The Sweater I Couldn’t Upcycle! (so I made a camisole instead)

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I thrifted a handknit mohair cardigan that was too beautiful to cut! I had big plans to upcycle it, but then couldn’t bring myself to cut up this beauty, so instead I did some small alterations to it, and then made a lovely silk and lace camisole to go with it. As always, I’ll take you through the ups and downs and give you a lot of tips, tricks and techniques along the way!
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0:00 Intro
3:54 Mohair Cardigan
14:10 Silk & Lace Camisole
34:19 The Final Result!
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@christinebeaudoin8703 6 месяцев назад

Oh Catherine I am a knitter. Thank goodness you didn’t cut it. So much time ,effort and expense went into that sweater. What a great find. Congratulations !

@CatherineSews 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! I'm glad too. It would have felt like vandalism!

@kdcbattlecreek 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for considering the handwork! I learned a lot about manipulating buttons and holes, and working with the strap tube. Gorgeous!

@JankoWalski-hz3lu 6 месяцев назад

Yeah, this is a beautiful classic cardigan, you made it fit just right and this way you get more versatility, because you can wear it with many different things underneath :)

@JankoWalski-hz3lu 6 месяцев назад

Oh and this camisole is so lovely. I can't even tell if I like it more with the lace or without, I'd really want both of them xD

@lauratobin9876 6 месяцев назад

I’m also a knitter & knitting a lacework sweater like that is a true act of love! It would have been a travesty to chop it up. It’s so nice to see it have a new chance to be worn & loved! It looks wonderful on you!

@Lojay_5 5 месяцев назад

Love your channel. I am a self taught sewer since 11 yrs of age. I’m now over 60 and still picked up a tip or two. Thanks!

@TodayinJensSewingRoom 6 месяцев назад

It has never occurred to me to understitch a french seam. Genius! Also I always learn from your hand sewing. I've also been learning to try on try on try on as I go as I learn from your backlog of videos. Nobody has ever taught me such practical sewing before and I've been doing it for 50+ years! Thank you so much!

@lorieburtt592 6 месяцев назад

As a knitter, I am so happy and profoundly relieved that you did not cut up that beautiful sweater!

@colleenjolicoeur6059 6 месяцев назад

It takes a maker to love and appreciate someone else’s work. I love this result.

@Hapi4U 6 месяцев назад

Knitter here! Lace weight Mohair, 4 to 5 skeins at $35 to $40 per skein, not including the time that went into the making of that beautiful sweater… we would have to hunt you down for cutting it 😂😂 Great work 👍👍‼️💯

@cariwaldick4898 5 месяцев назад

I love seeing the respect you gave to the original knitter. Why something this beautiful was in a thrift store is anyone's guess, but the end results proves it wound up in the right hands.

@arvettadelashmit9337 6 месяцев назад

I'm a knitter. Thank you for not cutting up that sweater. The yarn it was made from would cost a lot of money today. Your camisole and sweater are beautiful together. It was well worth your time and effort. Very nice.

@carolines2088 6 месяцев назад

Great video. Ive used crappy cheap "fabric" scissors my whole sewing life and recently when a new fabric store opened up close by, and i had some vouchers, my husband encouraged me to get some good equipment. And oh my goodness what a difference it makes to have good quality fabric shears! So much more fun! Yes expensive, but so worth it

@ML-sy6le 6 месяцев назад

I was petrified you'd cut it. The changes look stunning. So enjoyed this episode.

@Mrs.Patriot 6 месяцев назад

Not matronly, but classic. It's beautiful. I knit and your instinct to keep it minimal was exactly right. Treasures should be, well, treasured!

@macuisinesanssulfites4101 6 месяцев назад

« Zigzag first and then cut”; this is the first time I see you hesitate before cutting (I get cold feet all the time)! Thank you for being respectful to the knitter’s work. I occasionally knit and I can tell that this was the labor of love. I had forgotten your trick to make the thread secure when sewing buttons. One more reason to keep watching your videos. A good teacher doesn’t mind repeating things to her slow (that’s me 😉) students. Thank you again, Catherine. This outfit is gorgeous.

@alynneredmon9560 6 месяцев назад

Again, I have to thank you for your videos, I’m 75 and have sewn most of my life , I’m learning so much from you. Keep up the exceptional work,

@Kakkydidit 6 месяцев назад

I'm so glad this sweater found a home with you, Catherine! Thanks for the French seam tips in the camisole construction. - Kelly

@airwreckaaaaaaaa 6 месяцев назад

*like* just for acknowledging the beautiful knit! 😂

@maryamcurtis День назад

I have my father's scissors, and they are solid steal. All of them are over 50 years old and were used when he was doing upholstery... Which is when I started sewing, when he bought me my own sewing machine and electric scissors. Beautiful work!

@karennoll3801 6 месяцев назад

My little knitter's heart is so glad you didn't cut up that beautiful sweater. Your changes were perfect, and your button/buttonhole solution was so clever. The lace camisole added just the right touch. Congrats! Love your upcycling videos.....

@maryjanegibson7743 21 день назад

As a knitter, my heart would freeze at the thought of cutting up a beautiful sweater like that one. Modifying it as you did was lovely, but cutting it into pieces would be a travesty. Chop up all the fast fashion sweaters you like, but beautiful handknits are another story.

@hollyfield6566 4 месяца назад

No, I'm a knitter and was ready to cry when I saw that sweater. It's beautiful ❤. I up cycle knits too and won't cut up beautiful hand knits when I'm lucky enough to find them.

@tonileggate 6 месяцев назад

To close a buttonhole you simply use the yarn (similar or raveled from the cut-off) to raw the edges, vertically/horizontally depending on how the hole was created, with ladder stitch. The same way hand-knitted seams should be sewn. I love the result you got. A beautiful feminine pair.

@vickidiodato9834 6 месяцев назад

I, too, would have used the wool from the scraps for the button holes. Either way looks great, though!

@johannevandenborn9892 4 месяца назад

Found you, subscribed and love your videos; I am 72 years old, trying to sew more and really appreciate how you describe everything, easily and to the point. I sew doll clothes from thrifted girl clothes and can adapt all your tutorials to my pastime. Thank you ❤

@ManuelaPatzel 6 месяцев назад

I’ve been knitting since I was 5 years old and made many a sweater like this one. Was a professional tailor and I would definitely cut into it. But I seem to be in a minority here 😊 Either way, you did a great job.

@valeriagomes7041 6 месяцев назад

Tenho 56 e costuro há 43. Amo fazer upcycling e passei a te seguir pois seus vídeos são inspiradores e bem explicativos.aprendi muitas dicas contigo. Obrigado pelas lindas peças de hoje. ❤

@bettyshannon786 6 месяцев назад

Sewing down the French seam before finishing the seam is brilliant!

@kathleenpittaluga8117 6 месяцев назад

So, I am also a knitter. The sweater is beautiful, but the saddest thing of all would be that it was never worn again because it didn’t fit properly or look current enough. I wouldn’t have been sad for you had totally refashioned it! It should be worn and you have the skills to get it new life!

@CatherineSews 6 месяцев назад

Oh, thanks for that! That makes me feel much more confident about future upcycles. I'll always respect the work, but I agree that it would be sad for it to go to waste as is.

@livingcreatively1 5 месяцев назад

That is my opinion as well (knitter here too)

@susanpendell4215 5 месяцев назад

That new cammie is so cute! So professional too. I feel a little envious. It's beautiful with that wonderful sweater too. As someone who only knits on a loom and does only a little crochey, I think that the creator of the hand knit sweater wouldn't be too upset. Her beautiful sweater was made to fit someone so well and shown off with the new cammie. I would be smiling I hope, yea, I'd be thinking "why didn't I think of that!". Very lovely together😊

@vzeimen 5 месяцев назад

A lot of people would say I'm crazy but this would be one outfit that would benefit from some very thin shoulder pads. It's beautiful as is but shoulder pads would give it a very nice shape.

@luckystoller6171 Месяц назад

Exquisite work! And you've solved the mystery of the French seam on delicate silk for me. Thank you!

@abaigealduda2756 6 месяцев назад

Part of the fun of watching your videos is observing the choices you make for each project! This is sooo pretty and really suits you. I love the camisole and the linked, earlier video, too. I finally understand what "under stitching" is and how it is useful!!! I thought it was something slightly different. I think that it could be a really important skill/technique to use. I'm looking forward to more sewing in 2024, once I move. I'm getting rid of most of my things (clutter), but I am taking my sewing machine and the serger that I haven't tried to use since I bought it in July 2022. Looking forward to learning from you in 2024. Happy Holidays to you, and thank you for teaching and inspiring me in 2023!!

@lindap9079 6 месяцев назад

Understitching a French seam is new to me. Thank you for showing us how.

@kathybyers398 6 месяцев назад

All the knitters of the world salute you for making something beautiful that suits your style without destroying some dedicated knitters' hours, if not months, of work.

@judym7153 6 месяцев назад

Just when I think you can't surprise me anymore with your beautiful creations, you manage to surprise me. Thank you for your inspiring work.

@sherijones8710 6 месяцев назад

I look forward to all new uploads of yours. Your a inspiration to me. I really like your personality and wish I had a sewing teacher like you.(I'm 65 and mostly self taught) I love to upcycling.)

@joanneevansdaley34 6 месяцев назад

Yay, I echo exactly what you said. I have the same reaction to Catherine's methodology, skills, flexibility & personality. She's a treasure & an inspiration. J.

@annholmes9650 4 месяца назад

Thank God you haven't cut this beautiful cardigan up - I am a knitter, love the stitches on this garment! X x x

@Fuzzer227 6 месяцев назад

The good news is you found a way to rescue and wear this beautiful sweater❤

@dittohead7044 5 месяцев назад

Even us little old ladies don’t like looking matronly. At least I don’t. I think what you did was timeless and beautiful

@Ell5589 5 месяцев назад

As a knitter, I’m so happy you didn’t cut it up, you did a beautiful job❤

@wendyb7993 5 месяцев назад

Great hack love it. You can remove the sticky tape residue using a pice of brown paper over it and a hot iron !! 😊

@kathyjames9250 6 месяцев назад

Catherine, that lovely duo looks so pretty on you, and it does you credit to respect the original artist.

@traceycoles1693 6 месяцев назад

Love this luxury make over! Classy clothes, for a classy lady! I've lost 8 stone in the last 6 months and need to be altering clothes to show it off.

@gloglos100 5 месяцев назад

The generous sleeves elevate it and are current. Thin narrow sleeves are cheap.

@kathyburt3294 6 месяцев назад

wow! just wow!! thanks so much.

@susanpendell4215 5 месяцев назад

I can see your husband happy with it too. It looks that good on you😊

@annescanapico7168 5 месяцев назад

I’m so glad you didn’t cut that beautiful sweater. The new look is fabulous

@mimirouth 6 месяцев назад

I love how you speed up the straightforward (boring) parts, but non-sewing folks may think you're acftually that speedy! Oh dear!

@susanoerter1419 6 месяцев назад

very nice job

@jp80a68 5 месяцев назад

As a knitter well done, it is beautifully knitted and would have taken many hours.

@vivianhamilton616 6 месяцев назад

I just enjoy watching and listening to you share your expertise. I especially appreciate you sharing those buttons hole tips, and that french seam... just beautiful ❤️

@sallyidso182 6 месяцев назад

Beautiful i’m in knitter. There is a technique called steeking where you knit a garment in the round then you sew to secure your stitches and cut and then add the button band or a sleeve or whatever.

@MrsBrit1 6 месяцев назад

Thank goodness! This took weeks to make, I imagine. If it had been a storebought, machine knit, go for it, but don't destroy a handknit when it's in good condition! This is a stunning sweater/cardigan as is. I just hope the person who donated it wasn't gifted this item, because that would be infuriating to me as a knitter and crocheter.

@juliebutler1338 5 месяцев назад

Catherine, your voice is so comforting and encouraging. I really enjoyed watching this entire video. Bless you!

@gloglos100 5 месяцев назад

I agree, the sweater is beautiful, so much work. Shoukd never be harmed, should be washed delicately, treated very well.

@gravedigger447 6 месяцев назад

Knitter here: I agree with many comments - it's much better to thoughtfully cut into a knitted garment than never wearing it again. It's not a museum piece after all. Everyone now can appreciate the wonderful yarn and exquisite knitting. Thank you for sharing your lovely videos. Happy New Year from New Zealand!

@rosesbaker 4 месяца назад

BRAVO!!!! Thank you for sharing this experience -- reminded me of sewing with my mother and grandmother. They were so verry talented... My mom made both my wedding dress and my sister's.... with us helping with the appliqued lace to the bodice..... great memories.

@Maria-yf8fp 6 месяцев назад

Ok, this was very suspenseful! I'm glad that sweater ended up in your hands.

@gloglos100 5 месяцев назад

The puff on the shoulders is current and unique. The puff is classic and classy. The camisole needs to be smooth silk so garment slips over it. Ideally with simple dressmaker finish to go with hand knit. Lace, commercial lace fights it.

@jenjoy4353 6 месяцев назад

I really admire your expertise!

@smallfootprint2961 5 месяцев назад

So pretty. Glad you worked with the older garment, and just modified it.

@judispencer8489 6 месяцев назад

Oh, To be able to cut that rapidly and accurately! Tis lovely❤

@nicolehubbard3536 6 месяцев назад

Haha, well the outdated puff shoulder is back on trend, but I don't like it either! I'm glad you were able to reduce those. Very clever solutions for the button holes. I'm always learning something from you!

@rrelampago1 5 месяцев назад

What a pleasure. Thank you. I learned a lot. I don't knit or pretend to sew. But I would like to try some simple things and you are a real motivator.

@lesleyannjacobs1383 6 месяцев назад

I am a knitter. NEVER cut up such fine work. It is heartbreaking!

@CobaltBlue835 5 месяцев назад

I just ordered my own Wiss scissors. You teach me so much everytime I check in. Thank you for respecting that knitted garment....

@michellethompson5755 6 месяцев назад

Beautiful! I love your soothing voice. No vocal fry!

@robintheparttimesewer6798 5 месяцев назад

So lovely. That sweater is way beyond any pattern I've tried and really does look great with the minor changes. The silk cami is really beautiful. I really love how silk drape but haven't gotten brave enough to try sewing with it

@helenablignaut662 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the tip with the french seams. As usual a stunning creation. ❤

@gigiBmimi 6 месяцев назад

I’m a lotsa crocheter and sometimes knitter. Yep, definitely so happy that you didn’t cut it. I was thinking about how much time and money went into it, and all of the 200 reasons in the comments.❤❤❤

@henriettelinkshanderin1449 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for treating the sweater with so much respect. I am a knitter and making this sweater must have taken many weeks. At the end of the video when you lift your arm we can see the seam allowance of the sleeve poking out. Maybe you want to stitch it down by hand. At least that's what I would do. I love the camisole. Years ago I saved the lace part of an old camisole but never knew what to do with it. Now I feel confident to attach it to something similar. Thank you for teaching us such exquisite techniques!

@CatherineSews 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for your kind words and that’s a good tip about the seam allowance on my sleeve. I’ll definitely do that!

@magsohara7908 6 месяцев назад

Lovely, lovely job on both pieces Catherine. So glad you didn’t can’t that beautiful cardi. There was a lot of work in that original knit but you took it from a tad dowdy to stylish - especially with the silk cami. 🧑🏻‍🎄🎄🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@bambikeegan5554 10 часов назад

Catherine this project is stunning💫

@juliealtmark7166 6 месяцев назад

I learn so much from your videos! I’ve been sewing for more than 50 yrs, but I constantly learn new techniques from your videos. The final product is beautiful! The one thing that I’m sure makes a huge difference is trying on at each step to check the fit.

@marionmathews9852 6 месяцев назад

Outstanding results as always. I’m also a knitter, and it would have been a criminal act to butcher the cardigan totally. I loved all of the tips you gave whilst making that gorgeous camisole. They make for a beautiful pairing.

@cor3944 6 месяцев назад

So many thanks for showing how to repair a knitted cardigan. I wish I knew that technique before to aplly it to my moms woolen sweaters.

@maureenlewicki437 5 месяцев назад

Knitter here: It’s gorgeous glad you didn’t cut!

@marywiggins7411 6 месяцев назад

Catherine, try the serpentine stitch or lightning stitch for lace on top of the body fabric. Also look for Famoré scissors, they have pointy little scissors that are marvelous for heirloom trimming or getting into little corners or delicate trimming.

@judywymore8867 6 месяцев назад

I so enjoy your videos. You make us all feel like we are your friends. Your ideas are so fantastic. Thank you.

@livingcreatively1 5 месяцев назад

I am a knitter and crafter of many things. That beautiful sweater is like painting wood furniture , you find them at a thrift store or in Canada by the side of the road. It wasn't being loved anymore, so why not make it into something you or someone else will use for a little while longer instead of it going to the dump. My comment may not be the popular opinion, but it's the practical one.

@valeriecoopet9897 6 месяцев назад

They remind me of some scissors I saw on TV that a men’s coat maker used.

@joycekaminski1943 6 месяцев назад

NO Catherine, don't cut it up!!!! it is beautiful. As a knitter myself, it is amazing and would have taken ages to knit.

@lakcurious 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for this great video! I inherited giant scissors like yours from my grandma. The scissors are now over a hundred years old and I really enjoy using them. 😊

@IMOO1896 6 месяцев назад

When you said you couldn’t take scissors to the hand knit sweater, it reminded me of furniture flippers who find a magnificent wood piece that the can’t slap a layer of paint on it. They revive instead.

@janetbrown790 6 месяцев назад

I love all of your videos. That being said I think this one has to be one of my favorites. I love making French seams, but never thought to understitch them. Thank you.

@zazmau 6 месяцев назад

I have never heard of under stitching on a french seam. That sounds like wonderful idea. I will be doing this from now on! I also like the idea of machine stitching the tack down stitch for the facing. I always do it by hand. That lace overlay is exquisite!!!!!!!!! One idea I would share with you for the camisole would be to leave the first line of stitching on the side seam, go ahead and take it in then trim the seam allowance. First reason is, it holds the two pieces of fabric together better than pins especially because that fabric is so slippery. Second reason is because you are sewing on the bias and the original seam will stabilize the fabric so it doesn't stretch out of shape. What do you think? Is there a specific reason you trimmed the first line of stitching?

@CatherineSews 6 месяцев назад

Oh, yes, I see what you mean. I think the only reason I trimmed the side seam first was because I needed to raise the back so that the side seams still matched.

@zazmau 6 месяцев назад

Yes I see. You had to take the original seam out to accommodate the back piece.@@CatherineSews

@dorothydishman4664 6 месяцев назад

Delightful session. Being a knitter, I agreed with not cutting, but only enough to fit properly and thus being able to enjoy using a beautiful garment. Thanks for such a lovely program.

@kathyteague829 5 месяцев назад

You are so clever, Kathryn! I just love listening to you! You make such gorgeous makeovers! I didn’t know about the understitching on French seams. You taught this old dog something new. Thank you!🥰

@Fuzzer227 6 месяцев назад

Lovely project and making camisole without pattern a bit ambitious for me:) I'm a knitter and I know you see quality and trust what to do:) I do get inspired and appreciate your lessons and projects!! Thank you!

@bonusgolden12 Месяц назад

That is truly some spectacular knitting. Good job! I'm able to keep following you with great admiration!

@danamatsukawa4762 6 месяцев назад

You are so inspiring. Thanks to you I upcycled myself a new hoodie by cutting down and reassembling one of my husbands yesterday. Thanks to other videos you made I was able to fashion a new sleeve.

@deannejones-blakemore1935 6 месяцев назад

WOW! Splitting thread and pulling thread threw to stop knots. Learn something new, thanks!

@susanhrdlicka1925 5 месяцев назад

I applaud you! It's beautiful by itself, but a little will make that all the better!

@googoogaga_ 5 месяцев назад

the way you styled them is very cute, you look so pretty !!

@angelsmith4467 6 месяцев назад

Beautiful you saved the knit and made a beautiful camisole to go with it ❤

@jessicastevens5782 5 месяцев назад

lovely, and think this will have more longevity than the initial design. I use curved manicure scissors when trimming lace, to minimize the chance of cutting the silk even more.

@ladyflimflam 6 месяцев назад

I have a pair of those shears that came out of my dad’s toolbox. He used them for cutting roofing materials. There’s bits of tar on the handles.

@joycekaminski1943 6 месяцев назад

Just a suggestion. Instead of sewing up the top buttonhole, sew a button there instead and you won't then be able to see where the hole is closed up. it will just add to the button row.

@doudou53d44 6 месяцев назад

Beautiful !!!!!

@ingeleonora-denouden6222 6 месяцев назад

Okay, for a non-knitter you did very well. Because I am a knitter I would do something totally different ... If I have a knitted garment I don't like (anymore) I just rip it out ('frog it' knitters say) and use the yarn to knit something else.

@lqqkitslory 6 месяцев назад

I randomly came across this video today, just as I was about to throw some old knits out, as they’re now far too big, as I’ve lost a lot of weight! It never crossed my mind to take them in with the sewing machine! Cheers, I’m going to experiment now 😃

@CatherineSews 6 месяцев назад

So glad to hear this! Happy to have you on board!

@retroredo9850 5 месяцев назад

I had seen your videos about a year ago then this one popped up. Love the sweater and that you kept it pretty much original. I also will make camisoles for tops or sweaters so Im not always wondering what to pair with my items of clothing. One piece of advice I got from a teach of a free motion class I took through adult ed is she told us to buy applique scissors. I never heard of them. But she was a quilter also. They look like a duck bill. The way you use the bigger cuttin blade is on the duck bill part and you cut flat against any stitching even really close on satin stitch zig zag and you wont cut your fabric.. I have used them for so many things. I cut out linings of faux tops with pretend camisoles attached in front. The shelf bra part of camisoles that never work. It would help you not cut that fabric when trimming the lace.