The jumper looks lovely.When altering any knitted fabric I always see two rows of zigzag stitching before cutting.You can then cut between the zigzag lines without any danger of the fabric running.I do the same with neckbands and any knitted fabric left over so I can use it again.This allows you to handle the fabric with more confidence.
I think it’s brilliant Jayne. I need to go thru my wardrobe and tweak the things I don’t like so they get some wear. They just sit there unworn and it’s too bad. Too long. Too short. Too big. Too small. I can try to make them just right. 😊👌🏼
WOW you are brilliant. Also seniorly here, would like a video on modification to tshirts with vnecks and boat necks modified to crew neck. Could include any other ideas for binding or ‘add ons’ if other fabric ....really enjoy your channel and patterns...God bless!
Well done Jayne I was nervous about cutting the knitted fabric but excellent tips and tricks for a great transformation You are so confident in your sewing Thanks for sharing your thoughts and idea Take care and happy sewing God bless you
Love this. It's not what I was looking for, but I happen to have a turtle neck jumper that I would reather was a V-neck. Do you have a video for that? TIA. X
Loved this!!!! Thank you very much for a lovely video tutorial. As my hubby bought me these long turtle neck sweater dresses that I just do not care for as I am petite, also had neck surgery, so I do not care to have anything on my neck. As well as I am claustaphobic so wearing this makes me feel choked. I sew many things, so this was just a wonderful help. Thank you.
Thank you for this instructive video. I've done a similar process with turtle necks on shirts made from jersey and t-shirt fabric, but I'm nervous about the sweater in case it starts to unravel on me! I wonder what you think about using a double needle afterwards to keep the new seam down and give the neck a more professional finish? Do you think it would cause too much stretching?
Jayne, Thank you so much! I have a top I made with a funnel neck that just doesn't look good on me. I'm going to modify the top the same way you did. Thank you again. Suzanne
Mine got a polo neck but it is with a zipper. it is very loose when i zip it all up. maybe my neck is to thin, any ideas how to fix it from being so loose and hang over the chest almost? Thanks and Merry Christmas!
If it has a metal zipper, especially a large one, it will weigh too much and hang down. Maybe you could replace the zipper with a plastic zipper. A fine, light one will pull down less from the neckline.
So is alot work to remove the turtle neck because the guy told me that he cant remove the turtle neck that he can just leave it 2 fingers higher. But i do not want the turtle neck.
thank you for the brief pep talk at the beginning ☺️ made me feel reassured when cutting into my former turtle neck!! 🤍
My cat is obsessed with sewing, too!
They are little monkeys aren’t they xx
Beautiful job! Thanks for your help! I have a sweater I need to fix.
You’re very clever Our Jayne 🥰😘 Geordie is so cute keeping you company x x
Isn’t he just …. my little supervisor xx
Brilliant, just what I was looking for. Thanks
Glad it helped
Love this hack and suits your style so much better. You will be much happier with the rest of them once you are finished
Thank you … yes it’s much more my style now x
Wonder if this could be done with a normal neckline as it would be much thinner than turtle neck . I dislike high round necks .
That worked really well Jayne.
Thank you 😊
I wanted to use my serger so this demo helped lots!
The jumper looks lovely.When altering any knitted fabric I always see two rows of zigzag stitching before cutting.You can then cut between the zigzag lines without any danger of the fabric running.I do the same with neckbands and any knitted fabric left over so I can use it again.This allows you to handle the fabric with more confidence.
Great idea thank you x
Agreed. LIke sewing before you cut a steek in knitting.
How exciting! I never would have thought to do that.
Made so much difference now x
Very good job. You give me the courage to try on a coupe of shirts I have..thanks..
Go for it!
I think it’s brilliant Jayne. I need to go thru my wardrobe and tweak the things I don’t like so they get some wear. They just sit there unworn and it’s too bad. Too long. Too short. Too big. Too small. I can try to make them just right. 😊👌🏼
Love this It seems easy peasy saves jumpers you dont wear
just the advice i was looking for. Thank you.
You are welcome!
You have done an amazing job. Such a brilliant idea. X
Thank you
Great job 😍 and what a lovely tidy sewing room 😍
Thanks Wendy x
WOW you are brilliant. Also seniorly here, would like a video on modification to tshirts with vnecks and boat necks modified to crew neck. Could include any other ideas for binding or ‘add ons’ if other fabric ....really enjoy your channel and patterns...God bless!
Thank you 😊
Well done Jayne
I was nervous about cutting the knitted fabric but excellent tips and tricks for a great transformation
You are so confident in your sewing
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and idea
Take care and happy sewing
God bless you
Thank you
Love this. It's not what I was looking for, but I happen to have a turtle neck jumper that I would reather was a V-neck. Do you have a video for that? TIA. X
It looks amazing, well done 👏👏👏 xx
Thanks so much x
Loved this!!!! Thank you very much for a lovely video tutorial. As my hubby bought me these long turtle neck sweater dresses that I just do not care for as I am petite, also had neck surgery, so I do not care to have anything on my neck. As well as I am claustaphobic so wearing this makes me feel choked. I sew many things, so this was just a wonderful help. Thank you.
Aw so glad it helps you xxx
Going to try this today. Thank you.
Let me know how you got on xx
Thank you for this instructive video. I've done a similar process with turtle necks on shirts made from jersey and t-shirt fabric, but I'm nervous about the sweater in case it starts to unravel on me! I wonder what you think about using a double needle afterwards to keep the new seam down and give the neck a more professional finish? Do you think it would cause too much stretching?
Hi yes it definitely works …. I used my coverstitch on my second one and it looks great xx
Jayne, Thank you so much! I have a top I made with a funnel neck that just doesn't look good on me. I'm going to modify the top the same way you did. Thank you again.
Suzanne
My pleasure
Great idea
Mine got a polo neck but it is with a zipper. it is very loose when i zip it all up. maybe my neck is to thin, any ideas how to fix it from being so loose and hang over the chest almost? Thanks and Merry Christmas!
If it has a metal zipper, especially a large one, it will weigh too much and hang down. Maybe you could replace the zipper with a plastic zipper. A fine, light one will pull down less from the neckline.
I love it. It looks perfect. Great job. 👍🏼
Thank you
Great Job... Looks so simple when I see you do it and since Jordy approved , its a definite go for me too.. thank you Jayne
My pleasure Cindy xx
Loved this tutorial! I’m going to try it with a top I bought at a consignment shop. Thank you❤️
My pleasure xx
Is thzt red jumper real wool or manmade knit?
Manmade I think
Interesting. Thanks!
Desde Bogotá Colombia.exactamente lo k buscaba.gracias Bendiciones.👌👏🙏💐😍
So is alot work to remove the turtle neck because the guy told me that he cant remove the turtle neck that he can just leave it 2 fingers higher. But i do not want the turtle neck.
Love the idea, but find it a little complicated, adding that extra piece onto the sweater 😮
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Wow perfect JUST one thing u talk to much to long talking but very good work thou ❤
That’s Ok …. I like to talk and that’s how to explain things x
Great idea. Sorry, don't find the cat coming in and out of the picture appealing. Not a cat person, sorry.
No problem x
I stayed for the cat ❤❤❤
Music is very annoying
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