How To Shorten A Sweater

[@pixiepierce5015]

WOW! Thank you for showing that thrifting is cool and how easy it can be to make a simple change to make clothes work for your body and style. I loved the closeup on the handsewing detail at the end. It's the little things that can take a project from good to polished looking. This was a GREAT tutorial.

[@louisegreen14]

I always learn something from your videos. I like the tip on hand stitching the rib seam at the bottom. Ive been sewing a long time and have never done that! Also I've been picking up tips on how to better use the grid lines on my cutting mat. Thanks so much, you are one of my top 3 sewing enthusiasts to watch 😁

[@StephanieRubletz]

Wow Louise thanks so much. I really appreciate you taking the time to give me that feedback. It really means a lot. ♥️

[@katieharris412]

I am definitely going to try this. I have several too long sweaters.

[@rebekkawacherhausenwichman236]

What a great thrift up cycle! ❤️👍I was hoping you would get rid of the buckle 😄👍 Great tip with the hand sewn flat stitch -I will definitely try that next time I sew woolly knits!

[@StephanieRubletz]

Thanks Rebekka!

[@cynthiasymons]

Hi, Stephanie. I’m coming late to the party, but I have a question: Why not take in the sides first and add the hem after? It seems to me that it might remove the need to stretch the hem band...but maybe I’m missing something?

[@StephanieRubletz]

Hi Cynthia! You are right I totally could have done the sides first. I think because I'm over 6 feet tall I just tend to want to sort out length before anything else. If the band would have been super small it might have lead me to do the sides first. But having a bit of tension there is good to keep it laying flat anyways. You aren't missing anything, this is just how my brain works I guess 😃

[@cynthiasymons]

Thanks so much for your reply, Tall Lady! I wasn’t offering any kind of criticism-just so you know. Just wanted to make sure there was no reason not to do it the way I suggested. It’s interesting to see how different brains work. Thanks for your great ideas! :)

[@StephanieRubletz]

Oh no worries! I didn't think you were being critical at all and honestly I appreciate feedback and am never offended when people take the time to give feedback or ask questions. 😃

[@cynthiasymons]

Thanks! I know it can be touch out here in KZbin Land!

[@shas400]

Good job👍

[@StephanieRubletz]

Thank you ❤️

[@Tang586]

Hi! Did you have to use a jersey or stretch fabric needle or a general purpose needle is sufficient?

[@StephanieRubletz]

Oh good question. It was so long ago I don't remember what I actually used but if I was doing it today, I would go for a Jersey needle. But an all purpose would definitely do the trick. Happy sewing!

[@juliuslindahl9379]

Hey Stephanie! Lovely tutorial! I am new to sewing and therefore do not own that many sewing tools, such as a rotary cutter. Would scissors be sufficient enough when trimming the excess length off? Or should I purchase a rotary cutter before attempting to shorten my sweater? Thanks in advance for reading this even though it has been a few years since you uploaded this video!

[@StephanieRubletz]

Yes! You can totally use scissors. All you need for sewing is a needle, thread and scissors. Everything else is a bonus and you can add on over time. Happy sewing!

[@jacquelinescargill1889]

It’s called a welt not a knit pear trim.

[@mathi3933]

This was very helpful, thanks!! :-)

[@StephanieRubletz]

Your welcome! Thanks for watching ♥️