Start with the cardigan you want to make over.

Mine was too long so I marked with tailors chalk and a straight edge where I wanted to cut it off at.

After removing th excess fabric I folded my sweater so my side seams met up and marked a half circle shape.

Cut out your half circle.

Using the pieces you just cut out make templates for your side pannels. I decided to make mine in a vibrant red.

I cut mine out larger than the original so that I had more stretch.

I then took the fabric I had originally cut off from the bottom and cut strips to make a "ruffle". I pinned and sewed the ruffle onto my side pannels.

Carefully pin your side pannel into place- make sure you pinned it correctly before you sew.

It should look like this once you've sewn it into place. Finish by hemming the bottom and you're done!