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A cute and easy way to create a stylish cardigan! ♥
I love slouchy cardigans, and so does the rest of the fashion world, apparently.

Instead of forking out money to American Apparel or FreePeople for one, I decided to just make one myself.

See the steps below, and make sure to check my blog for sylings!

www.katielikeme.com

Posted by KatieLikeMe from Indianapolis, Indiana, United States • Published See KatieLikeMe's 51 projects »
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  • How to make a cardigan. DIY | Sweater Into Cardigan Refashion - Step 1
    Step 1

    Firstly, find a sweater that you don't particularly mind cutting up.

  • How to make a cardigan. DIY | Sweater Into Cardigan Refashion - Step 2
    Step 2

    Lay the sweater inside out on a flat surface. I chose the floor because, why not?

  • How to make a cardigan. DIY | Sweater Into Cardigan Refashion - Step 3
    Step 3

    Find the center of your sweater and draw (or pin) a line down the front of the sweater.

    Cut down that line. Make sure you only cut the front of the sweater.

  • How to make a cardigan. DIY | Sweater Into Cardigan Refashion - Step 4
    Step 4

    Hem!

    Fold down the raw edge of fabric and sew it down to hem. You could use a machine, or you could hand stitch, and use a slip stitch.

  • How to make a cardigan. DIY | Sweater Into Cardigan Refashion - Step 5
    Step 5

    Voila!

    You're done with your new cardigan.

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