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    Thrifted Sweatshirt Re-Fashion

    Home » Sewing » Thrifted Sweatshirt Re-Fashion

    Published: Oct 12, 2012 · Modified: Jun 10, 2019 by Sarah · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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    I found this sweatshirt at Savers for $2 a few months ago. As you can see, it. was. huge. My husband was so confused when I was buying it, but I knew I could take it in. I loved the color and the v-neck style of it. It was worth the risk. It also has shoulder pads. Yes, has. I left them! Anyway, once it was home the task seemed daunting because I thought I would need to do a bunch of fancy sewing to keep it proportional but it turns out a quick taking in of the sides and sleeves proved to be all that was needed!

    If you would like to take in a shirt or sweatshirt that is too big for you, use this T-Shirt Refashion tutorial.

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    1. Sophia

      October 23, 2012 at 3:46 am

      That turned out adorable! I also get weird looks from my husband when I bring home "projects".

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    2. Selina Pengelly

      October 23, 2012 at 12:09 am

      what a cool find!!! i love thrifting gigantic items... more fabric to play with! super cool refashion!
      ~selina

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    3. Chelsea @ Making Home Base

      October 17, 2012 at 10:34 pm

      Too cute! Great upcycle/refashion. Love that color.

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    4. Lisa

      October 17, 2012 at 12:47 pm

      Cute! A Savers just opened by my house and I spend way too much time there. I'd love to try this one day!

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    5. Pam

      October 17, 2012 at 3:03 am

      A fabulous top for $2!!!

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    6. Helen Graham

      October 16, 2012 at 5:33 pm

      This is gorgeous!! Well done!! thanks for sharing :-)

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    7. Cheryl @ Sew Can Do

      October 16, 2012 at 2:33 pm

      Fantastic - especially because you saw the potential hidden in that giant shirt! Thanks for linking to Craftastic Monday at Sew Can Do:)

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    8. Kirstie and Michael

      October 13, 2012 at 6:47 pm

      So cute! this makes me want to go out and buy a sewing machine!

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    9. Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.

      October 12, 2012 at 8:22 pm

      Ca-ute! Love how it turned out! Much better than that old baggy thing. Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party!

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