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Embellish a thrift store sweatshirt with leftover yarn and embroidery thread
This is a perfect project for fall!

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  • How to make a sweater / jumper. Embroidered Thrift Store Sweatshirt - Step 1
    Step 1

    Find a plain sweatshirt at your local thrift store.

    Gather up some leftover yarn and embroidery thread, needle and scissors.

    Determine your design for the yoke.

  • How to make a sweater / jumper. Embroidered Thrift Store Sweatshirt - Step 2
    Step 2

    I used pink angora yarn around the neckline to make it super soft.

    You can use chalk or a white pen to draw your design. I just started stitching my design and went around the entire top to create a yoke look.

  • How to make a sweater / jumper. Embroidered Thrift Store Sweatshirt - Step 3
    Step 3

    This is a great project while sitting in front of the tv. Personalize your shirt with colors and designs you like the best.

    Admire your work & enjoy your one of a kind thrifted shirt!

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Cat Morley
Cat Morley · London, GB · 1432 projects
This is gorgeous, what a great idea!
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daisy f.
daisy f. · Felixstowe, England, GB · 16 projects
did you use a cotton sweatshirt or is it knitted? by the way this is amazing
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