The Project

I wanted to do a fun and easy DIY and while searching for ideas I came across the following photos. I immediately pulled my plain yellow sweater out of the closet and began brainstorming ideas on how I can personalize this project. The word was the toughest part. This was a crucial decision as any sort of phrase across your chest is a conversation piece. I almost stitched “word” on my sweater but thought I might lose the few cool points I have. I decided to stick with something French and since my brain was not working properly (school is supposed to be inspiring right?) I chose “Jaune” which is French for yellow. I love the result and hope to inspire you to try your own project!

Inspiration

photo source: craftzine.com

Holly of Cheez Beeper Bebe Blog made these amazing napkins and has downloadable tutorials available. She also has items for purchase at her Etsy shop here

photo source: Style Bubble

The Hand Embroidered vintage knitwear from Lauralaura.net are one-of-a-kind. She can custom-design a sweater for you and has a range of other great gifts to buy!

Materials

• Embroidery Floss – you can get this at most craft stores, wal-mart and Fabricland and from a younger sister or niece who likes to make friendship bracelets
• needle
• Thrifted sweater – knitted works best for this project
• A cool typeface: I chose My First F from DaFont
• A word you would like to project to the world

Recommended Instructions

1. Pick a word and typeface and print off or replicate at a size you prefer
2. Trace word onto sweater with pencil (my choice) or fabric chalk. If your sweater is dark you may want to use a window as a light source to help trace.
3. Start stitchin! I used a chain stitch. As the photos demonstrate it is a series of loops. Here is a handy guide to some other decorative stitches

Visual Support

What do you think?

ps. Hand sewing items are great gift ideas, I made coasters one year for my friend and she still uses them!

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