love it! :) (yes, i totally started stalking this blog now too…)

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  7. You shouldn’t feel fat! You should feel fabulous in that!!! Great job! I have those kinds of sweaters too – pre-baby belly :) Now I know what to do with them :)

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  8. Hey, I think this is darling. So much that I made one of my own and posted it today. Come on over if you want to check it out. sweetpeaandjojo.blogspot.com

    Sarah

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  10. So sorry the link party had closed by the time you tried. I should have made it last longer. Great sweater refashion. I love the double row if ruffles. I also love that you have a cool orange wall to use for photos. How fun!

    Cheri

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