Shrug + Chiffon = Sweater Refashion #3

This refashion all started when my friend Shannon came to work in a beautiful pink sweater with a high low hem that had a surprise in the back, a beautiful coordinating chiffon print floral. It started me thinking how I could refashion sweaters using chiffon. Hmmm!

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I had this basic black shrug sitting in my closet that I never wear anymore. This was my most likely subject to try something…but what?

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Enter this chiffon nightmare and then came the idea! Why not combine the two? I knew it would work when I saw it.

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Here is the result of the mix!

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FOLLOW THIS TUTORIAL:

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First I cut off the sleeves of the chiffon top making sure to leave enough to fold over and finish the insides.

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Pin the front and back to the chiffon blouse. Luckily, the lines of these 2 garments matched perfectly!

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Sew the edges down, cut off the button, sew up the buttonhole, and I am almost done!

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The last step is to baste and finish the inside sleeves to the seams of the sweater.

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I love the outcome! When I wore it to work and out on my errands for the day, I had so many compliments. Refashioning is a passion and an addiction. I just love it! I have not shopped in the mall since, well, I can’t remember the last time.

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Over spring vacation I want to hit some thrift stores further away like Burbank and Huntington beach. I need more subjects for my fashion laboratory! FUN 🙂

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Happy Easter and Happy Sewing and Refashioning!

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Mary