Question:
Hi
I have several knitted dog sweaters for Doobee but they are too long in the body length. They hang way over the end of his tail.
How can I cut some of the length off and not have the knitting unravel?
I picked him up a cute jacket today but he is built so funny since his surgeries.
His chest/leg area is build like a little bull dog...very wide. To get a sweater to fit around his chest/neck area I have to purchase a larger size but then it's way to long.
Answer:
Instead of cutting it off (especially if it's knit) how about making a tuck?
Answer:
Hi
I was tucking it up underneath but it makes a lot of bulk.
I wonder if I can make a tuck then stitch across it?
Poor little dude just can't take the cold weather.
Answer:
Although stitching down the tuck might work I think you can probably take out some of the length.
Determine the amount to be removed and mark the piece to be removed on the sweater. Allow at least 1 in. for the seam (if the sweater is 5 in. too long, mark a 4 in. section to be removed but don't cut yet). You will have two cutting lines that are 4 in. apart. It will also be helpful if you mark reference points on both pieces so they go back together correctly. You could mark center back and tummy or sides.
Using a zigzag stitch, sew along both cutting lines of the piece to be removed. (you will be sewing before cutting)
Cut the excess fabric out just below the zigzag stitching on both rows of stitching. The stitching will prevent the sweater from unraveling when you make the cut.
Now line up your reference points and zigzag stitch the two pieces together with a 1/2" seam.
The zigzag stitch should give you enough stretch to keep the sweater from being uncomfortable to wear.
If you have a serger or have a friend with one that would be even better. Using wooly nylon thread in the serger loopers gives a great deal of stretch and the alteration could be done in one step.
I hope this makes sense.
Answer:
Patty,
Did you have any luck with this project?
You should post a photo of doobeedog in his sweater!
Elaine