Anthropologie Knock-Off

I lurrrrve Anthropologie. Which is funny, considering I own not one item from the store. But I pretty much like everything in there, a whole lotta bunch.

I saw this sweater the other week when I walked through the store and knew it must be mine:

Anthropologie SweaterFalling Ribbon Cardigan

I flipped the price tag over and quickly resigned myself to the fact that no, it would not be mine afterall! $98. That’s more than our monthly water bill. Couldn’t do it.

So I made my own.

I took this plain old black JC Penney cardigan:

(Excuse these pictures, it’s hard to photograph yourself! And pardon the random shoe in the picture above.)

Then I pinned some grosgrain ribbon to it:

And sewed it on. Voila!

I love it. And it was free :)

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10 Responses to Anthropologie Knock-Off

  1. allison says:

    I love anthro too- but own nothing b/c its too expensive. Love the sweater!

  2. Rachel K says:

    VERY CUTE!!!! You are so crafty, Jenny! I’m starting to getting into the whole sewing-realm and LOVING it!!! We need to start hanging out so I can get some of that crafty vibe off of you :) )

  3. tanya says:

    I love it!

  4. Jessica says:

    Love it! You did an awesome job recreating that look

  5. Toni :O) says:

    Wow, impressive! I cracked up about the shoe because I hadn’t even noticed it until you said something…so funny! :O)

  6. Pam St. JOhn says:

    I am a friend of Roz & Henry’s & I just happened upon you blog through Roz on FB. You remind me so much of me! I love all things handmade & I really love a bargain. I enjoy seeing all your creative touches. Thanks for sharing.

  7. ClaireOKC says:

    You know I love the Anthropologie catalog and store too, but can’t find anything in there – sort of like J. Jill – it’s almost, but there’s something that just makes it miss…but I love your version of the sweater, AND it’s the color you want, the way you want it to look not too long not too short – perfect.

  8. Jenny says:

    Thanks, guys!

  9. Mrs. Priss says:

    Okay, this is adorable. I found your blog from Rue de Vamp’s post on our Anthro DIY’s. Super cute blog you have here!

    http://ruedevampdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/02/anthropologie-knock-off-ideas.html

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