Way back when I was first thinking of starting a blog I wanted to call it “Living the Goop Life.” Because I was more than a little obsessed with Gwyneth Paltrow at the time and my plan was to show how to do Gwyneth-y things on a real mom’s budget. (Sidenote: Have you seen the blog called What Would Gwyneth Do? Best blog name ever.) After abandoning my Goop name, I chose Henry Happened, which is probably the worst blog name ever. Oh well. :)
I still read GP’s weekly Goop newsletter but I find there’s less and less I can relate to – and certainly afford. This Chinti & Parker striped sweater caught my eye, but $485? Are you out of your mind?
What I liked best were the little initials, which in their version are on the back. Um, who puts their initials on their back? So I added my initials to one of my favorite striped sweaters on the inside of my sleeve.
DIY Monogrammed Sweater
What you’ll need:
- A knit sweater
- Contrasting color embroidery thread (I happen to love cobalt.)
- Needle
First decide where you want the initials. If you want it on the inside of the sleeve I’d recommend putting on the sweater and marking exactly where you want them to go. It gets a little confusing figuring out which side of the sleeve faces inward without wearing it.
Then stitch your initials. You’ll probably need to make the shape and then go back over the letter to fill it in.
My hubby was reluctant to let me try this on one of his sweaters lest I “ruin it” (where is the DIY love?) but now he thinks it’s rather cool. Point made.
Want more monogram ideas? Try wood burning or use polymer clay (oh, how I love clay!). What will you be making this weekend?
5 DIY Monogram Ideas
1. DIY Monogrammed Bag – Projectville | 2. Gold Monogram Dish – The Vault Files | 3. Polymer clay Logo Tags – Yiskah Knits | 4. Monogrammed Striped Coasters – For Chic Sake | 5. Initial Tag - Shrimp Salad Circus
Oh my gosh you did an amazing job! I couldn’t even tell the difference bn yours or the crazy $400 one!
OK, you have me ready to dust off my embroidery machine and start monogramming. Is that cheating? I love this so much.
What a cute idea! And I totally want to make the tray too!
i love the sweater! heck, anything monogrammed
So cute, i definitely need some monogramming in my life!
So sweet! You did a great job!
I love the monogram! Wouldn’t it be so easy and useful on kids’ clothes? Both my 1st & 2nd and my 3rd & 4th daughters wore the same size for a long time – they would have loved to make their clothes distinctive this way!
Oh, that is a smart idea! I know my daughter LOVES anything with her name on it too.
Such a cute idea and I don’t think Henry Happened is a bad name at all. Quite the opposite in fact! I can’t wait for my embroidery needle and threads to arrive!
How fun ! Love it !
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Thanks for the shout out on the blog! – Raluca, WhatWouldGwynethDo
Haha, glad you stopped by Raluca! I do love your blog name (and the blog too!) :)
Gathering up my needle & thread to monogram the cardigan I have on right now!
I’m not a Goop fan anymore either *sigh* I find that i’m plenty happy & healthy without juicing etc :)
Thx for all those fun ideas!
I think it’s FUN too.
Such a cute idea, Stephanie! I love how subtle it is but it’s absolutely amazing too :) Great job!
xx
Lia
Smart n Snazzy
I love your monogram sleeves, such a cute way to reinvigorate an old sweater. Thank you for featuring my polymer logo tags too! :)
Love your polymer tags Jess! The colors are just too pretty.
Gwyneth Paltrow newsletter? Goop? $400+ sweaters?!?! What are all of these things that you speak of???
I feel like I have a lot to check out now. Oh, and cute monogram by the way! That’s a cute idea! :)
Cute idea!
I was all into Gwynnie’s newsletter at first too until I was like “Really?! Isn’t that a little excessive?” There’s no better way to alienate your fans than by showing them how impossible it is for them to relate to you and your lifestyle!
Very cute. I find it very hard to relate to certain blogs I read when someone spends $400 on a pair of boots and thinks that is a great price. I must be the only poor blog reader.