DIY Men's V-Neck to Wrap Sweater

Take an oversized men's sweater and turn it into a stylish wrapped sweater! Check out the gorgeous technique for easing in a "dart" in knits at 7:37 and the awesome serger trick at 16:07.
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My serger - an old Kenmore
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[@57athina]

Best teacher ever. I’ve been sewing for almost 60 years and I’m still learning. You’re amazing.

[@emmaalvarez1617]

What a great job. I have so many ugly sweaters that If I could only transform into something cute id be happy.

[@mikeandjeanninejeffers1196]

Catherine, you are amazing!! Looking forward to more of your videos.

[@CatherineSews]

Awww, thank you! So sweet!

[@bethperrine6431]

Wow! I love the way that you showed and explained how to steam the dart area. I’ve never seen that before. It looks so professional, but also doable.

[@tammygarrett6963]

im learning so much from you thank you so 😊

[@cherylmarie3662]

Loved this! That bust dart technique is GENIUS!

[@lisahook7978]

Love the serger thread hiding trick! I have always threaded them thru with an embroidery needle, which is fine, but this is so much quicker! Thanks!

[@CatherineSews]

Right!? I find this was much faster and more convenient. Glad you liked the video!

[@Morganistas]

Can't wait to shop in the guys' section of the thrift store now for sweaters and t-shirts and play around! Your tutorials take the fear out of experimenting - thank you! Also going to finally unbox that serger that was gifted to me two years ago!

[@CatherineSews]

Yes! You're going to love your serger! I'll make all those t-shirt and sweater upcycles so much quicker and easier!! Enjoy!!!

[@neulesmeves]

I love your explanations. Your ideas are so encouragable!

[@popopchicken]

Awesome tutorial, Catherine! I learned a lot from you and I really enjoyed your cheerful and patient manner in explaining everything. I am in the process of upcycling an old stretch out women's cardigan into a wrap sweater (which should be much easier!) and this was really helpful. Thank you for sharing!

[@CatherineSews]

So glad you found it helpful! I hope your own wrap sweater turns out great!

[@momzilla9491]

Now, I am not afraid. Thank you.

[@CatherineSews]

So great to hear! Thank you!

[@pattikillelea-almonte6670]

That tip with steaming the dart was amazing! I really like this video. Thank you.

[@dianejohanson98]

Loved this idea! Just a thought, how about taking it one step further by adding 3 or 4 large matching buttons along the cross-over side? I think that would dress it up even more. Such a cute sweater. I have to try doing this. Thank you for another great tutorial.

[@Kera.S.]

Which serger do you have? Thanks for this tutorial! 💙 👍👋😁😍

[@CatherineSews]

I have an old Kenmore and I love it! You can probably get one second hand. But if you're buying new, I love the Baby lock Victory.

[@lucilledaub5991]

I like the black sweater do over.

[@cpCreativePlace]

I had no idea you could steam over a ham to shrink a knit like that. I love your videos!

[@CatherineSews]

Thanks so much! Yes, wool is especially lovely to work with because it can be steamed into shape.

[@praxisfurnaturheilkunde5394]

Ich bewundere Sie so dermaßen: Wie Sie das mit leichter Hand und doch sehr akkurat hinbekommen! Und die guten Ideen!

[@lindaduffy8387]

Wow, so AWESOME! I have narrow shoulders and garments most often drop off my shoulder point. Love how you just use a marker while wearing the garment you’re changing. Does the shoulder change you’re doing with this sweater work for cottons, etc?

[@CatherineSews]

Thanks for the lovely comment. Using the iron to reduce the fullness around the shoulder definitely works better with wools, but cotton knits will shrink in a bit as well.

[@vorahstory8528]

I love it

[@JaniseLynch-d5r]

Wow! I've just recently found your channel and am watching ALL your tutorials. I love your tips! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us! And you must do it for the fun of it because I've yet to hear you say, "today's video is sponsored by ...". You're a sewing saint!

[@charlottehayward5943]

This is so interesting. your instructions are great. I enjoyed it so much.

[@gellrb56]

I enjoy your videos. I find them helpful. Your videos are a perfect blend of expertise and easy projects.

[@sherryazaria492]

Ever amazing, thank you for sharing your ideas and knowledge!

[@joannemcd1257]

I mig hgt t have to try one of these hoodies! The different shades of gray really made a difference! Thanks, Catherine! ❤❤

[@gloglos100]

This is the most flattering thing I have seen you sew. Lovely.

[@SBL1932]

I have learned so much from you. Thank you for sharing

[@patriciamalone3553]

Hand wash wool in cold water… otherwise it might shrink.

[@katie4996]

Would it be possible to do this with an oversized hoodie?

[@helenver3872]

Thank you for your lovely videos. I have been sewing many of my clothes for nearly 70 years 🙂 Still learning from you though. Nice new ideas. I have a question: what is the brand of your machine? And is it heavy?

[@CatherineSews]

Thanks for your lovely comment. My machine is a Babylock Sofia2. It's not too heavy.

[@RitaSicora]

When you change a T-shirtneck from round to v neck, do you use a light interfacing to reduce mis-shaping the shirt?

[@CatherineSews]

No, I don’t.

[@createwithbarbbl4125]

Fantastic, looks beautiful on you.

[@olderandwiser22]

What a clever idea! Beautiful results.

[@angelqueen9352]

ironing out that dart is a great tip. That was magic :) Thanks for the serger tip too.

[@CatherineSews]

Yes, you have to try it! And then let me know how it goes. Thanks for the nice feedback!

[@robynnbryar1977]

I love this. It is really cute on you.

[@diannerumsey2171]

Im back watching. May I ask what happened to the neck binding. I seemed to have missed what happened

[@CatherineSews]

Hi Dianne, at 2:50 I talk about how the cut edge isn't going to fray, so I didn't bind it at all! I just let it roll to the inside.

[@pegasusquilts]

So happy you popped up in my feed! No only os this a nice (of time-consuming) upcycle, it's a good way to try out how this style looks on you without shelling out big bucks for a ready to wear sweater or fabric and a pattern. You explain so well!

[@liammurray5461]

This is an awesome and easy Christmas present! Can't wait to make it!

[@CatherineSews]

Great idea, Liam! Thanks so much for watching, and let me know how yours turns out!

[@pamschonfarber1041]

Wow you really are a great seamstress.

[@CatherineSews]

Thanks so much, Pam. That's very kind.

[@pamschonfarber1041]

@@CatherineSews it's true

[@aqua8697]

Wow such great tips

[@martarodriguez2606]

Wonderful, absolutely stunning. Thanks Catherine. Kisses.

[@EllaJaniak]

Great tutorial thanks

[@moiraberniegatt9491]

That was fabulous!

[@JocelyneRichard-h6z]

Very nice !!! ❤

[@melodyryddner912]

You are awesome

[@lindaduffy8387]

I love your relaxed measurements…”finger width, pinkie width”…😆LOL, makes up cycling encouraging and possible vs. requiring precision 😊

[@CatherineSews]

Haha, right!? It's like how chefs add a pinch of this and a handful of that. There are times to be precise, and times when it's ok to just eyeball it!

[@judithsmith9319]

You are so beautiful... your joy shines~

[@CatherineSews]

Well that is just about the loveliest comment ever! Thank you, Judith! You made my day.

[@miaschu8175]

I love this upcycle! I adore wrap tops but they went out of fashion a while back. I want to make something similar, but with a wrap that you tie. Have you got a tutorial for that?

[@CatherineSews]

Hmmm, no I don't have one with a tie, but I like the idea!

[@Maplecook]

Seeing your fingers get close to that needle, gives me the shivers, actually. I have a machine phobia...

[@CatherineSews]

Actually I know what you mean. When my students sew for the first time, it's terrifying to watch. It is a very tiny margin between totally in control and a giant OUCH!! In 16 years of teaching fashion and sewing, and probably 3000 students, it's happened 3 times that a student sewed their finger. Not pleasant, but none of them ever did it a second time!!

[@jesshothersall]

My late Auntie Frances once sewed her finger into the fabric, when she told me, it made me focus very carefully from then on, so I have her to thank for not having done it myself!

[@sheilacarsins6222]

That sweater is so pretty! 💕

[@CatherineSews]

Thanks, Sheila!

[@moneal99801]

Learned so much!

[@JoytoWorld]

Nice!

[@deidrabenson361]

❤️❤️❤️

[@authenticbatman]

✌️💯