Ruby Red Cotton Sweater Up-Cycle - XL Misses
Ruby Red Cotton Sweater Up-Cycle - XL Misses
For a quick video about this garment, click on the 2nd frame (with play arrow) below the large first garment photo above.
The base is a red cotton sweater - XL men's. To that, I added strips of a silk burnout scarf in 'strap seams', and some pieces of a tweedy type sweater and 3 antique buttons. You can read all about the creation of this garment at my Blog Post HERE.
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Please compare these measurements to a garment similar in your wardrobe that fits you as you desire. This is a knit garment through the body, so realize it will stretch both vertically and even more horizontally.
LENGTHS CF = Center Front CB = Center Back
1. CF to hemline: 21.5"
2. Shoulder Point to Hemline : 32"
3. CB to hemline: 30"
4. Side Seam underarm to Hemline: 20"
5. Underam Sleeve Seam: 20.5"
6. Shoulder armhole seam to lowermost edge sleeve: 26"
WIDTHS
7. Shoulder Point to Shoulder Point: 18"
8. Back 5” down at Center Back from armhole to armhole: 16"
9. Bust at underarm seam: 43"
10. Hip at hemline:44"
SIZE
Size according to most home sewing patterns: XXL 18-20
Ready-to-Wear Size best guess: XL-XXL
FIBER CONTENT
Main fabric: Cotton sweater
Trims : Silk scarf strips
CARE RECOMMENDATION
Machine wash COLD, Delicate. Lay flat to dry.