Thrift Flipping a Knitted Jacket

[@winrycarver7701]

Having clothes that fit me is exactly why I am trying to learn how to sew. So far, it has mostly lead to to a great deal of frustration, but I am learning more, bit by bit. It makes me happy to see clothing be made to fit a person's needs, and bring new life to a garment at the same time. The zipper toggle being easy to grab brought back a happy memory of one of my more successful projects for another person. They have difficulty with mobility and fine motor control, and they needed a small bag with a zipper. I made one for them using a really nice zipper with a big, round, easy to grab toggle that I seam-ripped off of an otherwise broken lunch bag that we happened to have. And it was perfect for them!

[@KristineVike]

What a great story! It’s the little things that can make such a great difference. ❤️

[@KristiChan1]

I really like that the decorative stitch went all along the kofte to hide the button holes. Better than my idea of decorative embroidery stitched separately over each button hole, but it would still be obvious that it used to have buttons. Yours looks like it always had a zipper. I will keep this idea stored for when/if I ever come across a similar situation! And glad to see the previous project is now functioning as it was truly intended to be: the new void bed. 😆

[@KristineVike]

It clearly always had a zipper. As intended. 😁👀

[@AndreaAlexander]

This is an incredibly thoughtful gift 🥺❤

[@allegrosotto2126]

You and your assistant did a charming job👏❤️

[@KristineVike]

She is the best! ❤️

[@allegrosotto2126]

@ your true partnership is obvious 🥰

[@keiranbbb]

YAY for accessibility!! 🥳💖👏🏻 I too struggle with fiddly buttons, you are such a kind and thoughtful friend for taking the time to adjust this for them!

[@KristineVike]

It didn’t take long either. Hopefully it keeps them warm for a long time. 🥰

[@jasminv8653]

Sometimes I wish more crafts and sewing youtubers would focus on small but useful or interesting projects instead of always bigger, grander, flashier. And found you again! This is amazingly lovely both as a gift for someone and as an inspiring video to watch. Thank you so much!

[@tagladyify]

Pretty buttons. They look to be metal n good quality. A nice bonus to embellish another project. The project came out very nice and kitty looks very cozy. Nice all around.

[@KristineVike]

I agree! I am sure we will find another project to use the pretty buttons for.

[@Winter_Boomershine]

I love your approach to life, and appreciate your calm demeanor. Your work is lovely as usual.

[@s.maskell7134]

If it doesn't sit on your project is it even a cat? What a lovely project! Cat approved!

[@MarieH-i9h]

The power to solve problems and make life generally more pleasant...from a needle and wee pair of scissors! Bravo!

[@KristineVike]

Small changes can make a surprisingly big difference! 🥰

[@TheSarahLindy]

LBK = Little Black Kitten ♥️ Very chic. Goes with everything 😂🥰

[@KristineVike]

She does! 🥰

[@myrarucker7953]

What a precious loving thoughtful gift!! She’ll appreciate it and love you even more than she already does!! Happy New Year 🎆

[@kalilah-o7y]

What a great idea to change from buttons to a zipper. And I love kitty. 🐾🐈‍⬛

[@KristineVike]

She is my best little inspector assistant! ❤️

[@nythomas5348]

when losing hand mobility there is a tool that one can use to help with bottons when they have to be dealt with. It is called a "knappelukker" or "knaplukker" in danish. Perhaps something like that in norwegian to. But so great that you fixed the problem all together here :o)

[@KristineVike]

That’s amazing! I love that these things exist to allow people more independence. ❤️

[@marianecayer5165]

You know that a garnment are high quality when they are kitty approved. Nice little, but definitely clever upcycling.

[@aquaaurora2747]

Happy New Years! Resident void is pre-warming the clothing ^^ That little sound they make is so cute. Does S/he ever try to bat at your braids?

[@KristineVike]

Not that I have been aware of. Snuggles are more her style! 🐈‍⬛🖤

[@aquaaurora2747]

@@KristineVike That's good to hear ^^

[@moonbasket]

Great work! The embroidery looks so nice.❤

[@KristineVike]

And it is so simple too! Definitely recommend. 🥰

[@kathrynblack9152]

Thrift is not always secondhand. We bought a new Estonian sweater in Latvia that was seriously discounted due to a large snag. I pulled it through to the back with a crochet hook (less than 5 minutes) and it was good to go. Never travel without some tools!

[@maria2400]

Beautiful ❤

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

Hooray for making clothes workwell for the wearer! Hooray for satisfaction of the cat (passed tests)💙🌟

[@KristineVike]

Catapproval is the most essential!

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

@KristineVike it absolutely is😀👍🐱💙

[@eleonoramarree]

very nice

[@jant4741]

Whew -thought might be a frog video when wool sweaters are gone from stores now. Good save! Stranded work is very warm. I checked Eddie Bauer this morning … over priced unacceptable (at least for me) plastic sweaters for outdoor wear? Corporate greed is out of control.

[@KristineVike]

We are lucky to still find wool sweaters new and second-hand. Their warmth just hits different!

[@CursedKitten1]

Exactly. Could be wrong but if something is 100% polyester it should be cheap, since the material is cheap. Either way I am done buying polyester. Traditional fabrics are so much nicer, and they don't spread microplastics everywhere.

[@jant4741]

@ A wool jumper one can go outdoors to indoors and not slime sweat over heat. Wool is fire resistance.p and when wet wet can generate heat and is biodegradable. Synthetics turn into toxic microplastics.

[@Su-ri5ob]

A lovely, gentle reminder that not all 'thrift flips' ( I hate that term), need to be difficult or time consuming.

[@KristineVike]

I am not too familiar with the phrase, but it seemed fitting? Titles are difficult. 😅

[@Su-ri5ob]

​@@KristineVike - oh, sorry, I didn't mean to sound like I was criticising! I dislike the 'thrift flip' term as it it's something that people have done forever just with a trendy new name, however, I do appreciate that a) titles must be difficult b) it's probably only me that has issues and c) it's a widely accepted and known phrase.

[@TealCheetah]

Excellent supurrrvision

[@johannageisel5390]

I had expected you to sew a zipper underneath the button strip so that there is the illusion of a button closure but it's actually a zipper underneath. 😅

[@KristineVike]

That's a good idea to maintain the original size though! Plus it would look fun. This person often complains that standard sizes are too tight in the neck, which was why I opted to widen it slightly by having the plackets not overlap anymore. But I like your idea as well! :)