Plus Size Refashion - Sweater to Skirt
11:27 AMThis over sized mens' sweater was SUCH a bore, but is less than an hour it went from frumpy to totally FAB!
Here's how!
Cut off the arms. Save them for other projects. (You can use them to make a dog sweater!)
Remove the arms |
Cut off the top of the sweater |
The next time I make one of these (and I will make more) I'll start with a Medium or Large sweater. That way I'll only have to add elastic and I'm all done!
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Cut and sew to fit your body |
Turn down the top edge and add elastic. |
PRO TIP:
My plus size sisters already know how annoying it is to make a cute dress or skirt only to have it be too short in the back. I'm sure that this happens from time to time with all women, but as a big girl it happens to me A LOT! I have come to call this annoying little problem Big Booty Ride Up.
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Fixing Big Booty Ride Up |
4 comments
What a clever idea! I just replaced a sweater I would like to try this with. I don't have a big booty but a large tummy, so my skirts look too short in front. The best way to ensure an even hem is to wear the shoes you plan to wear with the skirt or dress and have a friend measure up from the floor with a yardstick all the way around the skirt. They used to make hem markers that would do this, too. That way the hem looks even all the way around when the garment is worn.
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That is a great idea! I'm thinking it would help with maternity tops and dresses too.
ReplyDeleteLove this site... most refashioning sites are geared toward little girls, not those of us blessed with womanly curves. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
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