Crewneck To Cardigan

Just a lil something to add to your collection.

Posted by Erin L.

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I've been looking everywhere for a tutorial for a cardigan sweater but i couldnt find one. So heres to anyone whos had trouble finding one.
Note: It takes alot of patience. If you get frustrated walk away for awhile then come back ,thats why it took m two hours to complete.
Also, keep in mind the kind of fabric your sweater is because itll help when measuring ribbon.
I hope you find this atleast a little helpful ( =
****Sorry for not having better pictures especially for the buttonhole parts.****

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You Will Need (7 things)

  • Some Fancy Ribbon
  • An Old, Unused Crew Neck Top
  • Marker Or Fabric Chalk
  • Scissors
  • Pin(s)
  • Needle And Thread (For Buttons)
  • Sewing Machine

Steps (7 steps, 120 minutes)

  1. 1

    Get a crewneck sweater of your choice. Turn it inside out.

  2. 2

    Mark a V-neck and the neckline. Cut out the markings.

  3. 3

    Cut ribbon a little bit longer the length of the sweater sides. The ribbon acts as the hemming.

  4. 4

    Use the ribbon along any area that has been cut. If you need to pin the ribbon onto the sweater to make it easier to sew.

  5. 5

    After you've done that to each of the cut pieces, make button holes.
    (There is a function for this on your sewing machine.)

  6. 6

    Now you need to match the buttons up w/ the button holes and sew your buttons on. Its easier to hand sew them obviously. If you need help w/ this, take to google, pretty simple tutorials.

  7. 7

    Now you're all done if you'd like to add extra detailing DO SO. its your custom made cardigan! Be proud of it!