Refashioned DIY Cardigan

You probably have several sweaters sitting in your closet that you will never wear again. Whether these pieces are stained, ill-fitting, or just plain out of style, there is no reason to let them go to waste. This how to refashion tutorial shows you how to give those old pieces new life. All you need to create this adorable Refashioned DIY Cardigan is your machine and an old sweater. In just a few hours, you will learn how to refashion a sweater into a new sweater that you will actually wear. Cardigans are great transitional weather pieces, easily adding a bit of warmth and a cute layer to spring and fall days.
Project TypeLearn a Technique
Time to CompleteIn an evening
Sewn byEither Hand or Machine
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