Some more refashioning this week. The jumper I started with is different from last week's project as the wool is machine washable. Learning from previous lessons, I bought this one knowing that it could not be felted!Here's what I did:
- chopped off the arms
- cut across the top just underneath the V collar
- took it in at the sides
- overlocked around the neckline
- took in the sleeves and reattached them (next time I will cut the armholes in a bit as the sleeves don't sit well on my shoulders)
I wanted it to be a bit longer and the sleeves were too short, so I cut up a woollen skirt I had also bought at the Op Shop (forgot to take a photo) and added about 12cm to the body length and sleeves.
Then I sewed random reverse darts on the front, back and sleeves. And that's it.
34 comments:
Great work with the jumper . Amazing kids just looove boxes !
Another fabulous transformation. The reverse darts give it great texture and interest.
Fabulous work Nikki, very inspiring
I absolutely love it!! Great job..and what a precious cutie pie!!!
Oh it looks great Nikki! I had the same problem with the top I did for my daughter with the sleeves/shoulders.
So creative. I love that you just go for it when you're working on a project!
From kinda dowdy to super cool. I like the reverse darts. I assume they have exposed seams? Looks great.
Brilliant! You've done a wonderful job on it!
oh the seams running diagonal really gives it a modern feel...cute box sitter!
very cool Nikki, I really like it.
oh, and that's one cute kid you've got there!!
Girl, you are so clever! Great work xox
Love this one Nikki. You've done a great job.
ooohh, I like! great job :)
Just wonderful ~ I wouldn't have known what they were called but I really like the "reverse darts" detail.
LOVE it! You must feel pretty pleased with the wonderful way it has turned out.
Hey Lady! You are SERIOUSLY good at this refashioning bizzo. And so have the hang of that reverse dartery...
Very clever! My kids think boxes are for sitting in too! (And perhaps they are.)
Wow! That looks amazing! Seriously fabulous refashioning there! :) K
Hmmm I wonder what will come out of your summer collection!!
tre cool! I see what you mean about the shoulders but it's damn good all the same.
This looks great! I really like the reverse darts.
She has the bug! Another amazing job Nikster. There's a bit of a saying in the medical world about procedures: 'see one, do one, teach one'. That's just what you've done. Brilliant.
Oh Nikki it is a fabulous job again!I think you have caught the virus!!;)But it is a great virus;)Well done and How cute a baby in a box!
Impressive! Looks like you're well and truly up and running now :-)
Kids and cats. Both love sitting in boxes. Highly amusing ;-)
i am so inspired - it looks fabulous! well done...
Looks great! I am yet to try refashioning a jumper. Must get to the oppy to get a jumper to try. Yours is ace! :o)
Hello! The jumper looks amazing - "just like a bought one"!! Great work. Very cute kid too. Have a great week!
Another amazing and fantastic transformation. You are brilliant! I love the idea for the fabric boxes too!!!! :-)
That is a lovely jumper, you did a great job on it. I only wear black so I always try to make each thing that little bit different, your random darts you added look really good.
This is just fabulous, and the random reverse darts add so much interest. Gives me incentive to chopup and transform a pullover I have. thanks
So clever Nikki. You have such great vision when it comes to refashioning. The reverse darts look awesome. Well done. Anita.xx
Another magic jumper conversion, you clever girl, you. I think I want one of those fabric boxes if that's what they come filled with. Maybe I could have a matching pair??
Sensational jumper Nikki. Hope you get lots of wear from it.
This jumper has to be, without a doubt, the coolest of cool refashioning I have ever seen.
I am in love with your jumper.
I want to steal it.
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