It's already the second Tuesday of the month and that means {{drumroll}} it's
Reduce, Reuse, REFASHION time! You're in for a treat as I always love to share this time with you. What you see below might look like a magnified wadded piece of gum. However, it is actually a wadded-up jersey knit bedsheet that I'm going to turn into a refashioned jumper for my lil' self.
How in the world does a bedsheet inspire me?
Comfort...ahhhh...yessss... When I originally lay eyes on this, I knew it would make the comfiest nightgown. While I'm not ready to make that yet for winter, I couldn't resist pulling it out for my purposes today.
CUTTIN' UP
First, while I typically design and create my own patterns (
see HERE), time around I am hurting for time, so I go to my saved projects and find a free printable pattern. Who doesn't love that?!? I'm so thankful to bloggers, like Emily of Life Sew Savory, who share their talents with tutorials for
FREE. I use her
knit adaptation to her
her original romper pattern HERE.
I will say I was a bit overwhelmed by the number of sheets in the pattern - 32 pages to be exact. whew! However, I was happy how quick it is to assemble and remember that magic word
f r e e. Just make sure you have tape and a paper cutter or scissors on hand.
Then, based on the sizing I picked size small for me. To be honest, so many times an online pattern ends up being the wrong size, but in this case, it's perfect. Remember
my tablecloth sun hat? I went with a bigger size pattern because I thought there was no way the right one would fit...wrong. I had to size it down a ton. Lesson learned. With that in mind, I cut out on the size small lines and place it on my fabric that is folded for two pieces cut at the same time.
Also, if you notice, I have the pattern hanging off the edge of the fabric because I'm wanting a refashioned jumper made into shorts. I place the pattern using the "add length here" arrows an inch and a half from the end so I have hem allowance.
Oh, and in case you're wondering, those pattern weights I made are giant metal washes from a hardware store wrapped in scrap fabric strips. I love them!
ASSEMBLY
Next, as soon as I have my pattern pieces cut, I begin to assemble on my sewing machine. Typically, I would use my serger, but alas...it needs repair. Instead, I use my zigzag stitch on my sewing machine with jersey knit needle and follow the suggestions by Emily for her pattern.
STITCHIN' TIME
As bumming as I am that my serger is sitting on the sidelines staring at me, I'm eager to have a go at this pattern. Nearly three-fourths of the way complete, I find my bobbin runs out of thread. I fill the bobbin in a rush and carry on. Little did I know doomsday is approaching.
AAAAAAAGGGHHH!! How could I make such a newbie mistake, right? haha. Well, I continue sewing praying that it would be enough to finish this with a fabric store thirty minutes away.
Here's a peek of it pinned to my shirt so I could measure for straps. I'm lovin' it already!
In addition, to measuring for straps, I also take into account the length of the legs. These are capri length and super cute, but it's still summer and I want something I can wear now. ugh. To cut or not to cut?
Well, my rotary cutter won, and I cut them above the knee and just need to hem.
Y'all...I had one bottom cuff to complete and got one-fourth of around it and then this happens...
My DIY self decides to fill another bobbin so I can squeeze out the last bit of thread before I run out.
JUMP AROUND
Last, but not least, here's my refashioned jumper ready for me to keep jumpin' into summer!
I daresay I think I need one in oodles of colors. eep! I JUST LOVE IT!!
Not only is it comfortable as all get-out, but also super easy to sew. Doesn't it figure I just donated a bunch of jersey knit sheets I saved for years for making into pjs? I needed to declutter for my stress and that just gives me an excuse to find more.
This is one of those roomy outfits you can wear to a gathering so you can eat your fill, and no one will know you're rolling home! {{wink, wink}}
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So, tell me...have you ever made anything for yourself? I hope you're enjoying this refashion as much as I am and are feeling inspired. I would love to hear from you below in comments as well as pin and share to inspire others.
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