tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post4061757123221372132..comments2023-09-16T05:56:01.927-07:00Comments on Create / Enjoy: Tutorial: How to take in a sweaterAdventures in Dressmakinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-80263555182528289142015-03-11T21:10:56.253-07:002015-03-11T21:10:56.253-07:00You mean how you make them the same size? It's...You mean how you make them the same size? It's a little tricky, but fold the sweater in half once you've done one side and use a fabric pen or poke pins through the seam to the un-sewn side. Then take the pins out and reproduce the shape/holes with just the un-sewn side. Wish I had better pictures on here but I don't think I do--but there are some in my upcoming book, out in June!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-23826892506100542612015-03-06T00:24:06.559-08:002015-03-06T00:24:06.559-08:00Could you explain a bit more about how you match t...Could you explain a bit more about how you match the seam up to the other side?Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-6038197200187364362014-02-26T14:46:03.471-08:002014-02-26T14:46:03.471-08:00A slight zig-zag stitch will give stretch.A slight zig-zag stitch will give stretch.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-63068456873392970922014-01-26T15:59:22.554-08:002014-01-26T15:59:22.554-08:00Fanny, I have taken in sweaters like this for my d...Fanny, I have taken in sweaters like this for my daughter. If it is a fine knit that is fitted and you are afraid of putting stress on the seam and the stitches popping, due to to straight stitches not having any give, you can do a very small zig zag or a stretch stitch. If you have the one that looks like a lightening strike it would work very well. Other wise just may the width of the stitch very narrow. If it is a really fine knit top yo might need a stretch or knit needle as well to avoid skipped stitches.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-2061882403679940522013-11-14T05:40:43.074-08:002013-11-14T05:40:43.074-08:00You mention that stitches can be tight when sewing...You mention that stitches can be tight when sewing knit, but don't tell us what length and type of stitch you used. It's helpful with a sewing tutorial to explain how your machine is set up. :)Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-91399587669801131382013-05-04T13:51:07.265-07:002013-05-04T13:51:07.265-07:00This is great! I have a sweater I really love from...This is great! I have a sweater I really love from last winter, but I lost a lot of weight and now I want to re-size it; trying it NOW... wish me luck!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-35490225562512092592011-12-26T06:50:50.503-08:002011-12-26T06:50:50.503-08:00Oh my gosh! This is SO PERFECT! I bought a sweater...Oh my gosh! This is SO PERFECT! I bought a sweater from a store I love where even the smalls are baggy on me! I've been wearing it like that! :P Definitely will try this out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-37673015992287591972011-08-05T08:00:59.304-07:002011-08-05T08:00:59.304-07:00Yes, sure, you can use the same technique on the s...Yes, sure, you can use the same technique on the sleeves if you're careful around the armseye.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-90144440589530294562011-08-03T21:42:13.015-07:002011-08-03T21:42:13.015-07:00could you take in the sleeves?could you take in the sleeves?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-27791644639532240172011-06-06T15:59:56.715-07:002011-06-06T15:59:56.715-07:00i knitted myself a sweater dress lovely , on ask...i knitted myself a sweater dress lovely , on asking how to desize it it came out to wide no one could help me. taking it apart would be the worst!<br />seeing your instructions made me the happiest, for now i would be able to wear it this winter. also i cut the hem on my new pants one inch to short.<br /> how can i remedy this? do i also have to get the same sort of fabrick to adjust the length. thank you phyllisphyllis grossmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-89353823198005699402011-05-31T17:54:49.875-07:002011-05-31T17:54:49.875-07:00yay! i was recently given an isaac mizrahi sweater...yay! i was recently given an isaac mizrahi sweater 2 sizes too big! now i can wear it all thanks to your tutorial! woo! glad i didn't give it away yet.<br /><br />:) *smiles all round*punkychewsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01011046035760189001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-37533036275285314122011-02-02T09:28:01.322-08:002011-02-02T09:28:01.322-08:00Thanks for this! I used your instructions here
h...Thanks for this! I used your instructions here<br /><br />http://lifeonwillowdale.blogspot.com/2011/02/quick-fix.htmlAMYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12864780670666627952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-10738607461880445892010-11-04T20:36:48.978-07:002010-11-04T20:36:48.978-07:00I was in a hurry one day at Old Navy and accidenta...I was in a hurry one day at Old Navy and accidentally bought a maternity cardigan! Since I live pretty far away from the store, it wasn't feasible for me to return it, and this looks like a great solution! Thank you for saving me thirty bucks!Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-44001787501381289452010-10-25T11:29:01.396-07:002010-10-25T11:29:01.396-07:00@Crazy bird--yes, you could serge it, but sew with...@Crazy bird--yes, you could serge it, but sew with a regular machine first just in case, to make sure the size fits!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-57335673869874217562010-10-24T12:51:25.779-07:002010-10-24T12:51:25.779-07:00I have a serger - would it be feasible to use that...I have a serger - would it be feasible to use that?Crazy Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568871151879547777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-68870644241027515132010-10-13T09:17:32.767-07:002010-10-13T09:17:32.767-07:00So glad you all have found the tutorial helpful!!
...So glad you all have found the tutorial helpful!!<br />@j_glover, thicker sweaters are much tougher to take in gracefully since they can easily look bulky and add thickness inside the seam. I recommend a dry run with really big stitches on the machine so you can take it out if it looks bad--if the shape works for you, go over the basting stitches with normal ones and depending on the sweater, (eek) trim off the excess seam allowance. Carefully!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-80403491042940644912010-10-13T08:11:35.238-07:002010-10-13T08:11:35.238-07:00I love this, but have a bunch of thicker sweaters ...I love this, but have a bunch of thicker sweaters that have lost their shape over time. I'm talking heavy cotton and wool sweaters... Is there any way I can take these in, too?j_gloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11648144147537882921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-60284951065460889112010-10-12T19:58:41.291-07:002010-10-12T19:58:41.291-07:00Thank you!! I really needed this.Thank you!! I really needed this.Practically Spenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10579809986267694691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-6850175068207421962010-10-10T15:38:37.240-07:002010-10-10T15:38:37.240-07:00Great idea thanks for sharing with us. Love the co...Great idea thanks for sharing with us. Love the colour of the cardi as well.Highland Monkey'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03288377600742888550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-2889033531423189852010-10-10T09:45:26.048-07:002010-10-10T09:45:26.048-07:00Excellent tutorial! Knits can be tricky & you ...Excellent tutorial! Knits can be tricky & you took into consideration many of the things we don't always think about when working with them. Thank you! <br />I found you through Craft Magazine & I love your informative (& cute) site. I just became a follower...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03040149132251029332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-67364297445958468552010-10-10T07:24:46.994-07:002010-10-10T07:24:46.994-07:00Cool!!! I've done this several times with all ...Cool!!! I've done this several times with all kinds of sweaters and tops after losing weight. Yours gives me a few details I didn't take in to consideration so I'd have a better fit...thanks!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-12699050098100266652010-10-10T06:15:55.167-07:002010-10-10T06:15:55.167-07:00I just found your blog and I am so happy I did. I...I just found your blog and I am so happy I did. I actually found it through another blog that had it featured (The Last Stitch). I have very much enjoyed going through some of your old posts--I still have more to go through. Your blog is exactly what I have been looking for. I love to try and knock off pieces from anthropologie and kate spade and you have covered a couple of things already that I have been wondering how to do. I am beyond thrilled that I have found this treasure!!!! I have put you on my blogroll.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688966589348240850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-46228912735525973232010-10-10T04:01:32.421-07:002010-10-10T04:01:32.421-07:00Hi Suzannah, nice to meet you.
I came to your blog...Hi Suzannah, nice to meet you.<br />I came to your blog through a link from Craft Magazine and it looks amazing. I already following you.<br />I'm a crafter as u can see in my blog but I don't sew. Yet. I intend to buy a sewing machine soon and I want to ask you about to sew cotton like t-shirts. I think it needs a special machine or specific supplies, am I wrong?<br /><br />Could you help me, pls?<br /><br />Thank you!<br /><br />Sandra<br />lukaluluka.blogspot.comSandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101871008209029849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-52804255698176917982010-10-09T15:35:53.368-07:002010-10-09T15:35:53.368-07:00Nice tutorial! Once you've gotten the shape ho...Nice tutorial! Once you've gotten the shape how you want it, you could also remove the extra fabric and finish the seam with a serger so there isn't any extra bulk. (Or you could finish it by hand, if you have the patience to stitch around the seam. I'm pretty sure that I don't!)thezenofmakinghttp://www.thezenofmaking.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-40079762421761299622010-10-08T22:15:14.169-07:002010-10-08T22:15:14.169-07:00Hi... Your blog is wonderfull.
Many great ideas an...Hi... Your blog is wonderfull.<br />Many great ideas and inspiration!!!<br /><br />Thankyou!!!Macuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08632280403601911237noreply@blogger.com