Overdyed Cardigan

November 11, 2011

Written by Meg

I covet a lot of my friends wardrobes – and I have been obsessed with this cardigan of Tania‘s since last winter. Alas, I could never find one in Jcrew or on the website. It bummed me out more than any piece of clothing should.

So I did what I’m prone to doing, and I got a little dye happy :) I started with a cardigan i have had for a loooong time, and it was very unfortunately almost the same colour as my skin. That’s just awkward people. Really awkward.

Using RIT dye, and a bit of experimentation, I came up with this colour (It’s 2/3 brown 1/3 orange liquid dye). It’s not the same colour as Tania’s, but I liked it so much that i decided not to continue with any more experimenting. I really like happy accidents :)

Oh and ps… I cut my hair. Well not me, a hairdresser did it hehe (I learnt my lesson about cutting your own hair). It’s nice to have a little weight gone from it, and somehow it feels good to have a change before winter.

Cardigan: Basque, overdyed by me
Skirt: Megan Nielsen, Olivia skirt SS2010
Collar: Megan Nielsen, recreate it using this tutorial
Tights: c/o We Love Colours
Boots: Steve Madden

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Meg

Meg is the Founder and Creative Director of Megan Nielsen Patterns, and is constantly dreaming up ideas for new sewing patterns and ways to make your sewing journey more enjoyable! She gets really excited about design details and is always trying to add way too many variations to our patterns.

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what would a nerd wear

11 years ago

pretty girl! this is such a gorgeous look and i’m always amazed at the colors you can get from RIT dye. i’ve been too chicken to try!
also the woods are so pretty.

Leah

11 years ago

Reply to what would a nerd wear

how cute are you!! and that collar is amazing!

Kellie

11 years ago

Pretty cardi! Love the location you’re in, too :)

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Meg

11 years ago

Reply to Kellie

Thanks Kellie!! Honestly all the virginia backroads are so picturesque! i love that we get to explore so many :)

Loren

11 years ago

The new hair cut looks great in these photos! The color of this cardigan is lovely too, you did a nice job.

Emily McIntyre

11 years ago

I wondered about your hair! Looks great! Good call on the dying of your sweater. I’ve been contemplating a similar project myself.The colors of this outfit are inspiring–sort of like apple cider and autumn.

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Meg

11 years ago

Reply to Emily McIntyre

yay!! that’s exactly what i was going for!! thanks hun :)

Lynette Danburry

11 years ago

I love the buttons on that skirt.

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Meg

11 years ago

Reply to Lynette Danburry

Thank you!!! they were a pain to make, but i’m so glad i put the effort in, because the effect is perfect :) xoxo

Meg

11 years ago

Love the colour combo here, and your hair looks great! Nice job. :)

Elle Croft

11 years ago

FAB cardi, and I love the new hair. Chic! X

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