In between my writing projects and sewing/crafting obsession, I’m going through my closet piece by piece to update the items I don’t wear often . . . or ever! I loved the feather-weightiness and 3/4 sleeves on this plain white cardigan but not the high, round neckline, so first I changed it to a V-neck following the same technique I used here and here. Once that was done, I dumped all my trims on the bed and found a length of pastel lace that was exactly the right length for the front, with about 1/2 inch to fold under at the top and bottom. Next, I removed the buttons and machine-stitched the lace along the button line. Finally, I found a variety of buttons the right size to replace the original white ones. I love how feminine it looks . . . but I think I’ll try a bright trim and buttons on the next one. ♥
May29
Very nice.
Thank you, Liz! “New” clothes for free are always a good thing!
I would have never thought to use all the different colored buttons on a white sweater, but I really love the look!
Thank you! I’m lucky to have jars and jars of my grandmother’s buttons, so it’s always fun to have an excuse to go through them!
Very cute!! But I’d love to see you in one of your creations sometime!!
Beth
Thank you, Beth! Maybe I’ll get brave enough to model something one of these days.
Very clever! This is definitely inspiring, though I don’t yet have the guts to take scissors to my own clothes.
Yes, it’s a little scary at first!
One piece I’m working on was going to turn from a collared, long-sleeved shirt into a collarless, short-sleeved shirt . . . and now it’s turning into a vest! So sometimes they sort of evolve as you go. 
But, worst case scenario, I can always make a lovely pillow out of it if my refashion doesn’t work, and that’s still better than hanging unused and unloved in my closet, right? 
I just wanted to let you know, I’ve nominated you for a Versatile Blogger Award. You can read about it here: http://fortheknitofit.wordpress.com/2012/05/30/the-versatile-blogger/
Love your blog! Keep up the great work!
Oh, thank you! That is SO sweet! I truly appreciate it. Best, Katherine
We are about to “de-clutter” our whole house. Thanks for the tip, I’m going to go through my wardrobe with fresh eyes.
It’s really fun, too! I can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Love the different color buttons!! It adds so much interest
Thank you! And it’s nice for people like me who can’t decide which color to use.
Aha! I’ve got difficulties to choose stuff myself… I’m still not decided on the purse I want to make even after having people vote on the blog… Ridiculous!
I loved all of the ones you chose . . . that’s why I didn’t vote!
Maybe one of each??? 
That is not a bad idea, but again, it would be hard to choose every morning… It’s just deplacing the problem! I might go with the messenger bag by the sterlingowl. I want one strap and cross body so… But still! Lol
I love that you made this into a v-neck. They are so much easier to wear than the high neckline! I will definitely have to follow this technique some time.
I agree . . . good luck!