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Home » 15 minute Sweater Refashion for $2

Uncategorized · February 16, 2010

15 minute Sweater Refashion for $2

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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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Comments

  1. abby @ tales and trials says

    February 19, 2010 at 2:22 AM

    Your sweater re-do turned out so cute! I really need to get a sewing machine. 🙂

  2. Vivienne says

    February 18, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    You are making me want to find my sewing machine….

  3. Carolyn @ My Backyard Eden says

    February 18, 2010 at 1:58 AM

    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!

    http://mybackyardeden.blogspot.com/2010/02/make-it-yours-day_17.html

  4. Andrea says

    February 18, 2010 at 12:51 AM

    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

  5. Kristie says

    February 17, 2010 at 4:02 PM

    What a FABULOUS idea! I might just have to find me a cute little cardi at Goodwill and give it a try!

  6. Kimm at Reinvented says

    February 17, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    Holy cow, Jen, you are so talented. This is one amazing sweater, I like it better than your inspiration from Anthro. Way cool girl!

  7. J.J. says

    February 17, 2010 at 4:49 AM

    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.

  8. Tausha says

    February 17, 2010 at 4:27 AM

    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?

  9. b e c k y says

    February 17, 2010 at 2:47 AM

    very cute! i love your ideas! and i love your blog name! 🙂

  10. chellie says

    February 17, 2010 at 2:37 AM

    oh Jen! oh how I love you… seriously? love this!!!

  11. Maridith says

    February 17, 2010 at 2:08 AM

    Wow that is impressive…really impressive. Great sweater!!

  12. ~Lavender Dreamer~ says

    February 17, 2010 at 1:42 AM

    It looks fabulous on you! I love it! ♥

  13. Becca @ Blue Cricket Design says

    February 17, 2010 at 12:35 AM

    "Sew" Beautiful!!! Love this!

  14. Julie Harward says

    February 17, 2010 at 12:30 AM

    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 😀

  15. Karen says

    February 16, 2010 at 11:42 PM

    I love it! What an unexpected look! You continue to amaze!

  16. Denissa says

    February 16, 2010 at 11:24 PM

    Love it 🙂 Great pic of you Jen!

    Denissa
    xoxo

  17. [email protected] says

    February 16, 2010 at 11:06 PM

    Looks so cute! You make it beautiful because you are beautiful!

  18. Wild Quire says

    February 16, 2010 at 11:00 PM

    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 🙁

  19. Wild Quire says

    February 16, 2010 at 11:00 PM

    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 🙁

  20. Heather - Dollarstorecrafts.com says

    February 16, 2010 at 10:37 PM

    So cute!! Great idea, thanks for sharing. I'm posting it at the Dollar Store Crafts Facebook page!

  21. jennykate77 says

    February 16, 2010 at 10:33 PM

    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!♥

  22. Brittany says

    February 16, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    Oh my gosh!!! Too cute! You are so good at this!

  23. Michelle says

    February 16, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    My goodness, that came out cute!!! Love it!

  24. candy says

    February 16, 2010 at 10:07 PM

    how adorable! Another cutie project!

    🙂
    candy

  25. Catholic Chicks says

    February 16, 2010 at 10:05 PM

    Cool!!

  26. adrienne says

    February 16, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    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!

  27. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    February 16, 2010 at 9:36 PM

    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!

  28. [email protected] says

    February 16, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    That is so much fun, I love the look of that gathered ribbon. Thanks for the how-to, I'll be linking.

  29. Candice says

    February 16, 2010 at 8:45 PM

    Wow that is so cute! I love it!

  30. frillsfluffandtrucks says

    February 16, 2010 at 8:45 PM

    Nice job. I love that ribbon–I wish we had Hobby Lobby stores out here.

    ~ Sarah

  31. Carmen says

    February 16, 2010 at 8:10 PM

    Very cute! I love the idea. I also love your pose. You look fab.

  32. Sue (Someone's Mom) says

    February 16, 2010 at 8:07 PM

    This looks so great on you! Clever!

    Sue

  33. Sonja @ Craft-Werk says

    February 16, 2010 at 8:07 PM

    Hey Jen, thanks for visiting and commenting on my blog. Returning the visit and loving your sweater refashion. Beautiful. Great idea – an excellent look!

  34. Pam @ bibbidi-bobbidi-beautiful says

    February 16, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    Jen- that looks great! You are the cutest, hippest momma ever!!

  35. Christine says

    February 16, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    Very cute sweater! You are ~oh so ~ creative! =O)

  36. myletterstoemily says

    February 16, 2010 at 7:48 PM

    super cute idea! my girls and i are always
    looking for ways to personalize assembly
    line gap sweaters.

    thanks for the tip!

  37. DreamKween says

    February 16, 2010 at 7:42 PM

    I *adore* anthro. I love their stores too. Your sweater came out so cute!

  38. bec4 says

    February 16, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    Super cute sweater–love it!

  39. Mauri says

    February 16, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    Ooh, love it! That ribbon is too cute. Personally I like your sweater way better than the anthropologie one. Thanks for sharing!

  40. Dawn says

    February 16, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    wow-what a difference-so cute! Thanks for sharing!

  41. randee says

    February 16, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    much! cute than the anthro sweater!
    i love it!

  42. Rhonda says

    February 16, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    So cute Jen! You are so hip! ;o)

  43. Jill says

    February 16, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    Seriously, seriously cute! I'm definitely adding this one to my list. 🙂

  44. MiMi says

    February 16, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    Love! Now, go strike a pose! 🙂

  45. Susan S. says

    February 16, 2010 at 7:16 PM

    What a big change to a plain ole black sweater! That's awesome!

  46. Lindsey @ Inspiring Creations says

    February 16, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    wow! That looks great!

  47. Bobbie says

    February 16, 2010 at 7:06 PM

    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
    http://www.iamonly1woman.blogspot.com

  48. Carrie says

    February 16, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    cute!

  49. Erin @ Puddin' Sugar says

    February 16, 2010 at 7:00 PM

    So simple yet very chic! Love it, and thanks for the inspiration!

  50. Andrea says

    February 16, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    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!

  51. onegirliegirl says

    February 16, 2010 at 6:53 PM

    I lurve this idea! You look like you should be the model at Anthro!!

    xoxo ~Lisa

  52. ♥Amber Filkins♥ says

    February 16, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    SO cute Jen!! ♥ it!

  53. Carol says

    February 16, 2010 at 6:44 PM

    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 🙂

  54. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    February 16, 2010 at 6:35 PM

    Just like your previous reincarnations, I like yours better than the inspiration pictures, Jen!

  55. [email protected] Stories of A to Z says

    February 16, 2010 at 6:05 PM

    Totally cute and very anthroesque! Love it.

  56. [email protected] Stories of A to Z says

    February 16, 2010 at 6:05 PM

    Totally cute and very anthroesque! Love it.

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