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Refashioning Turtlenecks Looking for some ideas (the more the better!)
DonnaH Intermediate TX Member since 10/1/03 Posts: 455	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/21/12 1:07 PM When I moved to Texas, I thought I weeded out my turtleneck collection (in several northern cities I layered them under everything, Oct - Apr). I only kept the ones that were a) in good shape and b) a good color. I have heard that there are tutorials for turning a turtleneck into a lightweight cardigan, and I wonder if there aren't other ideas as well. Light knits are a good thing - and if I can get partial arm coverage (3/4 or elbow length) that's a good thing in the a/c at work. My main problem is that I don't have a serger, and haven't sewn knits since the 80s! Help me find ideas/methods that will work w/ my littl mechanical Brother. Thanks!
Elona   Advanced CA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 7400	Login to reply to this post In reply to DonnaH << Like this post Date: 11/21/12 2:30 PM Here's one approach. You can also use google or youtube.com to search something like 'turn turtleneck into cardigan.' You don't need a serger for this, but you will probably have to add a facing or edging of some time to your cut edge, if only just to maintain the width that's needed over the bustline, but the above link offers suggestions for that.
DonnaH Intermediate TX Member since 10/1/03 Posts: 455	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/21/12 4:14 PM Thanks. I was also looking for ideas other than a cardigan for something (preferably wearable) to make from them....
Elona   Advanced CA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 7400	Login to reply to this post In reply to DonnaH << Like this post Date: 11/21/12 4:36 PM Google is your best friend. Using plain English, just type what you're interested in into the search box. Lots of stuff will come up, like this, for example. I just typed in 'turn a turtleneck into a crew neck,' but you could substitute any words you liked.
Sherril Miller   Advanced CA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 7473	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 11/21/12 7:00 PM Donna, you can also turn them into a regular t-shirt. Turn the neck edge under and ZZ or coverstitch. Shortent the sleeves to 3/4 or short. There are tutorials to make them into skirts on Pinterest. Cut it off under the bust length, add a gathered rectangular skirt for a quick summer dress. Think about the top more as fabric than a top and your creatives juices will flow. ------ Visit my blog at http://sewingsaga.blogspot.com If it's worth sewing, it's worth sewing well; and if it's worth sewing well, it's worth FITTING FIRST! - TSL

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