About a year ago, I went scavenging through one of those "$1 per Pound" thrift store outlets. I grabbed a few sweaters with the sole intention of turning them into scarves or hats someday. I threw them in my sewing room, and there they sat, waiting for a moment of inspiration (or boredom, but mostly inspiration)
This one had decent bones: 100% cotton, neutral colors, good condition. But the neckline was wonky, It was too wide to be a turtleneck, too narrow to be a cowl, and it had a these weird flaps to tie it down in front.
It was definitely too awkward for a neckline, but a waistband? Maybe...
I flipped it inside out and pinned down the sides, curving out slightly from the current neckline / soon-to-be-waistband. I stitched down the sides, following the pins. Then I cut off the excess.
Now, if only I knew someone cute enough to look good wearing a cream colored knit pencil skirt...
My brother's fiance can make a thrift store find look like a million bucks :)
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