No-Sew Sweater/Cardigan Restyle with Leather

Hello All,
How is your winter going on? I am enjoying mine smartly! doing lots of artistic/craftistic work & enjoying winter,do you know why I am crafting many things these days? actually from next month finals of my 3rd semester are going to start & then I will not have much time for making things, so its good to prepare somethings before..I like to write posts in blogger's drafts & I just click whenever I am busy but want to post something! cool..?
My Today's Post is another Sweater Restyle Idea,(you can see my previous sweater restyle posts HERE & HERE, Its my mother's sweater,she wear this one rarely & it was almost extra, One day I ask her about doing any experiment on it & she give me permission easily..(*usually she don't) hehe

One of my aunt give me some leather, she bought it for making a handbag but her health & little boy is not allowing her to sew anything..so she give it to me..
(Her one boy is 23 years old & the other is just 3..this 20 years gap between two ,is just Miracle..isnt it..?)
heyyy..where I am going..back to the post..
Have a look at this before & after image.
Now come to the easy peasy Tutorial/DIY..I am sure you will enjoy! if anything feeling hard,feel free to write me..
=======PROCESS=======
you will need to have a leather piece(must be thin)
-Scissor
-fabric glue
-circle pattern
-black sequins
-Cut 25 circles of leather in an accurate size of pattern(23 needed but extra is good)
-Make the shapes according to the directions below in diagrams.
-Start Pasting with any fabric glue,UHU is a perfect one for fabric but I am using this on sweater stuff first time,so I am NOT sure about its after wash condition..In picture 2,I am having needle & thread too(marked) ,so you can stitch too if you are embellishing on any brand new sweater..
I make these Diagrams with my *Finger Tip on my iPhone's screen..I hope you will understand easily!!
-cut circle,fold once in half & then fold again
- Cut the little folded piece from all three sides & when you will open it will be in a cool shape
*TIP;
you can try the shape on any rough paper piece first, so you can save your leather from rough shapes!
 For the little square shape,you will cut a circle simply in 4..you will fill the design easily with these..
I was trying to make something on arms but I think the design will get more thick,which will look odd..well I stop it just in front of the sweater/cardigan..

 So what do you think about my today's post? Would you like to try this for your sweater or cardigan..even you can try it on any shirt too..It will be the easiest gift for your Mom/sis/aunti/cousin/friend...etc..
This embellishment is wearable for all age groups too! & I know I have readers from 12 years old(Rapuncela from Poland) to 83years old ( LV from Texas). & so many in between :) every age group can wear this design(being a designer I will suggest it too :)
I am Lucky to have you all Lovelies..I hope you will like my today's post..if anything is feeling tough, feel free to ask me :)
1=Lace Cardigan DIY
2=Net Fabric Sweater DIY
P.S- Cant wait to show you my newest creation..a Jewelry/Accessory Hanger DIY...but wait plzzz!

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50 comments:

Rashida shaikh said...

Assalam u Alaikum Khadija!
wonderful pattern...like your creativity..following you
and All the best for your Exams :)
http://inheritedrecipes-rashu.blogspot.com/

Michele Pacey said...

The sweater looks really great. The black on white is very effective!

Jaleela said...

salam khadija
wonderful explanation, super design

CREATIVE MIND said...

Rashida;
Walaikum Assalam dear!
Thanks for writing sweet words,I like following back to new bloggers just for admiring them!
buhat shukria apka.

Michele;
Thanks, you know my black n white color obsession these days..hooohh :)

Jaleela;
Walaikum Assalam;
Thanks for admiring all :)

sahar awan said...

thumbs up

El Olor de Cádiz said...

HOLA KHADIJA !!!! ES CIERTO, TE ECHABA DE MENOS !!!! ESTAS MUY TRABAJADORA. HAY QUE APROVECHAR, CUANDO SE TIENE TIEMPO, NO ES CIERTO ????? QUE BUEN TRABAJO HAS HECHO CON ESTOS SUETERS. QUE CAMBIO TAN IMPORTANTE !!!!! TOTAL, QUE EL CUERO DE TU TIA, TE VINO FENOMENAL !!!!! YO TAMBIEN LO GUARDO TODO, LO MALO ES QUE LUEGO NO ME ACUERDO DONDE LO PONGO, JEJEJEJEJEJEJ. BESOS DESDE CADIZ, ESPAÑA.

Eva's blog said...

Wonderful idea!!!!Thank you!!!!!I love black and white!!!!!!!!!

bahar006 said...

Sweater's new version is beautiful, love it:)

biyasimadahagirdim said...

good job boss;)
i m waiting next post :D

CREATIVE MIND said...

Sahar;
acha g..ok shukria :)

Cadiz;
Thanks sweety,You r right,we have to make plans for future :) hahaha,,save in a good place & remember for the future :)

Eva;
Thank you lovely! I also like this black n white

Bahar;
Thanks for admiring this version too :)

BYDG;
you have to wait girl :) i am sure you will enjoy next post!!!

Zeta Mp said...

Wow!! Perfect transformation!!!! I like it very much!! Kisses =)

Яmaha said...

good works, Khadija!!!

Vicki said...

This is so prettyz, I never would have thought of using leather as an embellishment! I think it could work well with felt too!

CREATIVE MIND said...

Zeta:
thanks a bunch dear :)

maha:
so sweet friend !!

Vicki;
thank u girl, felt is a cute idea! & it can be colorful too!
Would u believe felt fabric is RARE here!! Yes :(

pitavola said...

unos cambios espectaculares! te felicito cada dia estas más ingeniosa
Bsos

Michelle L. said...

Wow! The design is so beautiful! I would love to try this, and I would never have thought to use thin leather on a sweater...exciting idea, K!

Treat and Trick said...

Salam dear, you're so creative! From plain to gorgeous sweater...

CREATIVE MIND said...

Pitavola;
Thank you dear! So sweet of you :)

Mich;
Thanks for admiring my design :) try this & dont forget to show me then !!

Treat n trick;
walaikum assalam dearest :)
yes i think I am..haaha..admire krny ka buhat shukria!

donatella said...

It came out lovely!! I love black and white but I'm always a bit nervous in case the black part will 'bleed' into the white! I need to get over it, love the contrast!!!

Divya N said...

great transformation...nice

CREATIVE MIND said...

Donatella:
thanks, I am in love with black n white color this winter! Even i shop these colors outfits too :) u r right about color bleed :) hehe ! But u can test the fabric before!

Divya N:
thanks for admiring this :)

Noblesse said...

Khadija, you are so crafty, I love it, very nice, lovely:)))

Mod Podge Amy said...

Great job Khadija, and so creative. You never cease to amaze me.

Torviewtoronto said...

maashallah lovely restyling

CREATIVE MIND said...

Noblesse;
Thank you dear Noblesse, my goodness!

Mod Podge Amy;
Thanks Honey! its lovely to read your words!

TRT;
JazakAllah my dear, try this someday!

Sara.H said...

Very interesting experiment :D I am glad your mum allowed you to do this. This is WONDERFUL!! <3 Hey I like your new template. It's colorful and fun! Keep up the good work sweetie! xx

MulticoloredPieces said...

Hi, Khadija. Nice embellishment of the sweater! Black and white always looks elegant. Good luck for exams and the end of the semester.
best, nadia

Melanie @ bear rabbit bear said...

Nice job! Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday!

Melanie
Sew Rugged @ bear rabbit bear
bearrabbitbear.blogspotcom

Christina said...

very cute!! You should totally model the sweater for us too :)

Thanks so much for linking to "20 Below Thursday"! :)

Crafty Sideup said...

What impressed me the most was how close you know your followers...know the name and the age and the place..!!!!!!that shows how passionate you are about your readers..you truly inspire newbies like us..

amazing how you handle all of that...

muah..and good luck.

cookingvarieties said...

hi khadija..great job done, after all the hard work and getting a satisfying feeling, that they turn out looking very nice. have a great weekend

CREATIVE MIND said...

Sara;
Thanks friend!This time mom allowed me,actually unko pta hyna meny kia kaarnamy krny hoty hyn thats why she avoid..hahaha..
blog template to same hy,i just change the header & badges! thanks

Nadia;
Thank you dear for the sweet wishes for my upcoming exams! so sweet

Melanie;
thanks, I like sharing with others :)

Christina;
Thanks but I cant6 model it well, its my mother's sweater & NOT fit on me..haha..I am smart then this sweater(yes)

Crafty;
Hey dear,I Love my readers,so I visit their blogs & then i know more about their life & style!Thats why! its just a matter of Love n care :)

Maznah;
Thanks,yes i feel good after making most of my creations :) but sometimes i disappoint too..yes!

Lots of Love for all my friends & readers! so sweeet!

Collage Ideas said...

This is brilliant! What a talented designer you are. Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. It's a new blog so it's encouraging to get some comments!

Ambreen said...

Wow! I loved that new look, looks really cool!

CREATIVE MIND said...

Collage Ideas;
Thanks a bunch for the sweet words! I like to appreciate newbies :)

Ambreen;
Thanks dear, I also like blogs new look...finally :)

lauryn said...

i LOVE this.
so cute.
{love} lauryn @ lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com

concretenprimroses said...

What a dramatic makeover! Very nice.
Kathy

Jill said...

Beautiful sweater refashion - so simple! I love the instruction pictures you did on your iphone too! Very clever!

Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a great week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

Melody said...

That's fantastic!

CREATIVE MIND said...

Lauryn;
so sweet,Thanks dear :)

Kathy;
Thanks for enjoying this :)

Jill;
Its an easy making,try & Enjoy !!

Melody;
Thanks :)

Katherines Corner said...

this is beautiful, thank you for sharing with us. Hugs! P.S> Have you added your lovely blog to my new blog list page?

Becolorful said...

That is amazingly cool. You are a true designer. Thanks so much for sharing on Motivated Monday at BeColorful.
Pam

CREATIVE MIND said...

Katherines;
Thank you dear! I think I have done it :)thanks for listing me :)hmm

Pam;
So sweet of you my dear friend! I like to share my work with all :)

Etcetorize said...

Great job! Looks like a much more interesting sweater now. Thanks for linking up at Etcetorize~

Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust said...

What a great project. It's an original work of art! Thank you so much for linking it to Fabulous Friday.

Warmly, Michelle

CREATIVE MIND said...

Etcetorize:
thanks a bunch for appriciating my work :)

faith;
I enjoy its making & i am happy you all friends like it :) Thanks

TSWL said...

that really turned out great, Khadija! thanks for sharing... we hope to see you again next week. have a fab weekend!


Hugs,
Lelanie

P.S. make sure to check about our upcoming contest and giveaway!
http://www.to-sew-with-love.com

Patricia Torres said...

wow!!

CREATIVE MIND said...

TSWL;
Thank you so much dear Lalay, so sweet of you!

Patti;
thanks :)

Chris said...

Hi Khadija, what a beautiful job you did on the cardigan. You are so talented. Thanks for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
http://chelencarter-retiredandlovingit.blogspot.com/

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