This sweater was purchased a few years back for my hubby. Unfortunately he only wore it a few times before I accidentally tossed it in the dryer and shrunk it. Oooops!!!
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I liked the argoyl pattern and it was very warm so I kept the sweater for myself.
However, since it was super baggy, I didn’t wear it that often. After my post on DIY Wardrobe I became inspired to make some of my own clothing. I decided to start with the shrunken sweater.
Here is the sweater before
And here is what it looks like now
This was the easiest thing ever. Unfortunately, I didn’t take any photos of the process so I will do my best to explain it.
I placed one of my fitted shirts on top of the sweater and cut around it leaving about an inch extra on each side (just encase it was too tight and I needed to re-sew it.) Then sewed down each side. I then put the sleeves on and pulled them up to were I wanted them and marked them with a washable white crayon. Again I cut them a little longer so that I had room to work with. I then sewed them to the sweater. I also took in the seam on the arm about an inch so they were not as baggy. After I tried it on and decided it fit well I cut off all the excess fabric and voila… one new addition to my wardrobe.
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It looks great. I don't know how you kept it from unraveling and bunching up? Fantastic job.
Lisa
Awesome job! It looks fantastic!
evie @ brown paper packages
Wow! Upcycle success!
Great job! I love that you reclaimed the sweater!
Amazing job! I love the transformation.
~Mrs. Delightful
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LOVE it!! I'm such a fan of argyle, too. 😉
great project – it looks fabulous on you now!
Fantastic!
I suppose if my husband ever decides he doesn't like his one and only argyle sweater I could do this! It was a challenge to get him to even buy one and he wears it once in a while… we'll see. Love yours!
That looks great! Good job!
Wow! So great idea. What a nice sweater you got 🙂 I must check the wardrobe 🙂
It looks awesome!
Just bought a sewing machine for projects like this 🙂
Sarah @ dwellonjoy.blogspot.com
This came out so good. I will definitely keep this in mind next time I accidentally shrink one of my husband's sweaters. 🙂
What a great idea! I have such a hard time finding sweaters that fit right. I will *have* to try this!
Cute! It looks great as a fitted top! I did this with some sweatpants and it was so fun to do!
That turned out great – what a cute look!
LOVE IT!
Very cool!
Very creative.. I LOVE it.. So pretty… :)))
Oh my goodness, what a difference. I love it!
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I love it!!!! I need to do this to a few sweaters. I'm featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com. Grab my "featured" button.
Awesome… I'm going to give this a try with some of the sweaters I bought while I was pregnant- it was easier to just buy bigger rather than find maternity wear! 🙂
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Thanks!
This turned out great. You'd never guess what the "before" looked like. Good Job!!
Looks great! Do you know how to make small sweaters look bigger?? :)) Just Kidding!
How clever! I am losing weight and will be able to alter my wardrobe as I go! I am saving $10 for each pound that I lose to help buy new clothes when I am smaller, but this will really help me along the way. Thanks for sharing!
You are one hot mama!! That looks so good on you. Sometimes, I really wish I knew how to sew.
what a great & thrifty idea!! I so will be doing this! 🙂
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Thats gorgeous… very chic!!
great idea looks wonderful on you.
I'll have to steal…
I mean borrow a few old sweaters from Mr G
– KAT –
This is so great. I am going to keep this, so when I lose weight I can still wear my favorite sweater. Thanks for sharing!
You look fabulous in that new look. Sadly, I am wondering if the baggy version would be better for me. :0 The holidays and then some have taken their toll but I'm back on it. I want to take my hubby's sweaters in too. :0 Thanks for sharing on Motivated Monday at BeColorful.
Pam
The sweater looks awesome now ! I hope that you will share it at my party, Some Good Stuff: some-good-times.blogspot.com/2012/01/some-good-stuff-2.html
Megan
rock on! i have been buying cute clothes at thriftstores that are too big but cute…hoping i could do this. i have been too scared thinking once i tore the clotes apart i wouldnt be able to put them back together again! your post inspires me to break out my sewing machine and get busy!
So cute! Wow, I never would have thought that sweater would be cute, but you look like 2 different people in those pics.
Great job! This is so cute! Thanks so much for linking up to Made With Love! I'm featuring you on my FB page tonight! facebook.com/SewChatty
I'm so inspired to raid my husband's closet now. He's averse to wearing sweaters for some reason. You provided the perfect motivation!
Found you through the Sew Much Ado Linky Party!! You did an amazing job on the sweater. If you hadnt told me I'd have thought you bought it like that!! I have almost the same argyle sweater as your refashioned one that I payed 64$ from at Tommy Hilfiger, if i knew how to make one myself I'd have saved some money!! I am now Following you and I would love for you to drop by and Follow back!! Find me at:
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Have a fantastic day!!
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Allison @ House of Hepworths
this rocks! time to raid my husband's closet… ;o)
I love this! I have got to learn how to sew, oh yeah and get a sewing maching that works!
I love it, it looks amazing. Thanks for linking up at So Very Crative. I featured this today, make sure to stop by and check it out!
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Love the change. Need to try this with some old sweaters from my baggy period. 🙂
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I love repurposing so much! Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday.
Melanie
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I absolutely love this…I am going to go raid my hubby's closet and see if I can find a new outfit for myself…
Corrina
thingsiliketomake.blogspot.com
Such a cute job! I love it!
This is such a great idea! 🙂 Michael has several I could do this with!
That is really cute, need to try it !
Love this post! I'm having a linky party, and would love for you to join! Here is the link thesouthernproductqueen.com/one-stop-shoppe-linky-party-3 Thanks for sharing!!!