12 Sweatshirt Pattern Hacks and Refashions
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Use one of these sweatshirt pattern hacks and refashions to make something cozy and comfy for the cold weather. Stay warm and cute this winter!
I get so cold in the wintertime that I have to wear layers and sweatshirts. As much as I would love to wear oversized sweatshirts and pajamas all day, sometimes I have to leave the house.
I love tweaking sweatshirts a little to make them look nice. I get to be comfortable and warm while looking nice enough to do errands and pick up my kids from school. Which sweatshirt pattern hack is your favorite?
What is refashioning?
Refashioning is to fashion clothing again or differently. I usually use this to describe when I’m sewing clothing to fit different or to look different, but the majority of the item stays the same.
What is upcycling?
Upcycling is to reuse material to create something better than the original. I usually use this to describe when I’m sewing adult clothing into clothing for children or I’m sewing clothing into an accessory or house item.
Do you love to refashion? Check out these lists of refashion ideas! There’s something for everyone!
- T-shirt refashion and upcycle tutorials
- Dress refashion tutorials
- Button up shirt refashion tutorials
- Pants refashion and upcycle tutorials
- Sweater refashion and upcycle tutorials
- Coat refashion projects
Sweatshirt Pattern Hacks and Refashions
How to Crop a Sweatshirt: 3 Ways
Learn how to crop a sweatshirt that is too long. Shorten a sweater three different ways by cropping, hemming, and resewing the waistband.
DIY Cute Ugly Christmas Sweater
Learn how to make a DIY cute ugly Christmas sweater with glitter iron-on vinyl and tulle pompom. This Cricut maker sewing project is quick and easy!
How to Add Lace to Sweater Sleeves
Learn how to make a DIY lace sweater! This refashion tutorial is great for sleeves that are too tight, sleeves that are too long, and sleeves that are too short.
How to Sew a Bow Cuff
Learn how to sew a bow cuff to add a cute detail to sweatshirt cuffs. This sewing project is great for any sweatshirt sewing pattern.
Sew a lace back sweater
This hack works on great for sweaters or sweatshirts. The back is lace fabric and there is even a zipper!
DIY Embroidered Sweatshirt
One of the easiest ways to personalize a sweatshirt is to add some simple embroidery! Embroidery looks so good in a beautiful cursive font.
Contrast Shoulder Tutorial
This tutorial is actually for a t-shirt, but the technique works with sweatshirts too. I love doing a contrast shoulder with lace, a print, or even washable leather.
Kate Spade Bow sweater hack
Make any sweatshirt special with a giant, beautiful bow!
Lace Up Sweatshirt Refashion
Lace up sweatshirts are all the rage, and they are so easy to create with a facing and metal grommets.
Crossover Sweatshirt Hack
Turn a sweatshirt that is too big into a pretty crossover sweatshirt. I love the peacoat look!
No-Sew Ruffle Sleeves
Add adorable ruffle sleeves to a sweatshirt! This tutorial is a no-sew method, but it would just be as easy to use a sewing machine.
Sew your own DIY ruffle sweater
I love the adorable ruffles on this sweatshirt. This is a sweatshirt hack that you have to do while sewing it up.
If you make something using this sewing project, I’d love to see! Please share it on social media with the hashtag #heatherhandmade and tag me!
I believe small sewing moments can create great joy. Find your own “right” way to sew. -Heather