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Super simple sweater embellishment

  • 6.29.2010

Today I thought I'd share a super simple sweater decoration I just did on this lovely, but somewhat plain sweater I have.  It's cute but sort of washed too many times, and a little less crisp-looking than when it was new.  I have a pink sweater of a very lightweight wool that has ivory cotton lace around the neckline (it's from a resale store, but looks very Anthro to me), and though its lace is woven into the knit, it gave me the idea to add lace to any neckline!
So here's the plain sweater:
And here's how it looked after I added a little off-white cotton chunky lace to it, just hand-stitching all around the neck:
Takes it from preppy to funky-artsy-pretty, right?  Now I can pair it with a print skirt or chunky belt, and some cool jewelry!
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11 comments

  1. chris6/29/2010

    Lovely. What a simple and effective idea.

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  2. slmpetersen6/29/2010

    I like it! Gives me an idea for an old sweater I have. You do so many cute things!

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  3. Nancy6/29/2010

    Great idea! You can come up with some of the simplest ideas to get great looking clothing. I'll be adding some lace to one of my sweaters very soon.

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  4. Alicia6/29/2010

    How cute! The lace totally changed the look. :) love it.

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  5. Jo6/29/2010

    That looks great! The perfect touch.

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  6. Mandi Stephanie6/29/2010

    very nice!

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  7. mkonieczki6/29/2010

    OOOOO! I like it! You have such fantastic and practical ideas!

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  8. Mandi Stephanie6/29/2010

    we are now linking to you under blogs we love :)
    http://commonthreadskingston.blogspot.com/

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  9. Andrea Hardman6/29/2010

    Looks so beautiful! What a fun idea. I love that lace and ruffles are in style right now. lucky, lucky us!

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  10. Kelsey6/30/2010

    I love it! So pretty and simple. So chic!
    http://silverrosesewing.blogspot.com/

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  11. the thrifty ba6/30/2010

    you are totally my sewing hero-so i gave you an award here http://thethriftyba.blogspot.com/2010/06/getting-some-love-from-traci66.html

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