sweatshirt makeover

People are always surprised when I tell them about my secret method of updating any old hoodie or sweatshirt. This hack makes any sweatshirt instantly more flattering and comfy, I have done it on almost all of my sweatshirts! #sweatshirtcuttingideas #offtheshouldersweatshirt #diysweatshirtcutting

I had a few old sweatshirts lying around and I wanted to give them a totally new look. Each of these projects are super easy to do and under about $15 each to m…

I've never been much for sweatshirts. The collars always seem too tight and the cuffs are too....cuffy? But lately I've been finding some really comfortable sweatshirts that look a little more flattering, such as this Lands End tunic: Although $30 isn't a lot for a sweatshirt, a craft challenge was calling my name. Could I take a dorky thrift store sweatshirt and make it cool? I can't tell you, but what I came up with is a lot more wearable; and it only took about 15 minutes. Hello Esprit…

Yep, that's right another THIS to THAT! I like the first one so much I did another. Granted its not a dramatic change But at least it's a change! Hahaha This is my first tutorial of 2014! Even though I should have done this tutorial a looooooong, long, time ago I didn't. But that's okay, 'cause one of my new years resolutions is to stop procrastinating..... So far its eh for me, but I'm trying so that's all that matters right? Right? Well I hope so. HAHAHA Anywhoo, This THIS to THAT like I…

Hi Everyone! Have you ever wanted to “Do Something” with a basic sweatshirt? I have, because sweatshirts do nothing but make one look like a prison inmate! I wanted a sweatshirt with some shape and fashion. Then I saw this sweatshirt version on Pinterest and the ideas started to come! So, I set out to […]

I don't really care for pullover sweatshirts. To me they are not that comfortable as they are mostly made for people taller than I am, and tend to bunch up on my shorter torso. I much prefer a cardigan style, and wear sweaters like that most of the time. But when I wanted to have…

Fashion Upcycling Tutorials to improve your wardrobe, tutorials on how to transform old clothes, how to upcycle old clothes,

Update a sweatshirt with style! Adjust the shoulders for fit, shorten the sleeves and add texture with a sleeve-leftover appliqué.

Turn a basic sweatshirt into a cardi with a pair of scissors!

Hi Everyone! Have you ever wanted to “Do Something” with a basic sweatshirt? I have, because sweatshirts do nothing but make one look like a prison inmate! I wanted a sweatshirt with some shape and fashion. Then I saw this sweatshirt version on Pinterest and the ideas started to come! So, I set out to […]

A favorite lightweight jacket that I have made. It's easy and minimalistic, but so cute. It was so easy to make from a plain sweatshirt.

Take a tour of Londa's collection of sweatshirt makeover designs that resulted in her line of patterns, books, DVD on sweatshirt transformations.

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My latest DIY was a re-fashion of a plain crew neck sweatshirt into a super cute lace front sweatshirt. It was pretty simple and super cheap. I started with a plain grey crew neck sweatshirt from O…

I had a few old sweatshirts lying around and I wanted to give them a totally new look. Each of these projects are super easy to do and under about $15 each to m…

Thrift shopping is always an adventure. When you walk into a store, you never know what you will come out with! Sometimes you hit a jackpot, and everything seems to fit perfectly. But what about

Attached are some pictures of Sweatshirts that I re-made into cardigans and a vest. I recently retired from working full time and am now employed part time at a local quilt shop. I love it. I even took a beginning quilting class and made a Christmas table runner. I have been a sewer since I was 14 so making quilts even though Im a beginner should not be too hard for me. I designed these shirts for a class I taught at the store. If you would be interested in purchasing the pattern for one (or…

3 (or unlimited) sweatshirt embellishment ideas, easy DIY ways to dress up a sweatshirt inspired by J.Crew, Anthropologie, and The Mindy Project

11 easy ways to make your own DIY sweater with no sew options and refashion ideas. Makeoever your old sweatshirts or create your own from scratch with ...