The failed cardigan has gotten a makeover. And I think it works much better now! I cut up the old cardigan and reused fabrics for both the sleeves and back piece and had some more fabric left which became the new front. The fabric is a wonderful cotton/rayon rib that feels like a silk knit, but it was incredibly hard to work with. The seams stretches out like crazy and hemming was a nightmare. I ended up using the blind hemming method, but had to constantly pull and push the fabric to keep it from expanding and I would be lying if I said the end result looks anywhere near perfect. But I think the cardigan will be perfect for summer – the fabric is soft and light and feels cool to wear.
March 29, 2010

Johanna Lundström
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I’m Johanna Lundström, the founder of The Last Stitch. The magic of turning an idea into a finished garment never gets old. I love sharing the best sewing practices and demystifying the tricky bits, while also keeping it fun!


9 Comments
Digs
What a totally adorable garment! You look terrific in this shade of blue, and the cardi complements the dress beautifully.
LisaB
It looks fantastic now! What a great save!
Melinda
The colour of it makes your eyes look so blue! It really suits you.
luckylibbet
That is really pretty! Lovely for summer.
Johanna
Aww, thank you guys! 🙂
Jennifer P
Love it! I think it's awesome you were able to save it from a complete death! 🙂 It really does look great with that dress, it's so flirty/feminine!
Ann's Fashion Studio
It's great to see that you saved the cardigan. The color is beautiful and it looks gorgeous with this dress.
Toocutedobs
What a great save! From a dog of a garment to posh and polish. I love it!
West Coast Boomer
that oh-so-blue ( as in depressive) wadder was totally transformed into a marvy spring blue tulip. You are a magician.
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