Why was this ever fashionable!? |
When I see jumpers, I think of 3rd grade teachers from the 90's, and mothers of 15+ kids. Really they do nothing for anyone's shape. So, what shall we do with these out of touch garments? Let's bring it up to to date with a quick make over.
1.) The first thing I did was fix the length. I put it on and pinned it up until I liked where the hem laid, then cut it about an inch longer.
Pinned up |
Cutting up |
2.) The next thing was that lovely neckline. Removing the buttons and pinning the straight edges back was the key to making a jumper go from flop to pop.
I then stitched the new neckline down.
3.) Now for the back. One way to mix it up is to cinch and secure it with a pin, easy enough. I wanted a small band pulling the back in, so I removed the ties and used one to make the band, and cut off the extra length. I then turned it inside out so the seam would be hidden.
Pinch and Cinch a la New Dress A Day |
Making of the Band |
4.) All that's left is sewing the new hem (I like to do this step last, just in case I have to take in the sides first). I use my iron to fold the hem edge up, then stitch.
That's all it takes to go from drab to fab! I paired it with a belt to up the cuteness factor. Check out the new look:
What do you think? Are there items shoved to the back of your closet that could use a fresh look?
I love your jumper transformation!
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ReplyDeleteThose jumpers are oh-so-comfortable but you are right, they don't do much for the figure. Neat refashioning.
ReplyDeleteThey ARE comfy... a little like pajamas you can wear in public. LOL Thanks for the comment!
ReplyDeleteI love it how you just did it....but I liked it before!! chunky cardy, some dr martens.... could be worked with.
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