Made By Lex

Many of you have asked where my love for these ‘sloves’ came from. (ok, one of you ) But I wanted to tell my little story why I love them.

My husband, Zach, and I have known each other since we were 6. We were best friends in highschool and he had this sweatshirt that was his favorite that I always loved.

Here it is today, 10 years later.
I used to wear this sweatshirt a lot when we were friends. It was just cozy and comforting to me. He wore it all the time and soon enough it got little holes in the hem of the sleeves. So I used to stick my thumbs in the holes. It made it extra comforting to me. Ever since high school this sweatshirt has been like a security blanket for me. It reminds me of my sweet husband and the friendship that our relationship is based on.

So that’s why I like these so much. They just make me feel comfortable. Thanks for listening to that!

Anyhow, I wanted to make a pair for my sister that looked Free People-ish. So I found this wool sweater with these great button cuffs at the end. I cut them at a slightly flared angle.
Mark then cut a little hole for your thumb.

Around the edges I stitched with varying colored embroidery thread.

Done!

Enjoying my sloves…

…Now I have to take them off and wrap them in a box

My hands are so warm I can’t take these things off!!

Here’s a simple project made of old sweaters.

Take two old sleeves and cut them off the sweater.
Mark where you want your thumbs to stick out and cut little holes there.
To decorate them, the possibilities are endless. I took a long ruffle then cut them into little pieces and made little rosettes. You can glue or stitch them on to the sleeve/glove.
Then I put different buttons on.

Now I’m happy and warm!

Gotta love cozy and cute!

Here’s a simple way to updo a shirt that I did for an order this week. I got black jersey that I ruffled into strips. Then I pinned it into little rosette shapes.

Attach more until they are in random swirls on the shirt.

Here’s how many I did on the side of the sweater. After pinning it well, stitch in place.

Now you have a unique and much more exciting garment!

I also added a small one to the pocket on the opposite side.

Right now I am knee deep in Christmas orders and Christmas presents. So this month I will be doing lots of creating, just not too many tutorials because of my very limited time. But I will be posting all my creations still. I hope you all are having a wonderful Christmas season!

I just love seeing all the capelets and the different takes on them in all the stores. Here’s one you can wear in the winter or spring. (and it will take you all of 10 minutes)
Get a big sweater and turn it upside down. Cut it in half. Sew the piece where you cut it.
Flip it over and put it on!! You can wear it off shoulder,

or symetrical!

I just love these easy to do fashions!

This one is too easy. Seriously.
I love the sweater vest look.

We’re going to make this one! (Isn’t it cuter, if I do say so myself?)
I got this sweater at my thrift store for $1.50.
We need to cut the sleeves off. I cut them right inbetween the seam where they are attached. That way it won’t unravel.

Cut both of them off. I didn’t need to finish the edges on mine, but if you do there are a couple ways you can do it. ONE: Fold the seam under and stitch it with your machine. TWO: Find some cool bias tape and attach that. You can even hand stitch it with embroidery thread for a very Free People look!

Cut the sleeves open.

After cutting them open cut the sleeves in half.

Trim them so they are equal width.

Sew them together. Depending on your waist size, you may need three or four strips.

Here is the finished product.

I love how the shoulders flare a bit.

I hope everyone has a wonderful week!