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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Back- Out Sweaterrrr!

 

Hey! This tutorial is definitely one of my favorites! Sweaters are my thing any time of year, so now I have one suitable for those hot, Alabama summer days! This project is cheap and easy, but when you finish, people will be asking you where you bought your one of a kind sweater! And then you can say my favorite three words... "I made it!"

Here we go!
What you'll need: sweater, elastic, scissors, & sewing machine or needle and thread.
Step 1: Cut the collar off the shirt. You can make the neckline as wide as you want, but don't go too wide or it will fall off your shoulders!
Sep 2: Turn the shirt over, so the back is facing up. Cut a big "V" or "U" shape out. I did a "V". If your sweater is a larger one [like mine] don't cut too much out, because the shirt will sag a lot and reveal much more than you thought it would! The 4th photo shows my scraps after I cut the back.
Step 3: Turn the shirt inside out and hem the rough edges.
Step 4: With the shirt still inside out, lay the elastic where you want it to go, and pin it down. Sew it and snip off excess elastic.
Step 5: Wear your new back- out sweater! You can even wear a cute cami to add more color!

Total cost of project: $1

Tip: Instead of using elastic, you can use leather, lace, fabric, ribbon, and just about anything else you can get your hands on! Orrrrr... you can even make the sweater without using a connector on the back! [just remember not to make the hole too big!]
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