For the love of cardigans.
I found this great wool sweater at the thriftshop but I don’t do pullovers. I think it’s because when I pull em over my head, all my bobbypins get yanked out, headscarf goes missing, makes for big problems! Besides I have jars full of vintage buttons that are just waiting for a spot. Really tho, that sweater made me look like a sausage!
- First you have to cut the sweater down the center. This is the scariest part cuz if you goof it up, craft time is over!
- Next turn the raw edge back and whip stitch so it’s clean and secure. At this point, you can leave it as is, which totally works or continue on.
- Pick some cool buttons. I tie a knot with the thread where the button will be, then I sew the button on. That way the button ends up where you want it.
- After that, if you have a sewing machine you can make really nice buttonholes.
- If not, measure the length of the button, make a slit and handsew around the opening. Look at another cardigan for your example.
If you’re thinking you want to do this to a sweater and need more instruction, go online! There are tutorials for everything. I’m just here to get you thinking!
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Kimi I love your pincushion! That would keep me smiling while I’m picking out mistakes – a usual part of my sewing ;D
“really though, it makes me look like a sausage”. ha ha! yeah right! You’re the California Pixie!
I love that sweater and I love this idea!
Oh yeah…baby!
the tighter the sweater…. good solution!
HA!!!
I love this idea! I feel the same way about pullover sweaters. You’ve inspired me! Now I don’t have to skip over those sweaters at the thrift store. Also, I have a very similar pin cushion!
GREAT!!! Cousin power!! And thanks for the pin!