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How to Make a Cardigan Out of a Crewneck Sweatshirt

Turn your favorite sweatshirt into an easy-to-slip-on cardigan. A sweatshirt is cozy, but sometimes you want something a bit easier to slip Into and out of, especially if you are layering it over other clothing. A plain sweatshirt cardigan is comfortable and inexpensive; perfect as an extra layer when your house is chilly. Sew some printed ribbon around the edges to make it nice enough to wear to casual events. This cardigan is also a great blank canvas for felt appliqués or fabric paint.

Things You'll Need

Sweatshirt
Yardstick
Fabric marker
Scissors
Ruler
Iron
Sewing machine
Thread

Instructions

- 1
  Lay the sweatshirt right-side up on a flat surface and draw a straight line down the center of the front of the sweatshirt using a fabric marker and a yardstick. Cut down the line.
- 2
  Cut off the knit trim around the neck and bottom of the shirt.
- 3
  Round the corners of the front opening at the bottom and the neck. This will make them easier to hem.
- 4
  Iron in 1/2 inch along each side of the opening, around the neck and around the bottom.
- 5
  Sew a straight seam 3/8 inches from the folded edge. Sew another straight seam 1/8 inch from the folded edge.

Sewing