I attacked my thrifted Norwegian sweater

We were off line for nearly two days. I nearly went mad! It was probably good for me, but it is frustrating when you have things to do! I got a few sewing projects done instead. Remeber I showed you my pile of Norwegian hand made sweaters I had thrifted awhile ago?

Well one of them had numerous challenges: missing buttons, holes in the sleeve, a wrist coming apart at the seams, and a neck that was no longer staying sewn down.

I repaired the various holes and seams and then took off all but one button. I then dug into my stash of vintage pewter buttons and found mismatching buttons of the right size.

The sweater is so warm and cozy with a perfect fit. I have always wanted a sweater with mismatched buttons and now I have one of my very own! It is definitely sweater weather as it has gotten bitterly cold lately.

My little one having a picnic in the woods with daddy and big brother the other day. As you can see, we are still desprately in need of snow!

These little babies in a basket were barely in my shop before someone had taken pity on them and offered them a loving home! Thank you!

And these little ones are my latest creations!

 

I hope that I can find them a good home soon. They are snug in thier little quilts made from Japanese Lecien cotton fabrics which are my favorite at the moment.

Comments

[Michala (kayla coo)]

I like your cardigan and the different buttons work beautifuly.x

[chicago sarah]

Oh- I was so afraid when I read the title of your post! Great attack work, and congrats. :) Good to have you back online, too. I'm off to my parents for Thanksgiving and am wondering how I'll survive offline that long... ;)

[PetraO]

The sweater is absolutely wonderful! And so are your dolls. / Petra

[Hege]

How great that you could "save" the jacket.
I'm dreaming of knitting on like that for myself one day...

[ira]

oh my.... Emily, if its me, the sweater will be gone ages ago, I'm too lazy to fix anything!:)))
Well done for doing that!

[ingermaaike]

Phew, my heart nearly stopped...attacked the sweater...
Luckily a very constructive attack! I love them too very much, holes and all!!
Such sweet babies and congrats on the fast sale :0D

[Stephanie]

Who can resist your babies? I notices the pewter buttons and just love being mismatched. You're a master sweater repairer.

[Jewel]

What a good hubby to take the kids on a picnic. I love the sweater, thats great that you were able to fix it up.

[nathalie bearden]

wow this looks amazing emily!!!! i could have never done this. you go girl. and really really love the buttons!!

[nathalie]

the last comment was mine. something weird happened!

[meri]

I love your little one! And the hats she is using...lovely Have you knitted them??? We find lots of instructions for knitting but... in English!!!

[Joanna]

Lovely sweater, I bet you need its warmth.

[ArtMind]

The little babies look a bit like Barbapappa! :)

[Melanie]

Beautiful cute dolls in sleeping bags.

I think picnics are one of the best meals you can have. So much fun.

Well done for reviving the old sweater. There is something so comforting about snuggling down with a soft comfy woolie by the fire on a quilt. :-)

[Clare]

The babies look so cute and the sweater looks so very cosy.
Clare

[erica]

i just found your blog and since i am in love with matryoshka dolls, i am in love with your blog.

love love love that sweater! i need to go thrifting...

happy blogging and happy living!

[kayellen]

Popped by to say hi!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family:)

We are finally having a little cooler weather in southern California...
I feel like wearing a sweater today!

Smiles,
KayEllen

[Lenna Green]

I love your little dollies, I'm sure they will all find wonderful homes very quickly.
Also great to see that you have given an old jumper new life, I'm sure the original creator would be proud.
Have a great day.
Warmly Lenna

[cathleen]

Little Agnete is gone! She was so pretty! My favorite of yours so far. There is nothing like a comfy, warm and very old sweater to put on with everyday wear or even with jammies. I bought a thrifted sweater with lots of striped colors a couple of years ago. I love it still. I will wear it until it becomes a rag. Nothing like being cozy in an old worn out sweater when it's freezing outside. Happy Thanksgiving...Emily.

[periwinkle]

Have just found your blog via Erna's favourites. I've read all the way back to July and am now full to the brim of gorgeous things - but just where did you get the red and white chicken fabric - I love it. Your daughter is just adorable. I'll be back.
Lisa x

[Becky]

It's so nice to see that you are taking the time to repair these beautiful treasures! They really deserve the care and attention you are giving them! And its so lovely that they have come to someone who will enjoy them.

[jenny]

Your babies are beautiful. The ones that you stitch and the ones that you're mummy to.

[Clare]

Another comment from me to say that we were challenged to do a "& things about ourselves" post and we are passing it on to you. Hope you don't mind.
Clare

[Patricia from Shabby-Roses-Cottage]

All your dolls are soooo sweet!
And this little cuties...I'm in love...
Many lovely greetings,Pati

[Gunnel Svensson]

Hej Emily!

Så fin kofta, riktigt norsk ser den ut! Och dina nya dockor ar som alltid jättefina! Ha en bra helg!

[Dee]

I love your creations. What colorful work you have. Love the photos & blog.

[melissa]

fabulous cardigan, emily!
love the mis-matched buttons. how wonderful that you're able to give it a new life.
and you might need to be wearing it today- is it snowing in oslo, too? :)

[Takako]

Hello from Japan!
I found your blog through your comment in Ann Wood blog.
I like your dolls. I like the colors of the fabric you use.
So warm and cheerful!

[aneela]

Those balies are so cute, did you use your own as inspiration?

[aneela]

Those babies are so cute, did you use your own as inspiration?