PROJECT 17
SWEATER TO VEST
WHAT YOU NEED
Sweater
Fabric shears
Seam ripper
Marking tool
Grid ruler
Pins or sewing clips
Sewing machine
Optional: Serger or overlock machine
Estimated time: 30 minutes to 1 hour
Skill Level: Easy
Do you have a favorite sweater that’s been sitting in your closet for years, but you can’t seem to get rid of it? Keep it in your rotation by turning it into a sweater vest! Vests are the perfect, year-round layering piece that can go over t-shirts, long sleeves, or button-ups.
In this project, I’ll show you how to transform a sweater into a vest. You’ll learn to carefully seam rip sections of a garment and keep the ...
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