5.02.2010

Anthropologie DIY- Lace Cardigan


My project this week:


I've been looking for an oval-shaped stone ring for awhile so when I saw these real Jade stone earrings, I was so excited! I just took out the earring post and bought a faux gold ring and attached to it. I bought a Krazy glue that's for metal to attach the stone to the ring but is there something better? The stone is quiet heavy so I'm afraid the glue won't hold it in as good. Maybe a glue gun would work? I would love to get tips from you amazing crafty mothers out there. Anywho, since it was an earring set, I have one more jade stone ring so if you would like to purchase it, then click here. It's only $20. And plus, we can be BFF's and have the same ring! :D Onto my next project:
I was inspired by this cardigan from Anthropologie, priced at $118.
I bought this size XXL cardigan from Old Navy. (That was the only size left) And some lace.
Then I cut up the sides and the sleeves and sewed it back on after cutting the extra fabric.
Then I sewed on the lace about 1/5" to the hem. I thought lace in the back around the neckline would be cute so I did that but the lace kept cuffing up and folding so I just cut it off. Then I used liquid stitch(my first time using it and it's awesome!) on the other edge part of the lace so it doesn't air up when I move.
And my result:

I thought about adding pearl buttons but it would make it look more dressy and it would take attention away from the lace so I decided to leave the original buttons to keep it a more simple/casual style. It's really light and soft so it can be worn in the summer, especially on cool summer nights. 

54 comments:

  1. I have passed the Trendy Blog award to you. Congrats!
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    ~Gay~
    itsahodgepodgelife.blogspot.com

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  2. You are a super talented girl. What you have done with that sweater is absolutely fabulous!

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  3. They turned out sooo cute Sarah!! I LOVE it! =)

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  4. Wow!! This is stunning. Love the transformation.

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  5. Wow that looks great!! I love it!

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  6. Wowser, that turned out beautiful!!! Love it!

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  7. Fantastic refashion. I also loved your dress too!

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  8. Love it...you rock my 'REDO' world ;-)

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  9. I love it - as usual! And because the cardi was too big to begin with, you got a really nicely tailored piece when you finished :)

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  10. Thanks for stopping by SugarBee Craft Edition, www.craftedition.blogspot.com!

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  11. it turned out so great! YOu're making me want to refashion again...

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  12. Sarah so cute! Love it! You are so talented my dear sarah. :) love you!

    I would try epoxy for glue for the ring. Hot glue probably won't stick for very long. The epoxy is SUPER strong. You can buy clear at Michaels just make sure you push both ends and mix. It sets in 5 mins.

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  13. Wow! I think yours might even look BETTER than the original. I love Anthro-inspired projects!

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  14. Gorgeous! I've never thought of resizing a cardigan like that but why not?
    Just popped over from Life in the Pitts

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  15. Ohhhh super cute! I couldn't justify spending $118 on the sweater either... If I knew how to sew I probably would have done the exact same thing you did... lol

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  16. Two more beautiful refashions. I wish I had your courage when it came to refashioning clothes!

    Thanks for linking up with Sugar & Spice.

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  17. holy CRAP. between the ring and the cardigan, i bow down to you for being a creative genius. you've got mad talent, girly.

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  18. What a wonderful eye you have. And great talent!

    I'd love for you to check out my blog for a fun CSN giveaway! Have a great night! alittleknickknack.blogspot.com

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  19. Also, I'm a big fan of Gorilla Glue! You can find it at Home Depot or your craft stores! That stuff is the best! :)

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  20. So, so, so cute! WIsh I had the talent for this kind of stuff. I want that sweater!

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  21. Another fabulous Anthro rehab! You are amazing! :)

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  22. Oh my I totally like it better than the anthro one! You have a super talent! I am totally in want of one too!

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  23. It's adorable!! It looks just as pretty as the one from Anthro! I love how you resized it to fit - I have to try that sometime!

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  24. You are amazing! My girls and I love seeing what new goodness you have each week.

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  25. Love it! Lace makes everything better. :)

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  26. Wow, that is stunning. I'd try the E6000 epoxy. I am pretty sure that is meant to last longer than steel. Love your cardi... I'm inspired.

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  27. So dang cute! I love make-overs like this.

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  28. I so enjoy your inexpensive makeovers. Very inspiring.

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  29. Awesome makeover!! Love it!

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  30. Wow! I would never have thought of doing this. It turned out great. And of course it looks great on you, too. Thanks for sharing.

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  31. looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing :)

    <3

    Risa

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  32. I think it turned out fantastic!

    Thank you for linking up to Talented Tuesday at My Frugal Family! I've featured your cardigan on my side-bar Features section! Be sure to stop by for a "Featured On" button!

    Heather

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  33. Anonymous5/09/2010

    OMG! I saw that same cardigan in Anthro, and thought, I could do that! I'm so glad you took the initiative first so I could see it! Lol. Thanks for the great post!

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  34. Wow! What a great idea! Love it!

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  35. I just wanted to let you know that I featured you here:

    http://firefliesandjellybeans.blogspot.com/2010/05/happy-mothers-day-and-soys-favorites.html

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  36. Very cute! You did a great job.

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  37. the sweater looks great!

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  38. I love it!! I'm going to try this sometime soon!

    Rachelle

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  39. Perfect way to jazz up a boring cardigan. Also glad to see that I can buy sweaters too big from Goodwill (my local store is practically a name brand boutique!) and resize them....opens up more possibilities.

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  40. This is adorable! I love what fun detail the lace adds. Great work!
    -Arielle

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  41. I want one! But they are all sold out! Please... Please... please... Would you please make me one??

    If you will please contact me and let me know.
    (shawntegan@msn.com)

    Thanks. It is so darling!!!

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  42. Novice question here, but when sewing it all back together, do you just sew right sides together & then press open the seams? How did you get it to look so nice around the sleeves/armpits?

    Very cute things! I'm impressed.

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  43. Dear Practically Spent, I cut the sleeves andthe sides and made sure the length of both matched so one wouldn't be longer than the other when sewing since it would bunch up. And yes I sewed the right sides together but I didn't press the seams. The fabric was think enough so it looked nice by itself. Hope that helps!

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  44. I agree that e6000 is the way to go. My sister makes jewelry and it's all she will use.

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  45. I loved this idea so much, I linked it to my blog (www.apearledlife.blogspot.com), and tried it myself! Thanks for the idea! I LOVE your refashions!

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  46. Hi Sarah!
    I just came across this fab project of yours.
    I was wondering if there are any more of these cardis available (the link you gave in the post is not working unfortunately).
    If you could contact me through my GMail account, it would be lovely.
    Thanks.

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  47. How has your ring held up? I love the idea as I have been wanting either a jade or turquoise ring or both similar to yours but just have not wanted to spend the kind of money it would take.

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  48. I love my ring and it's held up really well. I used epoxy so it's very strong and I don't think it'll ever come off. Hope that helps!

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  49. I like your version better!

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  50. Love the way yours turned out! I thought the sweater looked like Old Navy! I have one of those in Purple stripes!! I did this same basic idea using the same pic last week (and I just found yours today!) and I LOVE the results!

    Helen
    Blue Eyed Beauty Blog

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  51. Wow, this is very beautiful, greta job with this diy!
    I reconstructed an old turtleneck into a top with lace panels and a petercpan collar, please check It out:  http://whatscraftdoc.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/diy-from-turtleneck-to-lace-panels-top.html

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