Rebecca was given this perfectly nice pink and white sweater a few months ago, but it has proven to be completely unwearable. I don't know if clothing from other countries suffers the same fate, but a lot of stuff from China (I'm a proud Chinese-American so no one should think I'm racist) has just *ridiculous* English writing on it.
"Beny knedee?" Or is that an "h?" "Hnedee?" "Beny?" Anyone got a clue on that one? Ugh. *Any*way, it's been cold here. Like, highs in the low 50s (trust me, that's practically unheard of here in So Cal), and my girls really don't have very many sweaters. And it was such a waste to have this one sitting there, exactly the right size, in colors Rebecca loves, simply collecting dust.
I thought of removing the embroidery and the heart, but after looking at the construction, I realized that just wasn't going to work. So I took a cue from the flowers along the bottom, and made some crocheted flowers one night. I hand-sewed them on this afternoon, but I'm not entirely convinced that I've fixed the problem.
What's the verdict? Wearable now? Or not?
LOVE it. Awesome!
Posted by: Michelle K. | Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 05:24 PM
You're brilliant! Whatever it said on the heart doesn't matter, it is about a million times more darling now.
Posted by: sophie | Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 07:20 PM
definitely wearable! and it will only be a few more days right before this next storm blows over?
Posted by: carol | Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 08:38 PM
It's much better now!
Posted by: Beth | Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 08:58 PM
This had me laughing. I know EXACTLY what you mean about clothes from China. It cracks me up.
And it's absolutely wearable now. :)
Posted by: Kuky | Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 09:57 PM
Utterly wearable. Put it on her forthwith (she said, bossily)!
Posted by: dottycookie | Monday, January 25, 2010 at 02:51 AM
Definitely wearable! Kinda cute actually!
Posted by: Petit Filoux | Monday, January 25, 2010 at 04:30 AM
I think it's darling!
Posted by: MichelleB | Monday, January 25, 2010 at 07:22 AM
It's a definite fix. Great save mama!!
Posted by: regina | Monday, January 25, 2010 at 09:34 AM
you did great!! a clever tie-in with the flower theme...i'd say "hope it gets warmer" but for us minnesotans 50 just sounds so balmy
Posted by: kristin | Monday, January 25, 2010 at 11:56 AM
That is absolutely hilarious! I literally just laughed out loud! I think the sweater looks just adorable now- let her wear it!!! Good job!
Posted by: Cary | Monday, January 25, 2010 at 06:06 PM
Great save! No one will ever know!
Posted by: Teresa | Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 01:12 PM
What a GREAT fix... no one will ever know that it was anything different... great job on the flowers!!!
Posted by: Julie | Friday, January 29, 2010 at 03:48 PM
Spectacular! Great save, Mama!
Posted by: Angelica Bays | Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 08:59 AM
I definitely say wearable now - I love those flowers!
Posted by: Jessi | Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 10:42 PM