My Saturday morning project
Wow, grosgrain ribbon...who knew?
Turns this
Into this
Forgive the awful, awful picture...the updated camera on my cell phone has a focus and exposure issue. I'll try again next week at work - the light is better there, but I'm so happy with the way it turned out that I had to share.
Now that the ribbon is on it the sweater collar doesn't flip out like it seems as though it was designed to do, but that's fine, I like it this way.
Here, the glimpse of the inside:
Isn't it fun? And here's a close up.
Why yes I DO look like a vampire, how...odd.
I am seriously impressed with the effect that the ribbon had on the finished object. It was time consuming to be sure, I think it took about an hour per side, but worth it? Absolutely. Considering the time I spent on the sweater another two hours to make it really wearable is completely worth it.
Thanks for all your suggestions & support in egging me on to make this sweater right, I am SO happy I did!!
I was concerned when you showed us the ribbon that you had bought too wide a ribbon...but it is just right. Even ads a touch of couture glam!
Posted by: Barbara Seiver | March 02, 2013 at 03:17 PM
It came out beautifully! I will definitely keep this in mind if I run into this problem.
Posted by: betty | March 03, 2013 at 02:09 AM
Wow! What a difference! That really made the sweater!
Posted by: Michelle | March 04, 2013 at 09:53 AM
It turned out beautifully! Totally worth the effort, and the ribbon is quite cute, to boot.
Posted by: Jodi | March 04, 2013 at 04:31 PM
Works perfect and adds a gorgeous little detail!
Posted by: Valerie | March 04, 2013 at 10:00 PM
I am so amazed at the difference this made! It's just absolutely perfect now!
Posted by: Kerry | March 10, 2013 at 12:49 AM