I picked up this funny old sweater at a thrift store for $5.99. I liked it all except for the neckline. I decided to cut it out and then put in some ribbon for the neckline.
My friends down at Nancy's Sewing Basket told me that I should sew along the line I planned to cut before cutting it out to keep the sweater from unraveling.
I traced the neckline from a shirt I like, and then sewed several lines around it. I'm starting to believe that permanent markers are essential for every craft project!
I was shocked at how easy this was. It seriously took 10 minutes or less.
Snip, snip, and out comes the old neck!
Then I sewed a basting line down the middle of the ribbon so I could gather it to make the curve around the neck.
Ironed it in half, like hem tape. The ribbon was really soft chenille. I think that helped with shaping it around the neck. This is what I took with me on the plane.
This is what I took with me on the plane.
I sewed the ribbon on by hand while enjoying the front porch rocking chairs with the grands.
Done! Just like that! It was nice to have a project that took LESS time than I thought it would!
1 comment:
that's so cool! i wish that you were nearby so that you could teach me to make things. i'm utterly hopeless but would LOVE to learn how to sew. that sweater looks GREAT.
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