I bought sweater because I thought it was nice but now I don't think it is. I've only worn it a couple of times and I can't return it to the store. It's gray with painted flowers at the back. What can I do to make it better? I don't want to sew anything on because the stitches will go through the other side. I'm willing to bleach if it'll help. I can also iron on patches. What do you suggest?
Why all this trouble when I can always buy a new one? I have fun going through this type of trouble. ..So thank you, if you can help.
2007-10-17 09:22:40 · 9 answers · asked by Isabel 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
patches would be a nice idea, maybe some pins
or just find an outfit that matches very very well with the sweater
2007-10-17 09:27:33 · answer #1 · answered by La Princesa de Francisco 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A shawl/scarf that will pick up one of the minor colours in the flowers, pinned with something that has most of the flower colours in it. Wear it with pants or a skirt that is the same colour as the shawl.
I understand what you mean about having fun going to this type of trouble...
2007-10-17 16:52:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want a big project, un-do all of the seams and frog (un-ravel) the pieces and re-knit into something you do like.
If it's too fine to re-knit by hand, use 3 or more strands together. Use the mixed-color stuff from the back for border or fringe or waistband or straps and/or pocket flaps.
2007-10-17 17:52:08 · answer #3 · answered by h_brida 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could switch out the buttons for some prettier ones. Make some stripes at the cuff and collar and along the bottom, by threading some ribbon in and out.
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2007-10-17 17:11:57 · answer #4 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not just give it to good will/salvation army, so someone else can put it to use that way u get rid of something ugly by doing something nice. It seems like a win/win situation! lol
good luck! I'm not a sewer myself...
2007-10-18 17:43:06 · answer #5 · answered by Detroiter1967is outa here! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about dyeing it in dark color i.e. black or navy blue to subdue the painted flowers (I'm guessing this is what you don't like about it?).
2007-10-21 16:00:15 · answer #6 · answered by Fhung 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on you. Do something that matches you're eyes or your hair. Pin stuff in so you would look more razzed.
2007-10-17 18:36:40 · answer #7 · answered by Jenny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sell it on ebay and get a new one
2007-10-17 17:21:46 · answer #8 · answered by Stars and Sparkles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
add a cute shirt or cover up over. :)
2007-10-17 16:31:30 · answer #9 · answered by kk_cutie_11 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋