Sunday 6 December 2009

Red cardigan refashion

When I have the machines threaded up I like to add in a project where I recut an old garment to make something more flattering or just better fitting. Today I chose to take this old cardigan and completely recut it into a shorter princess seamed jacket with collar which I think has worked quite well.
I think I shall sew a large press-stud (snap) on tomorrow and add a button on the top and try wearing it for real to see how it works. I used Simplicity 4029, some satin bias tape and the leftovers to create the new cardi which I really like.


I think I need to add some tape into the shoulder seam as its stretching all over the place and it could take a press but overall I like the idea.




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4 comments:

  1. BetsyV7 December 2009 at 02:15

    Ruthis

    GREAT job reworking that cardigan! I love the refashion of this garment.

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  2. velosews7 December 2009 at 02:20

    Great idea. If the colour works for you then reworking it is a fabulous idea. Tape on the shoulder seams always keeps my knit garments intact. Love your work.

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  3. Jen7 December 2009 at 03:34

    Great idea, the new jacket is much more flattering.

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  4. Allison9 December 2009 at 23:37

    Wow! That sure worked well! I really like the look of the refashioned cardigan. It has a lot of flare and is much more interesting than the original. Good for you for having the eye and the skill to do this.

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