Inspired by the Acne version I saw on my-wardrobe.com, I thought I’d try and DIY my own on the cheap. It’s a bit of a hack job, but oh well. All that’s needed is a cheap sweater ($9 from Big W), some scissors, and basic sewing skills (optional). Longer sweaters are probably better so you can get the proper length needed to tie a decent sized bow on the front. Otherwise, use the material that you’ve cut off to extend the ties (which is what I did – hence the sewing skills).
Cut the ribbed band off before drawing up your outline.
Cut to your desired length of ‘cropped-ness’ and create something similar to this shape.
Extend the ties if necessary. Leave the hem raw, or sew for a neater finish. Tie the front and ta-da! Dunzo.
How sweet. I want to try this now.
LOVE IT SOPH!
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I love it. I love Acne jumpers but I just can’t justify spending +$200.00 for what is essentially a jumper … Unlike other items of clothing it’s fairly simple to find a cute jumper for a low price and still be reasonably happy with the quality.
this is adorable! what a fantastic diy, thanks!
that's pretty inventive! good job
Cute this is too creative!
wow that is great. I am amazed , I wish I could do such a diy myself 😛
Anyway I like the color of the sweater you chose its really cute ^^
@Tink: do it! it takes next to no time at all.
@isabelle @sara @mat @joy: thaaanks
@RosePetals: my thoughts exactly.
@Marinka: glad you like it! I was a bit worried that there's been too much pink on this blog lately haha
This is a really cool idea, I can't wait to try it!
Lovely! It makes me think of the costumes in 'Fame' somehow 🙂
Soph I love this!! Makes me very happy. I did an Acne DIY the other day with a blouse, thanks for reminding me to post! Xox
I think I have said many times before, you must be the queen of DIY!
Goodness, I'll have to try it! You make it look so easy!
x
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WAH!!!
I'm going to do this tomorrow!!!
this is soooo gorgeous! love that it's in pink too, got some clueless vibes going on x
Aaagh this is amazing, i'm going to try it now, it's lovely x
What a great idea! Gotta try this out myself!
That's awesome, trying it for sure. Especially for nine bucks, wow!
xx
Great idea! I'll try it, it's a cool way to wear a hoodie!
LA
genius. i really like your version, the smaller bow makes it cuter.
i actually like yours better then the acne version!
xoxo,
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love the color 😛
SO cute I love the bow!
@VintageLover: oooh can't wait to see your DIY!
@LuuH: thanks very much. Although I think that crown should definitely go to Geneva from A Pair and a Spare!
@BlithelyUnaware: YEYYY
@Twobreadsplease: hell yes Clueless! "do you prefer fashion victim, or ensembly challenged?" hahah love that movie
sooo cute! i want to try!
to be honest.. i think it was probably your post with that dungaree dress that has sparked this love!!
eyes are out thrifting now!
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that's so cool! thumbs up for DIY 🙂 xx
That's such a great tutorial, I bet the top looks great on you! x
LOVE IT ! such a beautiful colour too <3
LOL at the "skillz=optional"… I definitely don't possess any but I can wield scissors pretty well. Love the bow you've got going on at the front ♥ Claire @ Jazzpad
I think this is super neat! Well done Soph!
Ohhh, I love it! You did an amazing job!
xoxo
Em
This is a sweet DIY! I would definitely try it! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Love your blog so much! I'm glad I found it!
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so glad i came across your blog 🙂
i was trying to search up some sass n bide jeans i got on sale, n ur ones from a post came up ha..
love this, following
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I love this! I am definitely trying it!
Soph! This is brilliant! I want to rush to the shops to grab a sweater so I can try this asap. Too bad it's almost midnight 😐
i freaking love this
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What a nice diy! Love
I really love your blog, so beautiful!
Following you now.
Hugs from Andrea
dude this is AWESOME. i wish i had half your skills, i can't sew or alter things at all!
This sweater looks fantastic, the colour, the bow, i love it!
amazing colour and DIY! I want!
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So cute, a really good idea!
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Thats so cute! : ) I might have to try this out myself!
really really really adorable
I'm going to try this, this weekend. Awesome DIY. Thanks!
Libby
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i honestly think yours looks better than the original.
that is one perfectly tied knot!
Your's is so much cuter than the Acne version!