Make an old sweater new again! by scoochmaroo
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I love this old drapey sweater that I have, but there was no way to keep it closed to keep my warm!  I thought for a long time about adding a button, but that would mean bothering with a buttonhole.  I also thought about using some unusual closures like frogs or buckles.  Then I saw this awesome sweater in a high end fashion shop and knew I had my answer. 

I decided to cut up some old belts and use not just the buckles, but the straps as well!

 
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Step 1: Materials

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Grab yourself a sweater (this can be completely decorative and in no way functional too.  it just looks cool, darn it!)
One or two belts (or more) with neat closure straps and buckles
Heavy-weight thread
Needle
Scissors
Shadri says: Jan 30, 2013. 11:43 AM
Man, you do awesome stuff, Scooch! I wish I had some stuff like that hiding in my closet...

*rummages through closet*
studleylee says: Jan 9, 2011. 8:08 AM
Very awesome and tasteful. You do great instructables! -Lee
kenzi50198 says: Dec 29, 2010. 10:43 AM
looks.....nice! runway ish!
Mr.Sanchez says: Nov 19, 2010. 5:20 AM
Nice ...5 Stars
Kryptonite says: Nov 16, 2010. 2:46 AM
Quick and simple upcycle of the century!
rhoddity says: Nov 15, 2010. 1:57 PM
That's cute. =)
porcupinemamma says: Nov 15, 2010. 6:49 AM
Suh weeeeeeeet !
RavingMadStudios says: Nov 14, 2010. 7:04 PM
Very cool idea. You always come up with the best stuff.
pjamestx says: Nov 14, 2010. 4:59 PM
Looks like you need a six-shooter on your hip and you'll be all set!
Demon_Darkchild says: Nov 14, 2010. 12:57 PM
looks kinda steampunky. i like it!
homestuck says: Nov 14, 2010. 11:45 AM
Great Idea
eldad.korah says: Nov 14, 2010. 11:40 AM
Love it. great idea
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