It’s a rayon/nylon/angora blend that got a little felted, which is why I think it was at the thrift store. It’s marked as a size large, but clearly is not that big as it fits my XS self fine. And it didn’t get felted to point it won’t stretch – plenty of stretch, which isn’t always the case with felted items.
So, I cut off the neck.
Folded it with shoulder seams matching to cut the center front into a V neck, then bound it with 2 inch satin ribbon the same way I did this neckline. (IMPORTANT – since satin doesn’t stretch, measure the neckline to make sure your head fits through without stretching before doing this).
LeighAnn
Beautiful! I love it!
LeighAnn
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KAT
it turned out wonderful… I love it !
very creative
– KAT –
GJ
One of the best refashions I have seen.
amy and jesse hudson
This too! (See my other comment on your desk chair cover) 🙂
Laurel @ Ducks in a Row
I love how it turned out!
Ann LeClercq
This is really pretty! What a great way to repurpose a turtleneck. Thanks so much for sharing!
Ann @ Suburban Prairie Homemaker
Dani
Turned out so cute! You make it look so easy!
tobecontinued
Cute! I need to refashion some into sweater dresses for my daughter but have been hesitant to cut into cashmere…its scary to make that first cut!
Jill
What a gorgeous refashion! I love the little flower details!
I would love if you came over and linked this project to my weekly Round Tuit party at:
http://jembellish.blogspot.com/
Have a great week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
Laurel
So pretty! What a great job, I am going to have to try this for myself someday.
Stephanie
nice job
Amy
WOW! What a great re-do! I love the finished product! Thanks for sharing at Shine on Fridays! I’d be so scared to cut up a sweater, but if I thought it’d turn out like that, it’d be totally worth it!
Serendipity and Spice
What a cute way to refashion a sweater! I love that shade of purple!
I’m hosting a winter theme linky party and would love it if you’d link up!
http://www.serendipityandspice.blogspot.com
-Melissa