The Scarf Sweater

Hello Readers. I have a great sweater idea for you. This was so easy to make and it kept me warmer too.

I started with this basic black cardigan. It was a loose fit and light weight sweater. It was also plain.

I removed all the buttons from the front of the sweater really quick and then moved on to the fun part of this little project.

I wanted to add this scarf to the front of this sweater. I also wanted to to cross the scarf over itself and leave it unfastened in the front. It will need to be pulled over my head to put on.

I used my machine to attach the scarf around the neck of the sweater. I criss-crossed the sweater in the front and then kept sewing it to front opening of the sweater.

This might sound confusing...

Here is a look at the finished sweater. I think looking at the sweater makes more sense than my describing it.

   

Extra scarf=extra warm.             High neck=warm neck

You can see how the sweater opens in the front. It isn't open all the way down the front like a cardigan anymore, but it isn't closed either. The criss-crossed scarf keeps the sweater closed when it is worn, but it does open. I wore a shirt under it in case it opened too much. It stayed closed well and it was warm and cozy.

This would be such a great top for nursing moms. I wish I had thought of it when I was nursing. It opens easily and the scarf could be used as a cover if and when needed.

Thanks for reading along, now go make something fun for yourself.

*Year end update- I am so glad I made this warm sweater. It was simple to make and so wonderful for winter.

Saving a Vintage Dress; Making a Scarf

Hello Readers. My project today is one of my new all-time favorites. As you can see it is a scarf . I love the colors and the impressionist water color look it has. It is going to get a lot of wear.

It started as this very small vintage dress. It was so tiny It wouldn't even zip up on my dress form. (Or myself.) But it was so pretty. I love vintage/old clothing so much. It is always fun to find a way to wear it. 

It had some problems. The lining was missing and some edges were raw. I could deal with that but the under arm and neck areas were yellowing. I tried washing and soaking it but the yellow areas wouldn't go away. 

I thought about what to do with this dress for a long time. I even considered framing it. I thought about making it into a skirt too. I didn't think I could wear it as often if it was a skirt. I don't have many scarves, and I could wear it more often. So, step one was to cut off the top yellowing portion. This left me with a big circle of fabric.

I tucked the raw edge under and stitched it down. The fabric is soft and made an instant infinity scarf. 

As a nursing mom I discovered that scarves are great to use as nursing covers too. I like using a large scarf if I am out in public with my little guy. I think the scarf is more discrete than a baby blanket. People notice a blanket over you but don't seem to notice a large scarf, even if it is serving the same purpose.

I just noticed my daughters finger in the picture on the right. Oops!

Thanks for reading, now go make something fun for yourself.