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Update an old sweater to reflect the quilting trend for fall
I've never made a quilt in my life, but I'm beyond infatuated with the quilted trend floating into fashion pieces these days (and if Rachel Zoe says quilting is cool, who am I to argue?) For those of us who can't afford a Chanel bag, we have to create our own alternative, no? Up-cycling a sweater with dimensional quilting is a great way to transform an old piece with a new trend. Sign me up for the quilting circle.

Posted by Kristina J. from New Castle, Indiana, United States • Published See Kristina J.'s 7 projects »
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  • How to make a sweater / jumper. How To Make A Quilted Sweater - Step 1
    Step 1

    Cut 2-3 inch circles. I used close to 60.

  • How to make a sweater / jumper. How To Make A Quilted Sweater - Step 2
    Step 2

    Beginning at center front, tack circles to top so folded edges alternate in direction.

  • How to make a sweater / jumper. How To Make A Quilted Sweater - Step 3
    Step 3

    One row at a time, pin circles on each side to keep in place.
    Attach circles to top by stitching down center of row.

  • How to make a sweater / jumper. How To Make A Quilted Sweater - Step 4
    Step 4

    Repeat for remaining rows.

  • How to make a sweater / jumper. How To Make A Quilted Sweater - Step 5
    Step 5

    Top-stitch crosswise over all rows to finish quilting.

  • How to make a sweater / jumper. How To Make A Quilted Sweater - Step 6
    Step 6

    Done.

  • How to make a sweater / jumper. How To Make A Quilted Sweater - Step 7
    Step 7

    Make a statement.

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gigisofia
gigisofia · Sydney, New South Wales, AU
This is fantastic! I've just pinned it Happy
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