Today I recommend a DIY tutorial for turning waste into treasure, which is to turn a sweater into a cardigan. Isn’t it exciting? There is no need to buy a cardigan when autumn comes, you can DIY it yourself. When you cut a sweater, be careful of it coming off the thread. Most fine-needle knitting machines, such as thin store-bought sweaters, are generally fine. But when cutting thick-lined sweaters, you should try to use the existing edges of the hem or cuffs. If you have to cut in the middle, you can fold the edges over and lock them with hot glue. If you have good skills, you can add a few centimeters more to the edge of the cut yourself.
First prepare a loose sweater, a pair of scissors, a piece of silk cloth, and a cloth ruler.
Cut the sweater into two pieces from the middle, making the lines as straight as possible.
Cut the silk fabric into two pieces with the same length as the sweaters placket, and wrap the edge of the sweaters placket with a strip of cloth.
Don’t throw away old sweaters if you don’t like them anymore. Use waste to decorate your home and transform it into warm and cozy little items!
Pair of clothAfter the strips are detailed, use a sewing machine to sew the strips tightly onto the garment.
With just a few simple steps, your slightly bloated sweater turns into a thin cardigan, perfect for this early spring!
By the way, if someone gives you a hand-knitted sweater, don’t try the following ideas. I think the person who gave you the sweater will never talk to you again, hahaha.
