DIY/ Zip Front Jumper

6. March 2013

Hi there! Sorry for not having been there for quite a long time, the cold winter days get me finally down! So, I’m back for now with a new DIY project I realized for annabelle Fashion Daily.

Did you guys already see the next Fall collection by Philip Lim 3.1? Nope? Then you should to. I’m totally addicted with its multi zip sweater. Here my (soft) alternative:

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DIY sweater, The Kooples pants

What do you need?

- as usual thread, needles, scissors and a meter roll
- 2 zips (around 15 cm long)
- 1 basic jumper
- a sewing machine

1. Lay the jumper on the floor and define where you’d like to apply the zippers (I’ve sew them around 12 cm from the side hem).

2. Upside down the zippers and maintain with needles along the right and left sides, as on the picture:

Start on the right side first/

3. Choose the right stitching program and sew along the line,

Stitch the zipper’s extremities on the inside and finish the work.

4. Then cut the material along the left side of the zipper and cut a small notch on the top:

5. Turn the zipper upside-down and adjust the other side with the rest of the material with needles.

6. Stitch all around the zipper with the sew machine.

Here is what you should get:

7. Finish by hand the work and cut the threads… and keep on the process to realize the left part of the sweater.

Finally don’t forget to iron the sweater, particularly on the zips.

So, we’re done! Can’t be more happier with the result… What do you think? Next time I think I’ll be able to post the outfit, let’s see.

I hope you liked the DIY, have a great day!

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Comments on this post:

  1. I love those Lim sweaters too! They’re so freaking cool. Your version turned out really nice dear! Great job! :)

    xxTheresa

    by Theresa, 6. March 2013
  2. of course, comme d’hab.. c’est superbe!!! bravo ma cocotte:::::
    gros bisous!!!!!

    by monnet, 6. March 2013
  3. I love this restyle and the modern clean lines the zippers create – this is exactly the kind of DIY fashion project my readers really like. I’ve posted two finished photos and a link back to you on my blog. This has now been featured in the Tumblr DIY and CRAFTS Tags.

    by Truebluemeandyou, 7. March 2013
  4. What a nice way to refresh a simple sweater!

    by nicola lynde, 7. March 2013
  5. So genius!!!

    http://www.lustcovetdesire.tumblr.com

    @lustcovetdesire

    by Lust Covet Desire, 10. March 2013
  6. Oh j’adore! J’ai un sweater qui est beaucoup cintré en bas et quand j’ai la collection Phillip Lim j’ai tout de suite pensé à le faire, mais évidemment je n’ai jamais pris le temps!

    by Isabelle, 10. March 2013
  7. Great idea, love the look.

    by Tanya, 12. March 2013


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