Here’s an $2 solution to update a blah sweater.
I found this gathered ribbon at Hobby Lobby. I wasn’t sure what I was going to do with it at the time.
First I placed the ribbon on the sweater and pinned it on.
At the ends of the zig zags the ribbon folds UNDER and wraps down to the next row. I also let the ribbon overlap at the ends of the sweater, so when the cardigan is butoned, that ribbon lays against the other side of the sweater.
And, like the Anthro sweater, the zig zags are not perfectly lined up. It gives the sweater a more unexpected look.
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Have a fabulous day!
XOXO
abby @ tales and trials says
Your sweater re-do turned out so cute! I really need to get a sewing machine. 🙂
Vivienne says
You are making me want to find my sewing machine….
Carolyn @ My Backyard Eden says
So pretty! I love the asymmetry of the trim! Great job!
I'm hosting a party and would love to have you come over and link this up!
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Andrea says
I love, LOVE this. So cute. Great ribbon too! I have a new carnival on Thursdays called Make it, Wear it if you want to drop by and link up!
Andrea @ TheTrainToCrazy.com
Kristie says
What a FABULOUS idea! I might just have to find me a cute little cardi at Goodwill and give it a try!
Kimm at Reinvented says
Holy cow, Jen, you are so talented. This is one amazing sweater, I like it better than your inspiration from Anthro. Way cool girl!
J.J. says
I love that! You are so clever. I am jealous. oops. I am not supposed to be jealous. I am applauding your talent…and praying for a fraction of it to enter my creative brain 😉
I just love you and love the stuff you come up with.
Tausha says
I just saw a super cute girl wearing this the other day. It made me wish that I could sew! Now, yours really makes me wish I could sew! So, do you think I could hot glue it?
b e c k y says
very cute! i love your ideas! and i love your blog name! 🙂
chellie says
oh Jen! oh how I love you… seriously? love this!!!
Maridith says
Wow that is impressive…really impressive. Great sweater!!
~Lavender Dreamer~ says
It looks fabulous on you! I love it! ♥
Becca @ Blue Cricket Design says
"Sew" Beautiful!!! Love this!
Julie Harward says
I "crazy love" that…another totally amazing creation! You are so awesome girl…this would be darling on any age girl too. Way to go…just love it! Come say hi 😀
Karen says
I love it! What an unexpected look! You continue to amaze!
Denissa says
Love it 🙂 Great pic of you Jen!
Denissa
xoxo
michelle@somedaycrafts says
Looks so cute! You make it beautiful because you are beautiful!
Wild Quire says
Adorable sweater! 🙂
But, heads up, the three link-squares you posted (that looked cool enough that I wanted to follow them) only link to the pictures, not to the sites 🙁
Wild Quire says
Adorable sweater! 🙂
But, heads up, the three link-squares you posted (that looked cool enough that I wanted to follow them) only link to the pictures, not to the sites 🙁
Heather - Dollarstorecrafts.com says
So cute!! Great idea, thanks for sharing. I'm posting it at the Dollar Store Crafts Facebook page!
jennykate77 says
I LOVE this sweater!! So so cute. I don't know if I could do this b/c I have zero sewing ability, but I think I have a friend who could do it for me. Thank you for the idea!!
Hope you're having a great week!♥
Brittany says
Oh my gosh!!! Too cute! You are so good at this!
Michelle says
My goodness, that came out cute!!! Love it!
candy says
how adorable! Another cutie project!
🙂
candy
Catholic Chicks says
Cool!!
adrienne says
I guess I have to get back in the car and go to Hobby Lobby…..Thanks! It is super cute! I saw some cute, but boring, cardigans at Costco this morning. Guess I'll go buy one!
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
Super cute, Jen! 🙂 I love the little ruffles on the ribbon. I am just loving all the "knock-offs" I've been seeing lately…encouraging to know that you don't have to spend $$$ to have something cute. 🙂 Thanks for the visit!
[email protected] says
That is so much fun, I love the look of that gathered ribbon. Thanks for the how-to, I'll be linking.
Candice says
Wow that is so cute! I love it!
frillsfluffandtrucks says
Nice job. I love that ribbon–I wish we had Hobby Lobby stores out here.
~ Sarah
Carmen says
Very cute! I love the idea. I also love your pose. You look fab.
Sue (Someone's Mom) says
This looks so great on you! Clever!
Sue
Sonja @ Craft-Werk says
Hey Jen, thanks for visiting and commenting on my blog. Returning the visit and loving your sweater refashion. Beautiful. Great idea – an excellent look!
Pam @ bibbidi-bobbidi-beautiful says
Jen- that looks great! You are the cutest, hippest momma ever!!
Christine says
Very cute sweater! You are ~oh so ~ creative! =O)
myletterstoemily says
super cute idea! my girls and i are always
looking for ways to personalize assembly
line gap sweaters.
thanks for the tip!
DreamKween says
I *adore* anthro. I love their stores too. Your sweater came out so cute!
bec4 says
Super cute sweater–love it!
Mauri says
Ooh, love it! That ribbon is too cute. Personally I like your sweater way better than the anthropologie one. Thanks for sharing!
Dawn says
wow-what a difference-so cute! Thanks for sharing!
randee says
much! cute than the anthro sweater!
i love it!
Rhonda says
So cute Jen! You are so hip! ;o)
Jill says
Seriously, seriously cute! I'm definitely adding this one to my list. 🙂
MiMi says
Love! Now, go strike a pose! 🙂
Susan S. says
What a big change to a plain ole black sweater! That's awesome!
Lindsey @ Inspiring Creations says
wow! That looks great!
Bobbie says
I have so many shirts just waiting to be refashioned. I just have not had the guts to do it. Thanks for the inspiration 🙂 I would love for you to share this with my readers on check me out saturdays
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Carrie says
cute!
Erin @ Puddin' Sugar says
So simple yet very chic! Love it, and thanks for the inspiration!
Andrea says
That looks great! I have some of that ribbon. I had bought it for something else, but I may spiff up a little cardi!
Thanks!
onegirliegirl says
I lurve this idea! You look like you should be the model at Anthro!!
xoxo ~Lisa
♥Amber Filkins♥ says
SO cute Jen!! ♥ it!
Carol says
Ooo, I love how this turned out. So pretty. BTW, I decorated a dollar store tray and am THRILLED with my results!! Thanks for the idea 🙂
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
Just like your previous reincarnations, I like yours better than the inspiration pictures, Jen!
Beth@The Stories of A to Z says
Totally cute and very anthroesque! Love it.
Beth@The Stories of A to Z says
Totally cute and very anthroesque! Love it.