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Easily add a little glitz to any shirt or sweater
With this easy DIY you can use any shirt or cardigan pattern you already have and add a touch of sparkle and shine to it with sequined cuffs.
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Alissa B. favorited Add Sparkly Cuffs To Any Shirt 15 Mar 15:13
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Elisa C. published her project Add Sparkly Cuffs To Any Shirt 08 Jan 17:24
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Step 1
First you'll need to make the shirt or cardigan according to the pattern directions. The only change you'll make is to the sleeve. Be sure to cut the proper size sleeve you need at the shoulder seam, but then flare out the rest of the pattern piece a bit to add a size or two by the time you reach the bottom of the sleeve.
I cut a size 6 shirt for my daughter, but the sleeve is actually a size 8 to make it nice and full so the cuffs really stand out later. I also made sure the sleeves were long to begin with by going all the way down to her wrist so the cuff will cinch up the sleeve a bit later.
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Step 3
On your main fabric, fold up one long edge to the wrong side one inch. Sew close to the edge to make a hem. (having this hem at the bottom of the sleeve will keep the sequins from touching your child's skin and will be much more comfortable for them)
Now place one long edge of the sequin fabric right sides together with the main fabric along the hem you just sewed. Sew close to the edge of the sequin material. (you'll be sewing along the hem seam)
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Step 5
Try the cuff on your child and tighten if needed.
Sew a basting stitch at the end of the shirt sleeve. Gently pull the bobbin thread and gather the sleeve to fit the cuff.
With the sleeve inside out, place the cuff inside it matching the raw edges. (be sure to line up your seams) Sew the cuff to the sleeve with a 1/2" seam allowance.