sweater makeover

now that it is getting hot i finally got around to doing a little makeover on a sweater i got a while back at an estate sale. 

 i loved the knitted pattern of this sweater.

 i knew i wouldn't wear it but i bought it anyway.  

initially i had plans to make a little bag or or pillow cover, but then i decided to try to make a mini version for ella.

 i took some pictures of her in it before i added the velvet ribbon to the other side.  

it just didn't look finished with it only on one side.

here is how i made it

i used one of ella's sweaters as a size guide. 

i used my serger on the bottom of the sweater and sewed the trim on.

for the trim along the opening i just hand stitched a velvet ribbon on it.

this was the perfect cover up for a couple of little stains.

it's ella approved!!