DIY: Feather Sweater

I really wanted to update this plain purple sweater somehow and my first thought was to take the popular route of the giant appliqued or felted heart on the front.  Cute...but I think that ship may soon have sailed.  Not to mention, it might be a little cutesy for my style.  Instead, I wanted to work with a graphic that was more organic.  Enter: THE FEATHER.  I love how my feather adorned sweater turned out. It actually looks like it was meant to be-- and I think the key to this is working with the same texture/grade of fabric for both your sweater and the applique you sew on it.  This was SO simple and quick.  Here's how:

It sort of puts me in mind of a letterman's sweater for some reason.  Which makes me want to do something similar on a cardigan... Such a cool way to personalize your clothes, huh?

xo

Jayme