When Sophie and I were planning our next DIY I had the “genius” idea of interchangeable velcro elbow patches. We bought all of the supplies (including suede, leopard and metallic fabrics), worked through the entire project and the results were…let’s just say we decided to start over and use a needle and thread.
DIY elbow patch sweater
DIY Elbow Patch Sweater
by Sophie Okulick • Oct 19, 2011 6:16 AM PDT
This week’s do it yourself project takes inspiration from grandpas old sweater. Our version of suede elbow patches are an easy way to jazz up your favorite Fall knits. This style works well on both men’s and women’s blazers, sweaters, and collard shirts. Take some time this Fall to cozy up with a cup of tea and patch things up.
How-t0: DIY Elbow Patch Sweater
What you’ll need:
1 square foot of your favorite color fabric
A comfy sweater
Scissors
Needle
Thread
Paper
Pen
1. In Photoshop or by hand, sketch your desired size oval onto paper and cutout your stencil.
2. Trace the paper oval around your fabric and cut.
3. Try on your sweater and with the help of a friend or in the mirror pin the fabric to the elbows of your sweater.
4. Lay your sweater flat and sew along the outer edge of the patches.
5. Stick them onto your sweater and let those elbows go to work!
26 comments
going to give this a go this sunday!
thanks for sharing!
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Elbow patches are going to have a big fall/winter moment. Thanks for the tutorial, so easy!
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great diy again. thanks for sharing
Awesome!! I will definitely be trying this!
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You are so creative. I am absolutely loving the DIY's you've had lately.
Ashley
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i am doing this ASAP.
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I'm a huge fan of elbow patches! I find them super stylish and cute!
Great DIY!!
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SUPER!
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love it, how you always give me amazing diy ideas. thank you, this is added to my list 🙂
i just bought a similar knit from H&M wish i had tried to do this first :))))
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It looks reaaly great! I wish I could do the same, but I have no skills for DIY.. so I guess I need to just make a research in stores 😉
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Oh i love that idea~!!
can't wait to make this!
love louie
Cashmere jumpers here I come.. !!!! Excellent idea!
Wow,what a great DIY!
Plus,I reaally like patch sweater,such a great trend!
xx
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PERFECT, i love it especially when it comes to blazer's !!!
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this is really fantastic! Now I must find a nice sweater to do it with! Imagine doing it with leather patches…
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Super!
Loved it!
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This is such a creative and easy idea! I actually want to try it. Thanks for the advice.
Ashley
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So Chic.
Just amazing!! I love that sweater trend!
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Take a look!
G
so cute. h&m also has so many things with patches right now
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LOVE IT! great idea! I've always loved the elbow patches 🙂
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Love this idea. And so easy to make too.