A hand sewn refashion. The silk and wool mix junper was bought last year at a nearly new sale. It has glitter thread in it, just in case you haven't noticed. I tried it on but I had not worn it at all. So in thrifty 365 thinking this was not so good...it may have only cost £2 but if I don't wear it then that is £2 wasted. I only really wear jumpers if it is very cold. So on thursday I took my scissors and cut it up the centre front, hand hemmed a tiny hem edge on each side. Then I got out my new toy...a pair of Prym pliers (bought half price in a closing down sale) and a pack of pearlised press studs. After some struggling, fiddling and muttering to myself, tah - dah, I have press studs on the new cardigan. It is unlikely I will ever fasten them but I like how they look. I like my little glittery cardigan, it brightened up yesterday's school run.
Wow - you are very clever, it looks completely professional - I wish I could do stuff like that!
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely cardigan! I did my first pullover-to-cardi refashion yesterday... :)
ReplyDeleteGreat refashion! xx
ReplyDeleteOoooh ... a snazzy bit of pop for your outfits =). I agree, it looks SO professional!
ReplyDeletePoppers are cool. Waaaay cooler than buttons imho if only because you have to have a hole to put a button through and that is the bit I can't seem to do!
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ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely comments. I recommend buying Prym pliers if you find some on sale! And I apologise in advance as there will probably be a glut of things made here with snap fasteners in the near future.
ReplyDeleteI adore the snaps! How can it ever look like a refashion with poppers - very professional. Look forward to spotting them in other remakes!
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