Okay, so we started with a Goodwill sweater tank top scored for $3 in a size that deterred all temptation of dressing like Mariah Carey.
First, turn the sweater inside out, pin the bottom together and stitch it shut.
Clip all loose threads. If your machine does not have reverse, knot the ends. Yes. I have a fancy machine with reverse. Be impressed.
Turn it right side out. Here's the fun part. Since this was a knit sweater, I simply folded the top inside, squared it off, and pinned it. This would prevent the unravelling that might occur if you cut the knit.
I did try stitching through this with my machine, but I broke 2 needles within 6 inches, so I whip stitched it shut.
Leave a pocket open and stuff. Finish whipping that stitch.
Yeah, pure glamor. I love it. It's going on the pile on my bed once the bedroom redo is done.
Wait. The bedroom redo?
15 comments:
I swear, you're the lady that can make, like, a wedding dress out of a roll of paper towels, a ball of yarn, and some cotton balls.
I always love to see what you whip up! Why can't we be neighbors?
Kelly
How glam! Great idea.
I'm speechless (and impressed by your fance machine!). So what's on tap for the bedroom redo?
Kelly,
Why thank you! High praise from a woman who guts and rebuilds houses! Yes, we did cyber-meet a couple of years too late.
Mel,
Thank you, Ma'am. I like $3 sparkle.
Heather,
All of the seaglass projects are for the bedroom, and I'll be painting some furniture and "bead-boarding" the walls to make our formerly country room into a seaside retreat.
And I'll have the camera with me...
Wow! That looks great! Funny, too, because I think I've seen one very very similar to that (sea blue sequins and all) at Target for upwards of 25-30$. And you make a look-alike for 3$!
Great idea! Must add funky clothing to the 'keep your eye out for the following items' list!
The secret is to always shop at thrift stores with a gaggle of teenaged girls. They have a great eye for the weirdest stuff.
Wow, this turned out great!!!
Thanks for Hookin' your project up at my weekly Link party!!!
Thrifty & glamorous is a good combo. Thanks for linking to Craftastic Monday!
Nice and sparkley!! Thanks for linking @Creative Itch's "Sew Cute Tuesday"!
That is a rock star pillow! How often do you see one as awesome as that? Sorry to read about the broken needles. That stinks!~
I love that pillow! I'm a sucker for anything glittery. :)
Sparkly!
And, yeah, sequins and sewing machines don't necessarily go together :(
I just had to click and see you (from CSI Project) because I just had to know what on earth you were going to make out of a sequined tank top! haha! Great idea! Adds really fun sparkle!
I love it. The sequins are fun. Thanks for sharing.
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