So. I have joined a group called Project Re-Style. Every Week for a year they want you to re-purpose or Re-Style something old, that you no longer use, and make it new again. This is my first Re-Style. I have been wanting a sweater vest for about 3 years now, and I could never find one I liked. I finally said the heck with it. But last night in bed , right before I fell asleep I thought, " What the heck, I could make a vest super easy out of an old sweater." I Was so excited about how it turned out. It looks exactly how I envisioned it.
I Have Posted this on The Shabby Nest for Frugal Friday. Post your Frugal crafts HERE and join in on the Fun.
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Before |
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AFTER |
Tutorial
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Start with an old Sweater. I have had this for about 4 years. |
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Carefully cut the sleeves off. If you cut after the two pieces meet, it looks neater. |
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I cut the ends of the sleeves off to make the flowers. |
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I folded each sleeve cap different to make two different flowers. |
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One was sewn on the fold. |
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the other I flipped and sewed it on the other side. |
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One makes a double flower, one a single flower |
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Sew to sweater, anywhere you like. |
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You could add as many flowers as you like. I like the look of two flowers. |
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I found two neutral buttons. |
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And sewed them in as the flowers center. |
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All Done and SOOOOOOOOO Easy. |
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Yeah! A new sweater vest for FREE to add to my wardrobe. |
If you have any questions, just ask away.
Happy Re- Styling!
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Oh my goodness, I LOVE this! So easy peasy! May have to do my own little version of this one ;)
ReplyDeleteI love this! What a great idea and so easy! Keep them coming!
ReplyDeletehello!!!!! this is awesomeness!!!
ReplyDeleteoOoOoOh! This look sos great. How neat did you get the arm sleeves? It looks super-neat in the picture but I wondered if you tucked any bits in?
ReplyDeleteI've got some v-neck sweaters that I could do this with. I love it with the tie.
A big gold star for you!
Sarahx
You are very creative. Great idea.
ReplyDeletethis is so awesome! I have a grey sweater that I don't wear, and I just might try this.
ReplyDeleteAfter you cut off the sleeves, did you sew the ends to make it look cleaner?
This is super cute! I have pinned it to my Clothes to make board on pinterest!
ReplyDeleteHelen
Blue Eyed Beauty Blog
awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteHow did you sew the sleeves - or rather, where the sleeves used to be?
ReplyDeleteno sewing, I just cut along where the seam was.
Deletei love this and i can wait to try it out plus it looks perfect with the tie
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