3 Cardigan Upcycles!
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- Опубліковано 3 лип 2024
- I’m having fun making over three cardigans, and I’m giving lots of tips and tricks to help YOU have success with YOUR upcycles! I'll show you how to add sleeves, block out a sweater, and crop a cardigan! #upcycling #diyfashion
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0:00 Intro
1:45 Long Vest into a Cardigan
7:45 Making a False Hem
11:48 Blocking out a Sweater
13:47 Cropping a Cardigan
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Catherine I love your videos! Last night I binged almost all of your videos, even the ones I *thought I didn't need to watch and I learned something NEW with each one! (I've been doing alterations as my home business for 28 years) My other favorite sewing guru is your fellow Canadian, Downtown Tailoring, and then I heard you mention her name as your favorite also!
Keep posting new videos. I love watching and listening to the way you teach. I also love how unafraid you are to tackle any issue while rescuing or up-cycling all of your thrift finds!
Thanks so much, Deb! That is amazing to hear!
Liked the way you put those pockets on.
Wow - you're so great at visualizing these re-makes and then executing them. They look great.
I love these upcycles. I have a sweater that is a smidge too tight, so while I wear it, I don't button it. I like the idea of shopping your closet first, just by getting more wear from our clothes instead of buying we're helping the environment.
I totally agree! I love making and remaking my wardrobe 😍
You took the words out of my mouth😜 I would love more of these videos please
@@CatherineSews You make me want to start sewing again. Love your thoughts re:trends and style. Like socially acceptable. Like the fit too. Love loosely fitted. Thank you, Catherine. So glad I found you on UA-cam.
@@georgiaannbicknell6129 I'm so glad you found me too!
Catherine, really enjoying your videos and learning lots of great ideas! I had gained some weight over the Covid period and now all my favourites are too snug. Your suggestions for altering are practical.
Great switching of your sweaters.
You do such a marvellous job! That’s two sweater videos I’ve seen of yours now and thoroughly enjoyed both of them.
Thanks so much! Such a lovely comment ❤️
@@CatherineSews , after I watch your videos I feel like I could do that also. Haven’t had my sewing machine out in probably seven years though. Lol
Excellent and useful video. Thanks so much.
I've never really "loved" sewing, but I'm so inspired by all your projects, I'm now shopping clearance sales for clothing that "has potential". I just bought an XXL top (I wear a medium) off the clearance rack for $4 that I absolutely loved the fabric of but the fit was way wrong. I'm going to take the bottom off...which is already gathered with elastic... and attach it to another top as a hip-line ruffle and use the rest to create some cuter and wider straps on a cami. Turns out I actually "like" sewing when it's comes to upcycling. I almost feel like I'm "painting with fabric" and I love that I get a "one of a kind", custom fit...and in this case....for just $4 and little of my time. Almost too good to be true!
That's fantastic! I love your metaphor of painting with fabric!
Wow, I am very impressed with hour transformations. I love how elegant the first one turned out and feel very inspired. Thank you so much!
That last short gray sweater is really cute 😊
I have missed you for a couple weeks this is a fun video. I watched you make the king vest but your changes to that today really we’re wonderful. I like all three but the cropped grey sweater was my favorite. Until watching your videos I had no idea I could cut a sweater. I mean it! But you have given me courage to be bold 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Christine, I love your comment for 2 main reasons: first, it's nice to be missed! I never dreamt anyone would notice that I hadn't uploaded for a couple of weeks, so that's a very sweet wake up call! And second, it absolutely makes my day to know that my videos have opened doors for you and given you courage! Yay! You got this!
Ok, I liked the black shortened jacket, but I loved the long vest.
These are so FUN, Catherine! Your techniques make these so doable, THANK YOU for sharing and teaching so generously. You’ve inspired me to gradually fill a whole laundry basket of clothes from my closet that I’ll be remaking into new styles 😊
Even if I never upcycle a cardigan - I learned so much!! Thank you.
I really like cardigans lately. I just finished knitting one and have 2 more I just started. I have some older (bought) ones I was thinking about remaking, thanks for the tips.
Wonderful! I'm glad the timing worked out well for you!
You’re just so freaking fun. Thanks for all the fabulous ideas.😊
Hello Catherine, I love your videos. They are so helpful and I have just completed my first cardigan Upcycle. Soooo happy. Thank you for all the wonderful tips you give to make alterations look great.
All of the sweaters look wonderful! I never thought to cut sweaters, I figured the knit would just unravel completely but now I see how I can upcycle a couple of my own sweaters! Thanks!
Dear Catherine, thank you for your tutorials , I enjoy every single one. From now on I will never throw/donate any sweater before thoroughly inspecting whether I can do something more flattering with it, as yours!!!!
So great to hear! Thank you!
Oh my Goodness the transformations are amazing. I've said it before.....you really make these upcyclings look so easy and very matter of fact as well. Simple as ABC. Wish I had your talent , but I'm learning a lot. Love watching your videos. Keep em coming 🥰🥰
That's awesome, Amina! Thanks!
I alter tshirts and light sweaters into boleros, shrugs, crops to wear my nicer sleeveless shirts, sundresees in public! I dont show my old arms in public! I enjoy your videos! You have good details for beginners and I still learn things!
I've used the false hem idea to hem very not behaving tshirts at bottom and sleeve by cutting scraps if you have them or another tshirt in the non stretch way. I do like a binding or just a hem. Im often figuring out as I sew. Still enough stretch. I've done with sweaters too,
I love the first sweater. Such a good look. I'm so glad you showed just how easy it is to adapt a beautiful wool sweater to a person's size. I'm a knitter and use wool a lot. It's better on the fibers to use a very wet towel between the knitwear and iron to 'steam' your garment. The fibers will continue to bounce back into their fluffiness. The cropped sweater is amazing. You're so good at figuring out how much to cut to make the item your size. I really enjoy your videos.
Thanks, Beverly! And that's a great tip about the wet towel. 👌
Catherine once again you did it! I love all your sweater up cycles, & I’ve come away w/ a better understanding of how to switch up my meh sweaters into something fabulous! Thank you for making my life much more enjoyable by up-cycling my own sweaters into more worthy of wearing styles. It truly is a gift that you share w/ all of us sewers. Keep it coming. I Always look forward to what seems like an aha moment for me, & for making it so crystal clear that I can do it.
I like your sweaters now that they fit so well
Very cute!!!! Thank you
I learned so much from this!. So many small tips that will make my up cycling easier... many thanks!
That's great to hear, Sara!
Much improved black sweater. Enjoy wearing it.
I always thoroughly enjoy your thrift flips. They turned out awesome and I learn so much from you. Thank you.
Love your steps that make these professional looking, like keeping the ribbing. About blocking wool, though: careful! Too much hot steam can permanently shrink it.
I hope the pattern industry takes notice of this video. You've accurately described the frustration we've all experienced when using commercial patterns. Thank you for breaking the sizing code.
Catherine Sews is so BEAUTIFUL!!
Another great video! Have a couple sweaters to upcycle ... thanks for your inspirational ideas.
What fabulous transformations! I like how you modernized a few dated pieces (1st and 3rd transformations). I really like the 3rd transformation a lot.
Since I live in the southern east coast of Florida, winter is 2 weeks of 60F/15C weather, I like to take light knit sweaters and convert them to either cardigans or short-sleeved sweaters.
I think the cardigans look great.
I found this video to be "thrilling". Can't wait to use these directions myself. 💃Again, I give you accolades for your excellent facilitation📣.
I'm starting to believe that I can do this type of sewing. After all, it is straightforward. Thank you so much.
I love these videos!
Love all your videos!!
Glad you like them! Thank you!
So creative, thanks again!
Loved these great ideas for sweater alterations! Thank you so much🤗❤️
I never knew that about wool sweaters. A new reason to return to wearing real wool sweaters! Thank you so much for all the work that you put into your videos and how beautifully you share your knowledge.
You said presentable midriff. 😂. You crack me up .
Haha, if you've had a couple of kids, you know exactly what I mean!
I loved your ideas on how to fix your sweaters. Thanks
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!
I love your creativity! It's so motivating!
Thank you so much!! That's lovely to hear!
I first found your video " On how to make at-shirt bigger. " I tried all of those 5 ways. I had put on some weight and don't like wearing snug tops. So now I have had a lot of fun shopping in my own closet. Now, I am watching every new video that comes out. I have been sewing for over 65 years and was getting almost bored and uninspired. When I watch you, I think" WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THAT". Thanks to you I have been inspired to do so. My last project was taking a 1980's oversized sweater and remodeled it into a wearable item. I have enjoyed you so much I am now referring your channel to my friends and family. Thank you THANK YOU !!!
Sandi! That is the greatest comment of all time! I'm thrilled that even after 65 years of sewing, you have been inspired by my videos. And it's amazing that you tried all 5 ways of making your T-shirts bigger, and you updated your sweater! Big hugs to you from me!!
I thought the grey cardi was horrible, so old fashioned, and not in a good way, then you transformed it, and it looks wonderful! I have a cream version of your black waistcoat, and though I like it, I can't remember the last time I wore it, and I really liked the jacket/cardi you created, mmm, so maybe I will think about doing that one? Interesting you could reshape the 'fairisle' cardi with heat and steam, it probably tightened previously due to hot washing? I did watch a professional couturier recently who said wool should never have the iron moved across it, that's ironing, not pressing. Pressing is just putting the iron down, then lifting and putting it down further along and so on...Love the way you manage to transform so many items into such different pieces.
Who knew sweaters could be altered or redesigned! Wonderful idea since I have oodles of sweaters from when I lived in a colder climate. Thank you, Catherine!! 😊💖
G'day Catherine. I understand about the "midrift", but a sneak peek in one of your videos prooves yours isnt as bad as you think. Body issues aside ... I love your work. Clear, consise AND you let us into your thoughts as you go. Thank you for doing this so well. ❤
Wow, I am amazed at how cute those sweaters are after you worked your magic!! Very inspiring.
Hello sewing friend....😘💕found a cashmere sweater in my size at one of the resale shops, grey with a teal and white argyle, pattern on the front, which didn't thrill me (Almost didn't get it) but thought I'd wear one of my crocheted V shaped shawls, turned back to the front and so happy...
Enjoyed all three remakes! Reminds me that I have a sweater that I love, but it’s a size too big. I need to tackle it soon!
Thank you for sharing these helpful tips! I have often wondered if it would be possible to make sweaters shorter, since I am short-waisted.
I really appreciate how you explain the pins . I almost always put the pins in perpendicular to the seam because they seem more stable this way. I watch a lot of sewists do it the other way. What are some instances where this would be appropriate?
Such a good question. Pinning in line with the edge is fine on a straight seam on non-stretchy fabric. I do that sometimes, especially if I'm taking something in and the pins are drawing a line for me to sew. I point the pins to where I'll be starting so I can remove them easily at the machine. Also, one a zipper where you only have a narrow piece to pin along, then in line with the edge is best. Otherwise, perpendicular pinning is probably most useful.
Good Job! Really liked the cropped one, cute!
Glad you like it!
Great ideas. Thank you.
Glad you like them! Thanks, Elaine!
Just can’t get enough of your videos! I learn heaps with everything you do! You are so very clever, thank you & cheers 😊🥰❤️💕😍😘👏
Inspiring! Thank you!
Great job! Love them all!
love your show!
Love icicles. Hope I get ideas for some sweaters I have
Love your videos!!
Catherine, you always amaze me! Plus I’ve learned a few new techniques like the false hem. Thanks
That's so sweet, Claudia! Thank you!
So talented!
I love how the garments came out. Great job.
Loved it.. i am gonna follow these...
I just love watching your videos. Such great ideas. Thank you!!
Fantastic remakes! Thanks for sharing! I love cardigans, especially with pockets!
Perfect timing! I just fixed the sleeves on my 3 favorite wool sweaters this past week. Now I’ll block them!❤
That's so great, Sharon! Yay!
Super nice. As a long time knitter, you can block it out, but one does need to start with a sweater that almost fits. It won’t block say, 3 sizes larger or smaller. Nice job!
True! Thanks for mentioning that. 😀
Such great results! I would have been afraid to cut this kind of knit fabric. It doesn't look as intimidating now -- thank you!
I adore up cycling!! I have learned a few new to me tips. Thanks ♥️
I’m really enjoying your up cycle videos! I have plans for many of the sweaters in my wardrobe.
I love your videos! I have taken up 2 long sleeve shirts using the hints you gave us! It went so easy! Thank you!
This was JUST what I needed! I have sooo many sweaters and cardigans that I need to make smaller. A thousand thank yous!! 🎉
Inspiring, as always!! I just thrifted a cute sweater and will try blocking for a better fit. Thanks for the info!
Oh that short gray cardigan is so good! I have been contemplating doing this on one of mine and this is such a great boost to my motivation. Well done as usual!
I love watching your videos but I must admit at times I feel scared to cut... I actually cut length off a pull-over sweater and removed the turtle neck...
I was shocked at how well it turned out. THANK YOU!!
Right, BC!? Sometimes it's scary to make that first cut. But, as they say, the longest journey starts with the first step. The best way to start is just to START!
I love your videos. Your thrifting and hacking videos especially, are so inspirational. I do some of this but nothing as creative as you. Something to aspire to😊
Awww, thank you, Gloria! So nice to hear!
Great video again. I ve been upcycling a sweater with a shirt which was a bit tedious: the knit would stretch and the fabric not 😬. Was a nice try though.
Right!? It can be very tricky to sew a woven to a knit. When I did the straps on the camisole, I found that sewing with the woven side up made it MUCH easier!
@@CatherineSews thank you for the tip 👍
Your up cycle videos are always so amazing! The transformation of the long vest into that stylish jacket was so cool. All 3 of your changes were so interesting to watch.
May I ask an upcycle question? I crocheted myself a sweater out of 100% acrylic yarn, and it is too big and looks ridiculous on me. Do you think it would work to take up the excess in the body and the sleeves by sewing the new seams on the sewing machine? If so, would a small zigzag be the best stitch?
Thanks, B! I'm sure you don't want to pull out all your lovely crochet, so yes! I'd try just taking it in along the sides. A stretched out zigzag would work: just 1mm wide and 3 long should be good.
Wooooooot!!!
Thanks, my friend!
@@CatherineSews Like I need to be thanked for clicking on a vid with a beautiful lady in it! LOL
Did you gain your alteration skills from pattern drafting in college? You are amazing with what you do.
Yes, I went to fashion school in Toronto, then worked in the industry for about 10 years before becoming a teacher.
Very inspirational! Easy to follow process and gives me confidence to do exactly the same because I've seen it work. Simple cutting, stitching & tweaking but so effective. My favourite is the cropped grey. Did you have pockets to add? I would love pockets on that one. Thank you 😊
I considered putting the pockets back on, but it would definitely have taken a lot more work! The patch pockets on the black one were much easier!
I can’t wear wool though, it drives me crazy & makes me really itchy for every minute that I’m wearing it. It’s still a very good tip, though.
Great job , Catherine. Those changes really look good. I especially like the short jacket style. I am wondering though if the blocked wool sweater will stay bigger when you wash it?
Good question. On a good wool sweater like that, I wouldn't wash it in the normal cycle. I'd wash on gentle or by hand in cold and lay flat to dry. As I lay it out to dry, I'd block it again. It might need some touching up once it's dry.
I don’t think I have the nerve to cut into a sweater! But you inspire me to try. Looks like the cut-off section was wider at the hem so you might have been able to make the top of the sleeve at the hem…
Tight knit sweaters like acrylics or poly blends don't usually ravel. Stay away from rib knits. Hard to sew and cut.
You said “So I just removed the zig zag from around the armholes." Like that took no time, zig zag stitches in a knit!
With blocking, I guess you have to do that after each wash?
Catherine, when one blocks a knit, does it have to be blocked again after a wash? Thank you for the video..
I remake large t shirts to fit me, and the armscye is often too deep. I make a dart in the side, which results in the armscye being smaller. I would add a a gusset if this method didn’t work.
Thank you Catherine! Another inspiring video. When you block a sweater does it need to be reblocked every time it is cleaned? I have a couple I would like to block but I don’t want to have to do it every time I wash it.
This works best on a wool sweater, and luckily wool sweaters don't need to be washed very often. You'd wash your sweater in cold on gentle and then lay flat to dry. When you lay it out, you can block it then and it'll dry in the correct shape.
@@CatherineSews thank you!
I don’t have wool clothing, but would like to make a cardigan a bit bigger. Would blocking be possible on acrylic?
What’s the soap trick?😊
It's just using a scrap of soap to mark fabric. It works great and washes off!
Great "tutorial"
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Fantastic remakes Catherine. Love what you do with what you have.
Thanks Catherine!
So creative, thanks again!