Friday, January 28, 2011

From Frumpy Sweatshirt to Cozy Wrap-Quick Fix!






I can not believe the things I find at the Dollar Store these days! I bought two of these sweatshirts with plans of making one of those pretty and cozy wraps.


First, I cut the front off of one sweatshirt following the side, sleeve seam, and shoulder seam.




On the second shirt, I cut straight up the sides through the sleeves, and then across the top just under the collar.




Then, putting the bottom edge ribbing of Piece 1/Sweatshirt 2 on the collar of Sweatshirt 1, sew the short end to the first sweatshirt following the side and sleeve seam. I found it fit better if I cut the remainder sleeve off of the piece where I sewed it. I think you will see what I mean when you put this together.
Bottom Ribbing at the Collar of Sweatshirt #1





Sew both pieces on this way.

That's as easy as it gets! I trimmed a little from the front bottom edge of the two pieces for my own tastes (and height).

8 comments:

  1. It's very clever and looks good!

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  2. Thanks, Ladies! It would also work if you wanted to use two tee shirts.

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  3. Love it! I wear jersey knit cardigans like this All. The. Time. and always wish I had one that was heavier and warmer. Ta-da!!!

    Get me to the dollar store!

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  5. Wow! I'm impressed! I never would've thought of this, but it turned out great!! Thanks for linking to Fancy This Fridays and for sharing our button! Can't wait to see your next link up!

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