New collar
From ordinary t-shirt to femine blouse
This t-shirt is made of 100% Cotton, which is airy and soft to wear. But a little to ordinary for me. I found some nice yarn in my yarn-box; 50% Cotton and 50% Wool and crochetted an addition to the sleeves, neckline and bottomline. I’ve washed it several times on 30 degrees delicate wash and the yarn keeps both shape and color.
From cloused blouse to open in the front
I prefer blouses that I do not have to pull over my head. And to avoid that I cut it open in front and added a zipper. A piece of lace was added to the back and now this blouse has increased at least one size.
From blouse made of black lace to stola
In my mind it’s only a few people who succesfully can wear black. And yes, I know I might step on many toes here. But nevertheless there are alternatives. Black makes Scandinavian pale skin even more pale. Use it as a frame or with other strong colors, I think black has it’s justification.
This beautiful and heavy lace blouse was cut into two parts and the upper part is now a stola. Wear it on top of other blouses and let another color shine through the darkness. I’ve crochetted the edges with velvetlike yarn, matching the lace.
Rainbowknitwear
This blouse is made of 100% cotton May-flower kind of quality. The upperpart are knitted across ie. from one end of the sleeve to the other sleeve. This makes some funny flowerpower sleeves. Breast: 110 cm. Washing on wool program and in a laundrybag keeps the shape, softness and airiness intact. Washing on 60 degrees delicate wash makes the knitting more tight and less soft.
Black blouse
This blouse started as a Gerry Weber until I added some laces here and there. “China”collar. Two-way-zipper in front. Breast 86 cm. Length 64 cm. Width below 92 cm. Corresponds to approx. a size 38/40. I recommend that you wash this blouse in 30 degrees Finewash, preferably in a laundrybag due to the laces and the zipper. Remember to close the zipper before wash.
Home knitted turtleneck sweater
Deliciously soft and cuddly. 70% Cotton/30% Wool. Measurements: Breast 102 cm. Length 73 cm incl turtleneck. From middle of the neck and till the end of the sleeve 81 cm. I’m a size 42/44 and since the sweater is knitted very loose, the sweater expands easily.
Zebrastribed cotton-blouse
The neckline, sleeves and the edge below was worn. But I didn’t want to throw it out, because it is light and cool in the summertime. Instead I crocheted an edge these places with velvet yarn. Breast 100 cm. Length 55 cm. Corresponds to approx. a size 38/40. I recommend washing in laundrybag in order to protect the crocheted edges.
Cottonjersey and cottoncrepe
This blouse is a combination of a hoodie and an crepe like shirt. The hoodie is made of cotton jersey and the shirt is made of crepe cotton. The hood and sleeves have been taken of and sleeves, collar and zipperpart from the shirt has been added instead. The piece added on the bottom of the new redesign has been cut of the middle of the old shirt. The size corresponds to a size 42. Breast 108 cm. Length 67 cm. The cotton jersey is flexible and very smooth to wear. Washinginstructions: 30 degrees finewash.
From Pashminashawl to blouse
A soft and multicoloured Pashminashawl has been cut through. Then I resewed in order to make room to pull it over your head. The sides were sewed together in order to make room for sleeves. And now I have a fun and soft blouse. If you want to add more width or more length, you just use more shawls instead. Width 134 cm. Lenght 120 cm without the fringes. Corresponds to approx. size 38/40.
Black/brown jersey blouse with short sleeves
A wide piece of black lace is added in the middle of back and front of this jersey blouse. This increases the blouse by several sizes. Breast 130 cm. Length 70 cm. Corresponds approx. to size 40/42. Washing instructions: 30 degrees Finewas and preferably in a laundrybag to keep the lace intact.
Pink pleated blouse
This pleated blouse suddenly broke in a small area. Instead of throwing it out, I chose to cut of the broken area. A piece of english embroidery was added which changed the design of the blouse completely. It is very light and airy, small buttons in front and you can use it both with and without a top underneath or with a nice bra. Breast: 100 cm. Length: 69 cm. Corresponds approx. to size 42.
Pink cottonblouse with a new back
An example of how to increase size of a blouse and in addition, make it a little more exciting. I’ve added a piece of fabric in the bag. This time I’ve kept the size but you could as easily have increased the size by adding a wider piece of fabric both on the front and bag. I’ve kept the simplicity in the blouse in order not to spoil a lovely piece of heavy cotton. I’ve added lace to the sleeves and on the bottom of the blouse. Inside the neckline I’ve added a matching piece of fabric to make the blouse look nice even when it’s hanging in your closet. Breast: 102 cm. Length: 64 cm. Corresponds approx. to size 42. Due to the laces, I recommend that you wash the blouse in a laundrybag and on 30 degrees delicate wash.
Before: Men’s shirt. After: Ladies blouse
I’m certain that it’s possible to find a lot of men’s shirts lying in closets. Have you checked lately? Either because they’re no longer trendy, worn out, too large or too small. I found this shirt in my husbonds closet. In good conditions apart from the size. I was permitted to redesign it and now it’s a blouse with short and wide sleeves. I’ve removed the collar and made a “china-collar” instead. It’s a heavy fabric and thus it doesn’t need ironing. Breast: 114 cm. Length: 69 cm. Corresponds approx. to size 44/46. Washing instructions: 30 degrees delicate wash.
A new blouse after a simple repair
A light and airy blouse, a bit transparent and thus maybe requires a small top or nice bra. The fabric had broken on one of the sleeves. I cut of the lower part of the sleeves and added a band matching the green colour in the blouse. Breast: 116 cm. Length 63 cm. Corresponds approx. to size 44/46.
Two blouses became one
Two similar blouses in which one of them had a whole on one of the sleeves. These blouses are so soft and good to wear and instead of throwing one out, I combined the two of them. 100% Cotton. Breast: 102 cm. Length: 65 cm. Corresponds approx. to size 40/42.
From short to long sleeves
This blouse startet out as a simple black blouse with short sleeves. Then I added some elegant sleeves from another black blouse. Between body and sleeves, I added a piece of black lace and I also made the sleeves longer with the same piece of lace. I think it looks nice both to a pair of Denim at work and to a party. Breast: 104 cm. Length: 62 cm. Corresponds approx. to size 42/44.
From size S and simple blouse to size M added a bit of fun
This is one of my favorites and also one of the first blouses I made. You could say it’s my signature blouse. This is an example of how to increase size with only a few changes. The white blouse is knitted (by machine) and very nice to wear. Then I added parts from another blouse to make the borders. I cut it open in the front and added a zipper which matches the colour of the fabric used in the border. The bag has also been increased by using the same fabric as the borders. In each side I’ve added a lace, which makes the blouse a bit transparent. The collar are braided by using the fabric used in the borders and bag. A fun botton finalizes the look. Material: Cotton, Viscose. Breast: 100 cm. Length: 65 cm. Corresponds approx. to size 42.
Grey breathable sportsshirt
This sportsshirt was originally closed in front, but I cut it open and added a zipper. Which I tend to do with a lot of my blouses and dresses, because I prefer to skip pulling clothes over my head. Breast: 96 cm. Waist: 90 cm. Length: 65 cm. Corresponds to approx. size 38/40.
Longsleeved knitwear of pure cotton/50% cotton and 50% wool
The brown yarn is 100% cotton bouclé and the red stribe is 50% cotton and 50% wool. If you want the yarn to appear tight, you wash it on 30 degrees delecate wash. If you wash it on a wool program the yarn appears a bit more loose and soft. So far I’ve washed it on 30 degrees delicate wash and both colors and shape still looks good. Breast: 96 cm. Length: 58 cm. Corresponds to approx. size 40. Find more Redesigns in your size HERE.
Longsleeved cotton knitwear
Knitted blouse of 100% cotton in May-flower like quality. I’ve used a pattern with wholes on the bag and on the sleeves. It has long sleeves that widens at the end. Shoulderwidth: 41 cm. Length in the front: 60 cm. Length in the bag: 70 cm. Breast: 92 cm. Corresponds to approx. size 42. Find more Redesigns in your size HERE. Washing on wool program and in a laundrybag keeps the shape, softness and airiness intact. Washing on 60 degrees delicate wash makes the knitting more tight and less soft.
Shortsleeved knitwear
100% cotton blouse in the same yarn as the longsleeved blouse above. Same patterns with holes and ¾ length on the sleeves. Nice and wide V-neckline. Shoulderwidth: 53 cm. Breast: 106 cm. Length: 64 cm. Corresponds to approx. size 44/46. Washing on wool program and in a laundrybag keeps the shape, softness and airiness intact. Washing on 60 degrees delicate wash makes the knitting more tight and less soft.
Longsleeved knitwear with ruffle collar
This blouse is a good example of how the color composition can end up, when I’m using left over yarn. It’s always fun because it gives fun and unexpected patterns. This blouse is made of 100% cotton in a kind of May-flower quality. It has a sweet ruffle collar and width in the sleeves. Shoulderwidth: 53 cm. Length: 60 cm. Breast: 108 cm. Corresponds to approx. size 42/44. Find more Redesigns in your size HERE. Washing on wool program and in a laundrybag keeps the shape, softness and airiness intact. Washing on 60 degrees delicate wash makes the knitting more tight and less soft.
Summerblouse
When knitting this light blouse I’ve used organic yarn. It is more soft and heavy than any cotton yarn I’ve worked with. In the bottom edge I’ve added a pattern by hand with a sewing needle, using the same color as the edges in neckline and sleeves. Shoulderwidth: 63 cm. Corresponds to approx. size 42. Washing on wool program and in a laundrybag keeps the shape, softness and airiness intact. Washing on 60 degrees delicate wash makes the knitting more tight and less soft.
Butterflyblouse
Again I’ve used left over yarn and this time with various thickness. This gives the blouse a special look. Shoulderwidth: 50 cm. Length: 60 cm. Corresponds to approx. size 42. Find more Redesigns in your size HERE. Washing on wool program and in a laundrybag keeps the shape, softness and airiness intact. Washing on 60 degrees delicate wash makes the knitting more tight and less soft.
