3 CRAFTY Sweater Upcycles!

In this thrift flip, I’ll try my hand at crochet, overcasting and needle felting to make three ho-hum sweaters much more beautiful, interesting and wearable! FIRST, I’ll show you how to shorten a sweater. Normally, I just cut off the ribbing and sew it back on, which works pretty well, but this time I wanted to learn how to crochet the pieces back together. I’m not a crochet expert, but my 94 year old Mum showed me how to do it. It was pretty easy and it looks great! SECOND, I’ll show you how to use a contrasting yarn and a simple overcast stitch to add interest and style to a drab sweater dress. I love this one! And THIRD, I’ll show you how you can use needle felting to add drama to a plain black sweater. It’s really fun and easy. On this one, I also reduce the big turtleneck to a mock turtle, and I use a small scrap from the side of the sweater to add a pretty flare (and flair!) to the sleeve. This one might be my favourite! If you try one of these ideas, post a photo and tag me on Instagram! @cathbhay I’d be so excited to see what you come up with! To purchase wool roving: Canada: https://amzn.to/3tmMBKi US: https://amzn.to/47bEwpz Felting needles: Canada: https://amzn.to/3RB3Zmt US: https://amzn.to/3tAOByn As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you! MY FAVE SEWING TOOLS: My sewing machine - Babylock Sofia 2 My serger - an old Kenmore As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases: My Wiss scissors - US: https://amzn.to/48fkFX