We have 36 sweatshirt patterns to show you how to make a hoodie and similar heavier tops. Londas creative sewing by londascreativesewing on etsy. If you have old, stained sweatshirts that can no longer be worn or donated, dont throw them out. Cut sleeve to appropriate length for size of doggie. Sewing clothes refashion ideas old sweater ideas 26 ideas sewing tops nancy zieman for 2019 sew a sweatshirt cardigan using a readytowear garment using the tips and directions in best sweatshirt makeover in mary mulari and nancy ziemans newest book. I started with sweatshirt makeovers and applique and since then i have written about. Sewing with nancy best sweatshirt makeovers part 2. Find out how i got the fun ransom note look with lots of different letters from old tee shirts. Theyll add a timeworn touch to your bookcase and make great handmade gifts for literary friends.
Transform a sweatshirt into a unique garment that expresses your own personal style. These sweatshirt tutorials are going to show you how to sew a sweatshirt for everyone in your family. Welcome to the mary mulari and marys productions website. Mary mulari is the acknowledged master when it comes to taking a basic sweatshirt and turning it into an interesting, fashionable, one of a kind garment. Does that bookcase you found at the flea market look bad. Cozy sweatshirt makeover by marisa lynch creativebug. The first cut youre going to make will be the diagonal. Years after this video was taped, londa wrote 2 books. Make a doggie sweater cut off the sleeves with pinking shears and cut two leg holes in the appropriate places and make a doggie sweater for a small dog. I also grabbed some cheap buttons that were around 80 cents. As an added bonus, it features a sweatshirt gallery with over a dozen designs chockfull of even more fresh ideas. Preshrunk, antipill fleece in lightweight and heavyandwarm options.
Sewing with nancy best sweatshirt makeovers part 1. Londas creative threads creative sweatshirt jackets londas way book 2. Spray paint skyline is so easy fabric paint spray, a cardboard cutout of a city skyline, spray and voila, a bright skyline. Bias strips cut from old jeans to trim the neckline, sleeves, and the. Pattern for all sizes grab your old or new sweatshirt add a some squares, add a little fit, add some binding, add a couple buttons and there you have it a. Turn an old sweatshirt into a spring jacket in just 4 steps turn an old sweatshirt into a spring jacket in just 4 steps zsofia seder save images zsofi sweatshirt 35 new ideas for sweatshirt ideas remake tutorials 39 ideas for sweatshirt upcycle diy style when it comes to fabric dye, the project possibilities are literally endless. Seven 7 patterns and 2 books plus a dvd include this information and many styles. Here are 25 diy bookcase makeovers you need to see. The covid19 crisis is forcing us to step back from everyday life. Lengthen or widen this pattern piece aas dee sired. Thanks for joining in this easy spring sweatshirt makeover. I love how bonnie dressed up a plain hoodie with the addition of. Can we be done with trying to make sweatshirts more than just a sweatshirt. Take a look at this cute hoodie makeover from uncommon.
You will need to sew a bit, but not a lot and this is a great project even for beginners. Tips for reusing old sweatshirts that arent fit to wear anymore. For instance, i had this almost kelly green sweatshirt that i loved. Use a new, thrifted or already loved sweatshirt for this project. Discover mary mulari and nancy ziemans ideas for upgrading sweatshirts and make interesting and fashionable items for. Buy products related to sweaters for cats and see what customers say about.
Sweatshirt transformation sweatshirt makeover sewing book. Whether youre going out for a quick trip to the grocery store or a holiday party, youll love wearing your sweatshirt jacket that you made all by yourself. Best sweatshirt collections best fashion advice of all time. Marisas tips and tricks will have you rummaging through your drawers, looking for old sweatshirts to upgrade. Instead, recycle them by making them into something new. Collection of 4 vintage sewing patterns for women simplicity and mccalls size. Based on the sewing with nancy television series of the same name. There are several things you can create out of old sweatshirts. Pin it whether youre looking for a great gift idea for someone special or you just really need a new pair of mittens, turning that old sweater into a new pair of mittens is genius. Super sweatshirt upcycle diy old sweater 29 ideas sweatshirt refashion, diy shirt.
Use pictures as quilt squares old tshirts and old sweat shirts with interesting pictures, designs etc. Even in the summer when its warm out, we like to take one with us when we go out just in case the air conditioning in the office or at the movies is turned up high. That is, until she made this wreath, which consists of 200 old cuffs rolled up and pinned to a 12inch straw wreath. Meet embroiderer and sewing expert cindy losekamp and learn more about the two kinds of sweatshirt jackets youll make in your class.
Sweatshirt refashion tutorial finally sisters, what. Give your sweatshirts an instant makeover by cutting the neckline into a flattering scoop shape and then drafting a peter pan collar and matching cuffs. Tshirt makeover and more i found these tshirts at gap when i found the socks i used for the little girls leg warmer tutorial. However, directions are also included to execute this. Last week i purged my closet, picked up a few new finds from a local thrift store, and updated several items already in my closet a few of which were super quick sweatshirt updates. Best sweatshirt makeovers, part two wisconsin public television. Oct 29, 2011 this is a fun way to personalize a plain sweatshirt that i shared recently here at infarrantly creative. I can get stupidly attached to the silliest things. Then dive into preparing a sweatshirt for your project by removing the ribbing, finding the center front and reinforcing the fabric before cutting. The book the best sweatshirt makeovers is jammed full of great ways to make sweatshirts extraordinary. What started out as a fairly routine post idea to repurpose something as ubiquitous as an old sweater, somehow took on a life of its own.
Author and pattern designer betz white, who blogs at, is an ace at upcycling old sweaters. Tell the world how you feel or rock a funny saying with your outerwear. Fold your sweatshirt in half by grabbing it at the center of the neck and bottom hem. There are plenty of mindblowing ways to repurpose old clothing. A collection of five books in one the best sweatshirt makeovers book. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Join the restyling trend as nancy and mary mulari share ways to makeover sweatshirts. Become a sweatshirt makeover expert with mary mulari and. Old dominion university bookstore apparel, merchandise. Simple embroidery stitches in bright, fun colours dress up a blah sweatshirt with fashionable style. This allows you to cut through all layers at the same time. Join me while i show a quick and easy way to makeover a sweatshirt. Lacy sleeve 5 old sweatshirt, sweatshirt refashion, sweatshirt makeover, diy shirt, remake what others are saying lacy sleeves diy 2019 lacy sleeve on an old gray sweatshirt. The book the best sweatshirt makeovers is jammed full of great ways to.
Connect the marks with ruler and cut through both the front and back layers of the sweatshirt to remove the excess length. In this book, youll find a collection of ideas for upgrading sweatshirts. How to instantly update a sweatshirt no sewing required. After the sweatshirt is worn out, i turn the sweatshirt inside out and cut the sleeves out. From the marking on the fold of your sweatshirt, cut out outward toward the top to create the v shape. Old school quilting ideas become new school technology, using an embroidery machine. For some brand names, however, buying a new sweatshirt or hoodie can be expensive. Cut the sweatshirt open along the fold line see diagram a. Take a few moments to check out the pages and areas its a sewing enthusiasts smorgasbord of inspiration and ideas. As an added bonus, the book also features a sweatshirt gallery with over a dozen designs chockfull of even more fresh ideas. Best sweatshirt makeovers, nancy zieman, mary mulari see more. Sweatshirt pattern sweatshirt makeover sweatshirt etsy.
Placed beside the bed, it does double duty as both a bookshelf and an alternative nightstand. Transform a sweatshirt into a vest, then use the extra fabric from the sleeves for expression. I have cut off several inches of the sleeves and also cut off the elastic waist band at the bottom as i like my sweatshirts hanging straight down. It was a super fast process so im on the lookout for more. Add plackets, zippers, simple appliques, and so much more. As an added bonus, the book also features a sweatshirt gallery with over a dozen designs chockfull of even more fresh. Everyone loves a good, comfortable sweatshirt or hoodie. Sweatshirts are supposed to be warm, comfortable, and what one wears to the gym, to.
As i was cutting up my sweatshirts, i realized i had to share this on the blog there is absolutely no sewing required, and with a few quick snips, you can give almost any sweatshirt a brand new look. Fullsize applique and pattern pieces are also included for select makeovers. I bought this sweatshirt just to go with a tank top i have that doesnt match anything. By mary mulari, guest blogger and friend of sewing with nancy. Sweatshirt transformation, sweatshirt makeover, sewing book, sweatshirt.
These diy sweatshirt ideas are the ideal homemade clothing ideas to add to any wardrobe. Sew a sweatshirt cardigan using a readytowear garment using the tips and directions in best sweatshirt makeover in mary mulari and nancy ziemans newest book. Id really suggest putting the sweatshirt on and seeing where youd like for the opening to begin. If ayou are running low on fabric, the underside may be from a different fabric. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Fullcolor photos and illustrations accompany stepbystep instructions and fullsize pattern. Decorating and restyling old sweatshirts gives them a new lease on life and gives you a new shirt on your back, so think twice before you. See more ideas about sweatshirt makeover, diy clothes and sweatshirt refashion. Londas way book 2 sweatshirt makeover, collar pattern, men sweater.
Restyling, revising, and repurposing are trending terms. When you tag on the word sweatshirts, you might think of my friend and sewing with nancy guest mary mulari. Sew the best sweatshirt makeovers sewing with nancy. Diy sweatshirt refashion ashley hackshaw lil blue boo. Restyle, sweatshirt makeovers 2 diaryofacreativefanatic. Since the early years of my program being on tv, mary mulari has been our resident sweatshirt makeover expert, whose ideas are timeless.
Transform ordinary sweatshirts into extraordinary fashions quartermain 2009 i know i have griped and whined about sweatshirt fashion. Our super cozy book sweatshirts featuring harry potter, star wars, matilda, the great gatsby, sesame street, and more. Join the restyling trend as nancy and her guest, mary mulari, share creative ways to makeover sweatshirts with stunning results. Women and unisex book cover vintage sweatshirts out of print. Sewing with nancy sweatshirt makeovers more than 12 ways to give a sweatshirt a new look craft book. Breathing new life into an old sweatshirt isnt just an easy taskit also gives your wardrobe a new addition for a fraction of the cost of buying new clothes. I think i need to make an appointment with my doctor to have my head examined after putting this post together. This is a fun way to personalize a plain sweatshirt that i shared recently here at infarrantly creative. But i loved that color and when i went back to get another it turned out that everybody else loved that color too. I started with sweatshirt makeovers and applique and since then i have written about sewing memory gifts, travel gear, reversible aprons, fabric wraps, and much.
Fold the sweatshirt in half, matching the shoulder seams, and lightly press a fold down the center front. Doublewire binding allows pages to stay flat while you work. How to make distressed leatherwrapped books make brand new books look like old leatherbound tomes by covering them in a removable leather jacket that youve distressed and antiqued. Today, in nancys blog, id like to share even more ideas. As long as the health of our employees, community and suppliers is not at risk, we will carry on. More than 12 ways to give a sweatshirt a new look craft book. There are books and patterns here, so i hope youll take a tour of my website and sign. Jan 17, 2012 londa demonstrates how to prepare a crew neck sweatshirt for transformation into a great embellished jacket, including how to use fusible stay tape for stabilization. Marys created fifteen terrific gifts to sew from new and old fabrics. Fullcolor photos and illustrations accompany stepbystep instructions and fullsize pattern pieces. This old sweatshirt used to be one of my brotherinlaws. Discover mary mulari and nancy ziemans ideas for upgrading sweatshirts and make interesting and fashionable items for your wardrobe with this book. First i took a hoodie that i love the fit of and laid it on top of the oversized sweatshirt.
But making crafts is, and there are plenty of crafts you can create from old clothing. Sweatshirt makeover tutorial, ive been looking for this tutorial forever. I was given a very nice sweatshirt recently that was very large and roomy which i like but i need to do some makeover on it before i can wear it. If youre still searching for what to do with old sweatshirts, sometimes all you need is a statement motif for a refreshing refashioned look. Its time to mix it up and combine sweatshirt alterations and decorations in new ways. It focuses on transforming a sweatshirt into a great classic cardigan jacket.
Prime members enjoy free delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, tv shows, original audio series, and kindle books. Old school quilting ideas become new school technology, using an. This collection of five books in one boasts 56 sweatshirt transformations for adults and kids. A collection of five books in onethe best sweatshirt makeovers book. Use our sewing patterns to create a beautiful sweatshirt jacket that will keep you warm and stylish throughout the winter months. Any creative people out there who can give me some ideas. Wave stitch edged strips, tied into knots, sewn onto sweatshirt check out this sweatshirt makeover. With creative cutting and stitching, youll twist, turn, and topstitch a sweatshirt into your own personal style statement. Best sweatshirt makeovers, nancy zieman, mary mulari, sewing with nancy sew a sweatshirt cardigan using a readytowear garment using the tips and directions in best sweatshirt makeover in mary mulari and nancy ziemans newest book. Expressive serging sweatshirt makeover sewing with nancy nancy zieman shows you how to use your serger to be expressive. Shop old dominion university apparel, textbooks, merchandise and gifts at the monarchs bookstore. I have a 2 year old pitbull and i got a xlarge and it fit her the material is soft and. You can dress up your old clothes with cool alterations, create accessories, quilts, artwork, or transform one piece of clothing into another. I picked it up at walmart for less than 6 bucks when it started to get cold.