I am so in love with this restyled sweatshirt. When Amanda sent it my way I think I gasped aload! It's so beautiful, simple and cozy. Who doesn't want to look pretty in something so comfy! Here's how you can make your own...
Step 1. Cut the neckline off your sweatshirt for an off-the-shoulder look, then arrange the doilies along the neckline.
Step 4. After cutting the excess from the doilies on the neckline, pin and sew the bias tape. This will prevent the doilies from unraveling.
Step 5. Add a little decorative trim if you like! Most craft stores sell pretty lace and crochet varieties.
Your sweater can be washed on gentle cycle and either hung to dry or dried with low heat. A simple and pretty way to stay warm in the upcoming winter months!
Thanks so much, Amanda, for sharing this beautiful idea! I can see a hoodie version of this project in my near future! xo. elsie
That's so cute! Can't wait to try it with a gray sweatshirt I have!
-meesch
http://www.aperfectkindofday.com
Posted by: meesch | November 09, 2011 at 07:59 PM
I am totally going to do this! Such a good idea and super cute with the lace!
xo!
Katie
Katiediditt.blogspot.com
Posted by: Katie | November 09, 2011 at 08:01 PM
love it.. nice idea.. :) http://lovesimplegreen.blogspot.com/
Posted by: irene wibowo | November 09, 2011 at 08:01 PM
Ah nice post! Simple and really cute!
Posted by: Courtney Gill Zurcher | November 09, 2011 at 08:03 PM
Oh oh!!!! I love this so much! It's so lovely and dainty! I can't wait to give it a wee try :]
xo Shannon
Posted by: Shannon | November 09, 2011 at 08:05 PM
So pretty! I'm going thrifting this weekend, and I'm definitely going to look for a sweatshirt to try this with <3
Posted by: Jess | November 09, 2011 at 08:05 PM
Meeee tooo! I love embellishing T-shirts too because its so comfy but can look so snazzy! Yep...I wrote..snazzy :)! Hearts, Janna Lynn
Posted by: Janna Lynn | November 09, 2011 at 08:18 PM
Sooooooo pretty!!! Love it:)
Love,
Stephanie May*
http://www.maydae.com
Posted by: Stephanie May* | November 09, 2011 at 08:26 PM
such a cute idea. I haven't done a proper diy in so long, maybe this will be it
Posted by: Liz | November 09, 2011 at 08:30 PM
This is so pretty! I'm about to do a massive sweater-thrifting trip, so maybe I'll find something to restyle like this!
Posted by: Lauren Helen | November 09, 2011 at 08:36 PM
now this is an awesome DIY - love it
-grace
http://herumbrella.com
Posted by: grace | November 09, 2011 at 08:38 PM
So pretty!♥
xo,
Wendy
Posted by: Wendy | November 09, 2011 at 08:42 PM
It looks really really great!
http://www.rafflesbizarre.blogspot.com
Posted by: Raffles Bizarre | November 09, 2011 at 08:46 PM
Love this! Thanks for sharing! I have a couple of sweatshirts that I'm going to have to attack now!
Posted by: Jen @ A Touch of Lovely | November 09, 2011 at 08:53 PM
so much fun! nothing better than bringing an old sweatshirt back to life.. thanks for sharing!
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Posted by: Lee Anne Benjamin | November 09, 2011 at 09:05 PM
That shirt turned out really nicely! Love the 'off the shoulder' look.
Posted by: Loulou @ Loulou Downtown | November 09, 2011 at 09:20 PM
I'm not a huge fan of doilies, but this is awesome!!!
Posted by: Michelle Sexton | November 09, 2011 at 09:24 PM
Oh, I love the doily neckline! Would be super cute on a brown sweatshirt with a tea stained doily, and some velvet ribbon. Love it!
Posted by: christihun | November 09, 2011 at 09:34 PM
EEP! - I am one of those 'doily delighters' myself... and am always looking for ways to encorporate them into my d.i.y's - and that is another beauty example!
If you want to see how I used them to spruce up my ol' sweater.. here's the post:
http://needleandnestdesign.blogspot.com/2011/10/diy-give-old-sweater-new-look.html
Love!
Mel ;o)
Posted by: mel | November 09, 2011 at 09:50 PM
A wonderful idea!
It is tasteful!
Posted by: Akiko Hiramatsu | November 09, 2011 at 10:15 PM