Open The Turtleneck

Is the neck of your turtleneck too tight?

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/open-the-turtleneck • Posted by Mildred C.

Is the neck of your turtleneck too tight? For me, it's a common problem. A seam ripper, some piping, a few buttons, a needle and thread... A new look that doesn't cut off your breathing! (Cost me nothing- the piping was leftover from another project, a friend had given me the sweater, and the vintage buttons were from a stash I picked up when my aunt passed away)

You will need

Needle 3 Button(s) 1 yd Piping 1 Turtleneck Embroidery Thread

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Description

Is the neck of your turtleneck too tight? For me, it's a common problem. A seam ripper, some piping, a few buttons, a needle and thread... A new look that doesn't cut off your breathing! (Cost me nothing- the piping was leftover from another project, a friend had given me the sweater, and the vintage buttons were from a stash I picked up when my aunt passed away)

Instructions

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   This was the normal neckline of the sweater... and a bit too tight for me.

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   I unfolded the neckline and found that the seam was on the side (matched a shoulder seam).

3. 

   I used a seam ripper to open the side seam of the neckline.

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   I then used the piping sewn to finish the raw edge.

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   I then took 3 buttons and added them to the front flap for a new look.

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   Here's the finished product!