Everyone!
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It has been too long my friends! But alas! I am back!!! The following is my latest rehab, just a simple one. Both the sweater and the skirt were given to me by a friend. The skirt was a perfect new one, exactly my size! The sweater was a 2X however, and had to be cut down. For those of you following my coat project… part 4 is nearing completion…(not total completion, just part 4!) I know you must be wondering if it will be done before next Christmas! LOL! but wait, good things take time!
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The sweater in this picture was in perfect new condition but unfortunately was a 2X.
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I saw great potential as a good basic and the knit was a close tight one, thus easy to cut and sew!
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Step 1) Once again my sewing professors would shudder, but this is the “Thrifty Chic” talking. I just laid down a favorite t-Shirt and lined up the top of the sleeves and the neck.
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Step 2) I cut away the excess under the arms leaving a 1/2″ seam allowance under the arms.
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Step 3) I pinned the underarms together and made a 1/2″ seam followed by a finish with my overlock machine!
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There you have it, another great classic to fill out my wardrobe!
