Hi Everyone!
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OK! I have been out of the loop for a while but I can explain…Work/Crazy, two kids in college/Nuts! Taking on a second job/INSANE! Need I say more??? Well, it is now summer. I am only working 10 hours a week for summer school, so it is time to catch up!
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Here is my latest makeover in full view! A cute little top for summer. Only $3.50 from Goodwill and in perfect condition…except for the tight sleeves and elastic that was too tight around the empire waistline , but looking at it now you would never know!
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Here is the original sleeve which I had a hard time getting over my biceps. I don’t know about you but I absolutely HATE puff sleeves that cut at the fullest part of my bicep. I love flutter sleeves so here is the fix!
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Step 1) Cut off the offending strings across the back.
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Cut the binding off of the sleeve. Don’t worry! Because it is an knit it will not unravel. No sewing necessary! All I had to do is snip the elastic across the back to relax the gathers and I was ready to go!
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The sleeve has been freed from its prison and is much more relaxed!
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A few snips make for much improvement! Love the print!….and the flutter sleeve! Good job, Mary!
Thanks Sue, I love it when things work out this simply!
Love the sleeves. I agree with you a puff sleeve doesn’t favour anyone!
Hi Barbara!
Gotta love a flutter sleeve! My Biceps need to be FREEE!
Totally cute! Gives me new ideas! Thanks!
Hi Susan! New ideas are why I do this!!!
Oh gah, how did I miss this? So cute! Storing away this solution for future use 🙂
Hi Jo! You probably missed it because I have been so irregular with my posting. (life has been interfering with my posting ha ha) Glad you like it!