Backwards Is Beautiful…?
snip it, stitch it & reverse it for an awesome new look!
Posted by Confessions of a Refashionista
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I am so diggin’ my rad reversed cardi…wanna make one for yourself?
Then let’s get goin’…
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You Will Need (3 things)
- 1 Doily
- 1 Knee Socks
- 1 Cardigan
Steps (9 steps, 60 minutes)
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1
Snag a loose fitting cardigan, oval doily and, of course, a pair of coordinating knee socks
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2
*as I’m a confirmed knee-socks-as-sleeves addict & have written of their marvelousness numerous times on my blog I shall forego a lengthy step-by-step & simply leave this handy how-to collage for those who may be new to the fabulous socks-as-sleeves technique…
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Once your sleeves have been fancied-up center the doily on the back of the cardigan just under the neckline & pin in place
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4
Stitch it on
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5
Chop out the cardi fabric behind the center of the doily (if desired)
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Zig zag around the edge to prevent fraying & yer done!
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pop your cardi on backwards & enjoy your kewl new top!
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hmmm…but what to do with the chopped cardi sleeves…?
Stitch up the raw end then hand sew a loose running stitch around the top & tie a couple of beads to the thread ends to create…
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9
a pair of fancy schmancy gift bags!