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Home DIY refashion tutorial upcycling Another Refashion - Upcycle Your Cardigan!

Another Refashion - Upcycle Your Cardigan!

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Do you have an old cardigan that you want to upcycle? Now's your chance because I have an easy DIY tutorial for you! You can do this on your sewing machine - it will take you less than 30 minutes - or by hand. If you're doing this by hand, I estimate it will take you a little under an hour.


This is what my old cardigan looked like. Short sleeves, love the metallic colour but somehow a bit out of shape.



I cut the bottom part, hemmed it with my sewing machine (you can use small blanket stitches if doing this by hand). You don't have to cut off the bottom part if you're comfortable with the shape. I then cut off the buttons (saving them for my next project!) and sewed up the opening.


For the next step I took the material I cut off from the bottom (you can use material from another top, contrasting material or perhaps lace), sewed long stitches by hand and ruched it. I then stitched it on by hand to the center of my new top, and voila! It looks new again.




Yay, I love it! Have you upcycled your cardigan lately? Do share your pics with me on facebook.




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13 comments

  1. JillFriday, May 24, 2013

    That's so cute Agy! Your new top looks very smart! I haven't seen this refashion before - I'd love if you came and linked it to my clothes upcycling project page. It has a long term linky, so your project would stay there for more than just the week of a usual linky. We're getting close to 500 projects linked up now – some fantastic ideas.
    Do come and take a look!
    http://jembellish.blogspot.com/p/clothes-upcycling-projects.html

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    1. AgySunday, May 26, 2013

      Thanks, Jill! I have just added it to your linky :-)

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  2. PCFriday, May 24, 2013

    That's a smart move...in such a hot weather nowadays... the new top would be a better choice! Love it!

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    1. AgySunday, May 26, 2013

      Yes, it's getting very hot over here.

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  3. Terriea KwongMonday, May 27, 2013

    Such a good way to upcycle. I'll have a go with my outdate ones.

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  4. JillTuesday, May 28, 2013

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit too!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  5. AnonymousTuesday, May 28, 2013

    How cute! Could we please see a close-up of the new hem at the bottom?

    Thanks, Katie

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  6. AnonymousWednesday, May 29, 2013

    I find that your ideas of do-it-yourself are really Great!
    I do not very well speak English because my language is French,
    See you soon on my blog or on your blog

    www.patatipatatarte.wordpress.com

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  7. UnknownWednesday, May 29, 2013

    Super idea, ı like it.

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  8. UnknownThursday, May 30, 2013

    This is great Agy, love the front ruffle

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  9. Stampin' VMG206Friday, May 31, 2013

    This is so cute! I love that ruffle on the front.
    I'm visiting you today from Trendy Treehouse. I co-host a Linky Party Tuesday (open thru Sat) and I'd love for you to link up! I hope you get a chance to stop by, link up and leave a comment, too!
    ~ Megin of VMG206
    Join me each Tuesday for Brag About It Link Up Party

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  10. Deanna McCoolWednesday, September 17, 2014

    Cute upcycle idea - and great if you decided you needed a little extra space in front - one could add a panel before adding the ruffle! -Deanna {sewmccool}

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