No-sweat project
Convert an old sweatshirt into a wrap-around skirt
By Justina Blakeney
Published: November 12th, 2007 | 12:29pm
1. Unzip an old sweatshirt (works best if it is a zip-down).
2. Cut the sleeves off along the seam where the sleeve attaches to the body of the sweatshirt.
3. Cut one sleeve into four equal-sized, long and thin strips (about 2 inches wide).
4. Cut shoulders open, squaring off the edges.
5. Sew together three of the long, thin strips to make the belt. You can add additional stitches onto the belt for decoration.
6. Use the remaining thin strip from sleeve and sew on decorative stitches as desired.
7. Flip the sweatshirt upside-down and sew one end of long belt to the center of the new “top” of the skirt.
8. Sew short belt to the other side.
9. Cut a slit where indicated and zig-zag around the edges of the slit to create an eyelet.
10. Tie the skirt, and it’s all done!
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Venus Zine’s DIY Editor, Justina Blakeney, her sister Faith Blakeney, and Ellen Schultz are the designers behind Compai, a crafty design studio and eco-clothing label. With a focus on sustainable design and DIY, Compai has authored three books, collaborated with companies like Artemide and Elio Fiorucci, and has been seen on the pages of Vogue Italia, Adorn Magazine, Glamour Italia, The San Fransisco Chronicle, on NBC's The Today Show, and, of course, Venus Zine. Check out what all the fuss is about at compai.com.
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ceefive (20 days)
I don't have sweatshirts (too hot in the Philippines) but it is similar to your concept. http://globalrecycledproducts.com/2008/03/24/for-ladies-only-mrs-mcgyvers-half-slip/
ceefive (20 days)
Sorry..making it an easy-click link instead. <a href="http://globalrecycledproducts.com/2008/03/24/for-ladies-only-mrs-mcgyvers-half-slip/">For Ladies Only: Mrs. McGyver’s Half Slip</a>
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