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$367 to buy the original or $17 to DIY
Here's another fun and easy DIY project on my favorite type of clothing - the cardigan. I really loved the chain detailing seen on Milly cardi (orig price $367) and set off to makeover one of my plain black cardis ($15). The price of my cardi plus materials added to $17.

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  • How to embellish an embellished sweater. Milly Inspired Chain Cardigan Tutorial - Step 1
    Step 1

    This is the original Milly Cardigan for $367.

  • How to embellish an embellished sweater. Milly Inspired Chain Cardigan Tutorial - Step 2
    Step 2

    What you'll need:

    -Cardigan
    -2 yards Matching Trim - I used black satin trim (make sure you get the washable kind bc the decorative spooled ribbon will fall apart upon washing)
    -Matching thread
    -2 yards Chain Trim
    -Invisible nylon thread

  • How to embellish an embellished sweater. Milly Inspired Chain Cardigan Tutorial - Step 3
    Step 3

    The first thing to do is pin the matching trim along the buttons, collar, and button holes. I'm adding trim for visual interest and to give the heavy chain a more stable backing for attachment. Sew in place with matching thread and you'll get something that looks like this:

  • How to embellish an embellished sweater. Milly Inspired Chain Cardigan Tutorial - Step 4
    Step 4

    Then using the matching trim as a guide, hand sew every other chain link (I secured with three loops each) with the invisible thread. This is an easy step but it is a little time consuming. Once you get to the end, snip off excess chain with wire cutters.

    And voila! For $17, you get the general look of a $367 one.

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brandYlee
brandYlee · Kansas City, Missouri, US · 9 projects
i have to make this! now this heat needs to simmer down so i can wear it asap!
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Roos
Roos · Nijmegen, Gelderland, NL · 7 projects
LOVE it! I'm really going to make this one
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