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Bow Back Sweatshirt DIY

One of my favorite diy's on the ole' blog to date. This easy project takes less than two hours and is great to wear as the season changes over from winter to spring. Enjoy!

Supplies: sweatshirt, fabric squares, scissors, sewing pins, sewing machine. 

1-2. Begin by cutting down the middle of the back of the sweatshirt. Cut 2-3 inches off each flap so that there is a gap between. Hem the edges with a zig zag stitch. I also cut off the sleeves and rolled them, making it a three-quarters sleeve.
3. Next, cut out fabric pieces, 6x8 inches. I chose to have six different bows. 
4. Fold in half width wise, and stitch together. Flip right side out. 
5. Next, stitch together the same amount of smaller tubes, 2.5x3.5 inches. Flip them right side out. Stitch the ends together making a ring. Pull this ring over the large tubes, making a bow. I mixed and matched the fabrics.
6. Lastly, pin the bows in place throughout the sweatshirt, giving an even gap between each bow. Sew them in place with a zig zag stitch. 

Comments

  1. Super cute! It will be nice on chilly summer nights.
    -Maggie

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  2. love this ~ it is super cute

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  3. I absolutely love this. I think I might do this with a tank top instead though.

    XOXO,
    Erin
    http://www.thevaughnlife.us

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  4. Love this. I cannot wait to try this out. Thank you for the awesome DIY!

    Big Apple, Little Bites

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  5. Super cute! Such a fun idea!
    http://lovelydoesit.com

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  6. This is an amazing idea! I'd probably attach the bow closer to the neckline though, those flappy bits would be so annoying for me. Thank you for sharing!

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  7. That is so crafty and awesome! I love it!

    Krystal
    http://www.moorekrystal.wordpress.com

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  8. What a smart idea! looks beautiful and very funky! Thank you for sharing! <3 xoxo
    www.stylehenge.com

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  9. Oh wow, what a lovely idea!
    x, Quynh.

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  10. I would love to make this!

    -nina o.

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  11. Love this! You're a brave soul for wearing a backless sweater in this cold weather!

    xoxo
    Taylor

    www.welcomehometaylor.com

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  12. ADORABLE!!!!

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  13. This turned out gorgeous! I have an old sweatshirt I rarely wear. I think it would be perfect for this DIY! Can't wait to try it!

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  14. OBSESSED! I wish I could sew! Maybe I'll learn just for this project or have my mom help me! I featured this in my weekly round-up post! LOVE! http://www.cannellavita.com/2014/03/weekly-inspiration_7.html

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  15. This is actually super cute! Love it!

    http://juliettelaura.blogspot.com

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  16. This is so perfect! I really need to try this!

    xoxo,
    Laura
    http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/

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  17. This is BRILLIANT!! Ah, I am definitely trying this next week. Plus it looks so comfy!
    I'm always looking for new crafts for girls night and this one is perfect!
    http://www.designlifediaries.com/2014/05/bridal-accessories.html

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  18. can you make this with a long sleeve t shirt

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