Here is another project finished just in time, it was quick and no pattern was required. The sweater was purchased for $1 at a garage sale. It was first shrunk in the washing machine on a hot cycle then leaving the neckline in tack I cut a high yoke and attached a slightly gathered front and back. The sleeves were cut narrower and shorter and the bottom ribbing was cut off allowing extra scraps for the added pockets. The bottom was serged then turned up and hemmed with a regular straight stitch, the felting process kept it from stretching out.
This is "super warm and cozy" says Clara. She also likes it because it is purple and she can hide things in the pockets.
I would have never thought to pick up that sweater at a garage sale. you surely have an eye for seeing potential.
ReplyDeleteI did have 2 yards of that suiting wool. I am going to go for it.
This was a really nice pendleton wool sweater - good wool sweaters are getting harder and harder to come by so I pick them up when I find them and then let the inspiration come.
ReplyDeleteOn it's own though is wasn't so cute, the lady I bought it from said "oh that will look so good on your" I just smiled and didn't say anything because I didn't want her to feel bad that I had plans to cut it up