Okay, I don't mean that kind of definition.
I'm talking about definition, as in making something more distinct. As in my waist. As in I look like I'm a tent with no waist line when wearing this sweater and I need a little help.
It's a very cute sweater as is, but with my proportions, I need a little something to define my waist.
First, I tried this cute belted look, but on me, it looked like I had a major case of muffin top. And the only muffin top I want is of the almond poppyseed variety.
Next, I tried this over-the-sweater-belted look, which is very cute, but on me it looked like I was packing more than a few muffins.
What to do, what to do...
Next, I tried this over-the-sweater-belted look, which is very cute, but on me it looked like I was packing more than a few muffins.
What to do, what to do...So I opted for a simpler form of waist line definition, to draw the eye in while keeping more of a sleek, drapy line.
And what do you know, it worked!
By sewing a skinny piece of matching ribbon in on the existing inside seams, both sides come together, adding a natural, more subtle waist line.
By sewing a skinny piece of matching ribbon in on the existing inside seams, both sides come together, adding a natural, more subtle waist line.
All this and not a muffin in sight.
Not bad. Not bad at all.
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i recently saw a DIY to make your own cardigan similar to this one. pretty much she used her favorite cardigan and traced the pieces of it to make a copy cat "pattern"- it turned out so cute, and now i want to try it! but i've never used a "pattern" before, much less made a pattern then followed it... have you used a pattern before?
ReplyDeleteNo, I haven't ever used a pattern. I always do things my own way...which can be good and bad! My mom always used patterns and her things turned out perfectly. Maybe there's something to that! :)
ReplyDeleteso cute!
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