Home > Turning waste into treasure > Old clothes and rags

How to transform an ordinary cardigan sweater into a DIY off-shoulder pleated top

How to transform an ordinary cardigan sweater into a DIY off-shoulder pleated top

In just a few simple steps, you can transform a basic cardigan sweater into a cute off-the-shoulder ruffled top, making it instantly sexy and fashionable. If you have a similar sweater at home and you are tired of it and want to throw it away, why not try to renovate it according to the following methods!~

How to transform an ordinary cardigan sweater into a DIY off-shoulder pleated top

Materials Tools: Knitted cardigan sweater, safety pins, needle and thread, fabric scissors.

How to transform an ordinary cardigan sweater into a DIY off-shoulder pleated top

Start by opening the sweater and moving it down to a comfortable shoulder position.

How to transform an ordinary cardigan sweater into a DIY off-shoulder pleated top

Use a safety pin to secure the beginning of the seam at the front.

How to transform an ordinary cardigan sweater into a DIY off-shoulder pleated top

If you have a light-colored sweater, you can mark it with a pencil or pen, but I recommend using safety pins to avoid leaving marks.

How to transform an ordinary cardigan sweater into a DIY off-shoulder pleated top

Use a needle and thread to sew at the locations marked by the safety pins.

How to transform an ordinary cardigan sweater into a DIY off-shoulder pleated top

Then sew down to bring the two sides of the sweater together.

How to transform an ordinary cardigan sweater into a DIY off-shoulder pleated top

Fold each layer up randomly to create a pleated effect.

How to transform an ordinary cardigan sweater into a DIY off-shoulder pleated top

Continue sewing and folding until you reach the bottom.

How to transform an ordinary cardigan sweater into a DIY off-shoulder pleated top

Tie a knot and cut off excess thread.

How to transform an ordinary cardigan sweater into a DIY off-shoulder pleated top

In a few minutes, you have a sexy off-the-shoulder sweater.

How to transform an ordinary cardigan sweater into a DIY off-shoulder pleated top

It is more personalized than the ordinary cardigans before, try it on and try it out~