I have had a grey sweater for a number of years, but said sweater is from my PB days (Pre-Baby days). While I still love it, it just doesn’t fit quite the same anymore. I mean, I was no super model in those PB days, but wearing this sweater as-is in the now Post-Baby days… well, it just made me look fat.
So, refashionista hat on! (And P.S. what great timing, since there’s a Refashionista Event going on over at I Am Momma Hear Me Roar – you’ve gotta check it out)
Original sweater
Cut it in half
Sew some coordinating knit fabric onto each side
(this knit was from a dress I have had since high school … seriously)
Add a ruffled strip of knit on top of the first one. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.
I also took in the arms a bit, so it was a little more fitted.
Now here’s a cardigan that does not make me feel fat.
Linking up to:
So pretty! Love the double layer of ruffles.
love it! i have a million of those sweaters.
OMG. Love.
wow jessimica! i’m so impressed! i love it! :) (yes, i totally started stalking this blog now too…)
I love it!!!!I have to try is a very nice idea!!!
Ohh…Thats a pretty new ruffles sweater!!!More over ,a very easy idea .Love it
You shouldn’t feel fat! You should feel fabulous in that!!! Great job! I have those kinds of sweaters too – pre-baby belly :) Now I know what to do with them :)
Hey, I think this is darling. So much that I made one of my own and posted it today. Come on over if you want to check it out. sweetpeaandjojo.blogspot.com
Sarah
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So sorry the link party had closed by the time you tried. I should have made it last longer. Great sweater refashion. I love the double row if ruffles. I also love that you have a cool orange wall to use for photos. How fun!
Cheri
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Lovely job! :)
Cecilia
thanks! :)
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