Crewneck sweatshirt into a cropped zip-up jacket.


Transformation type:
Feature Edit What is that?

Complexity level:Premium: Combo Refresh What is that?
Designer:
Jess Loxton

Extra materials required:No

Process References Photos Project Description



List of alterations:


1. Crop the bottom by 20cm

2. Remove original ribbed hem

3. Finish the bottom with a clean, standard hem (non-ribbed), tapered for slimmer fit (new circumference = 95cm)

4. Use excess fabric to create a new collar matching 
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5. Adjust neckline from 58cm (current neckline circumference) to 50cm (confirmed with tape measurement photo)

6. Insert a black zipper along the centre front

7. Raise the sleeves by 6cm (move ribbed cuffs higher). 

8. For both sleeves.Reduce cuff circumference from 27cm (current circumference) to 17cm