Thinking Spring Sweater Refashion
I decided to share a cute little sewing project I finished the other day. On a whim I decided I wanted a new cardigan with a spring feel, you know, because of the sub-zero temperatures lately. Ha! Anyway, I’m dreaming of Spring and what other color to incorporate than yellow, right? So I took a sweater that I don’t really wear anymore and decided to make it into a cardigan.
I sliced up the front to create an opening. Then I cut a piece of yellow fabric, folded it in half and sewed the raw edge (because I don’t like fraying) and did a gathering stitch by hand to create a ruffle. My sewing machine was on the fritz, otherwise I just would have done it that way. I pinned my ruffle in place and used vintage bias tape to finish both edges and sewed everything down. A vintage button finishes the piece.
I decided to just do one button, so it will be more versatile for my burgeoning belly (17 weeks now, yay!). I love the yellow hues, it makes me so happy! And yes, that yellow is as electric as it looks in the photos. *Smile*
Anyone else ready for Spring?
Comments (13)
Oooh, love your refashion…especially the pop of yellow! (And congrats!)
Thank you Tami!
i love the pop of yellow. what a great refashion. i might have to scour my closet and do something similar. thanks for sharing.
this is super cute! the yellow is great, makes me feel springy, too.
I’m glad it inspired you girls!
Love this! Yellow was the perfect choice!
ummm, possibly the cutest DIY i’ve seen in a loooooong time!
Wow Hayley, thanks for sweet compliment!
great idea of recycling into a sunray-cardigan!
Evie, I loooove that sweater update! Isn’t yellow the best?
That’s a great idea … not just in times of being pregnant ;-)
OMG, so bright & beautiful, I love it!
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