Want to know how to look good in an old sweater? Prepare scissors and then cut the sweater according to the practical instructions in this article, for example by shortening the sweater, making slits to increase the neck circumference, changing the shape of the neck collar, or making slits in the sweater to make it look tattered. It makes an old sweater look different in the blink of an eye!
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Method 1 of 4: Short Sweater
Step 1. Spread the sweater on a flat place
Find a flat, firm place to place the sweater, such as on a table or wooden floor. Then, spread the sweater out and smooth it out with your hands so the fabric doesn't fold or wrinkle.
Make sure you place the sweater on a clean table or floor so it doesn't get dirty when you spread it out
Warning: Do not cut a sweater where it could be cut, such as a carpet, bed, or sofa. In addition, the sweater is more difficult to flatten and the place to place the sweater can also be cut off.
Step 2. Draw a line on the sweater in the position you want to cut out
Use sewing chalk or a pencil and ruler to draw lines on the sweater where you want to cut out. You are free to determine the length of the sweater.
- Hold the sweater in front of your chest and determine the length of the sweater if it has been cut. Mark the front of the sweater by making a few short lines. Spread the sweater on the table again and connect the lines using sewing chalk and a ruler.
- The best way to determine the length of a sweater is to put it on and then mark it according to the desired length.
Step 3. Use sharp scissors when cutting the sweater
Make sure the sweater has been laid out neatly and then cut according to the line that was made. Cut both pieces of fabric at once.
Cut out the sweater slowly and make sure you don't cut any folded or wrinkled fabric as the cutouts aren't neat or jagged
Method 2 of 4: Raising a Sweater Neck Cuff
Step 1. Lay the sweater on a flat place
Spread the sweater out on a flat, firm place, such as on a table, wooden floor, or clean tile. Then, flatten the sweater so it doesn't fold or wrinkle.
Step 2. Cut the trim on the neck collar so that a 2 cm wide gap is formed
Determine the center of the front of the sweater on the collar of the neckline which has double fabric and then cut it so that a 2 cm wide vertical slit is formed. Cut both pieces of the neckline trim at the same time using sharp scissors.
Do not make the gap more than 2 cm! The slit can be made longer, but the cut fabric cannot be returned to its original state
Step 3. Put on a sweater to see the result
After making a slit in the neck cuff, put on a sweater to see the change. If you want to increase the circumference of the neck, remove the sweater and then extend the newly created slit.
When lengthening the gap, cut the fabric to a maximum of 1 cm and then put on a sweater to see the results. This will ensure that you don't make the gap too long
Step 4. Pull the gap in the neck of the sweater in the opposite direction so that the rips are not neat
If you want to wear a sweater that isn't too neat, pull the neck trim of the freshly cut sweater in the opposite direction to make the slit longer.
Do not pull the sweater neck trim too tightly so that the gap is not too long
Method 3 of 4: Changing the Shape of the Sweater Neck
Step 1. Enlarge the neckline by cutting the top of the sweater into a sabrina style
Use sharp scissors to cut the top of the sweater along the neckline just below the seam of the neckline of the sweater. Cut the fabric slowly so that the edges of the fabric are neat and not jagged.
Finished cutting, put on a sweater to see the results. If needed, you can increase the circumference of the neck by cutting 1½ cm of fabric from the edge of the new collar
Tip: Do not make a new neck clasp that is too large so that the shoulders of the sweater do not drop when worn.
Step 2. Change the shape of the front collar of the sweater into an inverted triangle or a V letter
First, determine the angular position of the letter V and then mark it with sewing chalk. Then, determine the shoulder width and mark it so you know the starting position when you want to cut the neck of the sweater. Use sharp scissors to cut one side of the neck of the sweater starting from the mark on the shoulder to the corner of the letter V. Do the same steps to cut the other side of the neck.
- You can make a steep or gentle V. Before cutting, put on a sweater to define the shape of the letter V as desired.
- Alternatively, fold the 2 front sides of the sweater by joining the neck trim so that they overlap each other. Then, spread the folded sweater in 2 on the table and then cut diagonally the two pieces of fabric around the neck of the sweater starting from the corner of the letter V towards the shoulders.
- As an aid, use a T-shirt or other sweater with a V-shaped neck. Use a ruler to figure out the length of one side of the neck and then use that measurement to mark the sweater before cutting.
Step 3. Draw a curved line around the neckline of the sweater
If you like the U-shaped collar, cut the front of the sweater in a curved line so that the collar is rounded. Mark both sides of the neckline of the sweater as a starting point for creating curved lines. Then, mark under the neck collar which will be the lowest point on the new neck collar. Make the letter U by connecting the three marks and then cut along the curved line you just made.
- Alternatively, fold the two front sides of the sweater by joining the necklines together so that they overlap and then cut the two pieces of fabric around the neck of the sweater to form a J. The new neck clasp will be in the shape of a U when the sweater is stretched.
- Use sharp scissors when cutting fabric.
- Cut the fabric slowly so that the neck collar is not jagged.
Method 4 of 4: Cut a Sweater to Make it Look Tattered
Step 1. Place the sweater on a flat and firm place
Spread the sweater out and flatten it out so there are no creases or wrinkles. If you want to make some slits in the sleeves, make sure the sleeves are spread evenly across the table. If you want to make some gaps in the back of the sweater, fold the back of the sweater in 2 and place it on the table.
Step 2. Mark the sleeves of the sweater you want to cut out
Then, use sharp scissors to cut the sleeves of the sweater so that it creates a gap of 3-5 cm wide. You can make slits by cutting the sweater in as many places as you like, such as the back or sleeves of the sweater.
Cut a sweater a maximum of 5 cm so that the gap is not too long. You can still widen the gap in the sweater, but the cut fabric can't be returned to its original state
Step 3. Make 5 slits 3-5 cm long
Continue cutting the sweater to make more slits as desired. You are free to determine the distance between the gaps, for example 1-2 cm.
Cut the fabric slowly and make sure you cut 2 pieces of fabric at a time so that the gap is in a straight line
Step 4. Do the same steps on some parts of the sweater to make it look tattered
If you want the same cut on both sides, fold 2 backs of the sweater and bring the sleeves together. Make sure you make slits that are the same length, distance, and number on both sleeves of the sweater.
Tip: Make as many gaps in the sleeves and back of the sweater as possible for a ragged appearance. If you want to look fashionable, make some slits in the upper back of the sweater.
