Cropping a Knit Sweater Vest (without a sewing machine/serger)

[@22kuroivi21]

This is life saver! I wanted to crop a knit sweater vest but don't have a sewing machine. Plus, this looks better than sewing it back with sewing machine. Thanks for this useful tutorial! ❤❤❤

[@paperandleef]

Thank you so much! YES! I love how it looks so seamless even though this method takes longer than using a sewing machine. I've been on a break from KZbin and your comment is such a nice welcome back

[@augustselene]

this is the best, didnt want the chunky seam with a sewing machine. ty!!!

[@gregoryfamularo3224]

This is awesome! Thanks! I never understood how you can use a sewing machine on chunky knit. The knit gets all tangled down in the bobbin and not to mention the thread will break if you stretch the sweater band

[@elizabethconner8470]

Awesome video :) very informative and helpful! I love that you kept trying different stitches untill you were satisfied. Thank you for sharing :)

[@paperandleef]

Thank you! Much appreciated

[@skylere1449]

I just found your channel and i love your videos so much!!

[@mitskirealmen]

Great video!! I wish you had focused a little more on explaining the stitch you did to connect the pieces, im really struggling to figure out what exactly you're doing...

[@saperlipopetteee6986]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO! This is EXACTLY what I needed! I want to crop a knit sweater, and even though I do have a sewing machine, it didn't seem to be the right way to go with the big large knitting pattern full of holes (or I'm just too scared, haha)! This method is PERFECT, especially since it doesn't use a lot of things! THANK YOU AGAIN!

[@paperandleef]

You're so welcome!! Yes, I had a similar thought process with using a sewing machine. Let me know how it goes!

[@bekster081305]

This is super impressive!

[@lulyalcazar4382]

This is gold!! Thank you so much!!!

[@paperandleef]

Thank you for the support! I hope this was helpful

[@joelee1035]

Great stitch work! I really like the idea to recycle your mom's purchases.

[@paperandleef]

Yes, I like it too! Thank you!

[@shudson7014]

Awesome video! Thank you so much

[@paperandleef]

Thank you! This is one of the first videos I made and I was definitely still learning a lot so I appreciate the support!

[@dianaindig9125]

Very smart tutorial.

[@paperandleef]

Thank you!

[@ElYuricorn]

I love this!

[@paperandleef]

Thank you!!

[@aileendraper]

Love this tutorial! But my sweater is a tad more complicated lol. Is it possible to do this with a fisherman stitch?

[@paperandleef]

Hi thank you for the support! Did not mean to leave you hanging. Took a long break from KZbin... I am not familiar with the fisherman stitch so I'll have to explore that one! I'll definitely be cropping more sweaters as we got into the fall season :)

[@thoughtsdrawnout]

I think this is called Kitchener stitch? You use it to close up the toe of socks when you knit them. Thanks for a great video, I’m going to try it.

[@paperandleef]

ooh thank you for sharing! Let me know how it goes!

[@MarisaRose1]

This is what I was going to say. I know this is old, but for anyone that sees this video later like me.

[@matthewbrown9136]

Hi! Thanks for this tutorial. Were the seams difficult? Did you have to go through any additional steps there or was it all the same process?

[@paperandleef]

Thank you! From what I remember cropping at the seams was not bad although I did have to make sure all loose ends were secure (most likely with double knots) when I separated the sections.

[@hannahbphillips4614]

How did you finish the sides after sewing? By the way, this answered SO many questions I had about this method. Thank you!

[@paperandleef]

Thank you! For the sides, I decided not to cut the excess off since I was afraid of it fraying. That'll have to be something I trial and error next! I recently learned of a technique called steeking that is supposed to prevent fraying, but I haven't tried it yet.

[@hannahbphillips4614]

@@paperandleef thanks so much for your quick response! I'm going to give this a try tomorrow. 🤞🏼