Makeover: from sweater to top

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I transformed an old sweater (with holes in the sleeves) I had laying in my closet for a long time into a simple top. Oh yeah, that first picture shows how super fly I think I am in it.

Speaking of sewing projects, yesterday I attended my first sewing class and I am in love! I’m going to take lessons every other week and one major thing I want to learn is how to draw patterns from scratch and really construct and design. First I need to make a ground model of myself so I can use that to make clothing for myself. I am so excited!

I have sewed before, my mother taught me some basic skills and I like to experiment every now and then by doing little projects. However, I can’t wait to learn more technical skills from someone with a background in fashion. It will be such fun!

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17 comments:

  1. Anonymous14 January 2012 at 03:29

    What a super cute top! And a super cute idea! If I were at all sewing-inclined, I might try to do something like this too. But since I am not, I'll have to stick to the regular sweatshirts I have ; ]

    P.S.--The shirt you painted in your last post is gorgeous!

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    1. Magical Daydream16 January 2012 at 13:55

      Thank you :) I always end up making holes and stains in every single piece of clothing I own.. And then wear them too long. So there is a point where I need to say byebye to my sweatshirts :p

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  2. Rochelle New14 January 2012 at 04:22

    Haha love the first pic. That's so awesome!

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    1. Magical Daydream16 January 2012 at 13:57

      Haha, well, I have a hard time taking 'normal pictures' somehow..

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  3. BEESTLYproducts14 January 2012 at 06:20

    hahah! these pictures are priceless!

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  4. Contemplating Beauty14 January 2012 at 08:46

    LOOKS so so cute, you could open an Etsy shop! Shops with upcycled clothing are doing FAB on Etsy!!! great job!

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    1. Magical Daydream16 January 2012 at 14:00

      That's a fun idea. I had fun making thi, but don't know how I would feel about making 20 of them. If every piece was unique perhaps.. :) I think I would rather open up something with paintings if I would. Still like the idea though!

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  5. Sarah Lou Wright14 January 2012 at 14:01

    These pictures made me giggle so much :') Wonderful ma'dear :) ♥

    Sarah ^.^

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    1. Magical Daydream16 January 2012 at 14:00

      Haha good to hear! At least all the sillyness served a higher goal then ;)

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  6. Unknown16 January 2012 at 07:12

    Aww! so adorable. Love what you've done with the sweater and love these photos! :) xoxo!!

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  7. Suzy Krause16 January 2012 at 22:17

    fun!! i need to learn to do some sewing...

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  8. Kira17 January 2012 at 00:43

    Your class sounds like fun!

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  9. A Splash of Ida17 January 2012 at 15:55

    I love it. :-) You won't even notice that it's from an old sweater! You are very talented!!! :-)

    xoxo
    Ida

    http://asplashofida.blogspot.com

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  10. ShyScout19 January 2012 at 06:42

    This is such a great idea. I love the color of the top. It is so cool that you wear able to transform it into something new. Good luck with the sewing lessons :]

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    1. Magical Daydream24 January 2012 at 00:19

      Yeah I always love transforming old useless things into something with a new purpose or aesthetic :)

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