How To Make A Quilted Sweater

Update an old sweater to reflect the quilting trend for fall

Posted by Kristina J.

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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.

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You Will Need (4 things)

  • Plain tee, blouse or Sweater
  • 1 yd Knit Fabric (knit won't unravel when cut into circles)
  • Sizzix Cutting Machine using 2-inch circle cutter (much easier than cutting 60 circles by hand
  • Thread to match knit fabric

Steps (7 steps, 120 minutes)

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 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.

  4. 4

    Repeat for remaining rows.

  5. 5

    Top-stitch crosswise over all rows to finish quilting.

  6. 6

    Done.

  7. 7

    Make a statement.