Milly Inspired Chain Cardigan Tutorial

$367 to buy the original or $17 to DIY

Posted by Sew Petite Gal

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Here's another fun and easy DIY project on my favorite type of clothing - the cardigan. I really loved the chain detailing seen on Milly cardi (orig price $367) and set off to makeover one of my plain black cardis ($15). The price of my cardi plus materials added to $17.

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You Will Need (5 things)

  • 1 Cardigan
  • 2 yd Matching Trim
  • 1 Matching Thread
  • 2 yd Chain
  • 1 Invisible Thread

Steps (4 steps, 105 minutes)

  1. 1

    This is the original Milly Cardigan for $367.

  2. 2

    What you'll need:

    -Cardigan
    -2 yards Matching Trim - I used black satin trim (make sure you get the washable kind bc the decorative spooled ribbon will fall apart upon washing)
    -Matching thread
    -2 yards Chain Trim
    -Invisible nylon thread

  3. 3

    The first thing to do is pin the matching trim along the buttons, collar, and button holes. I'm adding trim for visual interest and to give the heavy chain a more stable backing for attachment. Sew in place with matching thread and you'll get something that looks like this:

  4. 4

    Then using the matching trim as a guide, hand sew every other chain link (I secured with three loops each) with the invisible thread. This is an easy step but it is a little time consuming. Once you get to the end, snip off excess chain with wire cutters.

    And voila! For $17, you get the general look of a $367 one.