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Baby sweater made from mens’ thrift shop sweaters

09/13/2010

I have been collecting wool sweaters at the thrift shop for awhile now. I have an ever-growing assortment of cashmeres, merinos, and plain wools. I know this idea has been getting pretty trendy but there is something about a two dollar cashmere sweater that I just can’t resist. Being a sweater hoarder however isn’t one of my life’s goals so it’s time to get sweater crafty!
 The sweaters I don’t keep or give away keeping get thrown in the washing machine on hot and the dryer to shrink with the intention of making baby clothes. I’ve made a few pairs of baby pants and tops and hats but this is my first more complicated piece. It’s a little sweater coat I made from a Mccall’s pattern designed for polar fleece.
I made this from some Merino Wool sweaters I shrunk in the machine.
I had some trouble with the collar and setting in the too puffy sleeves. This is just a prototype .
The appliques sort of look like eyes don’t they?
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Comments

  1. Rita Stafford says

    09/14/2010 at 3:54 am

    This is beyond a prototype. It’s wonderful and fun! I want one!

  2. Sew Country Chick says

    09/14/2010 at 4:36 pm

    Thanks Rita,
    I want to make some for adults too.

  3. Fiona says

    09/21/2010 at 1:25 am

    I love this sweater. I now have my eye on some of my hubby’s old ones. Hope you give a sewing class soon!

  4. Sharon says

    09/21/2010 at 5:47 pm

    Justine, the sweater is beautiful!…so creative. Genevieve is the perfect model



I'm Justine! Welcome to my sewing blog! Here you'll find lots of handmade clothing for myself and other lucky folks! I'm a native Los Angeleno who moved to a small farm outside of LA with my family.

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