Monday, February 9, 2015

MY CARDIGAN UPCYCLE

My cardigan Upcycle!!!

Some time ago I added some pretty lace to an otherwise plain cardigan.

Click the photo to see my original post.

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I saw a beautiful cardigan here in Korea that had the cutest embellishments and I was inspired.  Having found some lovely fabric at Happy Quilt and some really cute patches in the Fabric District in Seoul, I went to work laying out a design on my cardigan.

 My patches...

The first thing I did was make a heart with a B (for Beverly) embroidered on it.  I used my awesome new sewing/embroidery machine that my Eric bought for me. 


I stitched the heart on to my cardigan.


Then I added pockets.


I pulled out my collection of vintage buttons and I found two lovely blue glass buttons with birds on them. I added one to each pocket to make a bow.


Then I started adding some of my cute sew-ons.


One pocket


Two pockets


And here is the finished project.




Then you just know I had to make a handbag to go with my cardigan.


It is reversible




Some of my jewelry just happened to by close by so I snapped a photo. The brooch is my newest old piece of jewelry. I will feature my brooches here on m blog one day. 


And here I am with my cardigan and my handbag!!!


Although it is still winter here in Korea, I can feel Spring calling out to me. 

Hugs, 
Beverly

Tea Cottage Pretties


12 comments:

  1. Julie's LifestyleFebruary 9, 2015 at 4:14 AM

    Hi Beverly, wow the cardigan you fixed up and the handbag you made are just pretty! I love the soft blue color of the fabric you chose! Have a lovely day and week.
    Julie

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    1. Tea Cottage PrettiesFebruary 9, 2015 at 4:20 AM

      Thank you Julie, I had so much fun putting it together. I am in the process of making a circle skirt out of the same fabric. I think it is so perfectly shabby chic and great for spring. Hugs, Beverly

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  2. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonFebruary 11, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    I love how you give everything your personality Beverly. Both the cardigan and purse are so cute!
    hugs,
    Jann

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    1. Tea Cottage PrettiesFebruary 14, 2015 at 8:25 PM

      Thank you so much Jann. I had fun putting them together. My next project will be a matching skirt. Hugs, Beverly

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  3. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresFebruary 12, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    What a pretty and creative way to embellish an otherwise plain cardigan. Such a cute purse too.

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    1. Tea Cottage PrettiesFebruary 14, 2015 at 8:26 PM

      Thank you Betsy and thank you so much for visiting my blog!!!! Hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day!!! Hugs, Beverly

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  4. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow February 13, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    So pretty!

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  5. Doll in the Looking GlassFebruary 13, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    Your outfit looks like Spring! Such cute embellishments.

    Debra

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    1. Tea Cottage PrettiesFebruary 14, 2015 at 8:28 PM

      I think I must be feeling like Spring. Here in Korea that is the same thing others said to me when I was out running errands. Hugs, Beverly

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  6. DoniFebruary 14, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    Oh Beverly! You did an amazing job on both of your projects. That new machine is just so perfect for you, I know you will love using it more and more. And the cardigan especially is adorable! You look very cute in that pink outfit. It makes me want a cardigan again!! Hmmmmm, I must just go shopping!
    Lovely job!
    Doni

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    1. Tea Cottage PrettiesFebruary 14, 2015 at 8:29 PM

      Doni, I am so loving my new machine and I know you are well. Us girls with our new toys!!!! Hugs, Beverly

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