Cardigan Hacks
Over at Ruffles and Stuff, Disney posted a tutorial on how to create a "Not Your Grandmother's Cardigan." I used an old black cardigan, a $1 handkerchief and some vintage buttons I picked up in Alameda. I'm not a sweater person, but I have to say it's a nice little trick to upcycle that sweater you'll never wear otherwise.
I could imagine that, instead of using vintage handkerchiefs, you could also simply sew a collar and front facing using a shirt or dress pattern that's already in your collection. It would be a good way to make use of that scrap fabric that accumulates in your fabric collection.
I love this!! I’m definitely going to check out this tutorial. Thanks for the link.
What a lovely idea! I think I might want to try this. I love how yours turned out :)
this turned out so-so cute. the handkerchief details are great. i have a cardigan that might benefit from this!
I would argue that it looks more like a grandmother cardigan now…I’m just not a fan of collars ;)
Fab, cute little reconstruction!
that is so elegant! I’m now mentally reviewing my cardis and hankies to see if I have any match ups! This reminds me of dickies, too, those button out collars. That would give more flexibility with the cardi if you did that. I think it’s very elegant, by the way.
Oh my! I’m in love with this one!
BTW, I adore your site and your old one, Nested!
Watching you and your sewing efforts is so inspiring and that on top of the fact that you are a very busy working mom is just…wow!
I’m going to have to steal back this old sweater I was about to give to my sister in law to do this great sweater tutorial! Very naughty of me, but what can I say!