We brought this zip up hoodie for Jack, when we were in Melbourne in 2007 when we travelled around Australia for 6 months. But I noticed when he was wearing it a few months back that the sleeves were half way up his arm but the rest still fitted just fine.So last week I decided to lengthen the sleeves, as I was sorting out Jack's clothes I found an old tract suit top that was way to small, I think it was a size three. So I decided to recycle it, and reuse for lengthening the sleeves in his zip up hoodie. I cut it open at the seams and cut the hoodie sleeves so I could insert the fabric to lengthen them. It turned out really good and so I have extended the wear to probably a few more years. As its his favourite, he was very happy it will last a lot longer. Also saves me buying him another one, good for my pocket and the environment. I just love recycling / up cycling and with the remainder of the small tract suit top I made Jack a beanie, with this cold weather I'm sure it will come in handy.
Clever!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I will try that with my daughter as she grows like a weed.
ReplyDeleteWhat a very clever solution to the problem! Upcycling is super.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Sherri, I do something very similar with the kids track pants but hadn't thought about jackets. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGood job Sherrie! My Mum used to do the same. We're all so lazy these days :)
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog through Just Like My Nan Made and I love it! Very nice job on the hoodie :) I will absolutely try this from now on - i never thought of adding in the middle like that - I've only added to the ends. Thank you!
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