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As an inherently lazy person, I have been loving the recent "athleisure" style. Any fashion trend that makes it socially acceptable to wear sweatshirts in public is alright by me! This thrifted grey 4XL sweatshirt, however, was simply beyond my tolerance for frump. So comfy though! My first step was to pick out the top-stitching around the bottom band and cuffs, and then the pick out the serging as well to separate the ribbing from the body. Once the edges were un-cinched, I was able to…

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Hello Readers. So, here we are, at home. It's time for comfortable clothes. I decided to keep sewing to keep myself entertained. I know everyone is very stressed out and worried. I can relate, it is a weird time. My family and I are all healthy right now so I am trying to stay upbeat. For today's project I wanted to dress up this sweatshirt, so that's what I did. Let me be clear, there is nothing wrong with this sweatshirt. This shirt was plain and simple which means it is easy to refashion…

I loved sweatshirts. I live in them a lot of the time (I'm wearing a zip up hoodie right now!). I redid one á la Flashdance for my book and when I saw this one that Meg repurposed, I just had to share! I just recently did a resize of a large sweatshirt to make it more fitted. This was a sweatsh

A "hoodie" is a sweatshirt with a hood attached to it. As with any piece of clothing, hoodies sometimes need altering because they are too big. You can make simple alterations to a hoodie, including taking in the seams and making the hood smaller so it fits more snugly on your head.

Merrick White / Style Educator on Instagram: "OUTFIT HACK: how to crop a sweatshirt if it’s a little too long ✂️ no sewing required! I love an oversized sweatshirt or a regular sweatshirt, but sometimes the band is too wide or bulky. This is a quick hack to make it perfect for half tucking, or untucking! Think you’ll try this?? Comment LINK and I’ll send you a DM with links to some of my favorite sweatshirts 😘 #merrickcreates"

I've never been much for sweatshirts. The collars always seem too tight and the cuffs are too....cuffy? But lately I've been finding some really comfortable sweatshirts that look a little more flattering, such as this Lands End tunic: Although $30 isn't a lot for a sweatshirt, a craft challenge was calling my name. Could I take a dorky thrift store sweatshirt and make it cool? I can't tell you, but what I came up with is a lot more wearable; and it only took about 15 minutes. Hello Esprit…

This is a guide on how to shorten a t-shirt. Follow along with this quick and easy tutorial to learn how to crop a t-shirt to the correct length.

This is a guide to making a DIY off-the-shoulder sweatshirt. Learn how to cut a sweatshirt off the shoulder with this simple step-by-step sewing tutorial.

I don't like tight fitting clothes, but would rather have something baggy! Use this idea to make an amazing one-of-a-kind, oversized sweatshirt! I'm...

If you’re new to sewing, it can be daunting to know how to shorten sleeves with a ribbed cuff, like on a sweatshirt. Here’s a quick and easy hack that doesn’t involve removing the cuff and re-attaching it.

WHEN YOU LEARN TO SEW… YOU CAN MAKE YOUR CLOTHES FIT YOU! Here is a simple trick to make a sweatshirt for more comfortably in through the body - no...

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Black and beige plaid shacket, black crop crewneck sweatshirt, black skinny jeans, white sneakers •flannel shirt •shacket •black crop sweatshirt

Whether you purchased your sweater or inherited it, a larger sweater can cause you occasional discomfort. Thus, instead of keeping the sweater hidden in the closet until you can give it away, you can easily alter its size.

Sorry had to slip in my first pun...I do love a good cheesy line! :) Sew, (haha, I will refrain from using it the whole post, promise!) I made this sweatshirt as a Christmas gift and really, really...

The hooded sweatshirt is a casualwear standby but often times comes in a boxy, too-large, and unflattering shape. Don’t get me wrong, I love that a hoodie can be pulled on without considering if it will showcase an imperfection in my middle and I wouldn’t dare try to turn an apple into an orange, or a hoodie into a fitted tee. However, a too large sweatshirt can be easily taken in a few inches to make it a closer fit and a more feminine and flattering shape. Here’s how.

How I made over a DIY weekend lettering sweatshirt with short sleeves for layering and better fit. Worn with white jeans and flannel after Labor Day