This past Monday was Value Village's 50% off sale, and I had the day off work. Actually I should admit something.. I took the day off work. There were a few things I wanted to make, I knew I'd need quite a few supplies for it, and there was no way I was waiting until after work to go down there. Who knows what I would have missed out on if I waited all day?! Oh no Sir, I got up early and was there within the first hour they were open. I got a few things for a final item in my Secret Santa swap item (which I will show you on or around Dec 8th when we open), and as many good brown sweaters as I could find. I think the total was about 8 or so. This is one expensive project for anyone willing to tackle it.
The end result? This.
It started with a pile of sweaters, then several piles of cut up scraps, and it slowly started to come together.
I actually really enjoyed making this! I learned a lot on how to improve it should I decide to make another one, and you know what? I had so much fun that I'm sure I'll make more.
The hardest thing about making these is I constantly was sewing 'right sides together' by reflex and had to resew pieces the opposite way. I think it would look really beautiful if the seams were hidden though instead of exposed...
Fun facts:
Bottom hem measurement: 174 inches! That's 14.5 feet!!!! That's insane..
One of my serger spools ran dry making this, and I had to trade in one of the black threads for burgundy near the end.
It weighs almost 3 pounds, which doesn't sound like a lot but you notice when you're wearing it!
Thanks to the Mr for putting up with me not once but twice to help me get pictures.
AMAZING, Love it =)
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFantastic!! That's awesome!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Idea! Nice advice: the photos should be better the next time!
ReplyDeleteThat's so cool! Awesome job! This would sell like crazy if you put it on etsy.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, and I just saw the sweater you were inspired by and I think yours turned out better.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah! I forgot to put on the inspiration sweater. I'll have to add that later, thanks :)
Deleteawesome!! I love it:)
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous - I found you through Craftster, and I hope you don't mind, but I featured this project on my itty bitty blog - linky here: http://myhandmadehell.blogspot.com/2013/03/valiant-return-and-more-sweater-recons.html
ReplyDeleteAnyway I just wanted to let you know that I think you're amazing and I have subscribed to your blog! Gorgeous stuff!
Awe that's so sweet of you!! Thanks so much for the kind words :)
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