So over the weekend I had the luck of spending time with a bunch of smart and creative women at a quilt retreat. I was there to do hair, nails and waxing but in my off time I got a chance to play guitar, finish a great book (The Island by Elin Hilderbrand) and get inspired via pinterest and the women around me.
Friday we went into town and stopped at Goodwill where I picked up about 7 sweaters, a pair of boots and a large glass jar that I turned into a Pottery Barn inspired centerpiece. So last night I got to work on my idea for the sweater.
(Since I am having trouble posting these pictures one at a time, I am just going to explain and then post all the pictures.)
I cut two sections out of the tummy of the sweater. I cinged the edges with a lighter. I hand sewed the rough edges so you couldn't see them.
Then I took the arms and made them leg-warmer/boot-socks simply by cinging the ends and wearing them with the cuffs on top. (note the boots are the Goodwill boots brand new only $15.00!)
Next I took the collar and cut it right on the opposite side of the seam so it naturally wouldn't fray and used it as a headband.
And last I took a piece of scrap and used hand sewing to attach velcro and a chunky button to make a coffee cozy. Not even kidding.
Okay this is what I'm talking about:



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