Backwards Is Beautiful…?

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  Step 1

  Snag a loose fitting cardigan, oval doily and, of course, a pair of coordinating knee socks

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  Step 2

  *as I’m a confirmed knee-socks-as-sleeves addict & have written of their marvelousness numerous times on my blog I shall forego a lengthy step-by-step & simply leave this handy how-to collage for those who may be new to the fabulous socks-as-sleeves technique…

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  Step 3

  Once your sleeves have been fancied-up center the doily on the back of the cardigan just under the neckline & pin in place

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  Step 4

  Stitch it on

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  Step 5

  Chop out the cardi fabric behind the center of the doily (if desired)

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  Step 6

  Zig zag around the edge to prevent fraying & yer done!

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  Step 7

  pop your cardi on backwards & enjoy your kewl new top!

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  Step 8

  hmmm…but what to do with the chopped cardi sleeves…?

  Stitch up the raw end then hand sew a loose running stitch around the top & tie a couple of beads to the thread ends to create…

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  Step 9

  a pair of fancy schmancy gift bags!

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Steph. · Reading, England, GB · 212 projects 5th February 2014

Hey...that's a nice idea about the excess sleeves!

Confessions of a Refashionista · Toronto, Ontario, CA · 93 projects 6th February 2014

Thanks very much =O) I always try to use up every last scrap (if possible)...

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