Remember the sad tragedy of my cashmere sweaters, all chewed up with holes? Since they were already ruined, I figured I'd at least try to rescue them.
And it worked! I picked out 5 colours of cotton embroidery thread, and just free-styled. I started with the larger patch on the bust- that's where the biggest hole was. I darned the hole shut, and then began working irregular shapes in different colours over it. I then used pairings of 2 colours at a time to cover up any of the smaller existing holes.
Once that part was done, I looked at the sweater and figured out where else I'd like a little tiny bit of colour, to balance out the 'design' and make it seem intentional, like it came from Anthropologie or something.
I like the amount of colour I ended up with- it feels like just the right amount, especially with the stripes. Once cashmere sweater saved, Another two to go!
20 comments:
That looks adorable, Julie! Anthropologie for sure. :)
What a great idea! I looks perfect.
Definitely very Anthropologie-ish!
(In fact, next thing you know, they'll steal this idea and have it in their stores)
Perfect! What a fantastic fix. I need to get the darning part down, but I'd have no trouble with the embroidery. I'm going to give it a try! #carpetbeetleslivehere
this looks so fantastic! i just love it! i'm so impressed with your abilities and taking what would in other circumstances be a ruined sweater and turning it to your benefit!
Love how you've added little hits of colour all over to make the patch look intentional. Totally works. And what a gorgeous backdrop for this shoot! Perfect location.
Very creative fix and the FO looks amazing!
Brilliant! I didn't have the pleasure of seeing the 'before' but I sure like the 'after'. A very cool looking fix. Way to go.
Wonderful! Nice embroidery.
It turned out great. I'm glad you found a way to turn tragedy into beauty. :)
Fantastic Julie! And you've reminded me that I have a couple of sweaters of my own that could use this kind of repair! Thanks for the inspiration!
Nice effect... Like it was pixelated!
Well, it was a really good idea! Looks great!
nailed it!
Great fix!
Another option is to needle felt over the holes which I have done (well, in addition to embroidery where my dog ate a hole through a newly purchased wool coat). Perhaps combine the two for some interesting texture?
I love the colors you chose for your embroidery!
What a wonderful idea! Looks even better than before!
Love that up cycling effect! Adding colours was a great idea,
What a great idea and it looks great on you as well!
Good job!
This is pretty awesome and I love the pops of color. Cashmere is definitely too precious to simply toss. Great save!
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