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No sew Open Back Sweater DIY

September 6, 2013

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Posted 09/12

Cross back sweater DIY | In Honor of Design
Open Back Sweater DIY

You know all those sweaters that aren’t doing much for you, or just sitting in your closet for months….maybe even years? I had one too many of them, so decided to change them up a bit. It’s an easy way to up-cycle those sweaters, and re-purpose with what is already in your closet.

I promise this is the easiest DIY you can attempt, and just about anyone can do it. All you really need to know how to do is cut a straight line more or less. Although if the letters DIY make you want to run and hide, just pass this post along to your bestie;)

Step 1: Cut a straight line down the back middle of your sweater.

Step 2: Cut 3 in. strips of sticky back velcro to the top ends of the collar of each half. It sticks really well to the sweater and have opened and closed several times with no budge. However, to secure longer you can sew on buttons or sew on the velcro!

Step 3: Line the edges of the cut sweater with Fray Check to prevent fraying. Wear by sliding arms in and attaching velcro in the back.

Pretty easy right?? Happy almost weekend!

P.S. More clothing DIYs.

 

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  1. Katie says:

    That’s such a great idea! I’m going to have to try it. One of my faults is holding onto clothes ‘just in case.’ This would definitely encourage me to wear what I already have! And I’m sure it works with Tshirts too…

  2. bridget says:

    now THIS is a diy for me!

    (also, would be cool with some like huge white button. but THAT would be too hard for me, so velcro it is.)

  3. this is so amazing! anna you’re a genius!

  4. kelsey says:

    amazing diy! i’d probably want the sweater hemmed though… but love this simple idea
    kw ladies in navy

  5. Oh my goodness…how easy (and cute) is that? Love it!

  6. Sophie says:

    Awesome idea! Also love the colour of that sweater 🙂

    creamandachinacat.blogspot.co.uk/

  7. Shana says:

    Anna, tell me about the not-sewing thing. I love any DIY where I can just cut the fabric…but won’t it unravel? Especially in the wash? xoxo S

  8. Bri says:

    cute! thanks for sharing! i have the body of a 10-year old boy (straight up and down. no curves for me) when i’m not pregnant so this will be perfect for me!

  9. Brooke says:

    Such an amazing idea to spice up some old sweaters! Seems pretty simple, too!

    xo honestly, b.

  10. Lyndsay S.

    says:

    Ahh! So cute!
    Will you please share your recipe for a virgin margarita? I’m 8 months pregnant and have been searching for a good one since we became pregnant. 🙂 Happy Friday!

  11. dana says:

    what an AWESOME idea!!! looks great on you too. very pretty color

    The Casual Classic

  12. ooooh i love it! great tutorial – thanks for sharing! and that pop of pink is absolute perfection. happy weekend, anna!

  13. So simple! I definitely have some sweaters to use this on….. 🙂 And love the neon! Happy Friday to you too! So glad it is the weekend!

  14. cintya says:

    This is so cute. I love the color, so vibrant and chic.

  15. Mary says:

    So cute, Anna! What a great idea, and definitely my kind of diy (the non sewing kind!) 🙂

  16. Really really great idea!! And so simple, I love it! I must give this a try to any of my old sweaters, I love the open back style 🙂 Thanks for sharing this!

    Jessica
    cocoandmingo.com

  17. Julie says:

    well that’s just genius now, isn’t it?! this is why I love you so much! have a wonderful weekend!

  18. Gloria says:

    Velcro instead of sewing? This is my kind of project 🙂 Love the color!

  19. Rachel says:

    Simple and sweet. Such a great idea on repurposing a sweater, and you get a surprise in the back!

    Rachel

    revolvingmarket.blogspot.com

  20. Annie says:

    Now THIS is genius. And so easy too! I love this and am going to do this with all my sweaters! Thanks for the idea!

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  22. velcro ? how did I not think of that ?? i have an old sweater sitting in the back of my closet waiting just for this to happen. thank for the great idea !! xoxo Sydney

  23. stacy says:

    You know I first found your blog when you did the ribbon cardigan up cycle. Woman, you are so awesome! Thank so much for sharing this

  24. Adrienn says:

    So cool Anna! Btw, did I already told you that my sister has the same beautiful name? 🙂

  25. Gorgeous, that color is amazing!

  26. janika says:

    Hey…this is simple and awesome. Thanks for sharing Ana

  27. Suzy Smith says:

    Wow, that was so easy. I’m definitely doing this!

  28. Beth says:

    This is so cool. I love it!

  29. jill

    says:

    great idea..i have been searching all over for an open back sweater…since i am not crafty here are the questions : if you use the fray check is there still a raw edge? does the fray check go right on the edge or on the inside right next to the edge? does a knit sweater edge roll? if you want it finish how would that be done? thank you for idea…

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  33. Jen

    says:

    Does the sweater have to be oversized for this to fit right?

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  35. Nicholle

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    any pictures of the look from the front?

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  40. Thanks again for the blog post.Really looking forward to read more. Fantastic.

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