February 12, 2012

DIY Heart Sweater


Have you seen this sweater? 
Well it cost $88 from J.Crew.  
I'm pretty sure I've never spent $88 dollars on an item of clothing before, and would definitely not spend that much on a sweater like this.  
I spent a few weeks searching online for a knock off version because I really liked it, but no luck.  


Not sure why I didn't think about making one sooner!  I found a tutorial on pinterest about painting a heart on a sweater but I didn't want it to be shiny like the one I saw.  
I decided to sew a heart on and it couldn't have been easier or cheaper! 


I found this grey sweater for $7 and a black piece of felt for $0.50.  
I cut a heart out of paper first and then out of the black felt.  
Then I pinned the felt onto the sweater. 
(I tried it on first to make sure that is where I wanted it.) 


I used my sewing machine to sew it on. 
That is it! 
So happy to have spent less than $8 rather than $88!









35 comments:

  1. Wow good job! I love this. Have you seen the sweater heart elbows on pinterest?

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  2. Wow, you look awesome in your new sweater! I love the grey as well! :) Good work!

    - Felicity. x

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  3. cute! I love DIY clothes! Especially when people ask where you got it! ;)

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  4. I love it!! I have been wanting a heart sweater too but they are so dang expensive! I wish I had a sewing machine or knew how to sew.

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  5. This is SO cute!! I am definitely copying you!!

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  6. what a great idea! i would not spend $88 either... yuck. i need to make one!!

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  7. It is SO cute Katie - way to be crafty - I love it :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  8. Such a cute idea! I wouldn't spend $88 on a sweater either :)

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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  9. love it! way to just make it yourself. you go!

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  10. I love that sweater too! Yours tuned out great, def my the best diy one I have seen.

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  11. I adore this sweater!!!! I'm so jealous and I wish I had made one! I might still try to find the time tonight!! Love this!!! Thanks for sharing. I def can't afford to sped $88 on one article of clothing!

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  12. I adore this sweater!!!! I'm so jealous and I wish I had made one! I might still try to find the time tonight!! Love this!!! Thanks for sharing. I def can't afford to sped $88 on one article of clothing!

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  13. Adorbs!

    xo,

    C.

    http:christalkay.blogspot.com

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  14. this is such a cute idea!!! love it.

    and im your newest follower via hollietakesnotes :)

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  15. great job on that heart sweater!! it is so cute and perfect for tomorrow!

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  16. SO in love with this!!! Well done lady :)

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  17. Isn't it incredible how much stores think they can charge for something as simple as a heart sewn onto a sweater?! Always boggles my mind. Yours is definitely just as cute! Way to not give in and save your money! This inspired me :)


    The House of Shoes

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  18. Just perfect!! What a steal of a deal on a DIY sweater!!

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  19. That is Fantastic!!! such a fun easy way to make a cute sweater!!! Brilliant and a must try =)
    Thank you so much for sharing.. I love the inspiration!

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  20. You make this look wayyy too easy!!! I love it!

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  21. SO cute and easy! Definitely gonna try this :)

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  22. You amaze me!! I love this. Now I need to find a Olson sweatshirt. So cute.

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  23. This looks great ! What a simple and effective refashion! I Love it!
    Have a great weekend!
    Rebecca
    www.heronscrafts.blogspot.com

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  24. Great idea! I'm always falling in love with J. Crew's embellished shirts and sweaters, but can't bear the thought of throwing down almost $100 bucks for it. Thanks for sharing! I just discovered your blog...and look forward to reading more.

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  25. Found this on Pinterest .. I never saw this post Katie. Love this and am going to try to make this :)

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